tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post818271875379628807..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: Since July Turned To AugustScreech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-25936836240288987222008-08-06T08:41:00.000-04:002008-08-06T08:41:00.000-04:00The presidential race needs to be an honest contes...The presidential race needs to be an honest contest on which one can place a friendly wager, like the Brewer's racing sausages. Right now it is fixed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-46520218224413072062008-08-06T08:32:00.000-04:002008-08-06T08:32:00.000-04:00Thanks for the heads up, batgirl. Presidents have ...Thanks for the heads up, batgirl. Presidents have a 6 percent lead with voting continuing to Friday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-43778109383815020112008-08-05T23:57:00.000-04:002008-08-05T23:57:00.000-04:00Be sure to vote herehttp://homerderby.com/archives...Be sure to vote here<BR/>http://homerderby.com/archives/2310<BR/>in the "MLB Mascot Brackets". <BR/><BR/>This week's contest is between our Racing Presidents and the Padres' Swinging Friar.<BR/><BR/>(w/a nod to Nationals Enquirer for first posting this tip)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-40768645578703901642008-08-05T23:37:00.000-04:002008-08-05T23:37:00.000-04:00If you are going to over use the bullpen then get ...If you are going to over use the bullpen then get Guzman on the DL and make sure you have some fresh arms......Guzman has been could have been on the DL 10 days ago and ready to come off just about when he hopefully will be ready. What you could not have used Mock or Clippard or Schroeder the past 10 days?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-45154070819798487272008-08-05T23:34:00.000-04:002008-08-05T23:34:00.000-04:00And why did we take Lannan out? Manny has to stop...And why did we take Lannan out? Manny has to stop killing the team with his over use of the bullpen.<BR/><BR/>Lannan was the best pitcher on the team going into the 8th inning.......let him pitch....pitchers have been going 9 innings for over 100 years Manny. Stop the Madness please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-63976382136704450942008-08-05T23:24:00.000-04:002008-08-05T23:24:00.000-04:00another lefty tomorrow night.another lefty tomorrow night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-73076357331240608952008-08-05T23:20:00.000-04:002008-08-05T23:20:00.000-04:00To paraphrase Gordon Edes, the pitcher who used to...To paraphrase Gordon Edes, the pitcher who used to treat inherited runs as valuable antiques is now giving them away like junk at a flea market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-77228274293090218842008-08-05T23:15:00.000-04:002008-08-05T23:15:00.000-04:00Lastings is so grateful for that 2 run lead.Lastings is so grateful for that 2 run lead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-79070332729369867892008-08-05T23:12:00.000-04:002008-08-05T23:12:00.000-04:00Blue has shrunk the zone on Luis. Manning in w/ b...Blue has shrunk the zone on Luis. Manning in w/ bases loaded and 1 out. The kid has to get outs 3 and 4 w/this ump. Our hopes rest on a slender reed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-3632009314235892352008-08-05T23:04:00.000-04:002008-08-05T23:04:00.000-04:00The Cardinal Broadcasters have mentioned the FLop ...The Cardinal Broadcasters have mentioned the FLop deal on air, saying St. Louis Management informed them. I saw it on DirectTV tonight during LA/Cardinals Game from St. Louis.<BR/><BR/>Charlies Slowes said on the radio--Bill Ladson has confirmed it from two other sources.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-68104601256280253502008-08-05T23:02:00.001-04:002008-08-05T23:02:00.001-04:00I've been picked up by the Cards! They need a 56 ...I've been picked up by the Cards! They need a 56 year old 300 lb offensive lineman at 2d! See you in St. Louis!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-1791595105640263552008-08-05T23:02:00.000-04:002008-08-05T23:02:00.000-04:00(that was meant for Lannan, but actually, Milledge...(that was meant for Lannan, but actually, Milledge could stand some work there, too.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-89653757401774236382008-08-05T23:00:00.000-04:002008-08-05T23:00:00.000-04:00yes, Flynnie. Now, if only he could get a bunt dow...yes, Flynnie. Now, if only he could get a bunt down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-47971997197541361912008-08-05T22:59:00.000-04:002008-08-05T22:59:00.000-04:00Livo to Colo.? Charlie says it's rumored.Livo to Colo.? Charlie says it's rumored.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-28033953185353899362008-08-05T22:58:00.000-04:002008-08-05T22:58:00.000-04:00Lastings needs a run - we'd still be up if he'd ha...Lastings needs a run - we'd still be up if he'd have realized he's not the Incredible Flash.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-89813973039963459562008-08-05T22:54:00.000-04:002008-08-05T22:54:00.000-04:00John Lannan is magnificent. Despite the 2 out 2-ru...John Lannan is magnificent. Despite the 2 out 2-run rally in the 7th, he is just magnificent. He pitches like a skinny Livo w/o the adverse effects of all those free radicals on the fast ball.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-89850126130311763832008-08-05T22:53:00.001-04:002008-08-05T22:53:00.001-04:00Nothing on the Cards site about Lopez at all.........Nothing on the Cards site about Lopez at all......I will believe it when if it really does happen. Debbie got her story from Wil N. who heard it from Lopez on a cell call. That does not sound like a done deal to me. I have to think Tony L would not want the headache but I have not been following the Cards, are they that weak in the infield?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-58811562578423191832008-08-05T22:53:00.000-04:002008-08-05T22:53:00.000-04:00Boni struck out a LOT in the past. How much? Start...Boni struck out a LOT in the past. How much? Starting in Rookie League and ending in AA, his strikeouts/ABs were the following perecentages: 24, 29, 30, 17, 19, 19. Then, in AAA 8 PERCENT! So he's coachable. <BR/><BR/>Also, he is not righthanded, tho he switches at 50 points lower in BA.<BR/><BR/>Also he is CS 25-30%<BR/><BR/><BR/>I still love him, thoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-10174009702082655742008-08-05T22:39:00.000-04:002008-08-05T22:39:00.000-04:00dcbatgirl: Since The Nationals unconditionally rel...dcbatgirl: Since The Nationals unconditionally released FLop, they are responsible for ALL of his nearly $5 Million contract. He was not put on waivers. The Cardinals only have to pay a prorated portion of the minimum salary for a Major League Player. If Felipe plays well, its a steal. If he is bad--its no loss for St. Louis.<BR/><BR/>The Cardinals are in a no lose situation. FLop also in a win-win position.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-62436524905934115122008-08-05T22:36:00.000-04:002008-08-05T22:36:00.000-04:00sbf:right on all counts re heller. some bloggers a...sbf:<BR/><BR/>right on all counts re heller. some bloggers are often better informed than some sloggers? there are examples all over the online world? their enthusiasm, in spite of little or no pay, for their subject, goes a long way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-61403966083249442882008-08-05T22:29:00.000-04:002008-08-05T22:29:00.000-04:00A couple of questions for the many of you more kno...A couple of questions for the many of you more knowledgable than me ... <BR/><BR/>Does the fact Felipe signed/will sign with the Cardinals affect in any way the Nationals liability for his salary? (I assume not.)<BR/><BR/>And, assuming Felipe is paid for the full season by the Nationals, does that affect the amount he is able to be paid by the Cardinals?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-17830921662220221042008-08-05T22:24:00.000-04:002008-08-05T22:24:00.000-04:00Willie Harris gets the runner in from third withou...Willie Harris gets the runner in from third without even having to swing the bat.<BR/><BR/>Section 3, my couch since 1955Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-56887134542320186752008-08-05T22:17:00.000-04:002008-08-05T22:17:00.000-04:00Charlie Slowes just mentioned on the radio broadca...Charlie Slowes just mentioned on the radio broadcast that Bill Ladson informed him that FLop will be The Starting Second Baseman for The Cardinals. Aaron Miles will sit. As Charlie said: "That's falling flat on your feet!!" So true.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-31016139774569540842008-08-05T22:15:00.000-04:002008-08-05T22:15:00.000-04:00You know what? You are right. Felipe wasn't going ...You know what? You are right. Felipe wasn't going to do well here, so it doesn't matter if he does well elsewhere. I hope he can figure himself out.Positively Half St.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07048223068323120438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-77766264468517096482008-08-05T22:13:00.000-04:002008-08-05T22:13:00.000-04:00jim b--what's interesting about Dick Heller is tha...jim b--what's interesting about Dick Heller is that here is a long time sports columnist. Former Sports Writer for The Old Washington Star Newspaper who covered The Senators and The Orioles for years and years and years--so you would expect him to understand the collective bargaining agreement with the players. But he doesn't.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.com