tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post2212083908596779743..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Comeback kids establish their identityMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26404015148319705842012-04-08T11:15:31.143-04:002012-04-08T11:15:31.143-04:00I'm optimistic on Werth. At least he's st...I'm optimistic on Werth. At least he's started swinging at first pitch strikes instead of letting them go by. Baby steps.SayNoToClintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32918253322566410092012-04-08T10:50:30.166-04:002012-04-08T10:50:30.166-04:00Plus zim hit what would have been 2 homeruns in ga...Plus zim hit what would have been 2 homeruns in game 1 if it wasn't for the wind. And he is always clutch. The most we can hope for Werth is he gets a game saving walk......Kirbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446281250617359278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39420542920439048202012-04-08T10:37:05.327-04:002012-04-08T10:37:05.327-04:00fpc:
As the FOF, Zimm has proven himself here over...fpc:<br />As the FOF, Zimm has proven himself here over several years. As a newcomer with the mega-bucks contract, everyone will be skeptical of Werth till he performs as advertised.<br />I agree they'll both be fine in the long run.fast eddienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-29235781482239155082012-04-08T10:09:30.406-04:002012-04-08T10:09:30.406-04:00It is interesting that Werth is taking heat when R...It is interesting that Werth is taking heat when Ryan Zimmerman has one hit in two games. It seems like we should treat them similarly (for good or bad). I prefer to think both of them will be fine in the long run.fpcstevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70294425086734766132012-04-08T09:07:30.030-04:002012-04-08T09:07:30.030-04:00Is anyone else as happy with Espinosa's play, ...Is anyone else as happy with Espinosa's play, and the plate approaches of the team in general, as I am? I thought Espi's fake bunt in the eighth Thursday, with Desi on first, completely got into Wood's head. (I remember last year against a very wild Marmol, calling from my pre-PFB sofa for the same play. Instead, Desi and Espi struck out on pitches way away. I believe my first "fire the hitting coach" rant followed shortly thereafter.)<br /><br />Is this Davey's influence? Time will tell. But for now, I am PFP - pretty frickin' pleased - with how things are progressing. And I'm not talking about the record, which I view as a byproduct of the other improvements.ehay2khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441654620820540390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72441502178992309512012-04-08T09:04:24.733-04:002012-04-08T09:04:24.733-04:00Any morning updates on Rendon ?Any morning updates on Rendon ?ExposedinDChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137411769930317682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-991423500430643982012-04-08T09:02:43.015-04:002012-04-08T09:02:43.015-04:00Grrrrr.....hugeGrrrrr.....hugeExposedinDChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137411769930317682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2415755315312658332012-04-08T09:01:55.864-04:002012-04-08T09:01:55.864-04:00Right on 1a....great point on werth's patience...Right on 1a....great point on werth's patience at the plate, 2 hugr walks, without those at bats both games may have had a different outcomeExposedinDChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137411769930317682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52218762937299262952012-04-08T08:44:52.942-04:002012-04-08T08:44:52.942-04:00Which is not to say that I didn't also have so...Which is not to say that I didn't also have some concerns when he came to the plate, but the man did keep the line moving. :-)natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-21233137806976662682012-04-08T08:43:21.155-04:002012-04-08T08:43:21.155-04:00Rally stopper? He may not be hitting but let us no...Rally stopper? He may not be hitting but let us now read from the good book of Werth.<br /><br />In the big inning: Saturday, 8th inning, drew a walk to load the bases and set the table for Tracy to drive in 2 runs.<br /><br />On Thursday, also in the 8th inning, drew a bases-loaded walk to tie the game.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-78024184004827066112012-04-08T08:15:47.756-04:002012-04-08T08:15:47.756-04:00The grumbling around the league has already starte...The grumbling around the league has already started: "Break up the Nationals"!fast eddienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59706277626880844272012-04-08T07:44:56.330-04:002012-04-08T07:44:56.330-04:00To NatsLady........Kerry Wood held onto the LOSS!!...To NatsLady........Kerry Wood held onto the LOSS!!!! Yea!! GO NATIONALS!!!!!Rabbitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70221745914063050962012-04-08T07:42:12.472-04:002012-04-08T07:42:12.472-04:00I am really encouraged by the Nationals this year!...I am really encouraged by the Nationals this year!! Great effort by the team. Unfortunately we still have a huge rally-stopper in Jason Werth. I must admit that twice yesterday I was looking at when Werth was going to bat because I knew all good things would stop. He is so frustrating. Today Zimmermann is pitching!! Good things will continue to happen. GO NATIONALS!!Rabbitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-42047316475304351472012-04-08T00:13:12.766-04:002012-04-08T00:13:12.766-04:00We have now seen 2 starters and most of the Nats b...We have now seen 2 starters and most of the Nats bullpen, and only Gio has had a bad outing. The new bench has been clutch. If Tracy had not made the team before, he has now.<br /><br />The top of the lineup has been producing, so far. Don't know what got into ALR, but he was a different player from the guy we saw Thursday. RZ has got only 1 bloop hit, Werth has not got a one, Morse and Ankiel are not even on the team, Storen hasn't thrown a pitch, and they are still finding ways to win. On the road.<br /><br />Great to be a Nats' fan these days.<br /><br />Hope its only a sprained ankle for Rendon. At least it's not the same foot he broke at Rice.<br /><br />Laddie_Blah_BlahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87145402759244510462012-04-07T23:25:59.745-04:002012-04-07T23:25:59.745-04:00Whatsanattau -- I couldn't tell from my vantag...Whatsanattau -- I couldn't tell from my vantage point on the other side of the field. When he went down, I fully expected him to get back up -- and either continue on to home or back to third. It looked like a routine slip -- until we realized he wasn't getting up, or moving. I was too far away to hear anything, if there was anything to be heard.Dwayne Yanceyhttp://dwayneyancey.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64456112879000346032012-04-07T23:05:39.382-04:002012-04-07T23:05:39.382-04:00It sounds like the ankle gave out, but did he also...It sounds like the ankle gave out, but did he also hit his head as he went down? Do you think he not move from pain or from loss of consciousness?whatsanattaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26341419156489455172012-04-07T22:47:12.186-04:002012-04-07T22:47:12.186-04:00Meant "incredibly talented...".
Just al...Meant "incredibly talented...".<br /><br />Just all holding our breath here in Natstown.Steady Eddienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-48937111525373065002012-04-07T22:46:07.741-04:002012-04-07T22:46:07.741-04:00Dwayne -- thanks for the account. Scary stuff, es...Dwayne -- thanks for the account. Scary stuff, especially as Rendon is an incredibly multi-tool guy who clearly plays all-out.Steady Eddienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39266552597427682272012-04-07T22:23:50.633-04:002012-04-07T22:23:50.633-04:00I was at the game in Lynchburg, Va. where Anthony ...I was at the game in Lynchburg, Va. where Anthony Rendon left the game with an injury. Here's what I saw:<br /><br />In the top of the fourth, Rendon was at second following a double. A subsequent Potomac Nationals batter dropped a hit into centerfield and Rendon took off -- with what I thought was impressive speed -- and appeared certain to score a run.<br /><br />Instead,as he rounded third on a wide turn, he appeared to slip in the grass and went face down -- but then didn't get back up. In fact, I didn't see him move at all -- he just laid there, motionless, near as I could tell from my vantage point from the first base seats. <br /><br />Nationals staff rushed out to his aid. Meanwhile, there was a bizarre scene on the field -- where the play was still considered "live," I suppose. After some confusion, the Lynchburg Hillcats threw the ball to their third baseman, who went over and gently tagged Rendon out as he lay motionless on the ground. <br /><br />I'm not sure how long Rendon was down, but it seemed quite a long time; in reality, perhaps a few minutes. At first, he sat up with some help -- it appeared his head was cocked to one side. Then, with two people helping him, he was moved into an upright position and left the field very slowly for the locker room. As he exited the field, it was quite clear that he wasn't putting any weight on his left leg -- his left foot was off the ground entirely -- at least during the time I could see him before he rounded a corner into the locker rooms.Dwayne Yanceyhttp://dwayneyancey.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32968985248883844662012-04-07T22:09:28.128-04:002012-04-07T22:09:28.128-04:00lls45 said...
Anon at 6:24 -- Who was the unsung ...<b>lls45 said...</b><br /><br /><i>Anon at 6:24 -- Who was the unsung here of the day? Craig Stammen. Who stopped the Cubs' rally and kept them in check for two more innings so we could have a chance to come back? Craig Stammen. So I wouldn't be so quick to say that Stammen will be sent down when Storen returns. Mattheus had a great day too, and yet he also has options remaining.</i><br /><br />That's exactly the point they have options remaining, Stammen and Mattheus. The Nats and Davey want to keep them both ... I'm sure Davey would like to have both in his bullpen but he can only have 7 relievers and he needs lefties as well. <br /><br />Releasing Gorzelanny would be insane, he wouldn't last long on the waiver wire even if it was just the NL East on the wire. To get nothing for him? He is far more valuable than Lannan right now ... as is Detwiler ... again not mentioning the fact they really have only two lefties in the bullpen and I'm not sure about relying exclusively on Sean Burnett are you?<br /><br /><br />Why would you pick Stammen over Mattheus? Because Mattheus is a power arm. His velocity was over 95mph today. He can be a stopper. While Stammen is more a backend starter and long reliever. Gorzelanny could fill that role ... clearly it might hurt John Lannan because Stammen would and should be the first guy called in the event of an injury to one of the starters. <br />Personally, I'd rather see Stammen brought back as I believe he would be more effective than Lannan in a starting or relief role.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71624294354941800602012-04-07T22:06:45.403-04:002012-04-07T22:06:45.403-04:00So far so Pretty Frickin' Bueno!! 2-0 and Jor...So far so Pretty Frickin' Bueno!! 2-0 and Jordan Zimmermann on tomorrow. Don't forget to set those DVRs if you have to miss the game on account of family stuff. I just set mine because we're having dinner at 3.NatsFanTomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24572573245366246332012-04-07T22:00:33.557-04:002012-04-07T22:00:33.557-04:00I say Mattheus goes down (if he has options) rathe...<i>I say Mattheus goes down (if he has options) rather than Stammen because Storen and Mattheus are both short-relievers. I gather Davey said he has an idea who will go down when Morse and Ankiel come back but he won't say because "things could change." Good. He's learning. :) :)</i><br /><br />Davey said he's holding open spots, especially for Michael Morse. I think that kind of says that Ankiel is still in competition with Bernadina, Carroll, Nady, Chad Tracy, et al.<br /><br />I think they will take their time with Storen. He has yet to make any rehab appearances. You might not see him until May ... and injuries do occur ... seems like they are doing fine without Drew ... so they have the luxury of letting Storen completely recover from his arm injury.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44329637874639730792012-04-07T21:55:06.645-04:002012-04-07T21:55:06.645-04:00Holds from Wikipedia<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hold_%28baseball%29" rel="nofollow">Holds</a> from WikipediaSoul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54187506422395614872012-04-07T21:52:23.977-04:002012-04-07T21:52:23.977-04:00I think our "B" bullpen has several guys...I think our "B" bullpen has several guys who would be "A" closers for a lot of teams. We have at least 5 guys on this team I would feel confident in walking out for the 9th with a 1 run lead - Storen, Clippard, Lidge, Mattheus and MPHRod.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3346508729765054782012-04-07T21:49:38.596-04:002012-04-07T21:49:38.596-04:00Also, I'm pretty sure holds are not an actual ...Also, I'm pretty sure holds are not an actual stat.Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.com