tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post2847402825695141307..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Cameron to retireMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18446700229953109182012-02-19T20:58:40.048-05:002012-02-19T20:58:40.048-05:00In the long-run this probably won't be a huge ...In the long-run this probably won't be a huge deal. It does take out some of the competition I think Rizzo was hoping for among MC, Shark, Ankiel, De Rosa and maybe one or two others. <br /><br />It probably bodes a little well for marginal final-25 players like Lombo, whose chances of being on the roster come April 5th just increased some. <br /><br />It also puts a little more pressure on the GM to make tha Lannan (+ prospects)-for-a-OF trade.<br /><br />Anyone think Rizzo goes out and acquires another FA like Damon now (yes, I know he's not a great glove, but might be manageable in RF or off the bench)?-bdbdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18487763684364988022012-02-19T18:34:53.722-05:002012-02-19T18:34:53.722-05:00I wonder what Rizzo is saying publicly about this?...I wonder what Rizzo is saying publicly about this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-22975090393898114372012-02-19T17:36:02.527-05:002012-02-19T17:36:02.527-05:00Shoot! Missed Strasmas replay!Shoot! Missed Strasmas replay!nationals7https://www.blogger.com/profile/07980875042622194573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65359212043875762832012-02-19T17:30:38.344-05:002012-02-19T17:30:38.344-05:00I'll say it again as I did the last two years:...I'll say it again as I did the last two years:<br /><br />JayB=Eeyore.<br /><br />He's a lot easier to take -- to read, chuckle at as NatsInsider's own totally predictable Eeyore, and then immediately forget -- if you look at him that way. Or just ignore him.Steady Eddienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-29014921043212170112012-02-19T16:59:16.689-05:002012-02-19T16:59:16.689-05:00JayB. It's the first day of spring training an...JayB. It's the first day of spring training and the season is ruined! You told us and no one would listen, All hope is lost forever and no one but you is smart enough to figure it out, <br /><br />Mike Cameron retired off a minor league contract! Get some perspective,Raynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-5053160769735833782012-02-19T16:18:15.657-05:002012-02-19T16:18:15.657-05:00So if DeRosa ends up playing in RF against lefties...So if DeRosa ends up playing in RF against lefties does that mean that certain commentors here will then accuse the Nats organization of stealing their idea?Joel Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13364055566906029822012-02-19T15:08:44.809-05:002012-02-19T15:08:44.809-05:00Cameron might have filled a small niche, nothing m...Cameron might have filled a small niche, nothing more. Just the type of veteran you sign to a minor league deal - no risk, no downside.sm13https://www.blogger.com/profile/08687722615029160319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64780357046695595422012-02-19T15:08:06.132-05:002012-02-19T15:08:06.132-05:00Cameron might have filled a small niche, nothing m...Cameron might have filled a small niche, nothing more. Just the type of veteran you sign to a minor league deal - no risk, no downside.sm13https://www.blogger.com/profile/08687722615029160319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-28010836068247603722012-02-19T14:51:10.051-05:002012-02-19T14:51:10.051-05:00The Cameron retirement seems more than a little em...The Cameron retirement seems more than a little embarrassing to me. Did the Nats FO do their homework in advance of telling us they'd brought Cameron on board?<br /><br />We're going to pay a price for losing Hairston and Nix too.<br /><br />Some bad tidings in a generally good picture.Linsanatynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84146509936552805102012-02-19T14:28:51.009-05:002012-02-19T14:28:51.009-05:00michele s - thanks for the info on strasmas on tv...michele s - thanks for the info on strasmas on tv. wish i'd known in time to see that second pitch to milledge. i'll remember that movement forever.<br /><br />hope jayb doesn't watch. he'll be on here talking about what an awful game it was. <br /><br />gyfng!waddu eye nonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-27863696436320087132012-02-19T14:21:56.329-05:002012-02-19T14:21:56.329-05:00Went back to catch up on my reading--that'll t...Went back to catch up on my reading--that'll teach me.Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81799205991204883642012-02-19T13:42:51.062-05:002012-02-19T13:42:51.062-05:00It's just a game. And it's just Spring Tra...It's just a game. And it's just Spring Training. Just a little perspective...fpcstevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2235689973421174042012-02-19T13:37:02.711-05:002012-02-19T13:37:02.711-05:00Exactly. That, or don our raincoats/ponchos so as ...Exactly. That, or don our raincoats/ponchos so as not to get wet. Better yet, a new post. :-)<br /><br />MicheleS said...<br /><br /> Hmmm.. might be time for the Chick Fest....<br /> February 19, 2012 12:41 PMnatsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34092347202514587202012-02-19T13:34:15.049-05:002012-02-19T13:34:15.049-05:00BTW dweeb, Kilgore just stole your idea too.BTW dweeb, Kilgore just stole your idea too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87779899935828391332012-02-19T13:31:58.500-05:002012-02-19T13:31:58.500-05:00New post from Mark. Let's discuss that instea...New post from Mark. Let's discuss that instead of this driblle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54819661413932406862012-02-19T13:31:49.983-05:002012-02-19T13:31:49.983-05:00DL in VA -- I can't comment on Bryce vs. Migue...DL in VA -- I can't comment on Bryce vs. Miguel Cabrera. I've not seen Bryce in a major league game at CF, RF, or any other position.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54513370746513268312012-02-19T13:31:19.117-05:002012-02-19T13:31:19.117-05:00That post above was clearly thought out in detail....<i>That post above was clearly thought out in detail. Give credit for it.</i><br /><br />This post is also clearly thought out in detail. Get a life, dweeb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-5392774445584542772012-02-19T13:27:31.549-05:002012-02-19T13:27:31.549-05:00Reggie Jackson -- now there was a major league out...Reggie Jackson -- now there was a major league outfielder. <br /><br />Who is going to be the first to opine that Bryce is the next Reggie?Another_Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4397459680130177512012-02-19T13:24:12.106-05:002012-02-19T13:24:12.106-05:00Joe Seamhead said...
Gonat, I agree that Mark do...Joe Seamhead said... <br /><br />Gonat, I agree that Mark does sometimes take some our expressed takes on the Nats and incorporates them into his columns. That is because there are a lot of articulate posters on this board and our fearless leader actually reads the board. That speaks volumes of the quality of many of the posters here.<br /><br /> Hope springs eternal! GYFNG! <br /><br />February 19, 2012 12:57 PM <br />__________________________________<br /><br />I agree, but some of us do a lot of research and put in a lot of time and this isn't our "paid" job. <br /><br />No other site had suggested 3 weeks ago that Cameron was a downgrade and DeRosa in RF was a better alternative.<br /><br />That post above was clearly thought out in detail. Give credit for it.Gonatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25176592263795154002012-02-19T13:20:59.196-05:002012-02-19T13:20:59.196-05:00How would you rate Harper as a CF/RF compared to M...How would you rate Harper as a CF/RF compared to Miguel Cabrera as a 3B?DL in VAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43332766568919306082012-02-19T13:16:27.356-05:002012-02-19T13:16:27.356-05:00NFJ - no I don't think Morse is a major leage ...NFJ - no I don't think Morse is a major leage outfielder. I've opined that IMHO [or NSHO as one poster puts it here. lol ] is thatit's no coincidence that he thrived in every aspect of his game when he moved to first base. I predict he'll revert to form [his form -- occasional contributer at the plate,but nothing reliable] when first base is no longer in his sphere.<br /><br />I guess I was being subtle, so I'll be overt: IMNSHO I don't think a club that aspires to actually win can do it with players being asked to play as regulars at positions they don't play.<br /><br />The only position I play -- and I play it well and regurlarly -- is the couch in front of the tube. Occasionally -- semi regurlarly, I gess I fill in by taking a seat at the ballpark.Another_Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-5366234480528838312012-02-19T13:14:36.273-05:002012-02-19T13:14:36.273-05:00Joe Seamhead...
"I have one prediction for t...Joe Seamhead...<br /><br />"I have one prediction for this year: Davey Johnson will be the manager of the year.Spring training is in progress. Hope springs eternal! GYFNG!"<br /><br /><br />I like this one!!! I have only gotten winning and Playoff Baseball 3 years of my semi-young life. 2 years of the O's with Davey and 1 year in CA with the Angels. That's it! Every other team that I lived by STUNK (Cubs/Rangers/Dodgers).<br /><br />If Davey thinks he can win with this team as constructed, then I am good (which I am sure behind the scenes he and Rizzo are doing everything they can to improve the team).MicheleSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81112193559330266612012-02-19T13:14:36.052-05:002012-02-19T13:14:36.052-05:00Unkyd said...
"Goodbye, JayB."
Welcome...Unkyd said... <br />"Goodbye, JayB."<br /><br />Welcome to the club.N. Cognitonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-63260179174389959862012-02-19T13:13:56.678-05:002012-02-19T13:13:56.678-05:00LOVE the jukebox analogy, Seams... spot-on!LOVE the jukebox analogy, Seams... spot-on!UnkyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10427401050130317607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35451681315945692552012-02-19T13:06:44.926-05:002012-02-19T13:06:44.926-05:00Response to Another Sam.
Do you honestly think Mor...Response to Another Sam.<br />Do you honestly think Morse is -- as you style it -- a "major league outfielder?" While Morse is a near phenomenal first baseman, his outfield skills are low. Harper is a good outfielder already. Major league ready, I am sure. There are scores of outfielders playing in the Bigs right now who probably wouldnt qualify as a "major league outfielder" in your book. But playing left field 'ain't that hard.' Center is another story, as is right, but nearly any big leaguer, no matter his skill set, can and does play left field.NatsFanJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04469853617141172183noreply@blogger.com