Nationals vs Phillies, Game 2

[nfotiu]

Yes it does.

Wasn't there a period of baseball where there weren't really walls, and all HRs were basically in the park?  I thought Ruth was around the beginning of the era of hitting balls over fences.

[mitlen]

Smithian, how do we post the GIF of you at wrigley?

(colon)gunz(colon)

[bluestreak]

That number seems high. Hmm.

Very few things are rare in baseball. There are just sooooomany games.

[spidernat]

Very few things are rare in baseball. There are just sooooomany games.

correct

(colon)gunz(colon)

thanks mitlen

[mitlen]

thanks mitlen

I don't know much about gif's but Smithian's one of my favorites.

[mitlen]

He's not havin' a good day.

[DPMOmaha]

From the Nationals media contingent on the tweeters:
- That was the last inside the park grand slam since 2015 when Aaron Altherr did it vs. the Nats when, you guessed it, MAT misplayed a ball and it rolled all the way to the wall. MAT had a bases clearing trip around the base paths later that year vs. the Mets when Cespedes misplayed a ball and it rolled to the wall as well, that was ruled a 4 base error, however.
- The first ITPGS in franchise history was by some dude named Bambo Rivera. On base when he did that? Phillies manager Pete Mackanin.

[spidernat]

Wasn't there a period of baseball where there weren't really walls, and all HRs were basically in the park?  I thought Ruth was around the beginning of the era of hitting balls over fences.

Somewhat correct but at some point, even before Ruth, stadiums had walls but they were positioned so far from home plate, and the ball was not as lively as it became during the live ball era, that most players could not hit homers that cleared the fence.

[dlayman]

I think Taylor has played himself into a starting spot next year. We can spend money on pitching and catching.

MAT passes the eye test,  stats don't always tell the story.  Same with Robles.   When you've personally seen these guys in the minors it tells you a lot,.  There is a big difference between the guys that can do it and those that cannnot.  MAT  is well passed the corner, even if it isn't it in the old school fashion.

[spidernat]

MAT passes the eye test,  stats don't always tell the story.  Same with Robles.   When you've personally seen these guys in the minors it tells you a lot,.  There is a big difference between the guys that can do it and those that cannnot.  MAT  is well passed the corner, even if it isn't it in the old school fashion.

And becoming a good CF'er too.

[spidernat]

mitlen when Taylor drives in the winning run in the playoffs you'll have to consummate your phrase about him.

[mitlen]

How close did MAT come to catchin' Wieters?

[dlayman]

A REAL GOOD One.  MAT is someone we shouldn't give up on eaisly.  He was once regarded as a special talent. , and he is starting to fulfill that promise.   He has, IMO, earned the status of "turned the corneer".  I hope BG can do the same.

[mitlen]

A REAL GOOD One.  MAT is someone we shouldn't give up on eaisly.  He was once regarded as a special talednt, and he is starting to fulfill that promise.   He has, IMO, earned the status of "turned the corneer".  I hope BG can do the same.

"Turned the corner" requires a 2/3 vote by the Board of Directors.       

[NatsAllThe Way]

That number seems high. Hmm.

It's 226, because it missed the one in 2015.  Maybe it's wrong.

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060801185517AA6bB09

Only 40 or so after 1950.

[welch]

That’s the first inside the park home run I’ve seen while i was inside the park...

Congrats!

[bluestreak]

And becoming a good CF'er too.

Becoming? He’s a plus plus defender right now.

[mitlen]

Who was that takin' Kim's gear?

[dlayman]

"Turned the corner" requires a 2/3 vote by the Board of Directors.       

Nah, only if we think this is a BEUOCRACY, that can't sustain itself unless there are are special votes and rules to self propogate.   Mitlen, I'm a homeboy of yours geographically.  You're a good guy, but old school and stubborn, like me. .  MAT HAS turned the corner!!,

[mitlen]

Nah, only if we think this is a BEUOCRACY, that can't sustain itself unless there are are special votes and rules to self propogate.   Mitlen, I'm a homeboy of yours geographically.  You're a good guy, but old school and stubborn, like me. .  MAT HAS turned the corner!!,

Gimme a county/town if you can.    We may have been neighbors.    Keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeriste we may be related.

BTW   ....  I am the Board.   

[mitlen]

It's almost Robles time.

[dlayman]

Cambria County.  Johnstown.  Not quite in your backyard maybe,  but allegiances still the same.  I grew up  listening to Bob Prince on the radio  and Veale pitching and  I was heartbroken when RC died on a mission of mercy.  And Good God, Mylo, replacing him.  Cllint Hurdle was an idol of mine with the Royals when I lived in MO. and he was a buddy of George  Brett (and got him into trouble).

[mitlen]

Cambria County.  Johnstown.  Not quite in your backyard maybe,  but allegiances still the same.  I grew up  listening to Bob Prince on the radio  and Veale pitching and  I was heartbroken when RC died on a mission of mercy.  And Good God Mylo, replacing him.  Cllint Hurdle was an idol of mine with the Royals when I lived in MO. and he was a buddy of George  Brett (and got him into trouble).

Yeah, you're east of the city and I'm west but we could still be related.         I was at a New Years Eve party in Aliquippa the night RC died.    We were stunned.

[mmzznnxx]

freak, looks like I've missed a good game so far.

[dlayman]

I'm probably a little bit younger, but his death hit me just as hard.  RC wlil  never be equaled.  A truly one of a kind man.  I wouldn't trade my autographed glove and the handsake for anything.    I'm glad we found common ground with the Nats.