tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post2412332526178385442..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Aggressive tone paying offMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91470628181091472192011-03-02T11:08:00.636-05:002011-03-02T11:08:00.636-05:00I'm reading your attacks on me and taking name...I'm reading your attacks on me and taking names.N Morgannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-9800190694175735152011-03-02T10:07:03.077-05:002011-03-02T10:07:03.077-05:00Njack,
Somewhere...Wpost I think said that Ross D...Njack,<br /><br />Somewhere...Wpost I think said that Ross D hit 94 MPH...if so..hold on....the is effective with a good hard fastball and that curve. I think Boz was saying Maya was sitting at 92 and topping out at 94....same thing...if they have a real fastball to go with the junk....this is going to work out well....can you sneak up on a radar gun today?JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43607698723885907632011-03-02T10:03:30.897-05:002011-03-02T10:03:30.897-05:00I'm really looking forward to seeing Lannan an...I'm really looking forward to seeing Lannan and Maya throw today, especially Maya.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18855168142433301392011-03-02T10:01:50.938-05:002011-03-02T10:01:50.938-05:00Even though I don't believe Morgan is as bad a...Even though I don't believe Morgan is as bad as he was last year, I'd be perfectly content if the Nats jettisoned him before heading north.N. Cognitonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47932771254893630622011-03-02T09:41:15.117-05:002011-03-02T09:41:15.117-05:00Here's the think about being "bloodthirst...Here's the think about being "bloodthirsty" about Nyjer - he was kind of a disaster last year, too, remember? Temper tantrums, lousy at the plate, plenty of times taking dumb lines on a ball (a career CF shouldn't do that). <br /><br />If we're going to talk about character and heart, we should acknowledge the guys that are also lacking in that department. Nyjer should be working harder, not being the same.Disco Stu Media and Messagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91516454758099007672011-03-02T09:31:56.335-05:002011-03-02T09:31:56.335-05:00Mark....I have seen you in person at so many games...Mark....I have seen you in person at so many games...get them to take an action shot of you working a game...that is the Zuck we want to see every day.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-42626663964691021472011-03-02T09:29:38.233-05:002011-03-02T09:29:38.233-05:00NJack,
That is really good news on Norris....he l...NJack,<br /><br />That is really good news on Norris....he looked so bad last year and in the Bull pen a week or two ago.....practice makes perfect...I hope he knows he needs to do it all the time, not just try to work on it in a game or during a drill. Thanks YouJayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7203065973565756272011-03-02T09:26:36.605-05:002011-03-02T09:26:36.605-05:00And Mark.... is that a wax figure picture of you o...And Mark.... is that a wax figure picture of you on the layout?NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-36527568531898537102011-03-02T09:25:35.511-05:002011-03-02T09:25:35.511-05:00JayB.... as I said, Norris looked totally at ease ...JayB.... as I said, Norris looked totally at ease behind the plate. He even blocked a couple of Balesters pitches that were in the dirt and to his left. His footwork has improved noticebly and his target is stable through delivery. <br />I spoke to him after the game and he said he has been working non stop on improving his behind the plate actions and it is apparent that his work is paying off. <br />I still haven't seen his throwong delivery and footwork on base stealers yet.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18831375505154682112011-03-02T09:00:31.324-05:002011-03-02T09:00:31.324-05:00From Zuckerman's Twitter feed...I'm sure N...<i>From Zuckerman's Twitter feed...I'm sure Nyjer Morgan's not in #Nats lineup because he started last 2 days, but given history with #Marlins it's convenient he's off today. </i>Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64941226931262363582011-03-02T08:58:04.003-05:002011-03-02T08:58:04.003-05:00Does Espinosa's power seem to be suffering fro...Does Espinosa's power seem to be suffering from the hamate removal? I know he hit the HR yesterday, but what about BP ... some projections have him hovering around 20 or so HRs, yet Zimmerman only hit 14 the season after his surgery and we all know the well documented power loss after Derek Norris' hamate was removed.Benj17noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32863019092315855462011-03-02T08:54:40.575-05:002011-03-02T08:54:40.575-05:00By the way, Maxwell is getting his ABs over with t...By the way, Maxwell is getting his ABs over with the Yankees and batting .143.Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-62137911222065218032011-03-02T08:51:37.802-05:002011-03-02T08:51:37.802-05:00Also on Morgan....again as Njack points out....he ...Also on Morgan....again as Njack points out....he just has no clue about team and situational baseball....None...they told him to bunt I am sure...to work on it and to move the runner...what he should be practicing there is a safe 100% get the bunt down then run for a hit bunt....not that trash he stabbed at as he was running out of the box......Days of guys who are that clueless are long gone...I hope!JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25542700388778169982011-03-02T08:50:17.820-05:002011-03-02T08:50:17.820-05:00Nyjer's bunt attempts down 3rd base are just a...Nyjer's bunt attempts down 3rd base are just a low percentage play as the 3rd basemen cheat in on the grass as there is no element of surprise.<br /><br />Bernie can play CF and Morse/Ankiel can play LF.<br /><br />The pressure here is on Rizzo as this could be his 2011 debacle like he set himself up with in 2010 in RF.Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71735273226175447312011-03-02T08:39:57.675-05:002011-03-02T08:39:57.675-05:00Don't blame fans and posters for being down on...Don't blame fans and posters for being down on Morgan.<br />Rizzo developed some competition for CF for a reason, no?Sunderlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47453797776992102402011-03-02T08:33:52.325-05:002011-03-02T08:33:52.325-05:00Thats the thing though we've seen this play ou...Thats the thing though we've seen this play out before and then we got what we got last year .253AVG .319OBP .314SLG with 24 RBI's (courtesy fangraphs).<br /><br />I for one say no more, see what bernadina can do in center and let Morse play left.MGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16581106754276546456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67945155145903803382011-03-02T08:28:54.923-05:002011-03-02T08:28:54.923-05:00NJack,
Was Norris setting a target and keeping st...NJack,<br /><br />Was Norris setting a target and keeping still back there? Or was he dropping his mit and during it over as the pitcher was in his motion?<br /><br />Morgan...how much more data do this people want...did you guys watch the season last year....over 500 AB's of bad bunting...Njack is exactly right about that drag bunt tech....that form as about a 1 in 10 chance of success and at this point of his in his carrer (age 31) if that is all he can do after an off season of being put on notice.....no hope....He has learned to let RF and LF take the balls they should and instead of running into them he is going behind them.....learned that in little league but he at least it is some progress for the guy. Cut him and let's keep this new attitude moving forward....Play the game correctly or get out.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33714209769287471222011-03-02T07:54:22.251-05:002011-03-02T07:54:22.251-05:00Yeah, what Whatsnattau said. Let's not get bl...Yeah, what Whatsnattau said. Let's not get blood thirsty about Nyjer Morgan. See how it plays outAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52273520083017382592011-03-02T07:41:57.770-05:002011-03-02T07:41:57.770-05:00It appears the buzzards are circling Nyjer Morgan ...It appears the buzzards are circling Nyjer Morgan but it seems a little bit premature. Why start counting his spring at bats from game one like it is Nyjer Morgan: Day 3. He may have competition, but a little perspective would be appropriate.Whatsanattaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16366320400995598112011-03-02T07:41:50.017-05:002011-03-02T07:41:50.017-05:00"Put another curly W in the books!""Put another curly W in the books!"Big Catnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16085189337760680222011-03-02T07:38:04.248-05:002011-03-02T07:38:04.248-05:00A couple of comments on yesterdays game (5-3 Nats ...A couple of comments on yesterdays game (5-3 Nats over Mets). <br />Nyjer Morgan actually played well in CF and fortunately, wasn't required to make any throws of consequence. He went back on the ball hit deep and just to his right with his head down, running full speed for about 10 yards, then looked up and made the catch. <br />Not so much at the plate. With a man on second and no outs, his job AT A MINIMUM is to get the runner to third. SO he uses his patented stab at a pitch in a vain attempt at a drag bunt and meekly pops to the pitcher. Horrible.<br />And his other two at bats were weak ground balls to second. So far, 0 for 6 with a double play ground out to boot.<br /><br />Derek Norris's 4 innings were uneventful in the field. He looked much more natural behind the plate than I last saw him. The drop of the sweep tag from Bryce Harper was unfortunate but the slide coupled with the sweep caused the drop.<br /><br />Ross Detwiler looked filthy. His breaking stuff was unhittable and his fastball exploded the last 5 feet.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-110637588603292462011-03-02T06:26:55.400-05:002011-03-02T06:26:55.400-05:00Anyone want to place a bet that Flores is an India...Anyone want to place a bet that Flores is an Indian before the all-star break?masnstinksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-28945835048648655492011-03-02T06:22:29.710-05:002011-03-02T06:22:29.710-05:00Ah, compared to yesterday's page, I feel like ...Ah, compared to yesterday's page, I feel like I've just gotten a new pair of glasses!! Thanks.Rabbitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18914975607028527902011-03-02T02:31:07.573-05:002011-03-02T02:31:07.573-05:00http://plus.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/pro-s...http://plus.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/pro-sports/pbc-blog/108408-scott-olsen-and-the-bullpen<br /><br />The Pirates and Scott Olsen are already having issues.<br /><br />http://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/42702946277924864#<br /><br />Nick Johnson signs Minor League contract with the Cleveland Indians now known as a place ex-Nats can go on a circuitous route that also includes the NY Yankees. Just ask Kearns and Nick.Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64297264907465437812011-03-01T21:19:14.628-05:002011-03-01T21:19:14.628-05:00The Great Unwashed said...
Get off Mark's cas...The Great Unwashed said...<br /><br />Get off Mark's case about his picture, I mean really, folks.<br /><br />------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />For sure. What's wrong with a middle aged bookkeeper/accountant having an opinion about baseball?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com