Author Topic: Nationals @ Phillies, Game 2 (Read 23494 times)

welch · « **Reply #100 on:** June 27, 2015, 08:12:01 pm »

Quote from: Mr Clean on June 27, 2015, 07:45:47 pm

Walter Johnson had incredibly long arms. No wonder he generated so much speed on his fastball.

Yes. That's what I've always thought, as well. Shirley Povich, who covered Johnson from 1924, described Johnson as having a whip-like motion. Hank Thomas, Walter's grandson and author of the great biography, says that Johnson also had and used a curve-ball. In Game 7, 1924, when Johnson pitched the last four inning (5 K's) on short rest, a couple of the strikeouts were on Johnson's curve. He didn't just over-power hitters...but the combination must have been tough!

whytev · « **Reply #101 on:** June 27, 2015, 08:39:34 pm »

Quote from: welch on June 27, 2015, 04:22:36 pm

Right now, the Nats have extra starting pitchers, having found Ross and re-discovered Roark. Not enough field players. Maybe an extra day helps Harper? Maybe treatment helps Span? Any mention of Ryan Zimmerman lately?

Now the position players they do have all have to play a double-header.

Mr Clean · « **Reply #102 on:** June 27, 2015, 09:33:53 pm »

This was payback for the batting practice songs.

Rich-L · « **Reply #103 on:** June 28, 2015, 12:24:04 am »

Quote from: welch on June 27, 2015, 04:22:36 pm

Right now, the Nats have extra starting pitchers, having found Ross and re-discovered Roark. Not enough field players. Maybe an extra day helps Harper? Maybe treatment helps Span? Any mention of Ryan Zimmerman lately?

From Yahoo Fantasy Baseball Updates:

Thu, Jun 25

Ryan Zimmerman (foot) took 25 swings off a tee on Wednesday.

Advice: He was also able to take throws at first base and walk on a treadmill as he continues his recovery from plantar fasciitis. He'll require a minor league rehab assignment before rejoining the Nationals which puts a potential return at some point in mid-July.

Clever · « **Reply #104 on:** June 28, 2015, 11:06:15 am »

Today's line-up. We thank the rain for nullifying the existence of yesterday's abhorrent batting order.

1. Denard Span (L) CF
2. Danny Espinosa (S) 3B
3. Bryce Harper (L) RF
4. Wilson Ramos (R) C
5. Clint Robinson (L) 1B
6. Dan Uggla (R) 2B
7. Ian Desmond (R) SS
8. Michael Taylor (R) LF
9. Stephen Strasburg (R) P

PC · « **Reply #105 on:** June 28, 2015, 12:36:00 pm »

mimontero88 · « **Reply #106 on:** June 28, 2015, 12:36:25 pm »

Quote from: Clever on June 28, 2015, 11:06:15 am

Today's line-up. We thank the rain for nullifying the existence of yesterday's abhorrent batting order.

1. Denard Span (L) CF
2. Danny Espinosa (S) 3B
3. Bryce Harper (L) RF
4. Wilson Ramos (R) C
5. Clint Robinson (L) 1B
6. Dan Uggla (R) 2B
7. Ian Desmond (R) SS
8. Michael Taylor (R) LF
9. Stephen Strasburg (R) P

Yeah, the Phillies gamesmanship with starting the game to waste Gio's start may have backfired on them.

RJ2kWJ · « **Reply #107 on:** June 28, 2015, 12:39:04 pm »

Line-ups modified.

whytev · « **Reply #108 on:** June 28, 2015, 12:56:55 pm »

Quote from: mimontero88 on June 28, 2015, 12:36:25 pm

Yeah, the Phillies gamesmanship with starting the game to waste Gio's start may have backfired on them.

Really depends on how the pitching goes come game 2. It's imperative Stephen keeps us out of the pen today.

Slateman · « **Reply #109 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:00:11 pm »

Is game time 1:05? My cox guide says 1:30

PC · « **Reply #110 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:04:43 pm »

The White Sox and Tigers had a rainout yesterday but they play their makeup in September. Someone needs to ask someone if playing in September was an option, why they're playing a doubleheader today.

Slateman · « **Reply #111 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:08:28 pm »

Well nevermind guess that answers that.

Slateman · « **Reply #112 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:11:17 pm »

And this is why bunting is stupid.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #113 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:14:09 pm »

Quote from: PC on June 28, 2015, 01:04:43 pm

The White Sox and Tigers had a rainout yesterday but they play their makeup in September. Someone needs to ask someone if playing in September was an option, why they're playing a doubleheader today.

Only off day in Sept. that matched up was the 28th after the two teams meet in DC. Travel day for both teams.

RobDibblesGhost · « **Reply #114 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:14:34 pm »

Harper

Clever · « **Reply #115 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:15:11 pm »

Quote from: PC on June 28, 2015, 01:04:43 pm

The White Sox and Tigers had a rainout yesterday but they play their makeup in September. Someone needs to ask someone if playing in September was an option, why they're playing a doubleheader today.

They play in Philly next Sep 14-16, Monday-Wednesday, all 7:05 starts.

skippy1999 · « **Reply #116 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:15:17 pm »

That was nice to see

Slateman · « **Reply #117 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:16:08 pm »

I'm done with Wilson Ramos. The guy has never become what he has flashed. Frankly, I think he's hurt. Absolutely no pop. Poor pitch framing. Can't hang on to the ball.

aBaltoNat · « **Reply #118 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:16:18 pm »

Who are we pitching in game 2?

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #119 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:16:33 pm »

And I'd rather eat feeder fish in September than June

Quote from: Clever on June 28, 2015, 01:15:11 pm

They play in Philly next Sep 14-16, Monday-Wednesday, all 7:05 starts.

Clever · « **Reply #120 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:16:55 pm »

Quote from: aBaltoNat on June 28, 2015, 01:16:18 pm

Who are we pitching in game 2?

T.B Dee. Young southpaw.

RobDibblesGhost · « **Reply #121 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:17:20 pm »

Quote from: aBaltoNat on June 28, 2015, 01:16:18 pm

Who are we pitching in game 2?

Good ol' TBD. Could be one of the Taylors (Hill or Jordan) or perhaps Roark.

aBaltoNat · « **Reply #122 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:17:23 pm »

Quote from: Slateman on June 28, 2015, 01:16:08 pm

I'm done with Wilson Ramos. The guy has never become what he has flashed. Frankly, I think he's hurt. Absolutely no pop. Poor pitch framing. Can't hang on to the ball.

Agreed. If you aren't going to be a productive bat--get someone who plays defense.

Willllllsooooon....needs to GooooooooooooOOOoooo.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #123 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:19:43 pm »

His baseball skills were contaminated with that hippy dippy Phish crap

Quote from: aBaltoNat on June 28, 2015, 01:17:23 pm

Agreed. If you aren't going to be a productive bat--get someone who plays defense.

Willllllsooooon....needs to GooooooooooooOOOoooo.

PC · « **Reply #124 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:20:07 pm »

Quote from: Clever on June 28, 2015, 01:15:11 pm

They play in Philly next Sep 14-16, Monday-Wednesday, all 7:05 starts.

And that's when the doubleheader should have been. One of those days. Let me make it clear, the Tigers-White Sox game is part of a doubleheader in September, not an open day between the teams. We have to play in Phil in Sept. We need to know why the Tigers-White Sox can schedule their DH for September but the Nationals are stuck playing theirs today, with all of these injuries.