This home run looked like to accounted for six runs. Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE

The Nationals beat the Phillies today. In lieu of actually attempting to provide a rational examination of the loss, I have instead decided that verbally assaulting members of the Nationals makes considerably more sense.  First, Gio Gonzalez may be good at throwing baseballs, but he can not fully close his mouth.  This is one of my biggest pet peeves.  When I had children, I only had a few hopes and dreams concerning my descendants.  I wanted them to have mouths that close and I did not want them to be assholes.  I am pretty sure that Gio Gonzalez can not close his mouth and based on his last two appearances against the Phillies, he is obviously an asshole.  Second, I do not like any of the players currently residing on the Washington roster. (more…)