tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post1888936218872013596..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Back in businessMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-75012154796455685292011-05-13T18:28:21.418-04:002011-05-13T18:28:21.418-04:00Trade Storen? No no no..........
Pitching and de...Trade Storen? No no no..........<br /><br />Pitching and defense wins.Big Catnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83117158240803378452011-05-13T17:13:46.591-04:002011-05-13T17:13:46.591-04:00Trade Storen?! OH HE// NO!!!!!!Trade Storen?! OH HE// NO!!!!!!UnkyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10427401050130317607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51396781445298860632011-05-13T17:10:09.319-04:002011-05-13T17:10:09.319-04:00JoeGish said...
With all the talk about how well ...JoeGish said... <br />With all the talk about how well Storen is pitching, does he become potential trade bait at mid-season. We got a really fine catcher last year for Capps. How about trading Storen to a contending AL East team for a CF and a SS with some pop this season? <br /><br /><br />Dude (and I mean this with ALL due respect and tongue firmly in cheek)...<br />ARE YOU NUTS?<br />Maybe you were kidding?<br /><br />In all seriousness, Storen is the exact player we need to keep. He's young and under team control for (I think...someone help me here) another four years. You just don't give up someone like this. Besides, I don't see another team giving up two major league ready players for Storen. I believe Storen may have been part of a package to lure Greinke from KC...I for one am glad that deal didn't happen...TimDznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14636558590494783702011-05-13T17:05:27.444-04:002011-05-13T17:05:27.444-04:00JoeGish- I second JaneB. Storen was signed to be ...JoeGish- I second JaneB. Storen was signed to be the closer for years to come. Any doubts (if any) the Nats may have had about him have been completely erased by his performance. <br />He's now topping out at 97mph with a tight slider (have you seen him pitch lately?).<br />Storen should remain a Nat for a long time.Cwjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18057664682330449202011-05-13T17:00:42.291-04:002011-05-13T17:00:42.291-04:00Again, its like Broderick is being protected for f...Again, its like Broderick is being protected for future contributions. Wad' 'bout this year??<br /><br />Cwj I think we'll see both BallyStar and Kimball this year, but it will probably be in September, unless the Nats have to 'engineer' and injury sometime soon.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58036051610550128912011-05-13T16:59:01.563-04:002011-05-13T16:59:01.563-04:00Poor Slaten. He was left out there as the sacrifi...Poor Slaten. He was left out there as the sacrificial lamb, because our leader quit. Thats right, threw in the towel after the grandslam. Just sat and moped. we had Broderick and HRod totally rested. And why Burnett was allowed to face the righty in the first place is a mystery. He is the tying frickin run!! Clippard, Storen? This one is on Riggs. PeriodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14069708698745595072011-05-13T16:58:39.675-04:002011-05-13T16:58:39.675-04:00JoeGish, eat your words. Nothing we could get for ...JoeGish, eat your words. Nothing we could get for Storen would be worth losing him. We need him now and for next year especially, when we are in the hunt. That's when we get Strasburg back and Harper up. That'll be a nice lift, no trades needed. At least not with Drew involved.JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882101532666365432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20439390643336242622011-05-13T16:58:27.064-04:002011-05-13T16:58:27.064-04:00Missed you, Mark and Insiders!
(Oh, and he answer...Missed you, Mark and Insiders!<br /><br />(Oh, and he answered my email, too. Mark's the best, even when we're all spamming him. :-))<br /><br />Re. the outcome last night, yeah, it was a bummer. However, who would have thought after the Phillies sweep that the Nats would come away from the trip 4-5? It would have been cool to see them featured in the "winning road trips" segment on TWIB, though. Eh, next time maybe. Is it lame that I even thought about that possibility last night? You don't need to answer that, seeing as how it's rhetorical and all.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56803114357254756512011-05-13T16:55:46.379-04:002011-05-13T16:55:46.379-04:00Knoxville Nat- We'll never know unless he'...Knoxville Nat- We'll never know unless he's given a chance to prove himself. Why not take a chance and throw him out there when the game is tied?<br /><br />I had never seen HRodriguez pitch before this season. He's only pitched 5 innings so far,<br />and as you said his control has been pretty bad.Cwjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44128129222189851482011-05-13T16:45:10.498-04:002011-05-13T16:45:10.498-04:00Cwj,
You can't put HRod into a situation such...Cwj,<br /><br />You can't put HRod into a situation such as last nights 7th inning (one out and two on base with a 4 run lead) until such time as he can show Riggleman and McCatty that he can deliver in less pressurized situations. In my opinion he hasn't done that as of yet. He is far too likely to walk(or hit)every batter he faces.Knoxville Natnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49751218285568382972011-05-13T16:42:53.715-04:002011-05-13T16:42:53.715-04:00Manassas- No doubt. Walks seem to always be invol...Manassas- No doubt. Walks seem to always be involved in big innings. <br />In my opinion nothing is more frustrating than allowing a walk at any time during the game.Cwjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16536628034064665112011-05-13T16:42:23.412-04:002011-05-13T16:42:23.412-04:00Slaten's WHIP is 1.89. For a reliever (especi...Slaten's WHIP is 1.89. For a reliever (especially a LOOGY), that is horrific!erocks33noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89209382458446839122011-05-13T16:41:53.327-04:002011-05-13T16:41:53.327-04:00With all the talk about how well Storen is pitchin...With all the talk about how well Storen is pitching, does he become potential trade bait at mid-season. We got a really fine catcher last year for Capps. How about trading Storen to a contending AL East team for a CF and a SS with some pop this season?JoeGishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79380278096106870282011-05-13T16:41:22.386-04:002011-05-13T16:41:22.386-04:00Wow, that was awful. The Nats lose a heart breaker...Wow, that was awful. The Nats lose a heart breaker and no blog to go to where I can whine or throw someone under the bus! Whew, I'm glad that's over and I can again demand that Slaten be DFAed or Riggs' fired.Richardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81430213625172651332011-05-13T16:35:42.396-04:002011-05-13T16:35:42.396-04:00Big Cat and I were texting during the game, and I ...Big Cat and I were texting during the game, and I told him, F.P Santagelo hit the exact point I was saying to Big Cat. The Grand ham was not the problem in the 7th inning. It was that two of the runners on were there because of walks. Very rarely is a grand slam hit where a walk is not involved in it. <br /><br />The other problem of course was that Pudge's homer with one out in the 6th was the last hit by the Nats. the last 4 2/3 innings no hits.<br /><br />The 11th inning in game 2 was what I have been calling for all season. 4 hits and each one was hit on the first strike thrown. Do not give the pitcher the advantage of getting ahead 0-1.Manassas Nats Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38419627562226303722011-05-13T16:07:10.503-04:002011-05-13T16:07:10.503-04:00Yep. Bad. And props to Z for answering my email, a...Yep. Bad. And props to Z for answering my email, as well! WhattaGuy!UnkyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10427401050130317607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4848164580259793922011-05-13T15:56:24.424-04:002011-05-13T15:56:24.424-04:00Unkyd- Slaten has allowed 9 of 20 inherited runner...Unkyd- Slaten has allowed 9 of 20 inherited runners to score (bad) :)Cwjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-37173450943863691502011-05-13T15:49:22.352-04:002011-05-13T15:49:22.352-04:00Love to say bye bye to Stairs... and Angela, Slate...Love to say bye bye to Stairs... and Angela, Slaten's ERA is hiding the plethora of inherited runners he's allowed to cross. Anybody have a # for that? Seems to me like it's pretty close to "all of 'em", bit I wanna be fair....UnkyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10427401050130317607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-29132087657665273492011-05-13T15:38:27.963-04:002011-05-13T15:38:27.963-04:00While it would be nice for Stairs to fall on his s...While it would be nice for Stairs to fall on his sword and retire, in the words of Tony Soprano "We are running a business here". So, the Nats can't wait for Stairs to retire on his own; they have to act in their team's best interest (at least you can argue that keeping Brodrick on the roster is in the team's long term interest) and move on.<br /><br />Also, lets not make Stairs out to be Hank Aaron. He is a journeyman who has played less than two months for this organization. The Nats do not owe Stairs a graceful exit; heck, Stairs should appreciate the Nats for keeping a 43 year-old has been on the roster this long. <br /><br />Time to cut ties and add players that can help at the plate, on the bases and in the field.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16620366492242391790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57020745418995527852011-05-13T15:35:19.358-04:002011-05-13T15:35:19.358-04:00Doc- No prob!
I agree about Kimball. I'd love...Doc- No prob!<br />I agree about Kimball. I'd love to see him pitch.<br />Apparently he's been doing quite well :)<br />Do you think he'll be called up at any time this season?<br />Here are the avg Fastball vel. for Nats Starters:<br />Zimmermann- 93.2<br />Lannan- 89.4 (a career high so far)<br />Marquis- 89.1<br />Gorzelanny- 88.7 (thought he threw harder)<br />Hernandez- 83.9Cwjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80287509917735881002011-05-13T15:35:10.459-04:002011-05-13T15:35:10.459-04:00How great was it that Mark answered my email askin...How great was it that Mark answered my email asking if it was my problem - I am totally uneducated on computers and thought I was doing something wrong, but for Mark to take the time and let me know was refreshing.<br /><br />My bullpen would also include Balester and Kimball and we just have to try and trade for Broderick if they think he is worth keeping or start to throw him into games like last night. Also want to see more of HRod. Was not happy with Slaten pitching more then one inning. Yes, he is a professional but he has been "programmed" to do one thing and to ask for 3 innings is ridiculous.sjm308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-36776435862690465832011-05-13T15:33:51.352-04:002011-05-13T15:33:51.352-04:00Angela, CWJ = Agreed about Matt Stairs - he needs ...Angela, CWJ = Agreed about Matt Stairs - he needs to step up and retire - I think the Nats fo is waiting for him to do the right thing. We now have 2 bp spots and 1 bench spot that are dead weight. That, with Zimmerman on the dl -- no wonder it's a battle every game. As much as some bloggers love to spew the bile - this team really does dig in and fight.masnstinksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74612533403056010112011-05-13T15:28:43.902-04:002011-05-13T15:28:43.902-04:00It would be interesting to see a follow-up intervi...It would be interesting to see a follow-up interview with Stairs after the one Mark posted a few weeks ago. At that point it seemed he was willing to admit defeat and retire. Has his thinking changed? What does he see himself contributing to a team that is effectively reduced to a 22-man roster (not counting Stairs, H-Rod and Broderick)?Ernienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-75558334623879900292011-05-13T15:19:45.779-04:002011-05-13T15:19:45.779-04:00I'll add that of course the Nats know there is...I'll add that of course the Nats know there is a better replacement. But I'm thinking that they are just giving respect to a 43 year old veteran who has had a solid major league career.<br />I really do hope he retires by the All-Star break.<br />He simply can't catch up to many pitches anymore.Cwjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11986874881790507572011-05-13T15:13:37.282-04:002011-05-13T15:13:37.282-04:00@ Cwj:
Thanks for the data on staff FBs!
Also, m...@ Cwj:<br /><br />Thanks for the data on staff FBs!<br /><br />Also, my BP would be like yours, with the addition of Cole Kimball.<br /><br />I agree that the umps mis-called several of Burnett's low pitches; if he got the calls that he deserved, it may have been a different game.<br /><br />Lefty Burn is still one of my favorite Nats!Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.com