tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post3330479176046818906..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: Ugly On The Field--Nice Off The FieldScreech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-43441549969920670362008-05-15T12:17:00.000-04:002008-05-15T12:17:00.000-04:00There is nothing wrong with getting invited to Pre...There is nothing wrong with getting invited to President's Club by friends not using their tickets. We were offered the opportunity and enjoyed the experience. Just like anyone would if given the same offer. And we do not owe you any further explanation.<BR/>So get over it.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-50166121342658121862008-05-13T23:18:00.000-04:002008-05-13T23:18:00.000-04:00Once again getting invited to the Presidential Clu...Once again getting invited to the Presidential Club means that you are a mouthpiece of the organization and not Joe Q Public who you pretend to be!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-33575209415232102502008-05-12T18:42:00.000-04:002008-05-12T18:42:00.000-04:00I was there! It sucked that they lost like that w...I was there! It sucked that they lost like that without scoring. My seats were good. I was in the infield gallery in section 309 (behind and to the left of home plate). I could see everything so well. The scoreboard was right if front of me (I recognized you when you were a fan of the game nominee!) and I could see the field perfectly and the center field plaza. And I saw everything when the fan got tossed. But I'm surprised security didn't take his beer. I mean, you are being arrested, so you DON'T go waving your arms like that. He was definately drunk. They clearly state it is illegal to throw things, including balls, on the field. And I think throwing the ball back is a stupid move. Because the people around you who were close to getting a home run ball, even if it is from the other team, would love to have it.<BR/><BR/>I was laughing when the fan was tossed. as soon as he threw it back I thought "he's being "escorted" out now." Why would you waste your money?<BR/><BR/>Anyways, sucky game, but the marlins are just annoying. How did they get good this year? and how have the nats been doing well since their terrible start (after the first 3 games) but can never beat the marlins?<BR/><BR/>I knew the nats were in for a rough night when the first pitch was taken out, but I still don't see why, even in "clean up mode (subbing out everyone when losing by 10)," people leave the park early (unless they have something to go to or have kids who need to be put to bed). A great play can always happen. And (though it didn't) something to cheer about can come up. Like in the 2nd game against the cubs, the nats were losing badly, but got a nice rally going. Even though they didn't come back, it was something to cheer about.<BR/><BR/>I just wish I could get to more games :(.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-6420395701526360932008-05-12T00:36:00.000-04:002008-05-12T00:36:00.000-04:00I'm glad that fan got tossed from the stadium. Th...I'm glad that fan got tossed from the stadium. Throwing a HR back on the field is a classless tradition that should be left to the Cubs. The only way to stop it from taking hold here is crush it before it starts - so I support management on this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-27573293081791977182008-05-11T22:47:00.000-04:002008-05-11T22:47:00.000-04:00Has anyone noticed the comments from Milledge and ...Has anyone noticed the comments from Milledge and Zimmerman after this game? They both appeared to throw the starting pitching under the bus. Blaming the lack of offense on how the pitching had allowed all those runs to score.<BR/><BR/>I hope these guys mature, soon. Zim may have been impressive as a 21 year old neophyte, but young as he still is, I'd hoped he'd learned a bit during his two years to not point the finger at others when losing as a team.<BR/><BR/>Really. How many hits did the Nats have before the roof caved in? One.<BR/><BR/>If the Nats had been up by five runs and given it back...okay. But the blowouts from starting pitching have been relatively few. The losses due to lack of production from the numbers 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 batters? Much much more.<BR/><BR/>Lastings and Ryan should start looking into the mirror and backing up some of their statements.<BR/><BR/>Still early?Jim Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389688524746052643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-12624213225207408722008-05-11T22:16:00.000-04:002008-05-11T22:16:00.000-04:00SBF, I was pretty pumped to have scored seats righ...SBF, I was pretty pumped to have scored seats right behind the dugout last night, then I look over to my left and it's you and Sohna right behind home plate! Rest assured we were cheering loudly for her to win fan of the game. <BR/><BR/>At RFK I was 3 rows behind the dugout, but this was my first chance to sit that close at Nats Park. The difference is remarkable. Being 16 feet closer is wonderful from any seat in the house, but being right in front with the new park's tiny foul territory is so close it's literally almost scary. If Stan can get the deep pockets to sample a game from down there, he'll sell those $300 seats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-68983060068568455332008-05-11T22:14:00.000-04:002008-05-11T22:14:00.000-04:00SBF just curious if you paid for those seats or we...SBF just curious if you paid for those seats or were they comp'd?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-44353685904143863042008-05-11T21:22:00.000-04:002008-05-11T21:22:00.000-04:00Thanks for the insight into the VIP seats. Good f...Thanks for the insight into the VIP seats. Good for you that you could enjoy them and then pass on your experiences with us. I found it interesting to see that the menu is not really any different than the regular ballpark fare. <BR/><BR/>Today (Sunday) I got to sit in the Infield Gallery (sec. 311) and I loved the view from those seats. Personally, the up close view from the Presidential Suites would not be enjoyable for me. Now, how the far superior Infield Gallery seats are priced $5 less than my usual RF Mezzanine seats is a mystery to me. But I think everyone already has commented on that fact by now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-91289055972158609532008-05-11T21:00:00.000-04:002008-05-11T21:00:00.000-04:00I think anybody who is willing to pay $350 for a t...I think anybody who is willing to pay $350 for a ticket can get into the President's Club. That's a little too steep for me, but I don't begrudge SBF getting in, and I thank him for posting about his experience on his blog.<BR/><BR/>Speaking for myself, I sat in the left field bullpen seats in front of the flagpole. I had to leave early because it was Mother's Day, but I had a good time and my ticket was worth every penny of the $35 that I paid. I'll probably stick to the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Suite next time, though...Edward J. Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11925008506185290162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-61469561393338792362008-05-11T18:16:00.000-04:002008-05-11T18:16:00.000-04:00Today I sat in the left field bullpen seats in fro...Today I sat in the left field bullpen seats in front of the flagpoles. Thinking that perhaps a Marlin might hit a home run in this area that I might catch, I asked an usher if throwing the ball back on the field would get you thrown out of the stadium. He said it would, and it did happen the other night. <BR/><BR/>If the Cubs had this rule, or better yet, enforced it, fans in other cities like ours would not think it was acceptable.Edward J. Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11925008506185290162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-14326453810785356092008-05-11T13:13:00.000-04:002008-05-11T13:13:00.000-04:00SBF-- could YOU please detail the process by which...SBF-- could YOU please detail the process by which you obtained tickets in the--LEXUS PRESIDENTS CLUB???--<BR/><BR/>I know there has been a lot of discussion here about trading in tickets, discounts, seat fillers, etc.<BR/><BR/>Could you weigh in?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-15055157788102246202008-05-11T12:25:00.000-04:002008-05-11T12:25:00.000-04:00If a fan got thrown out of the park for throwing a...If a fan got thrown out of the park for throwing a home run ball park -- sorry, it's freaking ridiculous. <BR/><BR/>I don't know if you saw it SBF (it sounds like you didn't), if this happened, the Nationals perhaps may have overreacted and gone too far in this instance.<BR/><BR/>I concur with most of the fans' thoughts here so far -- the team is just in a horrible stretch of bad play and there's no sugar coating it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-64557584754986227412008-05-11T12:02:00.000-04:002008-05-11T12:02:00.000-04:00SBF,I think the "Bad" was the Nats on the field. ...SBF,<BR/><BR/>I think the "Bad" was the Nats on the field. I was in the stands and the ball was thrown back and the fan was ejected and walked out of the park by security. <BR/><BR/>I think what many are growing tired of is bad baseball and lack of progress by this team.<BR/><BR/>I personally do not have a problem with your post but timing may be poor for those of us watching that mess from our regular seats without all the perks.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-75678544450290749482008-05-11T11:33:00.000-04:002008-05-11T11:33:00.000-04:00Hendo--I have no idea where you are coming from wi...Hendo--I have no idea where you are coming from with your comment, but from our vantage point--I did not notice a ball being thrown back on the field. Later, a ruckus occurred and someone was escorted from the field. But, I am not going to comment on something I did not fully see or notice. We could hear some yelling and cheering as I returned to my seat and that's about it. I will report whatever I see. But I can't write about something I did not see. Occasionally, I am out of my seat--in this case--using the restroom. Sorry, I could not be in my seat for each and every single second of the game--to satisfy you. My Bad.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-23993026340573764782008-05-11T11:06:00.000-04:002008-05-11T11:06:00.000-04:00Thanks very much for clarification. The throw was ...Thanks very much for clarification. The throw was definitely impressive.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07601224427653338010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-82433219162293804152008-05-11T10:27:00.000-04:002008-05-11T10:27:00.000-04:00Mike O'Connor has no business pitching in professi...Mike O'Connor has no business pitching in professional baseball. He has the arm of a mediocre Little League pitcher. Last year, his record at Double A was 4-8 with a high ERA. On what basis is he on a major league roster?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-20471971010812394342008-05-11T09:43:00.000-04:002008-05-11T09:43:00.000-04:00The guy who threw the ball back onto the field was...The guy who threw the ball back onto the field was escorted from the park. The cheers were the result of his waving his arms, trying to elicit a response from the crowd. Was he ejected because of the act itself or for showing a stronger and more accurate arm than some of the Nats outfielders?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-24209808386415436852008-05-11T08:58:00.000-04:002008-05-11T08:58:00.000-04:00Long-time reader, first-time commenter. Went to th...Long-time reader, first-time commenter. Went to the game last night. Turned to my mom during the Fan of the Game announcement, "I think I read that woman's blog!" Congrats! I agree it was a nice night to be out there despite the game itself.<BR/><BR/>On the homer-tossing fan, we near first base could only guess about the ejection based on the booing, and it seemed like most of that side of the ballpark didn't catch it (no pun intended). There was some cheering out there a minute or so after the boos, so we guessed security relented. Reading around this morning, I haven't seen any real confirmation of either ending. Could be wrong.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07601224427653338010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-56827923862392640442008-05-11T07:35:00.000-04:002008-05-11T07:35:00.000-04:00CMom, re the ball-returning fan, those of us gifte...CMom, re the ball-returning fan, those of us gifted with seats behind home plate might have a slightly different journalistic view of the matter from those of us in the upper deck.<BR/><BR/>Still, it's a bit remarkable that the highlight of the night (for most in attendance, anyhow) wasn't reported on here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-47817059721438642112008-05-11T02:54:00.000-04:002008-05-11T02:54:00.000-04:00I'm interested in your thoughts on the fan who thr...I'm interested in your thoughts on the fan who threw back homerun and the was escorted out of the park. Should we be allowed to do that? I know you are well aware of the precedents for this. Personally, I find the practice rather theraputic -- the faithful spitting back the offending ball--assuming our outfielders aren't pelted. Do you agree? <BR/><BR/>P.S. Curly wants to know why his good friend Sohna didn't let him sit on her lap in the fancy seats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-13494043861584935062008-05-11T02:40:00.000-04:002008-05-11T02:40:00.000-04:00Presidential club. Wow. What an amazing experience...Presidential club. Wow. What an amazing experience for you guys! Sorry the Nats didn't come through to perfect the evening. The African queen looked stunning as always ok the big screen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com