tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post3777399204246589762..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Most significant moments: The shutdownMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89657210948691392452012-12-28T08:03:11.261-05:002012-12-28T08:03:11.261-05:00Thanks Nlady.....Author's big finish......&quo...Thanks Nlady.....Author's big finish......"Instead, my real point is that an increase in payroll does not guarantee results.".....really well thanks for that heads up!<br /><br />Being Smart still counts...that is good. Interesting that last years Nats was an example of spending money leads to more wins. Smart Money that is. Looking back that would be Gio contract, Kurk Z, AJZX, and some washed up vets that mostly did not even make it through the season right?<br /><br />JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-62393747317686498792012-12-28T07:16:25.245-05:002012-12-28T07:16:25.245-05:00How many times over the past two years did you say...How many times over the past two years did you say, or hear it said, " Adam Dunn wouldn't have made that play"? Morse made a few that Dunn couldn't have made. Last year ALR made a ton of plays that neither Dunn or Morse would've made. His play at first made the whole infield better, and by doing that, his play made the whole pitching staff better. That's why Davey said that re-signing ALR was even more important to this team then Johnson's own return. Honesty, I don't see the Nats beating out the Braves for the NL East title if LaRoche doesn't return.I love Beast, but the Nats won a lot of games while he was out for the first third of the season. Joe Seamheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17000259234420985114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-29288746263092908972012-12-28T01:46:53.823-05:002012-12-28T01:46:53.823-05:00Interesting article on whether increasing payroll ...Interesting article on whether increasing payroll leads to more wins.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/the-myth-of-going-for-broke/" rel="nofollow">/the-myth-of-going-for-broke</a><br /><br />http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/the-myth-of-going-for-broke/NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16635098887539295822012-12-28T00:16:00.305-05:002012-12-28T00:16:00.305-05:00If Det had that breakout season, I would not be su...If Det had that breakout season, I would not be surprised at all!Tcostanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264565854413303198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18120292186984005572012-12-27T22:06:30.231-05:002012-12-27T22:06:30.231-05:00Props for Peric and John C. on this endless critic...Props for Peric and John C. on this endless criticism of Rizzo. You guys won't get them to stop but it made me feel better just reading your comments and Peric, that is a true compliment because I am not always in your camp.<br /><br />Want to point out for about the 10th time that AlexVa. swooped in and in one sentence made complete sense and shot down JayB. It truly is an amazing talent, I do not have.<br /><br />My 2 cents - rizzo is not perfect but this past year he was one of the best GM's in all of baseball and was recognized for that. Our team obviously did not reach the WS but still won more games than any other. We have a tremendous young core back sprinkled with veterans and I am expecting the same kind of run that Atlanta had. Will I be upset with one WS win? NO!! I am never scheduling a vacation in Oct. again after this past year. I am expecting great things and think Davey and Rizzo have the ability to take us there so I will wait along with all of you to see where we go. <br /><br />sjm308https://www.blogger.com/profile/01236550495879254916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-82726893803640691012012-12-27T22:02:19.541-05:002012-12-27T22:02:19.541-05:00Nice article from a Twins fan about Denard Span. ...Nice article from a Twins fan about Denard Span. Very gracious.<br /><br /><a href="http://twinsrubes.blogspot.com/2012/12/thank-you-denard-span.html" rel="nofollow">thank-you-denard-span<br /></a><br /><br />http://twinsrubes.blogspot.com/2012/12/thank-you-denard-span.htmlNatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26334452157637529272012-12-27T20:30:12.900-05:002012-12-27T20:30:12.900-05:00Ah- thanks , Michele. I should have gotten that on...Ah- thanks , Michele. I should have gotten that one. It happens often enough. I am sooooo looking forward to this season! I can't wait to see Stras, Gio, JZim, Det and Haren all in a row. And then there is our hitting lineup! Yes, we need a few things worked out, but there is time. For the most part, this is an exciting team. Imagine if every one of them comes in healthy and in shape. I am so ready, especially during these dreary winter days. Go Nats!!!! By the way- on twitter it sounds like Span is excited and getting ready to go!baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56730977859181878162012-12-27T20:06:41.869-05:002012-12-27T20:06:41.869-05:00Swami, LoD.. Legion of Doom. And I whole heartedl...Swami, LoD.. Legion of Doom. And I whole heartedly endorse your candidate for Ross having the break out 2013!MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43656142755938275552012-12-27T19:50:01.561-05:002012-12-27T19:50:01.561-05:00Ok- LoD??? I missed something. My opinion/ gut fee...Ok- LoD??? I missed something. My opinion/ gut feeling of the day. I think Ross Detweiler is going to shock the MLB world in 2013 and have a phenomenal break out season , finally fulfilling the potential we saw when he was drafted. He has the ability, and I am seeing the health, work ethic, attitude and maturity now to make it happen. Write it down.baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-31182466138440631782012-12-27T19:40:37.646-05:002012-12-27T19:40:37.646-05:00It's three days before New Year's Eve, and...It's three days before New Year's Eve, and we<br />'re STILL debating the SS shutdown? Oh, joy.<br /><br />Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14778638700744221971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-12665225938009775892012-12-27T19:34:23.128-05:002012-12-27T19:34:23.128-05:00*another good LOOGY*another good LOOGYrealdealnatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859440944007854256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41750952522211568542012-12-27T19:33:06.354-05:002012-12-27T19:33:06.354-05:00Sofa Hackage/NatsLady--
Yes it depends on Davey a...Sofa Hackage/NatsLady--<br /><br />Yes it depends on Davey and Rizzo. But re: the lefty/righty overthink, two of our five bench guys are or can be lefties already. But I know I'm talking in circles and it's not even the probable scenario. <br /><br />But as always good talkin witchuguys.<br /><br />Now sign Howell or a good LOOGY and Mike Gonzalez for depth. realdealnatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859440944007854256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39425176106437828932012-12-27T19:29:28.873-05:002012-12-27T19:29:28.873-05:00I'm not sure why managers take his bait, but t...<i>I'm not sure why managers take his bait, but they do.</i><br /><br />He's good at getting guys on the bench to perform him. That's why. Some, like Ankiel, were a problem because they chafe at the bench role. Ankiel was pretty much promised the starting CF job by Riggleman before he came and from his perspective? Why Span and not me? perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25220729922684870392012-12-27T19:03:02.630-05:002012-12-27T19:03:02.630-05:00Sofa, I agree on the overthinking. However, it se...Sofa, I agree on the overthinking. However, it seems Davey likes to put in pinch-hitters to get the opposing manager to change pitchers. I'm not sure why managers take his bait, but they do.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26530342296104057602012-12-27T19:01:01.178-05:002012-12-27T19:01:01.178-05:00What I think will happen is that something will ha...What I think will happen is that something will happen. At some point in time. Whether we're on board with it or not. fwiw. ymmv. ttfn.natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-890753409764242192012-12-27T18:57:56.923-05:002012-12-27T18:57:56.923-05:00*situation at the time*situation at the timeHolden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-764294879319556552012-12-27T18:57:18.057-05:002012-12-27T18:57:18.057-05:00Gorse Hackage--
You're right I missed thos...<i><br /><br /> Gorse Hackage--<br /> You're right I missed those comments. But Shark bats left and Lombo bats either. You're saying Tracy's lefthanded power bat is worth sending Moore to AAA? When you might already get a smoking double from shark down the rightfield line? Or a slap single from Lombo? And if ALR is with us and he gets hurt, then you have Morse to fill in. In terms of substitutions to rest ALR or Werth etc, who would you rather have? Still Tracy? Just asking...</i><br /><br />Sorry to get back late, had to pay some bills.<br />But it doesn't matter what I would do, since I'm not the GM or manager. Davey, like most managers, wants a good lefty PH when the time situation calls for it. Sometimes managers do seem to over-think the lefty-righty thing, but it's a Thing for a good reason.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72829255017081402222012-12-27T18:53:04.856-05:002012-12-27T18:53:04.856-05:00Well, I never heard of her. Looked it up, she was...Well, I never heard of her. Looked it up, she was an O's/Ravens reporter, says she left MASN when they lost the Ravens and she stayed to be on 105.7. I take it there was more to it than that.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73731832003047925182012-12-27T18:52:25.558-05:002012-12-27T18:52:25.558-05:00JD--I actually do get your point. Have got this p...JD--I actually do get your point. Have got this point all along. I'm just talking outta two side of my mouth. Why? <br /><br />1) B/c I see where Rizzo is taking this thing--being who he is. He'll let ALR walk and collect the comp pick. That's how he does business.<br /><br />but in the arena of NI and not the arena of MLB<br /><br />2) If somehow ALR stays, I just don't think trading Morse right now will get us anywhere near his true value--at least what that value would be to us this year as a power bat. So why give him away?<br /><br />I mean time will tell and maybe someone will offer the farm for him before ST--in which case fine. But if it's a case of trading him for a couple lower ceiling pitchers to fill out a minor league team? In such a case I say keep him at least until a truly worthy deal presents itself b/c it is good insurance and a good bat off the bench. The few millions that will go to his salary might not make him a normal bench player, but that money will not hurt the Lerners, especially compared to what they have made and will continue to make on the club (fine for them just saying...). And I'd certainly rather have Morse (and Moore) than Chad Tracy--who is fine but...not Morse or Moore. He's just left handed. And hairy chested.<br /><br />But what I think WILL happen is, yes, ALR will walk. Morse will play 1B. And next year or the year after Zimm moves over to 1B and Rendon plays 3B. realdealnatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859440944007854256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-40208887988155459932012-12-27T18:30:17.372-05:002012-12-27T18:30:17.372-05:00@Jen_Royle on @WGAMTheGame says she believes ultim...<i>@Jen_Royle on @WGAMTheGame says she believes ultimately Mike Napoli will take a 2 yr deal from the Red Sox.</i><br /><br />She's also the one that got chased out of town.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-63851711081468657082012-12-27T18:29:10.776-05:002012-12-27T18:29:10.776-05:00NatsLady said...
Matt Perrault @sportstalkma...<i><br />NatsLady said...<br /><br /> Matt Perrault @sportstalkmatt<br /><br /> @Jen_Royle on @WGAMTheGame says she believes ultimately Mike Napoli will take a 2 yr deal from the Red Sox.</i><br /><br />Jen Royle, run out of MASN on a rail. Bet if you search through the archives you can still find that interview where she drooled all over Adam Dunn. Almost as funny as the Kilgore-Heidi Watney video.<br />The Real Feel Wood. Accept no substitutes.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13147290573966561009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35905012226280521542012-12-27T18:28:25.543-05:002012-12-27T18:28:25.543-05:00From J Sickles....OUCH...Rendon has fallen badly a...<i>From J Sickles....OUCH...Rendon has fallen badly and trades have really emptied the farm.....That is why last year was not a oh well we were not trying to win year.</i><br /><br />Those are still preliminary. The average age of the Nat's "core" players is well under 30. Jayson Werth raises that significantly, but without him the major league roster could be the most prospect laden, talented AAA team in all of major league baseball.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11903438245261795232012-12-27T18:20:14.231-05:002012-12-27T18:20:14.231-05:00JD, your no. 1 is two things. I'll buy the fi...JD, your no. 1 is two things. I'll buy the first. As to the second, you could alternatively say "unlikely" rather than "untenable" because it wasn't chosen by Rizzo but rather imposed upon him by ALR's free agency. Had the Nats done a deal to keep ALR around for another year or two it doesn't seem at all certain that Rizzo would have made a trade that gave up the organization's best pitching prospect for a defensive upgrade in the outfield when that trade would have the effect of pushing a 30HR bat out of the lineup.TheManBearPighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207029639947047475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-6246622778265036762012-12-27T18:11:41.249-05:002012-12-27T18:11:41.249-05:00I think that the Span signing was first about lead...I think that the Span signing was first about leadoff -- Werth has nice OBP skills but he's not a leadoff guy; second, about OF D -- a go get it CF is sexy stuff; and third, about preserving Harper -- the kid could play a decent CF but he's probably still growing and is already huge and the less running around might mean more energy at the plate and on the bases. We'll see.<br /><br />Howell gonna sign with the Nats? I hope so.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08533703303439123333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44729916672931100122012-12-27T17:53:42.433-05:002012-12-27T17:53:42.433-05:00JD, I noticed that too. I recall Davey saying at ...JD, I noticed that too. I recall Davey saying at the winter meetings that it's Rizzo's job to sign 'em and his job to play 'em. I didn't get the feeling he was opposed to Morse, just that his preference was ALR. NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.com