Author Topic: Nationals vs. Astros, Game 1 (Read 14588 times)

JMUalumni · « **Reply #100:** July 11, 2008, 08:49:23 PM »

Has anyone seen this on Nationals.com:

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Nationals outfielder Wily Mo Pena has been playing with a sore left shoulder for more than a month, and it could be the reason he's having the toughest season of his career.

spidernat · « **Reply #101:** July 11, 2008, 08:49:46 PM »

This is the 8th hitter!

spidernat · « **Reply #102:** July 11, 2008, 08:50:13 PM »

Quote from: JMUalumni on July 11, 2008, 08:49:23 PM

Has anyone seen this on Nationals.com:

They talked about that on MASN. But how do they explain away May.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #103:** July 11, 2008, 08:50:55 PM »

Quote from: JMUalumni on July 11, 2008, 08:49:23 PM

Has anyone seen this on Nationals.com:

I believe it. I don't think it's a joke. Pena's swing has looked off all year.

Nice K, Tim!!

PC · « **Reply #104:** July 11, 2008, 08:51:04 PM »

Redding was playing with fire that inning.

ronnynat · « **Reply #105:** July 11, 2008, 08:51:31 PM »

Quote from: PC on July 11, 2008, 08:47:07 PM

We needed to get more runs in the 2nd & 3rd. You know it's about to come back and bite us on the ass.

I knew it wouldn't come back and bite us that inning. Nice work by Redding.

JMUalumni · « **Reply #106:** July 11, 2008, 08:51:34 PM »

Quote from: spidernat on July 11, 2008, 08:50:13 PM

They talked about that on MASN. But how do they explain away May.

I agree that it may be viable for one month, but what about the first two

JMUalumni · « **Reply #107:** July 11, 2008, 08:51:51 PM »

Alright I finishing this one at the pub, enjoy all

eagleskins · « **Reply #108:** July 11, 2008, 08:52:10 PM »

Redding at 77 through 4 innings. We'll need at least 3 innings from the pen.

MDoyle · « **Reply #109:** July 11, 2008, 08:52:23 PM »

Quote from: JMUalumni on July 11, 2008, 08:49:23 PM

Has anyone seen this on Nationals.com:

Poor excuse. If your injury is negatively affecting your playing, then you should stop slowing your freaking team down and not play.

spidernat · « **Reply #110:** July 11, 2008, 08:52:58 PM »

Quote from: JMUalumni on July 11, 2008, 08:51:34 PM

I agree that it may be viable for one month, but what about the first two

The oblique injury.

I think they MAY be trying to excuse their decision not to do something about him. If that's the case he could've gone on the DL and then had a decent stint in the minors.

ronnynat · « **Reply #111:** July 11, 2008, 08:53:53 PM »

Belliard's swing looks SOOOO much better than earlier in the season.

ronnynat · « **Reply #112:** July 11, 2008, 08:55:10 PM »

Why doesn't he just stay in the bunting stance?!

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #113:** July 11, 2008, 08:55:12 PM »

Great swing by Belly. Felipe is completely expendable.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #114:** July 11, 2008, 08:56:15 PM »

Nice bunt. They were lucky to even get 1 out.

ronnynat · « **Reply #115:** July 11, 2008, 08:57:13 PM »

That was different. I've never seen the first baseman make that play before.

PC · « **Reply #116:** July 11, 2008, 08:57:34 PM »

Please put some runs on the board, this inning!

KyleScha · « **Reply #117:** July 11, 2008, 08:58:53 PM »

Quote from: JMUalumni on July 11, 2008, 08:49:23 PM

Has anyone seen this on Nationals.com:

Nationals outfielder Wily Mo Pena has been playing with a sore left shoulder for more than a month, and it could be the reason he's having the toughest season of his career.

Don't buy it for a second. His problem is absolutely no pitch recognition or plate discipline. A sore shoulder isnt going to make him swing and miss at 3 pitches in the dirt in a row constantly.

spidernat · « **Reply #118:** July 11, 2008, 08:59:49 PM »

Quote from: ronnynat on July 11, 2008, 08:57:13 PM

That was different. I've never seen the first baseman make that play before.

I saw Brad Wilkerson do something similar (not as far though) when he played 1st against the Astros in '06. Unfortunately he threw to 3rd and Baerga dropped the ball.

ronnynat · « **Reply #119:** July 11, 2008, 09:00:35 PM »

I think we'll score a lot this game. The Astros are probably going to use up their whole 'pen.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #120:** July 11, 2008, 09:00:46 PM »

Nice job Willie. He's had a good night.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #121:** July 11, 2008, 09:01:36 PM »

All he does is hit lazy fly balls, Bob. wtf are you talking about? This should be a perfect spot for Felipe to come through.

eagleskins · « **Reply #122:** July 11, 2008, 09:02:01 PM »

Wee Willie should be starting the rest of the year somewhere. No more Flop or Pena or Walnuts.

ronnynat · « **Reply #123:** July 11, 2008, 09:02:10 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on July 11, 2008, 09:00:46 PM

Nice job Willie. He's had a good night.

CF is his for now.

MDoyle · « **Reply #124:** July 11, 2008, 09:02:58 PM »

BENCH FELIPE!!