Here's the lineup:
Wilkerson, CF
Guzman, SS, dammit
Vidro, 2B
Guillen, RF
Cordero, 1B
Castilla, 3B
Davis, LF
Schneider, C
Loaiza, P
Pretty much what I figured, except for some reason I thought JJ Davis would be in center. It's still B-Wilk out there. I'll see you in the comments. Go Nats!
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"April is Loiaza's month." That's supposed to be a compliment?
ReplyDeleteSince they're running out all the scrubs, today would've been a good day to rest Schneider's knees. I guess they're waiting til Saturday then.
ReplyDeleteLofton's playing some ugly center field. Apparently the season with Bernie Williams last year rubbed off on him.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kenny!
ReplyDeleteThat's why Wilk's leading off. Nine pitches.
An 1880s style hit and run! Guzman would've been perfect... A Modern Day Wee Willie Keeler
ReplyDeleteAt least Guzman didn't ignore it this time.
ReplyDeleteIt's a singles juggernaut!
ReplyDelete1-0! That's all 2003 Loaiza would need. We'll see what the 2005 version will require.
ReplyDeleteQuick, Chris - we need a Cordero joke!
ReplyDeleteUmmm. ummm...
ReplyDeleteThat last swing was almost as the blow he used when he smashed his wife's face in with a telephone!
Insert the word 'hard' in the appropriate spot!
ReplyDeleteThat may have been too good - you crushed his spirit.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the Cordero signing, actually. He hits lefties and we have some guys who can't. Yeah, Terrmel, I'm looking at you.
ReplyDeleteAre you looking at Church too?
ReplyDeleteAnd to be fair, Guzman doesn't hit lefties either. Nor righties :)
ReplyDeleteMan, don't you ever say anything like that about Soul Patch again. He'll be our hero from now on. What are Johnson's splits like? I don't feel like looking it up.
ReplyDeleteJust from my Diamond-Mind-addled brain, he doesn't have power against lefties, but he still gets on. (More strikeouts too, obviously)
ReplyDeleteVinny and Esteban are going to make me take back all those horrible things I've said about them.
ReplyDeleteMets are losing again! Hah!
ReplyDeleteDon't feel bad, Basil.
ReplyDeleteI've discovered that I need to precariously balance my walkman on my left knee, while dangling it forward on a box under my desk.
I expect to start clotting in the next hour or two. If I stop posting, send the paramedics.
Alright... which one's calling the game now? I can't get them straight.
ReplyDelete(He's the one I like least)
And Wilkerson's an effing beast!
What did Wilk do? I was getting coffee.
ReplyDeleteShort of a padded suit, like those sumo wrestler things you see at bars or county fairs, there's not much that would. (and even then I'm not sure that'd help Nick!)
ReplyDeleteDoubled off the left field wall.
ReplyDeleteSingle, double. Move over Bob Meusel!
Who wants to listen to that Philly crap? Although, I would pay to hear Harry Kalas read the classified ads.
ReplyDeleteSounded reasonable to me, Basil. What I'd really like to know is how much better Church is in CF than Wilkerson.
ReplyDeleteI can't tell announcers apart, and I never could. Guess I'm a visual learner. Buck Martinez is the only exception.
ReplyDeleteWilkerson's looked shaky out there, but he's made all the plays. There were a few gap shots that made me hold my breath, but he got to them.
ReplyDeleteChurch is definitely the unknown. BBAmerica says he's the best defesnive OFer in the system, but that was when he was primarily playing the corners. (Given Wilkerson and Rivera, why the hell wasn't he playing center last year more?)
You're gonna ruin it Basil! ;)
ReplyDeleteWhen I hit the shift key, my radio gets all staticy. That's weird.
Frank shoulda left the lefties in there.
ReplyDeleteThose are the best kind of predictions. The completely stupid ones that make you a genius if the 1 in a 10 billion shot comes in and everyone shrugs off as a joke if it's wrong ;)
ReplyDeleteThere's only been two games where I thought a pitcher had it. Once was in person, with Pedro against the Os, back when he was PEDRO. I settled for the 15K one-hitter.
The other was David Wells. The season he had his perfect game, he pitched against the A's a month later. I hadn't seen pitches move like that since Kerry Wood. (He gave up one hit, to Giambi)
Did any of you guys ever watch that crappy Cities of Gold cartoon on Nickelodeon? That's all I can think of when I hear "Esteban."
ReplyDeleteHe's a better hitter than Guzman!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122356/
ReplyDeleteI don't remember that one!
ReplyDeleteI do remember having the bejesus scared out of my by Nickelodeon's 'The Third Eye'. I think that's what it was called.
What'd Guzman do? Sac?
Yep. He's not even trying anymore.
ReplyDeleteLoaiza scores on a Vidro sac fly.
Can you tell when he's not trying though?
ReplyDeleteGood point. And it's more like Frank's not letting him try. How many more games does Guz hit second?
ReplyDeleteI hate Modest Mouse.
ReplyDeleteC'est La Vie!
ReplyDeleteNice try, Basil!
D'oh!
ReplyDeleteHey, who replaced the wife beater?
ReplyDeleteNJs in. Did something happen? My radio's in and out.
ReplyDeleteI just heard the announcers say they were waiting for a report on why Cordero left, so no one knows, evidently.
ReplyDeleteWell, Escobar's about due to come off the DL. But, how many outfielders does one team need?
ReplyDeleteWould they bring up Cordero?
errr.. Harris.
ReplyDeleteBut we're probably ahead of ourselves at this point.
I don't think you're useless, Basil. You're very special.
ReplyDeleteAren't MOST Sacs pointless?
ReplyDeleteEspecially when done by your number two hitter?????
If he's a bad hitter who needs to sac, why is he hitting second, damnit?
Guz has bunted twice (right?), so who knows. Isn't he supposed to be able to hit a little bit against lefties?
ReplyDeleteYou forgot the smilie to indicate your use of irony there, Ryan.
ReplyDelete^_^
ReplyDeleteAnd how many WS did Leyland win with Pitt, huh? huh? I guess that's more the steroid-riddled choking dog's fault though ;)
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Leyland (sorta), who stayed up to watch the Braves/Marlins? That was some good stuff.
ReplyDeleteI'm a dork. I stayed up for Rangers Angels even. That explains the bags under my eyes and my desire to crawl under my desk.
ReplyDeleteHow 'bout that Perfect Game?
ReplyDeleteI learned the power last year. My gf is still pissed at me ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's a dangerous drug
Loaiza just turned back into a pumpkin.
ReplyDeleteBurrell's been a beast lately.
ReplyDeleteTime to start the parade of relievers, i think!
I hate Kenny Lofton. HATE him.
ReplyDeleteThanks again, Kenny!
ReplyDeleteHey Basil - YOU'RE RISKING A PATIENT'S LIFE!
I actually watched that father's the district attorney show. It was great for the four episodes it was on.
I watched the first episode, and other than ogling the chick, i hated it.
ReplyDeleteI can't stand when they edit shows with such fast, styliezed cuts in lieu of drama or actual tension.
EXACTLY - it was so self-conciously edgy and sexy that it was like a parody of an edgy drama. Plus it had Clarence Williams III, my favorite actor who has never played a character named "Lester Diamond."
ReplyDeleteCordero's on the DL - that was quick. Free Brendan Harris!
ReplyDeleteSeriously? Baerga?
ReplyDeleteThey must loath Harris. There's gotta be a story behind that or something. They're buried the kid.
The good news is we've got room on the 40-man. so we won't lose anyone bc of this.
the bad news is they'll actually use him.
Basil - get a screen cap of that. That's the kind of thing you can milk for months.
ReplyDeleteAnd Loiza started this inning because????
ReplyDeleteWhy is Loaiza still out there?
ReplyDeletebecause Frank hates us.
ReplyDeleteI know a manager who wants a Lame Duck Award!
Worrell's warming up. Thanks, Charlie!
ReplyDeleteC'mon Basil... stop pretending. I know you work for the government! ;)
ReplyDeleteJoe Horgan's up!
i'm sure glad you warmed up the lefty so you could bring him in to face the lefty polanco, frank.
ReplyDeletejesus.
Whadya expect, Ryan...
ReplyDeleteIt's an afternoon game. But Lunch. Warm Sun. I imagine his blood sugar's through the floor. ZZZZZZ
Big lunch. Jesus. That's what happens when I'm trying to type out a few things at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI can't fault Loaiza for sucking. He shouldn't be on the hook for this loss. He should've never been put in the place and he never should've faced Polanco.
The announcers' reasoning was that you have to bring Loaiza back out because he's a veteran. See why I have such regard for the sports media?
ReplyDeleteAlright... I'm an idiot. I could've sworn he was a lefty. That's what happens when I go by memory.
ReplyDeleteWe need to get Guillen hopped up on cold medicine more often!
ReplyDeleteWorrell is still in top form, it would appear.
ReplyDeleteI have the hugest mancrush on NJ!
ReplyDeleteYou couched it, Yuda. He's not likely. That doesn't mean he won't stink it up! ;)
ReplyDeleteI have a mancrush on Worrell. I freaking love this guy.
ReplyDeleteIf Osuna starts the bottom of the inning, I'll be filled with a murderous rage.
ReplyDeleteTucker was up, I think. Ayala would be my choice though.
(Thome's up first?)
He was great when he was covering the Orioles.
ReplyDeleteAnd I've been meaning to pick up that book for a while.
You should, Yuda. In fact, you should give in and be a Nats blogger. Forever.
ReplyDeleteHey, Basil, have you heard of this book called Ball Four? Maybe you should review that one.
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ReplyDeleteLords of the Realm is my favorite baseball book. I pick that one up every year or two.
ReplyDeleteFrank didn't double switch did he?
ReplyDeleteOf course not. That'd require having to walk over to the ump before strolling to the mound for a chat.
And there's this guy named James Bill or something. He's supposed to be pretty good.
ReplyDeleteWagner's out - has Manuel been reading BP or something.
Still 4-4
ReplyDeleteThis should be fun!
ReplyDeleteTony Blanco the K machine against Billy Wagner!
Does he see more than 4 pitches?
That was inevitible!
ReplyDeleteWhat worries me about this is that he's not going to use Cordero in the 9th, which means Osuna, probably.
Pinch hit for Guzman!
I didn't see the Hughes transaction, but I think we were actually at 38 men. Did you count Beltran on the 60-day? That doesn't count against the 40-man.
ReplyDeleteI'm almost relieved that that wasn't a groundout.
ReplyDeleteSurprise sur-fucking-prise.
ReplyDeleteHoly shit! Cordero's in?
ReplyDeleteWhat the hell came over Frank? Does he realize we didn't score there?
Great move, but stunning!
I can't believe it's the 9th already. This game is just flying by.
ReplyDeleteEh... playing for one run in that situation's the right move. That's all they need now.
ReplyDeleteThe way Charlie (Dave?) called that I was getting really nervous!
ReplyDeleteWhat's this about Blogger dying? Do I need a new post?
ReplyDeleteYEAH!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYEAH!!!!!
Your knee is gimpy, but I love ya!
And after you were bitching Vidro this morning, Chris! Good thing I didn't say anything bad about him.
ReplyDeleteI said his range stinks and he's gonna fall off a cliff eventually. They're still true. But he's a saint for now ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat was surprising is that he didn't doubleswitch to keep Wagner out there for more than one inning.
ReplyDeleteNot that I'm complaining!
My heart leaps when NJ walks.
ReplyDeleteThat's the Vinny we'll come to know and love (?)
ReplyDeleteLet's see if Burrell can do another number on us.
ReplyDeleteFirst place! First place!
ReplyDeleteBOO-YA!
ReplyDeleteI could learn to love facing Philly's pitching!
ReplyDeleteI suspect it won't be as easy when we're facing the Braves or Marlins!
U-S-A! U-S-A!
ReplyDeletePoor Basil.
ReplyDelete"Did we win the war?"
"Yes, Basil."
"What did we do with the Kaiser?"
I might have to give the award to Wil Cordero for getting injured so NJ could knock in the tie-making run.
ReplyDeleteWow. So THIS is the place to hang during the radio games. So much more snark than Ballpark Guys.
ReplyDeleteDarn tooting it is. Your one-stop shop for bitching about Guzman.
ReplyDeleteHell, I'm good for 25 comments per game on that topic alone.
ReplyDeleteThen be there next time! I'm thinking maybe Monday night, definitely Wednesday afternoon.
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