tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post3511334480026455154..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Storen's struggles magnifiedMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54824966840016089912013-05-26T12:55:20.122-04:002013-05-26T12:55:20.122-04:00Storen is gonna be fine. His stuff is to good. Now...Storen is gonna be fine. His stuff is to good. Now could his location be better? Yep. Also, I wish he would just throw ALL 2-seamers. His 4-seamer is as straight as a string....and KAPOW!<br /><br />My boy HRod is back in my good graces, now that he's at 100mph again. I wish he would stop trying to be so fine with his curve ball. Just throw it for the middle of the zone. And throw MORE of them. BigCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727667793782237744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64377695989673779502013-05-26T12:32:37.709-04:002013-05-26T12:32:37.709-04:00Drew just kind of looks defeated right now. I like...<i>Drew just kind of looks defeated right now. I like the guy a lot and hope he works through this soon. We need an effective Drew. </i><br /><br />As I said last night Storen is still viable and still a critical asset. His career isn't going up in smoke. My gawd. Neither is Henry's, at least not yet Natsjack.<br /><br />Storen, unlike Henry, has options and so should be sent to AAA to be the closer there and work out his control problems. I think the catcher Rizzo picked up in trade down there could help him. He appears to be a vast improvement over Maldonado. Brian Jeroloman. With less stress, no press ready to jump down his throat and a smaller crowd perhaps he can get is control and focus back. They will need him when he is ready he shouldn't have any fear about that.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-28722722929092495172013-05-26T12:27:24.497-04:002013-05-26T12:27:24.497-04:00Ghost and I agree Espinosa should either sit or ge...<i>Ghost and I agree Espinosa should either sit or get operated on.</i><br /><br />No, I agree I think he should get the surgeries because let's face it it now includes the wrist. The problem again, as I keep harping on like a broken record, is as Rizzo admitted: its not affecting his fielding. At both second base and shortstop Espinosa is nothing short of stellar. <br /><br />How do you replace that? A stellar fielder in both spots in the middle infield. And perhaps probably the top back up shortstop in the majors even with his offensive issues. Espinosa kills two critical birds with one stone. And needed him in both roles last season.<br /><br />But of course the great Natsjack and the "amateur" scout Ghost forget that. <br /><br />You know what sjm308 Ghost claims Natsjack is the only one that calls me on my BS? Look at the posts. He spends most of his time sniping at me like a smoker with no money looking for a drag. He's more of a snipe hunter if you ask me. He really brings little to the equation as far as insight because he is so busy worrying about what I say? And again, as I said years ago, why? Why? Because he and ghost must have nothing better to do with their time I guess. And you know what we can say about that ...<br /><br />I am surprised you always fail to mention his sniping sjm308 so its hard for me to listen to your "lectures" when you are so accommodating to someone who acts like a petulant child when I am right about something ... which to his chagrin happens far too often.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7085219146667969802013-05-26T10:40:54.917-04:002013-05-26T10:40:54.917-04:00really great thoughts this morning....
Good signs ...really great thoughts this morning....<br />Good signs in the hitting department as many have noted.<br />1949...am reading the sequel now, fall of 1964<br /><br />keep on postingjeffwxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288372249160479254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72518098396069781102013-05-26T10:32:56.045-04:002013-05-26T10:32:56.045-04:00I agree with you, Gonat, regarding the walks. I agree with you, Gonat, regarding the walks. Joe Seamheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17000259234420985114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-46115279447677261712013-05-26T10:25:18.554-04:002013-05-26T10:25:18.554-04:00Candide, you had one of the best interviews with D...Candide, you had one of the best interviews with Det and got a quotable response. Great job, you have a future in Nats media.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88694727669414606282013-05-26T10:22:07.668-04:002013-05-26T10:22:07.668-04:00Joe Seamhead said...
Drew just kind of looks defe...Joe Seamhead said... <br />Drew just kind of looks defeated right now. I like the guy a lot and hope he works through this soon. We need an effective Drew. <br /><br />May 26, 2013 10:16 AM <br />____________________________<br /><br />The go ahead run was on base because of a walk.<br /><br />The Delmon Young double was a chase pitch that Delmon Young got wood on.<br /><br />You won't have much success missing like he did against Dominic Brown. Dead red 95mph right down the middle that missed where Suzuki set up. <br /><br />Whether bad luck or good luck, Drew has been getting in trouble with these walks.<br /><br />Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89339889251018673182013-05-26T10:16:42.906-04:002013-05-26T10:16:42.906-04:00djinFl. said...
I sort of like having a one wild ...djinFl. said... <br />I sort of like having a one wild thrower on the team, but proper use is critical. I like the batters worried more about surviving, then how far can they hit it.<br />_________________________<br /><br />He's not Randy Johnson where the ball is on you quicker because of his long stride and extension.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86555798033226894752013-05-26T10:16:42.140-04:002013-05-26T10:16:42.140-04:00BTW, Det gave a short press conference in the Star...BTW, Det gave a short press conference in the Stars and Stripes club before the game yesterday, Dave Jaegler taking the questions. A few, "What's your favorite color?" type ones, some talk about his trip to Afghanistan on his honeymoon with Stammen (wait, that didn't come out right...) <br /><br />I got the mike, said, "The word on the street is, you like throwing fastballs, 90, 95 percent, something like that." (Det grinned a little) "Any plans to work something else into your pitching mix?"<br /><br />He answered that when he was a kid, his father wouldn't let him throw curves, wanted to protect his kid's arm, thinks that's why he hasn't had any arm problems over the years. Knows that being able to spot his fastball is what's made him effective, but said he's working on his off-speed stuff with McCatty, plans to work it in more once he has confidence in it.Candidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384645593063095481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-82225214457711568542013-05-26T10:16:02.449-04:002013-05-26T10:16:02.449-04:00Drew just kind of looks defeated right now. I like...Drew just kind of looks defeated right now. I like the guy a lot and hope he works through this soon. We need an effective Drew. Joe Seamheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17000259234420985114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19917199711322741382013-05-26T10:12:39.017-04:002013-05-26T10:12:39.017-04:00Haren vs. Michael Young 3 k.nowhere near hitting a...Haren vs. Michael Young 3 k.nowhere near hitting a ball. Storen then walks hin.At least make him get a hit<br /><br />You would think he has learned his walks aredisasters.Manassas Nats' Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06531153181575176550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-12848865967527365592013-05-26T10:10:33.816-04:002013-05-26T10:10:33.816-04:00http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/386...http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/386910<br /><br />Matt Kemp pulled and argues with Don Mattingly. Things are getting ugly in LA.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-50886719980380956852013-05-26T10:08:39.979-04:002013-05-26T10:08:39.979-04:00Couple of observations:
1) Nats got 11 hits, but ...Couple of observations:<br /><br />1) Nats got 11 hits, but only one for extra bases - LaRoche's bases-empty HR. Phillies, by contrast, had three doubles and two HRs.<br /><br />2) I'm sure this has been noted before, because if <strong><em>I've</em></strong> noticed it, my cat and our front lawn have noticed it: Storen's delivery is different from last year. Last year, he would rear back on his right leg, lift his left leg out as if to counterbalance him momentarily before coming forward to throw the pitch. Criticism was that, as a result, he was too slow to the plate, that base runners could easily steal on him. <br /><br />Cunegonde and I both saw last night, he doesn't rear back nearly so much, even when there's no one on base. Faster delivery, more of a slide step with the left leg. So he's getting to the plate faster, but is he losing something in the process? Is he unconsciously rushing his delivery? <br /><br />Is this something he needs to work on, or do you decide he was very effective with his old delivery, and the occasional stolen base is the price to pay for his otherwise excellent work?Candidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384645593063095481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34033673008378239842013-05-26T09:57:34.619-04:002013-05-26T09:57:34.619-04:00Unfortunately, when you've got a whole bunch o...Unfortunately, when you've got a whole bunch of players who are underperforming, the only way to get their attention is to throw one of them so far off the island they can't swim back -- trade him to the Astros, or send him down to Hagerstown. Storen is just one of several head cases who need to receive a message (keeping Rodriguez on the roster doesn't help penetrate any heads). Someone needs to teach the lesson that there is accountability for poor performance. Unfortunately, Mattheus is unavailable to either perform or be traded to Houston for two months and Garcia is in AA. With Abad getting an "incomplete" for the next week or so, the BP is down to three people performing at an acceptable level. Time for a head to roll.Theophilus T. S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16532693473198519382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35434244558003011932013-05-26T09:52:46.614-04:002013-05-26T09:52:46.614-04:001. Clip pitches from the windup.
2. We were not to...1. Clip pitches from the windup.<br />2. We were not totally unlucky, Moore's error did not cost, as Haren got a flyout on the next pitch. Span eased off so as not to collide with an inexperienced outfielder. <br />3. Henry was ok. One good thing is that he is starting to overcome situations where a runner gets on base, whether it is by walk, hit, HBP, or whatever. I didn't feel like all was lost when he came on the game.<br />4. I would really, really like to hang another loss on that whining diva, Colbert. I think it was the buses. No problem with Filly fans...one even offerred me her seat on the Metro.<br />5. I hope Kobernus' nickname isn't Kobie. <br />NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-68011856547404796152013-05-26T09:51:03.108-04:002013-05-26T09:51:03.108-04:00We laugh to keep from cussing, Joe ... or somethin...We laugh to keep from cussing, Joe ... or something like that.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-28442502008686103912013-05-26T09:50:33.549-04:002013-05-26T09:50:33.549-04:00I sort of like having a one wild thrower on the te...I sort of like having a one wild thrower on the team, but proper use is critical. I like the batters worried more about surviving, then how far can they hit it. I know, he drives me crazy too when he is completely out of control, but hit one every other time out, that should keep their attention. djinFl.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08510134031791365382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4748937491858275682013-05-26T09:47:40.937-04:002013-05-26T09:47:40.937-04:00Too funny in here today!Too funny in here today!Joe Seamheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17000259234420985114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-606863280777130742013-05-26T09:40:18.442-04:002013-05-26T09:40:18.442-04:00"Mick says ...
Either he works this out, yest..."Mick says ...<br />Either he works this out, yesterday, or Drew is THROUGH."<br /><br />Rizzo called, he wants his job back when you are done with it.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59928676122201123752013-05-26T09:34:50.641-04:002013-05-26T09:34:50.641-04:00NatsJack@ 9:00: lol.... NatsJack@ 9:00: lol.... UnkyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10427401050130317607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-8260411349711143862013-05-26T09:34:36.049-04:002013-05-26T09:34:36.049-04:00Even Mark is calling them fools. And there were so...Even Mark is calling them fools. And there were some ... curious at-bats. <br /><br />Turning points, to me, as I watched:<br />Following a hanged&banged curve with another curve ball. Whiskey Tango¿<br /><br />Suzuki's Ooops. Yeah, I *know* that happens sometimes. That can't happen there.<br /><br />An inside-out grounder over the bag, sure ... that was hit hard enough to get into the corner. But that was luck, like Span's foul ball was luck. The dagger was the second double.<br /><br />Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-48184481880937334312013-05-26T09:31:33.631-04:002013-05-26T09:31:33.631-04:00Jeez. Henry is better than he was and we need him ...Jeez. Henry is better than he was and we need him to be. Something has gotten into Drew's head and the way we can help is for us to stay out of it. I also remember the day he wasn't traded. When he tries to be careful he gets in trouble... Just like mortal beings do when they play it safe. <br />Mick I liked the first post from you today. Lots of great comments here today in general, of the nature that' makes this my first stop of the day. Thanks all!<br />GYFNG!JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882101532666365432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43383103833364288842013-05-26T09:27:44.269-04:002013-05-26T09:27:44.269-04:00Henry was missing Suzuki's mitt all night. Whi...Henry was missing Suzuki's mitt all night. While the end result was no runs, it didnt look pretty to me. Henry was chucking the ball and had no idea where it was going to go. One took off Frandsens hand.Nats 128https://www.blogger.com/profile/08432607182669878624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16475405514357470602013-05-26T09:22:27.583-04:002013-05-26T09:22:27.583-04:00NJ.. Totally agree with you on Henry out of the st...NJ.. Totally agree with you on Henry out of the stretch and runners having their way with him. But Henry was pretty filthy last night - outside of the HBP. The fact that he didn't implode to me is a positive sign and the fact that Davey brought him in a Tie game not in mop up was refreshing.MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-37702579146625430672013-05-26T09:20:29.553-04:002013-05-26T09:20:29.553-04:00I was there last night. I'm kind of numb from ...I was there last night. I'm kind of numb from all of this. Did I miss something. Why are people comparing Henry and Drew?<br /><br />Two different roles and possibly Davey is moving Henry to the Mattheus role.<br /><br />That 8th inning hurts. I don't think it was all on Drew but he was the one who walked Michael Young. Was Bryce surprised when Young went 1st to home on that play? Just hard to believe Young could score on that play.<br /><br />Tough to watch the Phillies use of their bullpen going with matchups and Davey going station to station. Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.com