tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post1112278619585119610..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Morse ready at last for his Opening DayMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52138391866748782922012-06-02T13:18:18.545-04:002012-06-02T13:18:18.545-04:00Jeff.. They could trade CMW.. but the issue then b...<i>Jeff.. They could trade CMW.. but the issue then becomes Wang or Lannan when Stras is shut down?</i><br /><br />Aren't you forgetting the following pitchers Michelle?<br />Detwiler, Gorzelanny AND Stammen. All three are starters ...<br /><br />And Lannan is buried so deep on the minors depth chart he isn't going anywhere this season unless they get lucky and someone accepts a late trade for John Lannan.<br /><br />AAA: Yunkesky Maya<br />AA: Danny Rosenbaum<br />AAA: Mitch Atkins<br />AAA: Zach Duke<br /><br />The four pitchers above are way ahead of John Lannan ..<br /><br />My gawd doesn't anyone follow the minors? Lannan is getting shelled<br />regularly.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26517788350220417042012-06-02T13:14:54.559-04:002012-06-02T13:14:54.559-04:00Plus Stammen is too valuable as the RH long reliev...<i>Plus Stammen is too valuable as the RH long reliever/spit starter, as Gorzy is as a LH.</i><br /><br />Can't see either Lidge or Wang lasting very long ... might not even make to when Storen is slated to return both have the same issue: shoulder surgeries.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32117280091848784122012-06-02T13:12:46.099-04:002012-06-02T13:12:46.099-04:00When Storen comes back I suspect that Maryhrus wil...<i>When Storen comes back I suspect that Maryhrus will get sent down, as I believe that was the Opening Day plan during ST before Druuuu had surgery.</i><br /><br />We'll see. With HRod as inconsistent as he is. And Lidge not any better even when "healthy" and that's a subjective term in his case. They will need Ryan Mattheus. There really isn't anyone better out there ...perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49732980980025053602012-06-02T13:10:29.439-04:002012-06-02T13:10:29.439-04:00Jeffwx.. NatsLady is very protective of Clip
He&...<i>Jeffwx.. NatsLady is very protective of Clip </i><br /><br />He's also been one guy who has been extremely lucky dodging the injury bullet.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38709405693361974362012-06-02T13:08:43.018-04:002012-06-02T13:08:43.018-04:00when exactly is Werth eligible to come back, was 6...<i>when exactly is Werth eligible to come back, was 60 days retroactive from when he was first placed on DL?</i><br /><br />Putting Werth on the 60-day says a lot. He is now off of the 40-man roster which means someone needs to be removed from both rosters to make room for him. <br /><br />Werth is going to have to prove his wrist is completely healthy after 2 major surgeries on it. I wouldn't bet the farm on it. At least this season.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-36543696551299286522012-06-02T13:05:03.477-04:002012-06-02T13:05:03.477-04:00Zim's fiancee has a sense of humor.
Bridesmai...Zim's fiancee has a sense of humor.<br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/heatherdownen/status/208962136335060992/photo/1" rel="nofollow">Bridesmaids</a><br /><br />https://twitter.com/heatherdownen/status/208962136335060992/photo/1NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33472132317678081322012-06-02T12:29:00.993-04:002012-06-02T12:29:00.993-04:00When Storen comes back I suspect that Maryhrus wil...When Storen comes back I suspect that Maryhrus will get sent down, as I believe that was the Opening Day plan during ST before Druuuu had surgery. I think they want to groom Mattheus as potential future closer or set-up/fireman and he needs to be in that role regularly to get there. <br /><br />Plus Stammen is too valuable as the RH long reliever/spit starter, as Gorzy is as a LH.<br /><br />Someone mentioned Kimball but coming back from a shoulder injury is always iffy for a pitcher and I have to believe they will bring him back very gradually -- a few August appearances in AAA and sparing use as a Sept call up, if he's able to do even that. He's got a lot if talent but not an issue in this BP until next year at soonest.Steady Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11342496530868597550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-77790425979333186982012-06-02T12:20:35.592-04:002012-06-02T12:20:35.592-04:00Understood. If he looked like Eva Longoria I'...Understood. If he looked like Eva Longoria I'd be protective of him too.jeffwxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288372249160479254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-60597182609710314542012-06-02T12:17:55.932-04:002012-06-02T12:17:55.932-04:00Jeffwx.. NatsLady is very protective of Clip
;-)...Jeffwx.. NatsLady is very protective of Clip <br /><br />;-)MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49939365841978571032012-06-02T12:09:37.174-04:002012-06-02T12:09:37.174-04:00Holy Croley...I knew I forgot someone...The depth ...Holy Croley...I knew I forgot someone...The depth keeps getting deeper...Maybe because he is an ex-yankee, maybe because I haven't had any coffee<br />I like the idea of trading Lidge for a prospect then.jeffwxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288372249160479254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34997982853203494302012-06-02T12:07:39.039-04:002012-06-02T12:07:39.039-04:00Interesting...He'll have to replace Kemp ;)Interesting...He'll have to replace Kemp ;)jeffwxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288372249160479254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-42035126070228906742012-06-02T12:06:04.835-04:002012-06-02T12:06:04.835-04:00Hey, Jeffwx, what did you do with my man Clip????
...Hey, Jeffwx, what did you do with my man Clip????<br /><br /><i>Storen/Stammen/Lidge/HROD/Burnett/Gorzo/Matheus</i>NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-63909110456893375682012-06-02T12:04:26.623-04:002012-06-02T12:04:26.623-04:00Remember the other day when they had Lombo as a wr...Remember the other day when they had Lombo as a write-in on the Nats site at 2b for the All star ballot.. They made a change.. Now they want you to write him in as on OF.MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19380335388345832192012-06-02T11:56:55.646-04:002012-06-02T11:56:55.646-04:00I know I have been saying this every single day --...I know I have been saying this every single day -- the depth is awesome and exciting!!!baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7263644787220046762012-06-02T11:37:46.438-04:002012-06-02T11:37:46.438-04:00Yes,this Tyler Moore dude is pretty amazing when h...Yes,this Tyler Moore dude is pretty amazing when he plays every day...Same for Brown/Treahanjeffwxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288372249160479254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57578310845017384112012-06-02T11:36:41.408-04:002012-06-02T11:36:41.408-04:00OK,on the other hand, assuming no major trades by ...OK,on the other hand, assuming no major trades by August:<br />bench : Lombo/Tracey/Maldonado/Ankiel/Nady<br /><br />Gio/Zimm/Jackson/Wang/Detwiller<br /><br />Storen/Stammen/Lidge/HROD/Burnett/Gorzo/Matheus<br /><br />Espi/Harper/Zimm/Morse/Ankiel/Werth/Desmond/Floresjeffwxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288372249160479254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16125087044995658132012-06-02T11:32:23.361-04:002012-06-02T11:32:23.361-04:00Logjams in the outfield and in pitching. Survival ...Logjams in the outfield and in pitching. Survival of the fittest? I see Detweiler back in the rotation when Stras is shut down - I think the game got going a little fast for him and he will be read the next time. September call ups could be amazing!baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-27602294065013387042012-06-02T11:23:11.900-04:002012-06-02T11:23:11.900-04:00Nats live talks about a log jam in the outfield wh...Nats live talks about a log jam in the outfield when Werth comes back. Still an area that could be strengthened I think esp. since I don't think Nady, Ankiel, DeRosa are good for bench outfielders/pinch hitters and Lombo really belongs in the infield.<br />I like getting a Span type player and releasing/trading either Nady/Ankiel/DeRosajeffwxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288372249160479254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20242654619917803762012-06-02T11:17:54.071-04:002012-06-02T11:17:54.071-04:00Nats Talk Live just addressed the question of who ...Nats Talk Live just addressed the question of who could start after Stras is shut down:<br />Detwiller, Y. Maya, Z. Duke, J. Lannan or T. Gorzalonny. They would look inside the org for extra starters when needed.jeffwxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288372249160479254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38265546141012806182012-06-02T11:02:44.803-04:002012-06-02T11:02:44.803-04:00I'm hoping they make Stammen the closer, optio...I'm hoping they make Stammen the closer, option Wang to AAA, and trade a draft pick for Span.Scooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16212781754082333423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-6721719797542678342012-06-02T11:01:56.100-04:002012-06-02T11:01:56.100-04:00I would go with Detwiller when Stras is shut down....I would go with Detwiller when Stras is shut down.<br />And keep Stammen in the major league bullpenjeffwxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288372249160479254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44438300634852742152012-06-02T11:01:00.716-04:002012-06-02T11:01:00.716-04:00Jeff.. They could trade CMW.. but the issue then b...Jeff.. They could trade CMW.. but the issue then becomes Wang or Lannan when Stras is shut down?MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-42501924677031676622012-06-02T10:55:29.696-04:002012-06-02T10:55:29.696-04:00Peric, I like the idea for trading Lidge for a pro...Peric, I like the idea for trading Lidge for a prospect. Why not throw Lannon in a deal.<br />Do not see the upside of DeRosa over Nady when DeRosa returns.<br />Hate to see Stammen go down to the minors.<br />Could they trade Wang instead.jeffwxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288372249160479254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65143347808538800052012-06-02T10:49:26.162-04:002012-06-02T10:49:26.162-04:00David Freitas as an emergency catcher who can be c...David Freitas as an emergency catcher who can be called up too according to Nats Talk <br />Not sure when Sandy Leon is scheduled to be back.jeffwxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288372249160479254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44504480685617059362012-06-02T10:48:27.735-04:002012-06-02T10:48:27.735-04:00Zim has spent time on the dl and has also played h...Zim has spent time on the dl and has also played hurt and played with the team when he wasn't all the way back - like maybe he is doing now. If you look to him as just a power guy that might be misleading. He is one of those guys that is a complete player, a leader , and frequently clutch , especially when he is healthy. I think his value to the team can't be measured by home run stats. If he turns out to be our Scotty Baseball, then I think it will have been worth it over the long haul.Re: - Santana - 11 starts after shoulder surgery - 130+ pitchers - anyone else think that borders on risky? I think he is a veteran and knew the risk and wanted to take the risk and so they let him. Will this come back to haunt them later? One thing about the game, though - it was relatively low stress as the team was way out ahead. That seems to matter in pitching. Whereas the Nats pitchers? Usually high stress and showing signs that they do worse when it's low stress!baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.com