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6/14 GDT: Washington Nationals @ Tampa Bay Rays

Washington Nationals at Tampa Bay Rays, Jun 14, 2009 1:38 PM EDT



American League Wild Card Standings

W L PCT GB STRK
New York 35 27 .564 0 Lost 1
Toronto 34 30 .531 2 Lost 3
Los Angeles 31 29 .516 3 Won 2
Tampa Bay 33 31 .515 3 Won 4
Minnesota 32 32 .500 4 Won 2
Seattle 30 32 .483 5 Lost 2
Chicago 29 34 .460 6.5 Won 1
Kansas City 27 34 .442 7.5 Won 2
Oakland 27 34 .442 7.5 Lost 2
Cleveland 28 36 .437 8 Lost 1
Baltimore 26 36 .419 9 Won 1

(updated 6.14.2009 at 2:43 AM EDT)



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I just made a thread about the lineup

PTB is batting 2nd! Gross and Brignac are facing the lefty. CC is getting that 2 off day shit.

Upton, cf
Burrell, dh
Longoria, 3b
Pena, 1b
Zobrist, 2b
Gross, rf
Kapler, lf
Navarro, c
Brignac, ss

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh snap

if this lineup works, i will be so happy

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

2 Gabes in one game

something, somewhere is gonna explode

come on Reid, hit the lefty

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

AWW WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS SHIT?

Really? CC’s taking the game off so you drop in BOTH Gabes?

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Anyway go Rays and Marlins!

Lets tie for 3rd! and 2nd in the WC race

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 11:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Ross Detwiler

Prepare for Kaplination.

So long, Sweet Lime!

by PlayOnWords on Jun 14, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions  

If Dillon can't crack the lineup today..

should we assume he’s going down for MVB and they’ll keep Brignac up here as a reserve MI or is Briggy packing his bags after the game?

by Jason Collette on Jun 14, 2009 11:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Im assuming burrell

is the DH from now a days so im not really surprised with Zo’s hot hitting and burrell needing to still prove that he is not in the lineup.

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Maddon has helped Briggy with both his bat and glove

Think of this like Joyce beng benched right before he was demoted. Dillon will be gone when Barty comes back Tuesday.

And yes, this is our last game without Bartlett

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

I predict a Shields no hitter

Made a post before the season that there would be one, I am predicting today.

watch a leadoff hit and I will feel like a fool

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions  

Here's what I predict.

The Rays will go down early after Shields surrenders 3 runs (1 unearned) in the first, before settling down. The Rays will slowly claw their way back into the game. Longo hits a solo homer in the 4th, followed by a PTB double to drive in Upton in the 5th and another Kapler moment in the sixth, driving in Zobrist from 2nd. Shields gets run out in the 7th and promptly gives up 3 singles, the third being a run-scoring one, giving the Nationals a 4-3 lead. Ross Dewiler is pulled after giving 7 strong, the Nats’ bullpen holds up this time, the Rays lose 4-3, and everyone on here goes apeshit after watching the same exact game for the 8th time in 9 games the Rays have lost when Shields is on the mound.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

I am going to hate you

if this happens.

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

If I weren't sick of seeing the formula myself, I wouldn't have bothered posting it.

This is what happens to Shields irregardless of opponent.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

wrong

check a dictionary. it actually means the same thing as regardless, surprisingly.

by RaysTheRoof on Jun 14, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

re runs?

cant show the same episode 3 straight days

oh and I think even he doesnt get that no no, Shields will shut them down

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Aybar at DH, wouldnt be that bad

I assume he will get some LF/RF time in COL and NY. If he can get to it, we can see that rifle arm he has

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

God, this is long

but… ehh, whatever:

yodascoutPosts:5287
 
No … you just think high heat is the same as pitching. It’s not. As for Sonny and the jack.

You need to check Johann Santana and Josh Beckett in that department … They both give up
more than jacks than Sonny.

Here’s the problem with Sonny. The 4th time thru, major league hitters have his number. He
has a high number of quality starts per actual start. Sonny is a very good 3rd or 4th starter.

His stats are not good, more because of how Joe Maddon manages his pitchers than Sonny’s
actual pitching performance. Joe tends to let him go ONE inning too long and like clockwork
waits for Sonny to get in trouble, then brings in the pen, who at least half the time, give up
the hits that score the runners belonging to Sonny.

Now Joe does the same thing with all the other starters … so ALL the Rays pitchers seem to
be worse than they really are.

Take Sonny’s last two games … he pitches 7 innings, the score is tied 3-3 … The Yankees
top of the order up … Joe doesn’t go with a different look in the 8th … Jeter hits a pop fly jack.
We lose, Sonny loses … Yesterday, another 7 innings, score 8-2 in our favor … Joe leaves him
in … a hit, two errors and Choate comes in and gets a DP ball. Now if Joe pulls Sonny, he throws
15 fewer pitches, he gives up 2 runs and 5 hits instead of 6. Both would be quality starts.

Then Joe uses two more pitchers in the 9th … DUH. If Joe pulls Sonny at the end of the 7th,
brings in Choate and lets Choate pitch both the 8th and 9th … we more than likely win. Sonny
gets the win, Choate gets the save … Izzy maybe doesn’t get hurt and Cormier would be fresh
to go 2 innings today.

Is Sonny a number ONE starter – NO – but he is a good starting pitcher overall. He’d win 20 game
easy if he played in a pitchers park … and be hard pressed to win 10 if he played in Houston.

Personally, I would have Shields, Nieman, Sonny, Howell & Hellickson be my starters … and let
Price, Kazmir, Garza, Davis, Choate & Cormier be the guys to win the games in the late innings.

Did i mention this guy is in love with the mexican league and thinks most of those players are better than some of the starters or most bench players we have?

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 11:16 AM EDT reply actions  

Uh he wants Howell in the rotation and Price AND Garza in the pen?

Ummm…… I don’t have to say anything

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Like, this is just too stupid to laugh at.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

TOE NAS FOR RF!!!!!!!!

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

NASH*

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

I miss Toe Nash

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

the rotation doesnt need comment

however, can someone tell this jack ass Cormier threw ONE pitch yesterday?

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Dillon has to go down when MVB comes back

We gotta put our best on the field.

Briggy won’t get regular at bats but we can find time for him. He can play for MVB or Zobrist for rest days. And then against some lefties you can move Zobrist to right and Briggy can play 2nd.

by matthan on Jun 14, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions  

plenty of chances

Backs up 2B and SS, starts with Zobrist playing any random position.

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

What time does the game start?

"Don't test the cannon"! screamed Matt Garza after b.J. Upton throws another failed attempt of scoring by a tag-up!

by raysbball on Jun 14, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions  

1:38, I believe

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you.

"Don't test the cannon"! screamed Matt Garza after b.J. Upton throws another failed attempt of scoring by a tag-up!

by raysbball on Jun 14, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

And what ever happened to

If it aint broke, dont fix it

We have won 4 straight with ONE gabe a day, CC batting 2nd and the hell is Pat doing up there?

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 11:45 AM EDT reply actions  

Anyone watching MLB Network

It’s the NLCS game where the Astros eliminate the Cards. It is so odd to see Jim Hickey as the Astros pitching coach

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 12:05 PM EDT reply actions  

ha.

"Don't test the cannon"! screamed Matt Garza after b.J. Upton throws another failed attempt of scoring by a tag-up!

by raysbball on Jun 14, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

now Izzy is pitching for the Cards

and Wheeler is warming up for the Astros

this is great

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn, Wheels was such a stud back then

bring that back, Wheels!

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 12:24 PM EDT reply actions  

He was invincible for about 3 years there in Houston.

It’s annoying to see a guy whose only 31 losing as much velocity as he has.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

its more annoying how much movement he once had on his pitches

now they are flat and put on a tee

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

not yet

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

And I count 41 men on the 40 man roster

what did I miss

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here we go
It doesn’t look good for RHP Jason Isringhausen.

The Rays placed the veteran reliever on the 60-day disabled list with an injury to his surgically-repaired right elbow, suffered in the ninth inning of Saturday’s game.,

Manager Joe Maddon said Isringhausen had a strain, and he will get an MRI Monday, but it appears the 36-year-old is out for quite a while.

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

If they immediately put him on the 60 day, they already know he blew his elbow out again and the MRI is just to confirm.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

didnt he have a incentve laden deal?

Prob saved a lot of money

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep, and he had a good number of escalators simply for being able to pitch

This is exactly why they make these kinds of contracts. He’s still getting $750k out of it though, which I would think is insured by the Rays.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Specifically, he had about 2.2 million dollars in escalators for appearing in and finishing games

Realistically he didn’t have a chance at anything but the first or second tier of bonuses though, which were 150k for 40 games appeared, 200k for 45 games appeared, and 150k for 45 games finished, so they probably saved around 500k.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

LF Dunn CF Dukes RF Patterson

Zimmerman at DH

Awesome

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions  

wow Willie Harris at 3B, Alberto Gonzalez at SS

Jack pot

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

BJ whistling just freaked my dog out

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions  

thought it was Michael Vick..

you know thugs…

Leave me alone, I'm watching monsterjam.

by mrichardkent on Jun 14, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

BJ whistling Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Boo him now! By the way, did anyone see that guy humming or moaning or whatever the hell he was doing Take Me out to the Ballgame yesterday at the game. It was hilarious when everyone started booing.

by Albertrayon on Jun 14, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions  

testing internet

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions  

everyone see that or am I posting to no one right now?

Internet has been gay lately

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

good

Regressing to the mean streets of St. Pete

by stpetelawyer on Jun 14, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

alright, thanks

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

So I just got done watching last nights game and now this one starts

woo hoo for 6 hours of baseball today. Also, Zobot is a fucking machine, and Sonny yet again looks very good. You’re maddening Sonny

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Those shirts are awful

Whoever thought that KK could pull off red velvet should be fired.

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions  

man watching that Cards - Astros game

makes me wanna like Wheeler

come on man, you aren’t old, figure it out and fix it.

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Kinda OT: Has anyone seen how Morlan is dong great AA?

Abreu is up, maybe Morlan can be the AAA closer

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions  

die Nick Johnson, die

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

that was an incredible at bat

Regressing to the mean streets of St. Pete

by stpetelawyer on Jun 14, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions  

fucking pain in the ass

my prediction lasted 1 batter

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

balk

just get the 3rd out here

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

OT: Florida up 3-0 on TOR early

WTF you call a balk there… I hae seen much worse lately than that…

by Rjw123 on Jun 14, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

and have a big time threat going

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

What the shit

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

i think my ears just got done vibrating from the ridiculous concert last night

incredulous was hard to hear over all the bass. lol nice swing nats u guise fale.

UNTIL NEXT HURF
THE SPORTS DURF

by HAHAHA OH WOW on Jun 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions  

he is so slow

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sooo....

The nationals are going to play like all stars on D today? WTF

by Rjw123 on Jun 14, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Gonzalez has never played SS, Willie Harrss is at 3B

and Dunn is in LF, wouldnt worry

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Longo looks like he's swinging better

Not sure if it’s the competition or if he’s healing

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions  

BUNT BUNT BUNT

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

that is fucking awesome

Regressing to the mean streets of St. Pete

by stpetelawyer on Jun 14, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

epic bunt there

curved it right

UNTIL NEXT HURF
THE SPORTS DURF

by HAHAHA OH WOW on Jun 14, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Was excited about how Detwiler looked there

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Was at the game Fri night

and have never heard anyone get heckled like Elijah did in RF

by Zach Attack on Jun 14, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

We got lucky there

Beej wasn’t within 50 feet of that when it landed

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

he was walking to the ball

but he does have the arm to save himself

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

K now please

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

anddd losing all 3 games

DP please

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Shields sees a pattern

If we fall behind the Nats, we win

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

GAAAAAAAABE

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

GROSS

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

SEE YA

Gabe Gross 35 TD’s 12 Ints this year 4500 yards

I think the Bucs could use him

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

BE RAHEEM'S GABE LOVER

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

fuck I forgot that lame draft picks name

We sign him yet?

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

We didn't sign tito

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who do the Nationals think they are?

Hitting Garza and Shields hard early on in games? Didn’t they get the memo that they’re suppose to roll over?

Hello.

by killa3312 on Jun 14, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

I wanna see a 08 Navi gapper here

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

more like 09 Navarro

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

It amuses me to imagine BenZo sheepishly going up to random guys in the clubhouse for this crap

“Uh…yeah….Carlos? My wife is having a fashion show…and she wants me to ask the guys to be in it….you wanna be in it?”

“…….lo siento mucho. No ingles.”

“What? You speak English fine.”

“No se, Senor…”

RD over and out.

by ReasonableDoubt on Jun 14, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

"Barty is coming back, I better show some good D" - Ben Zobrist

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions  

can we hit it to LF please

I wanna watch Dunn kick it into the stands

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

BEEJUS

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

we have done that a lot

its beautiful

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

please Evan

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Very nice...

Now please score with RISP

by Rjw123 on Jun 14, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

BEEEJ

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

BJ

a fly ball for once?

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions  

BE FASTER LONGO

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions  

sigh

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions  

You gotta be shitting me

This guy is throwing a lot of ground balls

by td32 on Jun 14, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions  

hes a shitty lefty

of course hes beating us

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh god

here we go again

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

give me 1-2-3 DP

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck, he was safe

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

stupid umps

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions  

the umpire forgot his neck at home

Regressing to the mean streets of St. Pete

by stpetelawyer on Jun 14, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions  

CC has that

stupid call

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions  

throwing batting practice up there

Regressing to the mean streets of St. Pete

by stpetelawyer on Jun 14, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

some one tell me why the bottom of the nats order is killing shields

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I dont think his stuff is that great today...

He is at 87-89….His change is normal for him, and his curve has been solid…hardly super stuff

by td32 on Jun 14, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

the 2 run double was a K btw

i hate these umps

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Offense time now please

runners across home we must have

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

ESTEBAN

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

good, make him work

I want the pen

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll take the Nationals bullpen for 200 Alex

Question: How do you beat the Nationals day after day?

by sofladude77 on Jun 14, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

walk this wayyyyy

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Abreu looks like a old man

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok

this guy just plain has no control

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Elijah

Dukes fail

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

thank god he got to 2nd

no easy DP now

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Kapler

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

if Navi ties this, I will eat my hat

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Guzman can not

do the MVB impression

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I like that

Navi is a walking dp, great execution on the bunt

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

haha

that’s a great backhanded compliment

by Zach Attack on Jun 14, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

come on Reid

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude...

They really need to do something about the New Yankee Stadium, Place is an absolute joke right now…

by Rjw123 on Jun 14, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Fire sale

the yanks now

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

4-2

and Detwiler at 67 pitches

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a nice inning...

Shields needs to hold them for 3 more innings

by td32 on Jun 14, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I THOUGHT GOD'S EYES WOULD SHIT MICE

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ehh

I don’t change my lineups unless there are a bunch of injuries.

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

be better, James

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

K now

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

get a out, just a damn out here

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

he will charge the mound with his bat

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

he'll kill you

Regressing to the mean streets of St. Pete

by stpetelawyer on Jun 14, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

K HIM

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

thanks

how much do I owe you?

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

WOOOOO

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

BJ, PTB, Evan

hit like you should

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Beej

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

BEEEJ

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

enough of your shit, tie it Pat

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Bah

We’re taking the lead, lol.

Hello.

by killa3312 on Jun 14, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

shocking.....

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Sorry guys. It was 8 walks from Dontrelle.

6 hits.

Under 4 innings.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

He has 78 pitches

fucking DP’s

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

PENA

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Pena

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

thats what you are supposed to do

SCORE AND MAKE THE BITCH WORK

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

103 year old Rays fan

she was actually alive when the Cubs won the World Series!!

by sofladude77 on Jun 14, 2009 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

2 years old

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

makes no sense

pitcher that has thrown less strikes is winning lol

by sofladude77 on Jun 14, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Detwiler at 90 pitches...

Gota get him outa this one here…

by Rjw123 on Jun 14, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

92nd pitch coming

and more

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

GAAAAAAAABE

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL KAPLER

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I guess the 1st one is the hardest

that or he hit it in Yankee Stadium and against the Nats………

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

So after this last week,

Navi is the most hated man on this team, right?

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

He's a C, his D lately makes him valuable

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't hate any of our players

but as far as the mainstream community, Kapler is going to get elevated to Gabraham Status

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

95 pitches

they said his limit is 100, will prob face Reid then leave

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions  

So, who is ready to get pissed after Shields gives up the winning run this inning?

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Aaaaand leadoff walk.

HERE COMES THE SCIENCE.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll be leaving once I know what's going to happen actually happens. Then I'll leave the anger up to you guys.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm just as sick and tired of seeing it happen as everyone else.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also, Raymondo waits until it actually happens.

I’m showing up hoping I’m going to be wrong.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

A variant of this formula has happend in 7 of 13 Shields' starts. I'm sick of seeing it.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

You just hate Shields

It’s ok I irrationally hate guys too

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love Shields. This isn't his fault.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

He got hit pretty hard today

Though if Craw is in at least one of those doubles comes off the board

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

But they won't give him any run support. At. All.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

He always goes up against their aces.

Execpt today. And last start. And 3 starts ago. And 5 starts ago…

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let it go man

It’s frustrating that we consistently don’t score for him, but that happens sometimes. Sonny is getting like 8 runs a game, would you rather it was reversed?

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really, without thinking about it hard I would take my chances with

Shieldsy getting 4 runs than Sonny. There is the thought that you could just punt Sonny’s starts and score big for Shields, but I’m a gambler.

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

The only reason why I'd prefer it is because if Sonny's a hard luck loser, my reaction to it would be much weaker.

Since Shields is actually my favorite pitcher on the staff, and has been since 2007, I get really bent out of shape when his process does not equal good results.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Black Jesus saving the day...

…for now.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

come on Shields

it was Hernendez

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions  

So, can we trade kapler

to anybody in the NL east, not named the nats? We could tell them he’s a nat killer.

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

I vote the mets

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I did not expect that

wow

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Beej

is so lazy

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

it would be funny if Braves fans

were given a team with 80% of its players either black or Latino, like the Nationals. they wouldn’t know what to do with themselves

by Zach Attack on Jun 14, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

To beat Omar Minaya

you must think like Omar Minaya

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

HOLY BOSSMAN

Regressing to the mean streets of St. Pete

by stpetelawyer on Jun 14, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

92 pitches

would of let hm finish that inning

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Choate DP again plz?

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Wheeler is up......

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

just K him please

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

GOOD JOB YOU FAT FUCK NAVI.

And now Shields winning run is in scoring position.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

NMavi.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate Nick Johnson

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

just get a out, any out please

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

IBB

for the lefty

like it

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Risky but

Ryan Zimmerman is the most dangerous guy in lineup

by sofladude77 on Jun 14, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh I love the way this is going to look.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

he walked to get to a lefty

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

no pizza for them today

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Navarro is doing the absolute best he can to make sure Shields' run gets across the plate.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Tell me abreu

is warming up

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

he prob has his reading glasses on

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

OOH

that was close

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

yessssssss

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

MOTHER FU--WAIT, WHAT!?

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

CHOATE IS A FUCKING STUD

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

now lets take the lead

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK YEAH I'M WRONG! SHIELDS GETS ND'D THIS TIME

baby steps

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Who?

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dr. Leo Marvin

The writer of the Award winning Baby Steps

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, I see. You've mistaken me for someone who reads books.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reading is for faggots

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nowhere near like I used too.

I just don’t have the attention span for a book, and I rarely am willing to pay to see a movie. To be perfectly honest, I think some of the best storytelling of my generation exists in video games.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Somebody set us up the bomb

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's definitely getting there

Sandbox games with good FMV’s are very fun for me

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fallout 3, BioShock, GTA4, inFamous, all great examples of really recent stuff with great stories

Though I was dissapointed a bit with BioShock’s ending.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh and the Ghostbusters game is essentially the next Ghostbusters movie, and everything I've heard about it says the story is magnificent.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do want

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Consoles aren't for me, so I haven't played Infamous

But I pretty much agree with yahtzee that those type of morality games are always all or nothing

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great fucking pitch

Gotta score now, Choate deserves it

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

btw Shields wont win but he wont lose

sick of him being a hard luck loser

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

That's more amusing than sad

But I’m a sucker for gallows humor.

Maybe I’m just an old fashioned BJ suck-off-er. (Good call Sandy)

by Lurch's Lobbyists on Jun 14, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

The nationals

obviously do not care about “God bless America”

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Priceloves the fast ball?

NO WAI

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

He has been that way all season

He is playing his way for a bullpen role.

Last year people bitched about BJ being lazy. This year we actually DO HAVE a player that is playing lazy.

by matthan on Jun 14, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also, our pen is so awesome lately

lets score and continue shutting them down

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

pitching in June

has been awesome after two subpar months

by sofladude77 on Jun 14, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anybody remember Julian Tavarez punching Joey Gathright in the face

I’ve hated this stupid fuck ever since then, it would be fitting to rape his poophole here

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

its a righty

time for Briggy to hit the ball

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Can we please

get a run, across here

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

STOP DYING

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by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

nice AB there, BJ

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

hes scared of PTB

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

wouldn't blame him

he has .294 avg, 2 HRs, 5 rbis, 9 BB against this guy

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cool

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck was that

bring CC in for LF and come on BP

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

you know

he is

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tavarez just went up to Evan and asked for his number

he thought he heard his last name as “Fangoria” and wanted to make some money getting a mold made of his face

by Zach Attack on Jun 14, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

bring in Winston "Iron Lung" Abreu

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude, that song is awesome

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Iron Lung???

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

i have no idea what i mean, ever

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by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

BSG sucks

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope

Maybe I’m just an old fashioned BJ suck-off-er. (Good call Sandy)

by Lurch's Lobbyists on Jun 14, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

For reals?

A couple sucked, but I really enjoyed the last one.

Maybe I’m just an old fashioned BJ suck-off-er. (Good call Sandy)

by Lurch's Lobbyists on Jun 14, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

i guess

if you hate logical resolutions to plotlines. ;)

So long, Sweet Lime!

by PlayOnWords on Jun 14, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

ugh

tums time

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought Longo would get untracked this series

against the Nats’ pitching staff. Dude is in a major funk.

Hello.

by killa3312 on Jun 14, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Dan wheeler

does some intense meditating, when he pitches

- Your favorite, Diddle

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Dan wheeler

does some intense meditating, when he pitches

- Your favorite, Diddle

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Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions  

its the 8th and wheeler

hold me

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions  

fine

now bring CC in for LF damnit

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

righty in

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by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

See? If Zorilla is like Godzilla and not Gorilla, he should be GodZolla, not Zorilla.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

1:1

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes

One out

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Some guys are AAAA players

Corey Patterson is a AA player

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 3:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, maybe as a 4th OF he's a AA player.

A+

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

one more

still scared here

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Sooooo OT

Phils up 7-5 on the Sux

by Rjw123 on Jun 14, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

thank you

please leave the game now

I WANT JP OR LANCE

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

boom

Let’s do thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUt2BNwG3CE&feature=related

So long, Sweet Lime!

by PlayOnWords on Jun 14, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

well

the universe hates the nats

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Pena - Zobrist - Gross

lets do this

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Villone: "B..But I poop from there!"

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Pena: "NOT RIGHT NOW YOU DON'T!"

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I win

With the correct quote

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

NOT TODAY HE DOESNT

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh fuck

hes actually good

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

PENA

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Pena

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

That ball was smoked

Maybe I’m just an old fashioned BJ suck-off-er. (Good call Sandy)

by Lurch's Lobbyists on Jun 14, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

WOO HOOO!!!

Stupid Nats Bringing a good pitcher into the game…

by Rjw123 on Jun 14, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

come on Zorilla

its been like 17 hours since you put us ahead

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Zobrist's fiendish plan is working

I almost look forward to his wife’s music when a Pena AB ends

Maybe I’m just an old fashioned BJ suck-off-er. (Good call Sandy)

by Lurch's Lobbyists on Jun 14, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

What's with Joe West's position?

I’ve never seen an ump between the rubber and 2B

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

AHAHAHAHAHAHAA

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

hahahahahaha

Nats fail the bestest

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Lmfao

That would only happen with the nats

by matthan on Jun 14, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

GG WASHINGTON BULLPEN!

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

nice work lol

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Nats

Defense- Epic fail

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn'

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

LAME

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

come on boots

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Aybar pinch hitting for Gross?

I wonder how they’re going to rearrange the fielders?

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Why not just send CC up then?

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Behn has it right.

CC from the left is better then Aybar from the right, regardless of pitcher.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well hell, you're kinda right.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Willy

Weee

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

this ump is hard for Villone

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by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions  

what about

dillon, i might have pinch hit him

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

NATIONLOLS

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

that was one lucky bounce

by sofladude77 on Jun 14, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Bwahahahahahahahahahah

WHAT THE FCK WAS THAT! I LOVE THE NATIONALS!

by Rjw123 on Jun 14, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

GOD HATES THEM

Howell better be warm

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Nats defense

still epic fail

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

well hello CC

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by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

The final solution to the 9th inning question?

And certainly involves displacing Jews.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kapler IBB?

What the shit?

RD over and out.

by ReasonableDoubt on Jun 14, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

lol IBB Kapler

how quick things change

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

They're walking

kapler, you fail.

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

the nats are ridiculously unlucky

Can we boo him now?

by mrmilergd on Jun 14, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

This is why

they are the nationals

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

wait what

Howard Hughes in

damn lefties

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Yay

Beimel up

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by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Dillon for Navi plz

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by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

HEY KIDS WHATLL YOU HAVE

plays abnoxious xylophone music
is white

UNTIL NEXT HURF
THE SPORTS DURF

by HAHAHA OH WOW on Jun 14, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, Navi's up? Now I know why they walked Kapler.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

WHAT THE FUCK

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

god he HAS to smell

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Beimel

was in.38 special, right?

Can we boo him now?

by mrmilergd on Jun 14, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

What the hell?

Was that supposed to be a double steal?

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

was gonna post dis

but that wont leave his patented mound-dribbler or plain ol SO out of the question

UNTIL NEXT HURF
THE SPORTS DURF

by HAHAHA OH WOW on Jun 14, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is it just me, or does he actually suddenly look dissapointed about this?

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Patience with him has more or less expired.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kapler wont let us like him

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by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

should only be used with

a RHP and Upton, CC, Gross, Barty, and maybe Zo

So long, Sweet Lime!

by PlayOnWords on Jun 14, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're a shitty troll.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why don't you tell us how lazy Upton is?

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

You can make a good case for moving him out of #1, especially once Barty gets back.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

You move him and you have to move everyone

Where you going to put him? 2? Craw to 3, Longo to 4, Pena to 5, Burrell to 6?

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

You move him to 8, in front of Navi.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup

Dude has been an automatic – and no-productive – out on too many occasions.

Wouldn’t trade his in-the-field skillz for anything tho

Can we boo him now?

by mrmilergd on Jun 14, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

See below.

And also, this is not a permanent move, you reset everything once BJ gets his OBP back up to around .350

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

His OBP is good though.

The idea is that Navi has been a vaccum in the lineup. You put him in front of Navi, and he steals 2nd before Navi gets a chance to GIDP.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

he has to get on base to do that.

Hasn’t been happening often enough.

Can we boo him now?

by mrmilergd on Jun 14, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

.331 over the last month

He is riding this out, maybe we should put Pena at leadoff since he takes so many walks

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Straw Man.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

A .310 OBP is not good, but it could be worse.

Navarro’s OBP is .228. THAT is a bad OBP.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Miller has a point, if he had an OBP around .350 I could relate to that point.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Like I said, once he's completely out of it, you move everything back.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Indeed. If the team was struggling offensively, I would more adamntly suggest it instead of merely mentioning it in a GDT.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah I think that's the key

Really hard to find fault when you are the number 1 offense in the league. Who saw that happening this year?

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fair enough. Your signature indicates otherwise though.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Because....?

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 14, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

good eye, navi

those pitches were too over the middle of the plate

So long, Sweet Lime!

by PlayOnWords on Jun 14, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

I get to use this again!

Photobucket

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

ATTAKID

HERE’S A PORK DONUT

So long, Sweet Lime!

by PlayOnWords on Jun 14, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

so we did something bad

guys, we got lucky

3 outs away from a sweep now

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Great

we have two switch hitters and a lefty. perfect for J.P

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

sandra bullock naked

fakes of those were on my comp circa 1998 or so

UNTIL NEXT HURF
THE SPORTS DURF

by HAHAHA OH WOW on Jun 14, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions  

bench will be used a lot i think

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

CC to LF

now i only worry about RF……and our C

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Game chilled

Maybe I’m just an old fashioned BJ suck-off-er. (Good call Sandy)

by Lurch's Lobbyists on Jun 14, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions  

get the first guy

it makes me feel much safer

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions  

2 more

good hitter out there

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by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Guzman looks like Big Papi

Still fat but just not monstrously fat

by matthan on Jun 14, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

but hes good

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by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

JAY PEEEEE

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions  

alright

still tough here

gotta get Kearns and not get to Johnson

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions  

JP the closer now

he sure putting a good audition.

by sofladude77 on Jun 14, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions  

but they

are the nats

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 14, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmmmm

ill take t

close pitch

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

ONE MORE STRIKE

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

woops!

Maybe I’m just an old fashioned BJ suck-off-er. (Good call Sandy)

by Lurch's Lobbyists on Jun 14, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

that is national like luck JP just had

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by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions  

the annoying fuck

and Zimmerman on deck

ughhhhh

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

ok one more strike (again)

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by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

JAY PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Jun 14, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

STFD DOWN

GET OUT YOUR BROOMS AND CHECK OUT MY SIG

Rays Win!

by Sandy Kazmir on Jun 14, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

wow... JP's so good

Leave me alone, I'm watching monsterjam.

by mrichardkent on Jun 14, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

WE ARE TIED WITH THE JAYS

2nd in the WC

5 in a row

3 over .500

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

we are hot

about to clash with the hottest team in baseball

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by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

So long, Sweet Lime!

by PlayOnWords on Jun 14, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

i didnt even notice

JP struck out the side

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

If you dont care about ERA's, blow me

Howell now has a 1.95 ERA

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by joeybw on Jun 14, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

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