tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post3770166005426180284..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Ramos, Storen and a surprise knuckleballMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-46285938276573037552013-03-22T12:45:25.131-04:002013-03-22T12:45:25.131-04:00Laddie... Is there an Insider joke about spelling ...Laddie... Is there an Insider joke about spelling Espinosa's name with a "z", of which I'm unaware?UnkyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10427401050130317607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69219609710796322782013-03-22T12:07:50.098-04:002013-03-22T12:07:50.098-04:00Sofa, 222, they are looking for a new Clint, but i...Sofa, 222, they are looking for a new Clint, but it's not a scoop - Steinberg wrote about it 3 days ago:<br /><br />http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2013/03/19/clint-khoury-will-have-lesser-role-at-nats-games-in-2013/Navy Nats Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01464573364108537414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49754496083400175472013-03-22T11:15:09.489-04:002013-03-22T11:15:09.489-04:00His LH bat has been dialed back, and he looks more...<i>His LH bat has been dialed back, and he looks more like a contact hitter than a go-for-broke swinger.</i><br /><br />That's can happen when you lose a rotator cuff. He'll be batting in front of the catcher initially so ...perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-30055580226790202522013-03-22T11:14:31.262-04:002013-03-22T11:14:31.262-04:00Ghost, exactly. He had five appearances with Syra...Ghost, exactly. He had five appearances with Syracuse. When he didn't get a callup, he bolted. But he only had 11 appearances with the Cards and 5 with the Orioles last year, along with 25 minor league appearances. If he'll play in Syracuse as H-Rod insurance, that wouldn't be a bad thing, especially since he's a lefty, but I'm not expecting a lot from him at this point. He'll be 37 in June, and hasn't been particularly effective since 2010.Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-15529746644898320022013-03-22T11:06:56.071-04:002013-03-22T11:06:56.071-04:00Sec222, I think Romero was stashed in AAA and then...Sec222, I think Romero was stashed in AAA and then got out of his deal on an opt out clause.Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47756786576897149882013-03-22T11:01:03.058-04:002013-03-22T11:01:03.058-04:00Are the Nats looking for a new Clint?
Sure sounds...<i>Are the Nats looking for a new Clint?</i><br /><br />Sure sounds like it. Nice scoop Sofa!Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-42231349655125587652013-03-22T10:59:35.373-04:002013-03-22T10:59:35.373-04:00I was watching Espinoza. Somehow, he appears to be...I was watching Espinoza. Somehow, he appears to be seeing the ball much better, and laying off most of those pitches way out of the zone. His LH bat has been dialed back, and he looks more like a contact hitter than a go-for-broke swinger.<br /><br />When he came to bat from the right side, later in the game, he looked like the same old Danny, swinging for the fences, until he got to 2 strikes (both swinging). He then dialed back that swing and timed a pitch over the outside part of the plate and hit an RBI liner to CF. He looked like Ryan up there, but he hit the ball to CF instead of to RF.<br /><br />Very encouraging signs from Espinoza, although a very small sample. If he continues to hit with that same approach, especially from the left side, he is going to be a much more productive hitter this year than last, especially in special situations, like a guy on 3rd and less than 2 outs. The contact hitter we saw yesterday will drive that man in, while the old free-swinger of last year usually struck out or popped up.<br /><br />Keep it up, Mr. Espinoza. We are all rooting for you.Laddie Blah Blahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474416524698003749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88670792748368241392013-03-22T10:59:34.046-04:002013-03-22T10:59:34.046-04:00JC Romero was a National for 16 days in 2011 -- si...JC Romero was a National for 16 days in 2011 -- signed as a free agent on June 28, released on July 13. Welcome back!Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67822720743174885312013-03-22T10:37:58.727-04:002013-03-22T10:37:58.727-04:00Are the Nats looking for a new Clint?Are the Nats <a rel="nofollow" href="http://baseballjobs.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/jobs/jobskey.cfm?s=washington+nationals#53563">looking for a new Clint?</a>Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-46440789860493222932013-03-22T10:34:59.603-04:002013-03-22T10:34:59.603-04:00Keep the weight down low Wilson. Never forget you ...Keep the weight down low Wilson. Never forget you have solid competition behind the plate in Mr. Suzuki. Keep the weight down just like he does. You'll still generate lots of power from your lower body ... keep to the diet, eat healthy throughout the season. Its literally worth millions to you.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-85821201554310022672013-03-22T10:31:35.753-04:002013-03-22T10:31:35.753-04:00JC Romero. Seems I have heard that name mentioned ...JC Romero. Seems I have heard that name mentioned here recently, haven't I?The Real Feel Wood. Accept no substitutes.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13147290573966561009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-61377686147854108112013-03-22T10:31:17.879-04:002013-03-22T10:31:17.879-04:00I called for this move (on these boards) after wat...I called for this move (on these boards) after watching Romero pitch in the WBC. Great move!!!<br /><br />http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/22/nationals-sign-j-c-romero-to-minor-league-deal/Tcostanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264565854413303198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53920455439719397122013-03-22T10:15:12.229-04:002013-03-22T10:15:12.229-04:00Rizzo signs JC Romero. That wasn't the big sur...Rizzo signs JC Romero. That wasn't the big surprise I was expecting.Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-15201852405826606022013-03-22T10:02:26.051-04:002013-03-22T10:02:26.051-04:00SI saying Lohse looking for a Dempster type deal r...SI saying Lohse looking for a Dempster type deal roughly 2 years $26.5 mill. Big difference from 3 yrs at $45 mill. The Orioles should be all over that!Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39883399903249698912013-03-22T09:37:33.444-04:002013-03-22T09:37:33.444-04:00From the previous post, MicheleS glad you experien...From the previous post, MicheleS glad you experienced exactly what the batter sees. A true breaking pitch can be seen clearly from very few seats. If you were 10 seats to your left, different perspective. That's why scouts are usually sitting in your area a few rows back.<br /><br />The same can be sitting in the outfield behind the CF and watching their jumps.<br /><br />MicheleS, I think that same seat in Nats Park is $350.Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-6599004391733482092013-03-22T09:28:01.141-04:002013-03-22T09:28:01.141-04:00"replies" = "replays" maybe? ..."replies" = "replays" maybe? BTW, what is the status of replays for this season?NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-76878213007483439382013-03-22T09:23:33.077-04:002013-03-22T09:23:33.077-04:00Mark's right, besides the hit DRUUU gave up to...Mark's right, besides the hit DRUUU gave up to the Terd, he looked really good, so no worries there. <br /><br />So happy for Wilson, after all that he has gone through, you know he just wants to playMicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-37469764103790601922013-03-22T09:22:07.010-04:002013-03-22T09:22:07.010-04:00Warms my heart on all the positives on Ramos. I t...Warms my heart on all the positives on Ramos. I think at this point I would surprised if Ramos wasn't starting April 1st.Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69802996180397216052013-03-22T09:19:33.231-04:002013-03-22T09:19:33.231-04:00Actually, Davey,,Einstein had one great breaking b...Actually, Davey,,Einstein had one great breaking ball called "The Theory of Relativity"--he was able to bend light with it! LOL Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.com