Official ***WASHINGTON NATIONALS (44-77)*** Season Thread Vol. R.I.P.

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LETS GO NATS!!! guzy is gonna torch the twins in the dome!

 

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o and...

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GO NATS!!!

 

[j rain 23]

livo, you're my dude and everything, but i hope we rock ya.

however, i wouldn't be surprised if he pitched with a vengeance vs us since we neglected to sign him.

GO NATS!!!

 

[rsdplaya]

Originally Posted by J RAIN 23

o and...

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GO NATS!!!

4 STUDS RIGHT THERE!

 

[j rain 23]

Originally Posted by J RAIN 23

livo, you're my dude and everything, but i hope we rock ya.

however, i wouldn't be surprised if he pitched with a vengeance vs us since we neglected to sign him.

GO NATS!!!

livan IS the definition of effortless.

i nominate tonights loss as the most lifeless of the season. looked like the team was in a hurry to watch the finals or something. SMFH.

i've realized that there's no such thing as momentum with this team.
i LOATHE lo duca.

btw, that dome is a DUMP. tropicana > that p.o.s.

 

[rsdplaya]

Originally Posted by J RAIN 23

Originally Posted by J RAIN 23

livo, you're my dude and everything, but i hope we rock ya.

however, i wouldn't be surprised if he pitched with a vengeance vs us since we neglected to sign him.

GO NATS!!!

livan IS the definition of effortless.

i nominate tonights loss as the most lifeless of the season. looked like the team was in a hurry to watch the finals or something. SMFH.

i've realized that there's no such thing as momentum with this team.
i LOATHE lo duca.

btw, that dome is a DUMP. tropicana > that p.o.s.

the dome is garbage, you're right on that one man. it's ridiculous...can't wait for outdoor baseball in a couple years!!!

 

[j rain 23]

and poor lannan can't get ANY run support.

lannans last 4 starts:

Tonight (@ MIN): 7 IP 5 H 2 ER 2 BB 3 K (Loss)
June 11th (@ PIT): 6 IP 7 H 2 ER 0 BB 3 K (Loss)
June 5th (VS STL): 6 IP 4 H 2 ER 4 BB 0 K (Loss)
May 29th (@ SD): 6 IP 5 H 2 ER 3 BB 5 K (No Decision)

Total: 25 IP 21 H 8 ER 9 BB 11 K (4 Starts, 0-3, 2.88 ERA)

lannan leads the league in lack of run support.

 

[j rain 23]

alright, we gotta recover from livan's effortless domination and take these next two...

GO NATS!!!

btw, i loved livan's demeanor last night. he was a stone cold assassin, pitched the whole game like

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his demeanor on the mound is one of the reasons he's my favoriteexpos/nationals pitcher of all time.

 

[j rain 23]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......

o well, at least the bona fide beast had 3 hits and upped his average to .243!

and guzy with 3 hits continuing to be a hitting machine and strengthen his all-star case!

that's worthy of a couple

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DUKES HEADLINE ARTICLE on yahoo!

Bringin' the Noise: Duke of discipline

By Brad Evans
June 18, 2008

Owners with outfield vacancies who don't consider Elijah Dukes for employment would be wise to ignore any future incoming text messages with picture attachments.
In his controversial career, Dukes, who graduated summa cum laude from the Milton Bradley College of Anger Mismanagement, has been known more for violent temper tantrums than statistical contributions.

While a top Tampa prospect from 2004-2007 he was suspended an uncountable number of times for altercations ranging from disrespectful comments about the organization to heated verbal and physical exchanges with players and managers.

Away from the diamond, his behavior has been equally destructive. Since 2003, he's been involved in three separate domestic disputes, highlighted by an incident last year in which he forwarded a picture of a handgun to his wife's cell phone with the loving words "You dead dawg," left on a voice mail.

Dukes' villainous acts are definitely not suitable for the "On This Date" section of a vintage Topps baseball card, but he does possess the natural tools to one day post italicized numbers.

That is, if he can squelch the mental demons, something that's already been difficult to do in Washington.

On June 10, the quarrelsome outfielder lashed out at Nationals skipper Manny Acta in the visitor's dugout at PNC Park. Acta confronted Dukes to discuss his excessive celebration of a game-deciding Lastings Milledge blast. The two exchanged verbal pleasantries before being separated by teammates. Dukes later refused to acknowledge Acta's handshake gesture at the end of the game.

Again, it seemed, the troubled 23-year-old had doused another bridge in kerosene.

But the Washington Dukes is kinder and gentler. Instead of allowing the fire to smolder, he apologized to Acta and his teammates for his "heat of the moment" outburst.

Although it may appear small, that acceptance of responsibility was a turning point for the moody youngster, one which could lead to an offensive explosion.

Since June 1, the ultra-athletic right fielder has started to show signs of fantasy maturity. His line over that span - 56 at-bats, .286 BA, HR, 9 RBIs, 8 Rs, and 3 SBs - is respectable production for a No. 4 outfielder in 12-team mixed leagues.

Compared to last year, Dukes has exuded improved discipline at the dish (15.2 BB%), which has dramatically boosted his contact (CT% '08: 75.8, '07: 71.

and line-drive rates (LD% '08: 18.7, '07: 10.5). Instead of trying to muscle the ball skyward with each swing, he's pounded the ball into the ground more frequently ('07 GB/FB: 0.88, '08: 1.65), maximizing his blazing speed.

Built from a similar mold as Milwaukee's Mike Cameron, Dukes has always possessed the Herculean strength and breakneck wheels necessary to be an annual 20-20 producer. Now that his fiery disposition seems to be somewhat in check, he's started to tap into that enormous potential. Over the past month the 0.16 percent-owned switch-hitter has outperformed Matt Kemp, Jeremy Hermida, Chris Young and Andre Ethier in Y! leagues.

Given his dynamite gifts, everyday at-bats and speed-friendly No. 2 spot in the Nationals order, he could reap major reward for his backers during the rest of the season. It's not unrealistic to think he could compile a line around .280 BA, 5 HR, 38 RBI, 50 R, 15 SB over his next 360 at-bats.

Finally, it seems, Dukes' Incredible Hulk alter-ego is being channeled positively, through his bat.

the baseball world is noticing the rare talents of the bona fide beast!

 

[j rain 23]

can we please salvage one win in that dump? if we get swept after sweeping the mariners...

how ya like my newly created dukes group on facebook, rsd?

Elijah Dukes is an athletic freak of nature. Dukes is 6'2" and 250 pounds of pure muscle, he's a monster! Dukes combination of herculean strength, gargantuan power, blazing speed, and superhuman athleticism equate to one beastly ballplayer. Dukes played linebacker in high school but he glides graciously in the outfield like he was a wide receiver. Not only does Dukes play all 3 outfield positions with ease, he contains a cannon arm. Major League Baseball has never seen a physical specimen like Elijah Dukes.

If you believe Dukes has found stability with the Washington Nationals and look forward to watching him become a force to be reckoned with ON THE FIELD for the next 10+ years, join this group dedicated to the powerful phenom!

 

[j rain 23]

smh, what a miserable series in minnesota. following the sweep of the mariners we get swept by the twins. i'll gladly say goodbye to that sorry excuse fora ballpark. i don't know how we got stuck playing in that dump two straight seasons (sorry, taking out my frustrations on that sorry stadium).

o well, time to regroup vs the rangers. J RAIN 23 vs nowitnesss41dirk

. LETS GO! their pitching is pathetic but they can MASH.

 

[rsdplaya]

cue J Rain posting pics of Dukes' 5!!!! HITS!!!!!!

What a great game tonight!!!!

 

[N41D]

2 hits after the 2nd inning?

Not much you can do with Milton available in the field and your two best pitchers out of the bullpen unavailable tonight... Kinsler, Young, Hamilton 1-17

Just one of those nights.

 

[j rain 23]

DUKES>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>HAMILTON.

5/6, 2 RBI, 2 RUNS, HOMER, DOUBLE, 3 SINGLES INCLUDING THE WALK-OFF SINGLE WHERE HE MUSCLED A BALL THROUGH THE INFIELD! ALONG WITH 2 SB'S AND A SICKSLIDING CATCH!

DUKES IS A BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAST!

I WAS SECRETLY HOPING GUZY WOULD LET DUKES END IT AND DUKES DELIVERED!!!!!!!!!

HE OUTDID HIS PREVIOUS CAREER NIGHT A COUPLE WEEKS AGO!!!!!

NO AMOUNT OF

COULD DO DUKES' DOMINATION TONIGHT JUSTICE!

ALL I GOTTA SAY IS...THAT'S MY DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

O AND THIS IS FOR YOU NOWITNESS SINCE YOU LIKED TO THROW DUKES STATS IN MY FACE WHEN I RAVED ABOUT HIM....

DUKES STELLAR STATS OVER THE PAST 26 GAMES:

31/90 (.344 AVG, .438 OBP), 5 Doubles, 2 Triples, 2 HRs, 13 RBIs, 15 Walks, 23 Ks, 6 SBs, 2Walk-off Hits

 

[rsdplaya]

Originally Posted by J RAIN 23

31/90 (.344 AVG, .438 OBP), 5 Doubles, 2 Triples, 2 HRs, 13 RBIs, 15 Walks, 23 Ks, 6 SBs, 2 Walk-off Hits

 

[j rain 23]

Originally Posted by Nowitness41Dirk

2 hits after the 2nd inning?

Not much you can do with Milton available in the field and your two best pitchers out of the bullpen unavailable tonight... Kinsler, Young, Hamilton 1-17

Just one of those nights.

i find it funny you didn't even acknowledge how Dukes single handedly demolished the rangers. SALTY MUCH?

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKES IS A BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAST!

 

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"It's really not that impressive to me because I should have been doing it," said Dukes, whose average has risen from .038 to .270. "I commend myself because I did what it takes to get better, and that was get in early and hit in the cage. When you know what you can do, there's no need to press. I knew I was a better hitter. It was just a matter of time for me to wake up and start hitting the ball."

i remained completely confident in dukes during his early struggles, i KNEW the beast was gonna breakout and now he's on a monstrous tear!

 

[rsdplaya]

Originally Posted by J RAIN 23

"It's really not that impressive to me because I should have been doing it," said Dukes, whose average has risen from .038 to .270. "I commend myself because I did what it takes to get better, and that was get in early and hit in the cage. When you know what you can do, there's no need to press. I knew I was a better hitter. It was just a matter of time for me to wake up and start hitting the ball."

i remained completely confident in dukes during his early struggles, i KNEW the beast was gonna breakout and now he's on a monstrous tear!


tis true.

 

[j rain 23]

iight, i know this is an unreasonable request regarding my nationals, but can we PLEASE carry the momentum from last nights win and string some wins together?!

i don't know if we can hold down hamilton and the rest of the rangers again, Mr. Mock better be up to the challenge...

LETS GO NATS!!!

i wonder how my dude Dukes is gonna follow up his career night, i could see him cranking a homer off this bum.

 

[rc49ers]

we? what posistion do you play?
Homer? Idiot? one of those

 

[rsdplaya]

Originally Posted by rc49ers

we? what posistion do you play?
Homer? Idiot? one of those

just a bad comment coming from a giants fan.

 

[j rain 23]

damn. that was a competitive game that turned into a nightmare.

the game canbe summarized pretty easily, lack of clutch hits and the rangers offense inevitably erupted. i thought my dude dukes was gonna break the game open with thebases loaded. he had em right where he wanted em, 3-1 count, and he grounded into a dp.

o well, just gotta bounce back and win the series tomorrow...

 

[rsdplaya]

nice Millz catch though.

 

[j rain 23]

Originally Posted by rsdplaya

nice Millz catch though.

nice millz homer too. he ANNIHILATED that *@*!