tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post1972163630533459821..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Midseason report card: PitchingMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56226404580080531432012-07-12T09:00:52.720-04:002012-07-12T09:00:52.720-04:00Boz has good article in WP on how well Nats are us...Boz has good article in WP on how well Nats are using their pitchers.SonnyG10https://www.blogger.com/profile/06568010128457246433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-10985258087813671022012-07-12T08:28:57.908-04:002012-07-12T08:28:57.908-04:00I pulled the Royals deal, it was a lot more than t...I pulled the Royals deal, it was a lot more than the $1M noted above. <br /><br />$3 million guaranteed money. If he spends the duration of the deal (which runs from 2010-12) in the major leagues, he’ll earn just short of $4.5 million.<br /><br />http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/2009/09/crow-royals-agree-to-3-million-deal/Tcostanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264565854413303198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26185840149781226762012-07-12T08:20:44.730-04:002012-07-12T08:20:44.730-04:00I remember Crow getting a little more than the Nat...I remember Crow getting a little more than the Nationals offered. Not that waiting a year was worth it, but the money seems wrong to me. BTW - Crow was a 2011 All-Star, so don't say reliever like it's a dirty word...Tcostanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264565854413303198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56377944686194328942012-07-12T07:05:54.778-04:002012-07-12T07:05:54.778-04:00Pay attention to this, little Gio:
Last Friday ni...Pay attention to this, little Gio:<br /><br /><i>Last Friday night, Washington Nationals 2012 third-round pick Brett Mooneyham made his professional debut in Auburn, New York, against the Hudson Valley Renegades of the New York-Penn League. For those not familiar with the plight of the 6-foot-5 lefty, he initially spurned a seven-figure offer from the San Diego Padres prior to spending four years at Stanford battling inconsistency and injury. In the end, Mooneyham not becoming a top college starter may have cost him upwards of a million dollars. ...Had this been 2008 and not 2012, Mooneyham’s profile as a top prospect would have been much higher.</i><br /><br />Also, there's this:<br /><br /><i>Eventually, the Nationals capitulated to more of Crow's demands. At 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, they offered Crow a Major League contract with a $3 million bonus, which they later upped to $3.3 million. At 11:59 p.m. ET, Washington verbally went to $3.5 million...</i><br /><br />As we know, Crow didn't sign. Eventually he got a $1 million bonus from KC. He's now a reliever. He was KC's representative in the 2011 ASG, though he didn't pitch. Because he didn't sign, the Nats got an extra draft pick the next year and took Drew Storen.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-75007760372079726542012-07-12T06:48:15.537-04:002012-07-12T06:48:15.537-04:00An article about switch hitters who "un"...An article about switch hitters who "un" switched. Remember Nook ("where was he going") Logan?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2012/7/12/3150099/switch-hitters-sometimes" rel="nofollow">switch-hitters-sometimes</a><br /><br />http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2012/7/12/3150099/switch-hitters-sometimesNatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84304059642062728432012-07-12T01:25:46.553-04:002012-07-12T01:25:46.553-04:00Drew -
The slot amount for that pick is: $2.125 ...Drew - <br /><br />The slot amount for that pick is: $2.125 million. Since the Nats have saved the $687,700 elsewhere, with the other top-10 picks now signed, I believe, they have $2.8127M to sign him with no penalties or taxes, and can go up to about $3.1M with just paying taxes. Any more than that and they start losing #1 draft picks. <br /><br />BTW, we have three highly-rated HS kids that we drafted around rounds 25, 26, 27. I would expect that, if Giolito refuses $3.1M, then different portions of that $687K get offered to those HS prospects to sign by Friday. I don't see the Nats giving up future draft picks for Giolito. Question: how much does he love UCLA? We know that his (well-off) family doesn't NEED the money, but still, $3.1M is hard to say no to. <br /><br />Am eager to hear anything more about the negotiations from any knowledgable sources... <br /><br />-BDBDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06201065777014009880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34333661128900212792012-07-12T01:25:43.159-04:002012-07-12T01:25:43.159-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06201065777014009880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-61469462506917260282012-07-12T00:56:25.233-04:002012-07-12T00:56:25.233-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359697687856956030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49423750838051772942012-07-12T00:54:43.328-04:002012-07-12T00:54:43.328-04:00What we need is for those 3 bills to turn out to b...What we need is for those 3 bills to turn out to be worth it.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359697687856956030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13321007232742951092012-07-11T23:33:19.583-04:002012-07-11T23:33:19.583-04:00Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com says the Nats saved $687,...Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com says the Nats saved $687,700 in signing their other top 10 picks, so they should be able to slightly top $3 million for Giolito.<br /><br />Slot is the low 2s, so I hope 3 bills gets it done.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291337998094801640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13526308132056520022012-07-11T22:23:36.679-04:002012-07-11T22:23:36.679-04:00On another topic (can you tell I am BORED with no ...On another topic (can you tell I am BORED with no Nats to watch?), can we fire the Scheduling Coach? Because really, this is too much to bear. They should be playing tonight. This is the PRIVATE JET AGE people - you can fly anywhere in the lower 48 from KC in under five hours. <br /><br />Let's get it together and get the team back in the field. And fire the scheduling coach so this doesn't happen next year!ehay2khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441654620820540390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3268727299131705742012-07-11T22:20:34.755-04:002012-07-11T22:20:34.755-04:00If the Nats get deep into the post-season, my pred...<i>If the Nats get deep into the post-season, my prediction is that Gio is the Nat candidate for Cy Young. </i><br /><br />Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe they vote on awards at the end of the regular season.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67031634678001995022012-07-11T22:17:22.421-04:002012-07-11T22:17:22.421-04:00It's a mini version of Ankiel's -'in t...It's a mini version of Ankiel's -'in terms of power, anyway. <br /><br />I see Johnathan Albaladejo is closing out for the PCL. All things considered, I'd rather have Clippard.ehay2khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441654620820540390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91430032251152249692012-07-11T22:08:44.390-04:002012-07-11T22:08:44.390-04:00How is his arm?How is his arm?baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91655611257715928862012-07-11T21:36:26.269-04:002012-07-11T21:36:26.269-04:00Another strikeout for Brown, this time a slider in...Another strikeout for Brown, this time a slider in - and almost in the dirt. Looks like a mini-Ankiel! <br /><br />OK, just kidding, I'm sure he's just excited.ehay2khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441654620820540390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7148412268811560572012-07-11T21:24:37.545-04:002012-07-11T21:24:37.545-04:00I'd give Henry a D+ because the one thing he w...I'd give Henry a D+ because the one thing he was asked to do which we know he cannot is pitch more than one inning. That always ends in disaster. But is there anyone on the entire staff with more upside? <br /><br />Whatever the grade, this may very well be Henry's last year to prove his mettle. <br /><br />Otherwise, I'm fine with the grades, although I believe the hitting component has not been given enough weight. These pitchers can hit!ehay2khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441654620820540390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45100686255116750682012-07-11T21:12:41.531-04:002012-07-11T21:12:41.531-04:00Corey Brown strikes out swinging at a high fastbal...Corey Brown strikes out swinging at a high fastball. Yep, he's a perfect fit! ;-)ehay2khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441654620820540390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53636850021111807152012-07-11T21:09:49.961-04:002012-07-11T21:09:49.961-04:00Looking forward to the 2nd 1/2, what do you think ...Looking forward to the 2nd 1/2, what do you think the Nats should do to prepare for shutting down Strasburg? Do they have anyone in the wings that they could bring up? Free agent they might sign to an extended contract? A trade they could make? I don't like their statements about not wanting to rent someone to fill that gap because it might just cost them a pennant or post-season victories.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13320585618672578418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83358089682374212082012-07-11T20:39:14.670-04:002012-07-11T20:39:14.670-04:00Corey Brown coming up to bat for AAA All StarsCorey Brown coming up to bat for AAA All StarsGonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-21524040974096290422012-07-11T20:09:40.230-04:002012-07-11T20:09:40.230-04:00Agree with Mark's gradesAgree with Mark's gradesmickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20257815832561677382012-07-11T20:09:16.256-04:002012-07-11T20:09:16.256-04:00joemktg said...
Put a fork in Wang.
your probably...joemktg said...<br />Put a fork in Wang.<br /><br />your probably right, but I would like to him get 1 more shotmickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18800002536033084232012-07-11T17:27:11.065-04:002012-07-11T17:27:11.065-04:00Jackson has described his first inning problem as ...Jackson has described his first inning problem as concentrating too much on mechanics and not just (I paraphrase) "letting it go." This is a cop-out. Does he think he can succeed w/out good mechanics? Does he believe he can have good mechanics without thinking about them? When does thinking get in the way of mechanics? He performs like a guy w/ a dollar arm and a ten-cent head. Throwing a "simulated inning" in the BP isn't going to help him. In all probability he's already throwing 30-40 pitches before taking the mound in the top of the 1st. (Note that he's had as much if not more trouble in the top of the 1st inning at home as in the bottom of the 1st on the road.)<br /><br />"Old school" solution would be to work more on his mechanics between starts. "New age" might be to hypnotize him or feed him adderall so he doesn't get an adrenalin rush that turns his brain to spaghetti.<br /><br />It isn't because he's tipping his pitches. (Either it never was or it got fixed.) Whether Jackson improves is on him. He's had enough coaching.Theophilus T. S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16532693473198519382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25311335430774854962012-07-11T17:09:59.373-04:002012-07-11T17:09:59.373-04:00We're now 48 hours from Friday's 5 p.m. de...We're now 48 hours from Friday's 5 p.m. deadline to sign Giolito. Tick-tock...<br /><br />MLBTR reports bad news for two former Nats. Cubs release Mike MacDougal, Chisox release Scott Olsen.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291337998094801640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-12128783099077606502012-07-11T17:07:59.211-04:002012-07-11T17:07:59.211-04:00Ghost,
If it were that simple..........Ghost,<br /><br /> If it were that simple..........JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7289955161351264992012-07-11T17:03:33.532-04:002012-07-11T17:03:33.532-04:00Theophilus, there is a disconnect with EJax. Sadl...Theophilus, there is a disconnect with EJax. Sadly as you said, not really an upgrade...yet.<br /><br />His issue is easy to fix. Have him pitch a simulated 1st inning in the bullpen. It may shorten his overall innings he can make in his starts however it will make him more effective and maybe we will see this 2.60 ERA.Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.com