Eh, we'll come back and get 'em.

Wait, are you saying that instead of a beat writer, the Washington Post is going to use Fan Generated Content(tm)?

If so, I'm jumping on the Coverage is Lacking (r) bandwagon!

that's Lefty ONE OUT guy. Dang, Manny.

Saul!

No, that's not what he said.

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Wait, are you saying that instead of a beat writer, the Washington Post is going to use Fan Generated Content(tm)?

If so, I'm jumping on the Coverage is Lacking (r) bandwagon!

Posted by: SF Fan | March 31, 2008 05:28 PM

Lastings!! Let's keep it going, guys!

Anyone else notice that 6,7,8 in our line up is 0 for 2008? Do we have a pinch hit yet this season either, maybe 6-9 is 1 for 20+

"maybe 6-9 is 1 for 20+"

Thank you, Matt Chico

Niiiiiiiiiiiick!!

Nick the stick, you are my hero!!!!! Welcome back, I never doubted you for a second!

Good guys with the lead after NJ doubles home Millz. Yay.

go milledge!!

and i uploaded a couple of my shots of the HR last night. i'll add a few more later tonight when i get home. i probably took 200 or more photos, got to be at least a few more worth posting. a couple of good presidents race shots, for sure.

And AK is 2-3 with two BBs. Keep that coming.

and loduca makes it 9-6 with a double to the wall...

And then we get the insurance run on a misguided pickoff attempt. Double yay.

Finally seeing something from LoDuca

Lo Duca breaks the 6-8 curse, I was getting worried after almost 2 whole games...

Now Belli it's your turn to get your season started right...

Woo, lotsa boos from the Phillies Phans.

162 and 0????

Whooooooooo

belly doubles off the wall! 10-6!

See, I was right when I said that Nick Johnson would be 100% to start the season and would immediately go on a tear. And when I vociferously supported the LoDuca signing on the grounds that the only doubles Schneiderman was going to sniff this year were sundaes or cocktails.

OK, I didn't say any of that.

Ask and you shall receive, WTG Belli. Now Mrs. Harris you don't want to be the only starter without a hit do you?

estuartj - Thanks for the comment about the bottom part of the line-up being 0 for 2008. They apparently heard and woke up to blow open this game. Gotta love that Philly bullpen...

Anyone know who is warming up for the 9th now that it isn't a save situation?

My guess it's still Rauch...

Nice move by Manny getting Meat Hook an AB.

Hey, Meat actually looks like he might weigh just 220 pounds when you look at his profile on gameday.

Meat Hook with an RBI double!

Woohoo! Did he knock his helmet off?

And Meat comes through with another double! Belly scores.

I have only radio contact. I was just typing a post about you, 506, but it got rejected. And here you are!

What are the Team and MLB records for most doubles in a half inning, we just hit 4...

WTG DY BTW

Gordon's line: .1 IP, 4H, 5ER, 1BB, 0K.

ikes-yay.

Nothing like letting Philly crawl back into it and then crushing them with a five-spot in the ninth.

Ahhhh, The Meathook got robbed... Oh well, I can honestly say that this team is going to be fun to watch! Go Nats- 1st Place in the NL East!

Hopefully it doesn't mean much, but dang, do I ever love our bench when we can have Young coming in to pinch hit instead of Batista or that shortstop from last year who couldn't hit worth anything...

re: posters of the first pitch:

This coming Sunday, April 6 & 13, if you purchase a paper at your local 7-11, CVS, Safeway, Rite-Aid, Giant or any other major retail store that sells the Sunday Post, you will receive one poster.

- Jon

Ok, I know that Chico ended up giving up 3 runs in 5.1 innings. But I do like the line of only 1 walk. He may not have had the spring that Lannan had, but think he earned more stripes today.

joe, it'll only come if purchased retail? does that mean those of us who subscribe will have to pay twice to get it?

And Every Day Colome (aka the human rain delay) get a perfect 9th for the Nats to go 2-0.

Just FYI the last time the Nats were 2 games above .500 was in September of 2005.

Thanks for the info, Jon. Will it also be included in the delivered papers?

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re: posters of the first pitch:

This coming Sunday, April 6 & 13, if you purchase a paper at your local 7-11, CVS, Safeway, Rite-Aid, Giant or any other major retail store that sells the Sunday Post, you will receive one poster.

- Jon

Woop! Undefeated in the NL East!

Happy April Foolies Eve.

Just win baby!! nuttin finer

joe, it'll only come if purchased retail? does that mean those of us who subscribe will have to pay twice to get it?

Posted by: 231 | March 31, 2008 06:05 PM

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Almost 100 percent sure the answer is yes. I am no circulation expert, but I think home-delivering several hundred thousand of those babies might be tricky, esp if it's raining that morning. I would find it annoying, as well, but hey, the .35/.50 edition is just 1.50 on Sundays.

*sigh*

while i appreciate the difficulties, it is annoying to have to buy the paper twice.

Agreed.

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*sigh*

while i appreciate the difficulties, it is annoying to have to buy the paper twice.

Nats win 11-6! in Philly! WOO HOO! 2-0!

It's a two-fer today: The Nats win and the O's lose. How pleasant.

Indubitably!

Hey, there, O's Fan, don't feel bad, come on down to beautiful Nationals park. We have grate crab cakes, blah, blah, blah, and awesome new prospect Lastings Milledge, blah, blah, bold outrageous claim, one or two more spelling errors!

We're going all the way baby!

Nats win

Os lose

Flash Gordon has a 135.00 ERA

good things always come in threes.

If you don't want to buy the paper twice, call them and cancel that Sunday's delivery.
But don't forget to tip your carrier anyway.

Excellent, Nats Exec, excellent! :-)

I think that they still bill when you have vacation holds and such.

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If you don't want to buy the paper twice, call them and cancel that Sunday's delivery.
But don't forget to tip your carrier anyway.

FIRST PLACE.

I love saying that.

I'm just saying.

I wasn't able to watch or listen today. I had to follow via Gameday while at work. That won't stop me from commenting though.

1. It's pretty impressive that the Nats beat two #1 starters in their own division in their first two games. To hang up an 11 when Philly's #1 starter is on the hill is particularly great.

2. Manny showed good judgment not pinch hitting for Chico in the 5th. If they start pulling starters after 4 innings the bullpen, will be fried by May 15th.

3. Speaking of the bullpen, it looks like someone will need to step up for the Chief. All the Cordero haters will get their wish. I'm afraid we won't like what we see. The Chief's ability to attack hitters under pressure and bounce back quickly from bad outings will be missed.

4. It was good to see all the extra base hits. I've been critical of Kearns in the past, but I'm starting to look on line for crow recipes. He's driving the ball to RF finally.

5. If you want to know how Nats fans sounded when booing last night during the pre-game, listen to how the Philly fans sounded as Gordon left today. I know they have the RIGHT to boo, but it still sounds classless no matter how much one might agree with the sentiment.

6. THE NATS ARE STILL IN 1ST PLACE

Things continue to swim in Baltimore. Opening pitch thrown out by Hank Peters, GM of the 83 team, caught by Rick Dempsey, WS MVP and catcher on the 83 team. Firstbase coach John Shelby was a member of the 83 team. Broadcaster Jim Palmer, also on the 83 team. And owner in waiting Cal Ripken was on that team as well. So, it's just like 1983, with a new scoreboard.

Meanwhile, on the field, the O's scored 2, while giving up only runs and one error against the always dangerous Rays, a team that changed its name during the offseason.

The Nats continue to sink, barely beating division doormat Atlanta, led by over the hill Tim Hudson, and then squeaking by the Phillies, who only barely won the division last year. The end of the preseason win over the O's obviously means nothing because it was a cold, dark night.

Did I mention we won the series in 1983? And we have a new scoreboard?

I don't think booing the Pres based on numerous examples of failures and booing your own team in the **first friggin game of the season** are at all the same thing. I still don't understand how exercising your right to express dissent is "classless" in the context of the Pres and the game last night. Not enough booing/being critical of authority in this country IMHO. Too much desire to be polite and not stir the pot.

Of course they don't. Why would you pay for a paper you didn't get?

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I think that they still bill when you have vacation holds and such.
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If you don't want to buy the paper twice, call them and cancel that Sunday's delivery.
But don't forget to tip your carrier anyway.

Posted by: natsfan1a | March 31, 2008 07:39 PM

Ah, but the Devil is in the details (or the box score, in this case).
The Orioles finished second in their game, while the Nationals were next to last.

so if Manny doesn't leave Le Roi Ray to turn around Jimmy Rollins (who turned King around pretty good), who do you bring in to pitch to LH Rollins?

thank god people booed. otherwise nothing would change. ::roll eyes::

sorry, i don't like the guy, i campaigned against him and voted against him. but i don't see what booing him when he throws out the first pitch accomplishes. if you want to change things, sitting in a seat at a baseball game and booing him won't do it. you have every right to do it, and while i'll defend your right to, i still think it doesn't show much class.

boo him when he makes a political statement, not when he supports your team.

New post up.