tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post1541419141462774890..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Wet field could sideline Werth againMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90403811330265920912013-05-08T14:37:13.620-04:002013-05-08T14:37:13.620-04:00Yeah, it's hard to imagine a solution that rea...Yeah, it's hard to imagine a solution that really mitigates the problem. It'd have to be something that basically covers the temple down to the collar bone. I just read about <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Coolbaugh" rel="nofollow">Mike Coolbaugh</a> who was killed when a line drive hit him in the neck, pulverizing his vertebral artery. I think it would be possible, but it would be very, very difficult to do it in a way that didn't affect the pitcher's mechanics.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-29654691217662239142013-05-08T13:41:37.780-04:002013-05-08T13:41:37.780-04:00Eric, thanks for posting the link about Happ.
Th...Eric, thanks for posting the link about Happ. <br /><br />The article quoted MLB as saying they have been looking into headgear for pitchers, but nobody makes anything that meets the criteria. I can't imagine pitchers agreeing to going out there with a full batting helmet on, but short of that, or at least an old-style leather football helmet, it would be hard to cover the areas that I've seen get hit--generally not where the cap sits.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11523483003661316182013-05-08T13:16:47.379-04:002013-05-08T13:16:47.379-04:00For what it's worth, a commenter at Nationals ...For what it's worth, a commenter at Nationals Journal points out that the A-Z policies list yesterday morning read as follows:<br /><br />"The ticket will serve as a rain check for that re-scheduled game or may be exchanged for the same priced seat at a future Nationals home game during the 2013 season. All rain check exchanges are subject to availability."<br /><br />Immediately after they called the game, the sentence read:<br /><br />"In the event a legal game is not played due to weather, guests are asked to retain their tickets. The ticket will serve as a rain check for that re-scheduled game."<br /><br />That seems pretty darn fishy to me. One policy was published on the web site in the morning, another one in the evening.<br /><br />The guy who posted the comment said that he had checked the policy online earlier in the day because of the impending rainy weather. Did the Nationals think nobody would be checking to see what the rain-check policy was?Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243007019646325480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-5456570440853388492013-05-08T13:00:45.616-04:002013-05-08T13:00:45.616-04:00I hear you Erik. As someone who sells tickets more...I hear you Erik. As someone who sells tickets more often than he buys, I look forward to a time when the tipping point will be reached and it will no longer be possible to buy decent seats on SH for less than face value. If we go all the way this year, it could happen soon. But for now, even with all this "increased demand and decreased capacity" we're not there yet. <br /><br />The RCR program and generally liberal exchange policies, along with priority for postseason tix, still make having a season plan a good deal in my opinion, but I totally get where you're coming from.Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84389745936210011672013-05-08T12:55:08.840-04:002013-05-08T12:55:08.840-04:00"Drew will be on the radio every Wed starting..."Drew will be on the radio every Wed starting today 106.7 @ 12:50."<br /><br />Awesome, thanks for the tip!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74232156977967727552013-05-08T12:30:09.448-04:002013-05-08T12:30:09.448-04:00We also have 2 different 21 game plans, and with t...We also have 2 different 21 game plans, and with the reduction in RCR point values, it is definitely looking like our last year getting these packages. You can basically buy our entire package on StubHub for a cheaper price with more flexibility. The only real reason to get season tickets is for the postseason access to tickets. Other than that, you will have a better selection for a cheaper price on StubHub. This rainout policy BS and increase in parking prices and beer prices keeps us from feeling the need to be loyal.Alphabet Soup Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06584549171782322500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-5422612312653164772013-05-08T12:21:50.302-04:002013-05-08T12:21:50.302-04:00222 - this is getting confusing for me. I have id...222 - this is getting confusing for me. I have identified a couple of names but I think you just broadened my scrolling. Like Don, I feel much better.<br /><br />Go Nats!! Stay civil!!sjm308https://www.blogger.com/profile/01236550495879254916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4577299752272880422013-05-08T12:13:50.592-04:002013-05-08T12:13:50.592-04:00Drew will be on the radio every Wed starting today...Drew will be on the radio every Wed starting today 106.7 @ 12:50.<br /><br />NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32561426384283510012013-05-08T11:55:48.641-04:002013-05-08T11:55:48.641-04:00You're welcome JoeS. I've used SH as a buy...You're welcome JoeS. I've used SH as a buyer and a seller. It's a great service, especially with instant download and the ability to adjust prices as game time approaches. Hard to believe that just a few short years ago if you had extra tickets you pretty much had to stand outside RFK and compete with the scalpers. Of course, that's how I met one of my good friends and ticket partners so I guess it wasn't all bad. <br /><br />The good thing is that there is really only one rude poster around this morning. He just uses multiple names. He and his aliases deny it of course, but we know it's true. His style is unmistakable, regardless of the name he selects.Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90726082035433132462013-05-08T11:31:35.592-04:002013-05-08T11:31:35.592-04:00Thanks, Sec222. I haven't taken the time to se...Thanks, Sec222. I haven't taken the time to see the breakdown of StubHub before and you gave a pretty good accounting of how it works.. Hey, we knew they made money somewhere. For me, a partial ST plan guy, I probably go to about another 20 games over and above my 21 game plan. I get tickets from various sources, RCRs, gifts, Nats, etc, but StubHub has become my "go to" place to look first.My schedule is quite flexible, so "last day" buys are common for us.<br />I still don't get why anyone is going out of their way to be rude. Later.Joe Seamheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17000259234420985114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1092084425866927792013-05-08T11:27:01.783-04:002013-05-08T11:27:01.783-04:00Sounds like Happ is gonna be a-OK.
They mention a...<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/blue-jays-lhp-ja-happ-hit-in-head-by-line-drive-taken-off-field-on-stretcher/2013/05/07/98203c8e-b777-11e2-b568-6917f6ac6d9d_story.html" rel="nofollow">Sounds like Happ is gonna be a-OK</a>.<br /><br />They mention a head contusion (not brain contusion) and a lacerated ear. That's about as good as you can hope for after taking a line drive to the temple region.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64853571679481887782013-05-08T11:26:44.459-04:002013-05-08T11:26:44.459-04:00Although I'm upset with the Nats this morning,...Although I'm upset with the Nats this morning, I'm finding that my no-troll-engagement policy is serving me well. Nothing but glad feelings toward my imaginary friends here on NI.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243007019646325480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14985999843843552302013-05-08T11:16:50.549-04:002013-05-08T11:16:50.549-04:00Ok, I see it has around 350 now...Ok, I see it has around 350 now...Janushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10764430933966403472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4634546257769769492013-05-08T11:15:49.304-04:002013-05-08T11:15:49.304-04:00Candide,
I have not heard of seat-geek until I sa...Candide,<br /><br />I have not heard of seat-geek until I saw it linked above, but it showed no tickets for Thursday's game while stub-hub had 900. Maybe they have to be up on stub-hub for a certain time before seat-geek finds them?Janushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10764430933966403472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83056804594256856412013-05-08T11:12:01.758-04:002013-05-08T11:12:01.758-04:00JoeS -- All fees are included in what you as a buy...JoeS -- All fees are included in what you as a buyer see as the price on StubHub, but that doesn't mean there aren't fees. StubHub used to list the tickets at exactly the price that the seller offered, and then tack on their commission and fees. Now they add the fees to the offered price and that's the price the buyer sees. <br /><br />Here's an example. If I have two tickets and list them on StubHub for $24 each, the buyer sees the price of $28.40 each ($24 plus a 10% commission plus a $2.00 per ticket handling charge.) And my payout if they sell is $38.25 ($48 minus a $1.50 per ticket transfer fee minus a 15% commission). Both the buyer and the seller are paying fees and commissions. In this example, the buyer pays $56.80, the seller gets $38.25, and MLB/Nats/SH get $18.55. <br /><br />Feel/Harpo/RichP/Dominats -- Your personal attacks are ugly and, in this case, incorrect. And I know that JoeS wasn't "setting me straight" he was asking a question in a perfectly reasonable way. I have used StubHub for years and know how it works. You don't know what you're talking about.Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91493760779877988112013-05-08T11:11:13.934-04:002013-05-08T11:11:13.934-04:00Harpo, you should stick to your topical posts. Tho...Harpo, you should stick to your topical posts. Those actually tend to be quite good. When it comes to this trolling thing, you're pretty sloppy.<br /><br />Ciao, bella!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14513320187901888322013-05-08T11:09:50.868-04:002013-05-08T11:09:50.868-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-68795012593583960552013-05-08T11:09:45.960-04:002013-05-08T11:09:45.960-04:00Section 222: "No doubt about that Eric. And I...Section 222: "No doubt about that Eric. And I don't blame them for taking a cut of StubHub sales."<br /><br />Harpo: "Section 222 is ... against corporate ethics."<br /><br />That's funny right there.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41264871264214195452013-05-08T11:07:34.515-04:002013-05-08T11:07:34.515-04:00Not sure how they benefit from not allowing transf...Not sure how they benefit from not allowing transfers subject to availability, since no one buys hot dogs or beer at games they don't attend, and the number of people who buy new tix for the games they would have transferred to can't be that high, at least not this season, here.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18324010946866655582013-05-08T11:04:17.925-04:002013-05-08T11:04:17.925-04:00If you like kayak.com for plane tickets, you shoul...If you like kayak.com for plane tickets, you should try seatgeek.com. Like kayak,it scans all the ticket broker sites, including stubhub, puts all the available seats on one page, ranking them by how good a deal the prices are. Only place I go to any more.Candidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384645593063095481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1364501553953085042013-05-08T10:59:27.906-04:002013-05-08T10:59:27.906-04:00Whatever happened to the "subject to availabi...Whatever happened to the "subject to availability" phrase? IF there are comparable tickets available for the selected alternate game, why not just allow it? It would seem that the primary motivation for not allowing it is greed. They value the prospective untapped buyer out there more than the ticket holder who has already forked over the money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70366231874269281302013-05-08T10:57:25.854-04:002013-05-08T10:57:25.854-04:00Joe Seamhead, thank you for setting Section 222 st...Joe Seamhead, thank you for setting Section 222 straight on the StubHub buyer's policy. I often wonder if he does any research or just spouts off with incorrect information just to support his rants. StubHub also has the best policy for buyer's if the tickets they purchased are fakes. When eBay purchased StubHub they created a top buyer protection system.<br /><br />Section 222 should stick with Craigslist. Nobody pays any fees on either side and it's caveat emptor. You get what you pay for.Nats 128https://www.blogger.com/profile/08432607182669878624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70463478744730146302013-05-08T10:56:33.973-04:002013-05-08T10:56:33.973-04:00If STH are sharing a plan, the guy holding a ticke...If STH are sharing a plan, the guy holding a ticket for Tuesday who can't go to the makeup game on Thursday has a ready-made pool of people he can offer the ticket to via quick electronic transfer. Whether to charge for it or give it for free/discount is their decision. That sounds like flexibility to me.The Real Feel Wood. Accept no substitutes.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13147290573966561009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83764786416809400272013-05-08T10:47:38.029-04:002013-05-08T10:47:38.029-04:00Candide, I suspect a very large percentage of STH ...Candide, I suspect a very large percentage of STH share with other people. I personally don't know anyone who plans to do all 81 home games each year.<br /><br />So the fact that someone has season-tickets doesn't necessarily mean that that person has full flexibility. And any ticket that is bought is bought with money that is lost when you can't attend a game. <br /><br />I'm with 222--when they are selling out weekday games back-to-back, then of course they probably want to tighten up on the policy. But they aren't. And they just changed the policy from generous to absolutely stingy in one fell swoop, with no notice.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243007019646325480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91489570342530930312013-05-08T10:44:19.219-04:002013-05-08T10:44:19.219-04:00Good point Harpo2!Good point Harpo2!Nats 128https://www.blogger.com/profile/08432607182669878624noreply@blogger.com