tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post512939158138713958..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: King For A DayScreech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-23979370460050044852007-08-16T23:43:00.000-04:002007-08-16T23:43:00.000-04:00You're absolutely right about Aaron Rowand. He is...You're absolutely right about Aaron Rowand. He is a fabulous player. I noticed him in Yankee Stadium the year the Sox went all the way. He ran like a deer chasing down balls in deep left-center.<BR/><BR/>And regarding Ray King's performance, I was reminded of Shirley Povich's famous lede the day of Don Larsen's perfect game. "Hell froze over, the million-in-one shot came in," etc.paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683734720896529408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-81945055682774134292007-08-16T19:45:00.000-04:002007-08-16T19:45:00.000-04:00For the record: The people at Washington games are...For the record: The people at Washington games are not fans. They are spectators.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-38577102731988520602007-08-16T15:26:00.000-04:002007-08-16T15:26:00.000-04:00Substantive comment: Acta made one of his very few...Substantive comment: Acta made one of his very few managerial mistakes, with runners on second and third, by not pinch hitting for Redding in bottom of 6th. It nearly cost us the game, and it is not a hindsight point, since 6 innings of great pitching is enough with Redding, and you need to take advantage of real scoring chances, since the Nats so seldom have them, relatively speaking. He got away with it, due to the King, on the eve of the anniversary of both Babe Ruth and Elvis's deaths - the real King.<BR/><BR/>Trust in Kasten. All Good.SenatorNathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049860385485455410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-50461374007002680772007-08-16T15:00:00.000-04:002007-08-16T15:00:00.000-04:00an briosca mor is so right-on: the girlie song is ...an briosca mor is so right-on: the girlie song is so indicative of the pink-hatted nouveau Red Sox fans, and so not ours!<BR/><BR/> Interesting political footnote: after RFK was tragically assasinated, his widow actually dated Neil Diamond for short time, and she was pictured at the first row of one of his performances fawning over him. Thus, I do not think the stadium's namesake would even be too pleased.<BR/><BR/>Suggestions for OUR SONG in the new stadium?SenatorNathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049860385485455410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-20486943246697650582007-08-16T11:20:00.000-04:002007-08-16T11:20:00.000-04:00Maybe "Eye of the Tiger" is Ayala's song. Do relie...Maybe "Eye of the Tiger" is Ayala's song. Do relief pitchers get to choose their intro songs like the batters do?<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, it seems like the go-to intro song for the first mid-inning entrance of an opposing reliever is "Sweet Caroline". This is something that really needs to stop when the Nats get into the new park, if not before. Not so much because it's a stupid song (although it is) but more because IT'S A RED SOX THING! A certain other stadium (you all know the one) has become Fenway Park South because Red Sox fans have many opportunities to see their team there every year and have gotten used to just waltzing in and treating it as if they are up in Boston, to the dismay of the home fans. Even though it won't happen very often, the Nats will at some point host the Red Sox in the new park for a series. We should not be creating a tradition now that will end up laying the Fenway welcome mat out for the many Sox fans who you know will be representing then. Alas, I fear this is already taking place, since there's the stadium usher guy who's already found his 15 minutes of fame by getting up on top of the Nats dugout to lead the crowd with his gestures.<BR/><BR/>Really, there is no reason the Nats should be using any stadium entertainment that has its main association with another team. It's stupid to be doing that. They did it the right way when they stole the sausage race idea from Milwaukee but tweaked it to make it something that uniquely says Washington. But every other time they just steal something directly from another team or teams, which is not a good idea. We should be establishing our own traditions, not copying other teams' traditions.<BR/><BR/>I wonder if anyone has ever articulated this concern to Stan Kasten. Is he even aware of it?An Briosca Morhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855174362787324401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-91965265254972534692007-08-16T10:24:00.000-04:002007-08-16T10:24:00.000-04:00Last night was a fun game huh? It was exciting to ...Last night was a fun game huh? It was exciting to see Ray and Luis get us out of that jam. I just wanted to pass along that the Nats play "Eye of the Tiger" when Ayala comes into the game and thru his warm up. We aren't sure what the logic is behind it though. Nice write up!Steph2853https://www.blogger.com/profile/03887827694797748424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-10311369773695066882007-08-16T09:23:00.000-04:002007-08-16T09:23:00.000-04:00One reason for Manny doing the early defensive sub...One reason for Manny doing the early defensive substitutions could be to protect the bullpen. An error or failure to get to a ball in the field can lead to a lot of extra pitches. The guys in the pen have been spectacular lately, don't want to risk wearing them out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-2102869375521144452007-08-16T09:17:00.000-04:002007-08-16T09:17:00.000-04:00Medley: No RAY KING DID NOT TIP HIS CAP. Sohna wa...Medley: No RAY KING DID NOT TIP HIS CAP. Sohna was very upset with him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519137465487778755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-89080971964907210042007-08-16T09:02:00.000-04:002007-08-16T09:02:00.000-04:00They actually played TWO Rocky songs: "Eye of the ...They actually played TWO Rocky songs: "Eye of the Tiger" + "Living in America"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-32135967147569861662007-08-16T07:08:00.000-04:002007-08-16T07:08:00.000-04:00Fun game - thanks as always for your write-ups. He...Fun game - thanks as always for your write-ups. <BR/><BR/>Hey, did Ray King tip his hat? (Seriously curious.. not being snarky...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com