tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post4744574399766032322..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: Showing CharacterScreech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-1856422240712389402008-04-01T22:18:00.000-04:002008-04-01T22:18:00.000-04:00Finally, many young folks may have grown up in our...<I>Finally, many young folks may have grown up in our area thinking that you emphasize the O when singing the National Anthem at a stadium, i.e., that it is always done - not realizing that it was concocted at Orioles games, and carries that unique significance. After they do it, we boo, and then everyone looks around confused. "Shut up and sing" for sure, but maybe that is like commanding birds to stay on the ground...</I><BR/><BR/>Have to disagree with you on this. I don't think there is ANY fan---young or old---who doesn't know what the "O" stands for. They yell "O!" because they are telling the world they are Orioles fans, and they will do it at any nearby sports venue. Fans who actually live in the Orioles' home city will do it at Ravens' games, while local Orioles fans will do it at Redskins, Capitals, and Wizards game. <BR/><BR/>At Nationals games, I never have heard the "O" yelled unless the Orioles are the visiting team. Trust me---even the kids who yell "O" know <B>exactly</B> what it stands for.Edward J. Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11925008506185290162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-82616088977542973492008-04-01T20:17:00.000-04:002008-04-01T20:17:00.000-04:00During the National Anthem, the "O" in "O say does...<I>During the National Anthem, the "O" in "O say does that.." was still loudly noticed in the park. I wish there was something we can do about it, but it's been going on now since 2005, it's just as noticeable as ever, and i don't see it going away anytime soon. It is frustrating, but i think we just need to get used to it.<BR/><BR/>Thoughts SBF?</I><BR/><BR/>SBF has a solution, natsva. <A HREF="http://nats320.blogspot.com/2008/04/get-your-red-on.html" REL="nofollow">Get Your Red On!</A>Edward J. Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11925008506185290162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-28929100889547304682008-04-01T15:11:00.000-04:002008-04-01T15:11:00.000-04:00Five of the starters in the field are new compared...Five of the starters in the field are new compared to last season's second game, and they have all contributed in the first two games, save the left-fielder. The heart of the team and rulers of its working class disposition is the trio of Zimmerman-Johnson-Kearns, contributing to development of the Nationals Way, to which the other players shall be evaluated. Add to this trio a fourth in Paul Lo duca, and Manager Acta has a super group of mature hard-nosed everyday players he can communicate with and through. Add to this foursome a very solid guy in Ronnie Belliard, to boot. <BR/><BR/>It is easy to perceive Lastings Milledge as the human quote machine, which may get on these guys' nerves, but if he plays like today (and, yes, get down when you are told to by Kearns!) then they will permit him to be a bit of a motormouth, I am presuming...<BR/><BR/>What about Rob M. in left until WMPena gets back? He used to have some pop, didn't he? But, yes, based on last year, Justin Maxwell certainly earned a chance to fill in for these two weeks or so, until big Willie Mo returns...<BR/><BR/>The big question: whom about the current four starters is going to be able to go 7 good innings regularly (pending S.Hill's return)? <BR/><BR/>Cannot finish .500 or above without at least 3 out of the total of five being able to do this - relying again on this bullpen, albeit a capable one, to win the majority of the games, again, will not produce a winner...<BR/><BR/>Finally, many young folks may have grown up in our area thinking that you emphasize the O when singing the National Anthem at a stadium, i.e., that it is always done - not realizing that it was concocted at Orioles games, and carries that unique significance. After they do it, we boo, and then everyone looks around confused. "Shut up and sing" for sure, but maybe that is like commanding birds to stay on the ground...<BR/><BR/>"Gave Proof Through the Night"...that old Z-man is square. All Good.SenatorNathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049860385485455410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-19166284463848085172008-04-01T12:47:00.000-04:002008-04-01T12:47:00.000-04:00I might be tempted to argue that The Most Thrillin...I might be tempted to argue that The Most Thrilling Closer in the Game is of little use... ever. But that's just me, perhaps.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01614415938349026049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-15831965817012043882008-04-01T10:33:00.000-04:002008-04-01T10:33:00.000-04:00natsva: I have never liked hearing "O" in the Nati...natsva: I have never liked hearing "O" in the National Anthem at any Nationals Home Game. Understanding its going to happen every time Washington plays Baltimore--I can never understand those who wish to continue Baltimore's Tradition--when any other team visits. I have more on this topic coming--actually.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-62833858331550444082008-04-01T08:25:00.000-04:002008-04-01T08:25:00.000-04:00As a Nats fan living in Philly, I had to listen to...As a Nats fan living in Philly, I had to listen to the Phillies radio broadcast while riding home from work yesterday. After the Nats put up the 3rd or 4th run in the 9th, the boos were so loud, I turned up the radio even louder to relish in it all. What a great feeling!<BR/><BR/>Go Nats!<BR/><BR/>P.S. I agree, enough with the "O" during the National Anthem. This isn't Baltimore...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-57103938166867398892008-04-01T06:29:00.000-04:002008-04-01T06:29:00.000-04:00"Nick Johnson may be the worst sliding man in base..."Nick Johnson may be the worst sliding man in baseball--but he would have hit the dirt--rolled over--and somehow ended up FACE FIRST. But, he also would have scored. Please learn from the experience."<BR/><BR/>I had forgotten how ugly Johnson runs until the other night.<BR/><BR/>I too am disappointed by the "O" returning. I hadn't heard it at a Nats game in three years.WFYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12164235001809050973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-11570936255621958322008-03-31T23:51:00.000-04:002008-03-31T23:51:00.000-04:00Gordon was terrible and deserved to get booed.Gordon was terrible and deserved to get booed.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858781035308252728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-34782383659946683292008-03-31T23:40:00.000-04:002008-03-31T23:40:00.000-04:00Random thought i forgot about regarding the game l...Random thought i forgot about regarding the game last night:<BR/><BR/>During the National Anthem, the "O" in "O say does that.." was still loudly noticed in the park. I wish there was something we can do about it, but it's been going on now since 2005, it's just as noticeable as ever, and i don't see it going away anytime soon. It is frustrating, but i think we just need to get used to it.<BR/><BR/>Thoughts SBF?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-62864555833481335752008-03-31T23:24:00.000-04:002008-03-31T23:24:00.000-04:00Nothing shows more character than not getting down...Nothing shows more character than not getting down when the dreaded Phillies catch up and tie it, and coming back against Flash Gordon to spoil their home opener. It just amazes me when they boo their own star players all the time, and nothing could make me happier than to hear it now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-23351581434716774782008-03-31T23:18:00.000-04:002008-03-31T23:18:00.000-04:00Good point about the grass.I was pretty close to t...Good point about the grass.<BR/><BR/>I was pretty close to the field, and there were a number of funky hopes. Escobar had made a particularly nice last-second adjustment on one.<BR/><BR/>On Guzman's error, the ball skidded on the last hop, instead of bouncing up. Something definitely seemed funny.Chris Needhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455692848328638937noreply@blogger.com