Author Topic: Nationals vs Braves, Game 1 (Read 18259 times)

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #425:** July 03, 2009, 10:18:46 PM »

This loss feels like one from earlier in the season when we were scoring 6+ runs a night only to give up 8+.

The Bullpen's numbers this week:

10 IP 12 H 9 ER 12 BB 6 K (0-4, 8.10 ERA, 2.40 WHIP)

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #426:** July 03, 2009, 10:19:58 PM »

omg. now Acta is dogging Clippard for throwing 2 scoreless innings and giving us a chance to win.

I've about had it. He craps on the young players and backs the veterans whole-heartedly.

NatsDad14 · « **Reply #427:** July 03, 2009, 10:20:20 PM »

I love the fact that Manny didn't praise Clippard at all. The guy has a grudge against him, Bergmann, and Dukes

The Chief · « **Reply #428:** July 03, 2009, 10:21:56 PM »

lol at sportsfan - everyone is to blame EXCEPT the young starter. You realize you sound just as stupid as the guy you're ripping right??? ;?

spidernat · « **Reply #429:** July 03, 2009, 10:23:36 PM »

Detwiler was vomit inducing tonight.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #430:** July 03, 2009, 10:24:22 PM »

Quote from: The Chief on July 03, 2009, 10:21:56 PM

lol at sportsfan - everyone is to blame EXCEPT the young starter. You realize you sound just as stupid as the guy you're ripping right??? ;?

what, Det deserves plenty of blame but he didn't lose the game. The bullpen did, for the fourth time this week.

Det is also a rookie and is still finding his way. What are these 40 year old veterans' excuses for walking in runs and giving up HRs to career minor leaguers?

Manny Acta disgusts me.

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #431:** July 03, 2009, 11:00:48 PM »

Hey, on the bright side I've been on this forum for exactly 16 days.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #432:** July 04, 2009, 12:44:18 AM »

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Called up from Triple-A Gwinnett a few hours before the game, Conrad took an 0-1 pitch and hit a three-run homer over the right-field wall to give the Braves an 8-5 lead.

"[It was a] huge thrill," said Conrad. "Obviously, [it's] the best experience I've ever had in the big leagues. It just feels awesome to come up and contribute right away like that."

Colome declined to comment after the game.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #433:** July 04, 2009, 12:50:37 AM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on July 03, 2009, 10:19:58 PM

omg. now Acta is dogging Clippard for throwing 2 scoreless innings and giving us a chance to win.

I've about had it. He craps on the young players and backs the veterans whole-heartedly.

What did he say?

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #434:** July 04, 2009, 12:54:44 AM »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on July 04, 2009, 12:50:37 AM

What did he say?

A reporter (Chico?) commented that despite the loss a bright spot had to have been Clippard's outing.

Acta quickly shot that down and said that he thought this was not a good outing by Clippard again because he was leaving too many balls up in the zone and had control problems. He had nothing positive whatsoever to say about Clippard.

Throughout the press conference he never once mentioned one of the bums like Colome, Tavarez, etc by name and just talked about the veteran relievers as a whole and said that they need to get better.

UMDNats · « **Reply #435:** July 04, 2009, 12:54:49 AM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on July 04, 2009, 12:44:18 AM

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you know why he declined to comment?

because he probably doesn't speak freaking english.

cut this jerk.

PC · « **Reply #436:** July 04, 2009, 12:57:17 AM »

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Colome declined to comment after the game.

Actually, according to Chico, when asked to comment he did say, "Not today. I don't feel good".

My immediate reaction to reading that was, "You should feel unemployed, you bum!"

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #437:** July 04, 2009, 01:00:17 AM »

Quote from: PC on July 04, 2009, 12:57:17 AM

Actually, according to Chico, when asked to comment he did say, "Not today. I don't feel good".

My immediate reaction to reading that was, "You should feel unemployed, you bum!"

wow. sickening. I just cannot believe this organization puts up with this crap. Dude has a freaking 8 ERA and then dodges the reporters after the game. Where is the accountability? If I were the Nats I would have had his crap all packed for him and sitting outside the locker room as soon as the game ended.

That once and for all proves that we have no leaders on the team. A leader wouldn't put up with that crap. Dude blows the game and then sneaks away to let everyone else answer all the questions. That crap wouldn't fly in Boston, Anaheim, and other winning organizations.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #438:** July 04, 2009, 01:02:48 AM »

So I just saw the Acta press conference.

What a joke.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #439:** July 04, 2009, 01:11:08 AM »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on July 04, 2009, 01:02:48 AM

So I just saw the Acta press conference.

What a joke.

Manny Acta on Clippard: "They (Atlanta) were chasing pitches way out of the strike zone... He got the outs but we look at more than just getting the outs."

Clippard walked none and struck out two. Since when is getting guys to chase a bad thing? How many of your muchachos got the outs without letting runs to score tonight, Manny?

I guess unless you are over 30 and walk batters Acta will not support you. His "reliable veterans" gave up 4 runs and 6 walks in 3 IP tonight.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #440:** July 04, 2009, 01:15:06 AM »

Well he's right about what he said... he wasn't throwing first pitch strikes and he had no command... but its not something you need to nag about when he was the only guy in the pen getting outs tonight.

If it cost them the game... that's one thing... but Manny taking it easy on Colome and even blaming himself for not putting Jesus in a position to succeed is another.

That's what really got to me.

fan · « **Reply #441:** July 04, 2009, 01:50:59 AM »

Quote from: spidernat on July 03, 2009, 07:53:49 PM

how long before someone shows up wearing a donkey mask at Nationals' Park?

Does a donkey costume count?

Me haunting Clint

Feel free to make your own or wear some of those $6 donkey ears and wear them in the "DonKey Deck" Section 236U. Unofficially sponsored by Keystone Light.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #442:** July 04, 2009, 01:56:06 AM »

That was the best post I've ever seen on WNFF!

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #443:** July 04, 2009, 09:54:02 AM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on July 04, 2009, 01:00:17 AM

Anaheim

what team is that?

but seriously, i totally agree.

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #444:** July 04, 2009, 10:07:33 AM »

wow, fan is awesome. A donkey outfit hahaha