tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post4461548894541531214..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Instant analysis: Mets 9, Nats 5Mark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-29820220489897004262012-07-19T18:15:12.107-04:002012-07-19T18:15:12.107-04:00Oh, I definitely think so NatsNut. From what I hea...Oh, I definitely think so NatsNut. From what I heard on the radio from McCatty today, they are really trying to get him in a good place. Do you all realize how close we actually came to rebounding and winning this game? I just love it that even when our guys end up losing, they just make the other team scrap and claw and pay. I really think the Mets will know that they have been here. I feel like even when we split, like the Rockies and Miami, we leave them spent. I would just love it if other teams dreaded coming to NatsPark. I picture them just dragging themselves out of here. Terry Collins had to use everything he could think of to save a game that started out 9-1. Keep it up, guys!!!baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7869865701147103992012-07-19T18:07:25.512-04:002012-07-19T18:07:25.512-04:00What about Good Henry today, huh? 1+ scoreless inn...What about Good Henry today, huh? 1+ scoreless innings! I wonder if he is one that Davey is "handling" but doesn't know he's being handled. =)NatsNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010461380057520589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51931934292956627062012-07-19T17:37:11.029-04:002012-07-19T17:37:11.029-04:00Sec 222,
This is where you can make smart trades...Sec 222,<br /><br /> This is where you can make smart trades to create spaces for players and this is also why ALR is not likely to be retained. Similarly and contrary to what Peric thinks Zim is not moving to 1st anytime soon; the value under which he was signed presupposes that he plays 3rd base for years to come.<br /><br /> What this also means is that once and if Rendon regains his health and reaches the form expected from him he will more than likely be used in a trade to fill a needed spot (I don't think he's moving to 2nd base).<br /><br /> I think Bourn is a non starter. Why spend that type of money if you have the pieces in house at a fraction of the cost?JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53568553957522430872012-07-19T17:18:31.056-04:002012-07-19T17:18:31.056-04:00I love that these guys didn't give up. If Harp...I love that these guys didn't give up. If Harper gets a hit in the 8th, it's a whole new game. I'm not upset either. We took the series. That's what we have to do this weekend, too.JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882101532666365432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-9137201257715293742012-07-19T17:03:52.146-04:002012-07-19T17:03:52.146-04:00I get that Brown is having a good year in AAA. An...I get that Brown is having a good year in AAA. And I get that some people think he deserves a shot at playing in the bigs. I also get that some people don't think much of Werth. But it seems like wasted breath to argue that Brown should come up and play CF when it looks like Werth is only a few weeks away from rejoining the team. It's pretty much a certainty that our outfield at that point is going to be Morse in LF, Harper in CF, and Werth in RF. Brown will get a September callup, just as he did last year. But his best shot at cracking the lineup is next spring, and only if (1) ALR moves on after this year and Morse to 1B; (2) Rizzo doesn't make a move to get a Bourn or another CF.<br /><br />And then what do you do with don't call me Mary, Tyler Moore?Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-9042631138954647772012-07-19T17:03:39.859-04:002012-07-19T17:03:39.859-04:00Swami,
I agree that unless something opens up du...Swami,<br /><br /> I agree that unless something opens up due to a trade on July 31st there is no real opportunity to move Brown up; otherwise it's probably Sept. 1st.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81703997094582652722012-07-19T16:59:10.939-04:002012-07-19T16:59:10.939-04:00JD - regarding Brown, ( and not Gio or RA) - I don...JD - regarding Brown, ( and not Gio or RA) - I don't know all that much about him, but with Werth coming up I don't see any wiggle room until September. I don't see them replacing Moore or Lombo with him, even though he, ( Brown), is a natural outfielder. We have minor leaguers blocked all over the place - outfield and 1B, especially. Unfortunately he will probably only get a chance if someone gets hurt or swoons terribly.baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-928611357102195342012-07-19T16:55:19.742-04:002012-07-19T16:55:19.742-04:00Agreed that neither has been at peak - but that wa...Agreed that neither has been at peak - but that was one for the books. Usually if we score 5 we win. And only scoring 5 with 14 hits? I think we may have given up 10 to the Rockies - in Colorado, but giving up 9 with our staff at home is certainly not an everyday thing. And it can be over now.baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-23451119193504850942012-07-19T16:54:46.963-04:002012-07-19T16:54:46.963-04:00Swami,
I have never seen Brown play. I just alwa...Swami,<br /><br /> I have never seen Brown play. I just always felt that when you dominate a level it's time to move up. He may well turn out to be a AAAA player but how do you know this before you try? <br /><br /> He's definitely no worse than Ankiel or Bernadina just based on the numbers.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-27570176011870399962012-07-19T16:52:18.068-04:002012-07-19T16:52:18.068-04:00Swami,
They have both been trending downward lat...Swami,<br /><br /> They have both been trending downward lately so I didn't expect a double no hitter or anything but Gio in particular pitched pretty poorly. Let's see how he bounces back next week in NY.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32068840122526718072012-07-19T16:49:52.598-04:002012-07-19T16:49:52.598-04:00I see we have some serious fan-crushes on a certai...I see we have some serious fan-crushes on a certain someone in Syracuse.baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-85434307875277736602012-07-19T16:49:21.072-04:002012-07-19T16:49:21.072-04:00Not saying his stats translate exactly into the ma...Not saying his stats translate exactly into the majors but he's definitely earned a shot. no?JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41124326678698009072012-07-19T16:49:11.660-04:002012-07-19T16:49:11.660-04:00Before this game, did any of you think there would...Before this game, did any of you think there would be 25 hits and 14 runs? Dickey and Gio? I would have missed that one by a mile.baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-82584925579939398212012-07-19T16:47:39.825-04:002012-07-19T16:47:39.825-04:00Corey Brown is:
7th in the IL in BA.
1st in run...Corey Brown is:<br /><br /> 7th in the IL in BA.<br /> 1st in runs scored.<br /> 1st in hits.<br />16th in doubles.<br /> 2nd in triples.<br /> 3rd in Home runs.<br /> 6th in RBI's<br /> 1st in total bases.<br /> 7th in walks.<br /> 4th in strike outs<br />19th in stolen bases.<br /> 4th in OBP<br /> 3rd in slugging<br /> 3rd in OPS.<br /><br /> Definitely graduated this level win honors.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79970590255837821572012-07-19T16:47:15.051-04:002012-07-19T16:47:15.051-04:00Werth. Ugh.Werth. Ugh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35227883475190177152012-07-19T16:46:19.709-04:002012-07-19T16:46:19.709-04:00peric,we will give you a hint why..
there are 126...peric,we will give you a hint why..<br /><br />there are 126 million reasons...Dr Trea (formerly #werthquake) https://www.blogger.com/profile/07450504942328972974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83762267357237847852012-07-19T16:45:10.132-04:002012-07-19T16:45:10.132-04:00Are you sure that's this year's line for C...<i>Are you sure that's this year's line for Corey Brown, or is it last year's, for Matt Antonelli?</i><br /><br />POTD. Well played HH.Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1367673157455575622012-07-19T16:38:36.697-04:002012-07-19T16:38:36.697-04:00Peric,
The outfield in about 2 weeks will consis...Peric,<br /><br /> The outfield in about 2 weeks will consist of Werth, Harper and Morse. I am a proponent of Corey Brown but why bring him up if he can't play everyday? <br /><br /> The can bring him up and they just might but he will get Bernadina quantity of at bats at best. They can bring him up now; platoon him with Moore and sit Bernadina down (not a bad idea).<br /><br /> PS. They won't bench Werth.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2191207579547265802012-07-19T16:37:14.046-04:002012-07-19T16:37:14.046-04:00Are you sure that's this year's line for C...<i>Are you sure that's this year's line for Corey Brown, or is it last year's, for Matt Antonelli?</i><br /><br />Few in the minors are doing that good offensively, certainly not Antonelli either this year with the Orioles and Yankees or last year with the Nats in AAA. <br /><br />Its pretty much off the charts Hiramhover. And IMO its why Rick Ankiel was release because Corey Brown may not have the same arm as Ankiel (who does?) but he is just as good if not a better outfielder and his arm is pretty darned good. The question has always been his bat.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2643652031789630912012-07-19T16:33:20.444-04:002012-07-19T16:33:20.444-04:00I think I heard Davey mention his name, Peric. I k...I think I heard Davey mention his name, Peric. I know I should feel really, really bad about this loss. Somehow, I am ok with it.I have been watching baseball long enough to know that these things happen - thankfully they hardly ever happen to us. Lots of good things ended up happening today - people got some rest, others got ab's , and good ones, too! Drew made his return ( hooray!) and Henry was good Henry. The team never quit, but didn't waste themselves for the weekend. Desi looked like Desi and the hitters got to see lots of RA Dickey's pitches. Plus - they got hits off of him. Sandy Leon got his feet wet and got his first hit. No one is overconfident going into the weekend. Not bad for a loss, that surprisingly didn't feel like a blow out for much of the game.I realized at some point that they always have a chance to come back and I believed that they might. Turn the page and get the bourbon and maalox ready.baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34965687183437389262012-07-19T16:29:02.375-04:002012-07-19T16:29:02.375-04:00peric
Are you sure that's this year's lin...peric<br /><br />Are you sure that's this year's line for Corey Brown, or is it last year's, for Matt Antonelli?hiramhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08496411226029547341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43787334229973190452012-07-19T16:25:45.226-04:002012-07-19T16:25:45.226-04:00Corey Brown now also has 57 RBI, 69 runs, and a .3...Corey Brown now also has 57 RBI, 69 runs, and a .383 OBP in the lead-off spot. And he is the best fielding CF in the system.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57908550260196830352012-07-19T16:23:28.304-04:002012-07-19T16:23:28.304-04:00Corey Brown (ostensibly Rick Ankiel's replacem...Corey Brown (ostensibly Rick Ankiel's replacement):<br /><br /><b>21 HOME RUNS, 19 DOUBLES, 7 TRIPLES, .300 BA, .948 OPS</b><br /><br />Advanced stat-wise:<br /><br />359 PA, 0.407 wOBA, 24.6 bRAA (batted runs above average). <br /><br />To quote FP Santangelo: "Bring him up he's ready".perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51616235336868221922012-07-19T16:16:31.350-04:002012-07-19T16:16:31.350-04:00Always a tough day mentally when a fellow - and re...Always a tough day mentally when a fellow - and respected - teammate is sent packing. I seem to remember the Nats taking a beating the same day Brad Lidge was released.rogieshanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709849599652516187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52562978931098931212012-07-19T16:15:03.646-04:002012-07-19T16:15:03.646-04:00Series win: 2 out of 3. That's a good thing.
...Series win: 2 out of 3. That's a good thing.<br /><br />Clippard and Gio having problems? Not a good thing especially with Stra's impending shutdown looming.<br /><br />But, I'm sure Rizzo and Johnson will address that the right way.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.com