(AP Photo. Is that a rosin bag, or a powdered doughnut?)
"I can still pitch for a long time, more years."
(Livan Hernandez, via Nationals.com, 4/28/2010)"I want to show to the people that I'm not done."
(Livan Hernandez, via Nats Insider, 4/28/2010)
Nationals 3, Cubs 1: Ho hum, just another solid start from Good Old Livo.
His line: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K.
Yawn: Clippard in the eighth, Capps in the ninth. Rinse, wash, repeat.
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Re: the photo caption - I'm going with (a).
Livo the Magnificent!
Posted by: pbsenerchia | April 28, 2010 at 08:01 AM
Ace!!!!
Ya know, I always figured our opening day starter next year would be Strasburg, but wouldn't it be something if it was Livan again?!
Posted by: cass | April 28, 2010 at 08:35 AM
1) There was definitely no "Yawn" in my house when Clippard came in... ;-)
2) Does anyone else think Clippard "the big red dog's" glasses make his ears look even bigger than they are? He can hear Dibble cheering for him from the radio booth.
3) Given that Livan is noticeably slimmer than last year, and pitching better than ever, do you think he's figured out that if he stays in ok shape (or gets in great shape) he really could live out his quoted desire? Since he only throws 85'ish, he can afford to still lose 15-20lbs and not lose any zip.
4) I'm enjoying this ride for all its worth, but still have that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach that this will come to a Screech'ing halt soon (that dang bird!). It's like heroine right now - we all feel great, but we'll have to visit Dr. Drew at some point to rehab...
Posted by: ckstevenson | April 28, 2010 at 08:49 AM
Re the caption. Definitely (b), doughnut.
Posted by: Anonymouse | April 28, 2010 at 09:17 AM
ALSO:
Wouldn't Marlon Byrd look pretty decent in RF for us right about now? http://www.baseballprospectus.com/card/card.php?id=BYRD19770830A
Posted by: ckstevenson | April 28, 2010 at 09:38 AM