tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post4531683112843804068..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Still searching for some early offenseMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59869397107954353692012-04-09T22:25:14.909-04:002012-04-09T22:25:14.909-04:00Oh man.. that thought hadn't crossed my mind.....Oh man.. that thought hadn't crossed my mind... Say it ain't so, Danny.SweetBlueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687801767050654721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24310743569115174262012-04-09T11:27:05.261-04:002012-04-09T11:27:05.261-04:00For all you sabremetrics types out there:
So, what...For all you sabremetrics types out there:<br />So, what's our Magic Number? 159??fast eddienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-36521338915355397612012-04-09T09:30:58.115-04:002012-04-09T09:30:58.115-04:00OK, look at that pic of Espinosa that Zuckerman us...OK, look at that pic of Espinosa that Zuckerman used for this post and tell me he does not look different, facially, than he did last year? The guy looks like he aged 10 years since September! He's thick as a stump from his cheeks -- his face is bigger -- neck and shoulders. I do not like what I am seeing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14363132023558082092012-04-09T09:18:59.114-04:002012-04-09T09:18:59.114-04:00Anon 9:01, Harper's in the minors where he bel...Anon 9:01, Harper's in the minors where he belongs until he's ready to come up to the bigs. As far as the current roster is concerned, you could make the argument that Bernadina would have the same level of success as Werth if he had the same amount of at bats, but Bernie will never get that chance because of Werth's contract. They have to play Werth no matter what. I'm not trying to be negative; i'm just stating fact.The Great Unwashednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-12161641325198930412012-04-09T09:17:00.935-04:002012-04-09T09:17:00.935-04:00After four games last season, Albert Pujols was 2-...After four games last season, Albert Pujols was 2-16 with one walk.<br /><br />Just keep repeating "small sample size" and "long way to go" and we'll be just fine.Bowdenballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38311522953572867832012-04-09T09:07:50.512-04:002012-04-09T09:07:50.512-04:00Swami, good point about Werth drawing walks at cri...Swami, good point about Werth drawing walks at critical times, but it doesn't take away from the drag he is on the line up. I know it's only been three games, but Werth 2.0 looks a lot like Werth 1.0. Just sayin'. This whole Werth has a new swing is hype. Look, if he worked on a new approach at the plate in spring training, let's see it in games!The Great Unwashednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35213189700174502622012-04-09T09:01:43.063-04:002012-04-09T09:01:43.063-04:00@fast eddie,
You've got it right - we need to...@fast eddie,<br /><br />You've got it right - we need to focus on winning each series, not sweeping series.Traveler8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-76389377604769781712012-04-09T09:01:13.258-04:002012-04-09T09:01:13.258-04:00Yeah, but here's a question. Lets say Werth di...Yeah, but here's a question. Lets say Werth didn't have the albatross contract. Do you want him or Harper in right?<br /><br />If you are Davey, how long do you go with Werth before you call him a bust and just pay him off? Sooner or later you gotta cut bait. And this is only his second year of THE CONTRACT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-981880409102596262012-04-09T08:56:37.890-04:002012-04-09T08:56:37.890-04:00Hey, a 2-1 record projects to 108 wins over the en...Hey, a 2-1 record projects to 108 wins over the entire season. That means we just won the NL East!fast eddienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-29146579139533360732012-04-09T08:54:44.066-04:002012-04-09T08:54:44.066-04:00Re. having a plan at the plate, I (idly) wonder wh...Re. having a plan at the plate, I (idly) wonder whether chats with DeRosa may have had any effect.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44835956616335319242012-04-09T08:54:05.383-04:002012-04-09T08:54:05.383-04:00TV report: Watching in SD makes everyone look lik...TV report: Watching in SD makes everyone look like they have makeup on. Other than that, picture is pretty good. Can go back into the MLB.tv archives and re-watch on HD if I want to. Still no live or archive full games on Android tablets, but I'll be able to peek into the game tonight if students are absent. So far, so good.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74232554428519190572012-04-09T08:47:31.252-04:002012-04-09T08:47:31.252-04:00I'm a little disappointed that JFlo didn't...I'm a little disappointed that JFlo didn't get a start too! He had a better ST than Ramo, and deserves to be kept fresh.<br /><br />Strange, Davey's treatment of him, as it was Davey who originally scouted him for the Nats' Rule 5 Draft, on Gary Carter's recs.NatsBratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70068369440930599182012-04-09T08:45:33.962-04:002012-04-09T08:45:33.962-04:00Positive things I have seen -- Desi and Danny DO l...Positive things I have seen -- Desi and Danny DO look like they have a plan at the plate.Danny has been a tough out. Jayson Werth, HAS been walked at really critical times when he could have struck out swinging at those pitches. 2 of our first three pitchers had stellar starts ( but neither one of them got a win, one actually got a loss). We have hits off the bench, our bullpen has looked pretty good, and we are still without Morse for line-up protection. Let's see how that new outfield configuration looks in ny -- I have to admit that EJAX causes me the most consternation of all our pitchers. I am fully expecting that Detweiler will not get deep into his game since he is not stretched out yet, but hoping that Stammen will step in and fill those innings.baseballswaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-42210155748123460562012-04-09T08:45:12.065-04:002012-04-09T08:45:12.065-04:00It doesn't look to me like Werth has changed h...It doesn't look to me like Werth has changed his swing. He still has that same twist himself down onto one knee uppercut swing that causes him to swing and miss badly or it leads to popups. He'll get enough at bats to hit 20 HR or so, but another player with a lesser contract would be riding the bench. I get the sense his plan at the plate is to draw walks, not get hits, which is exactly why he should hit lower in the order. Having said that, the Nats are winning despite him. Can't complain about that.The Great Unwashednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-66511750203869500942012-04-09T08:28:37.789-04:002012-04-09T08:28:37.789-04:00Nats don't have a scheduled off-day until Apri...Nats don't have a scheduled off-day until April 23. No rain in sight (approaching drought status). You'll see Flores.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-15563032584312978482012-04-09T08:25:06.613-04:002012-04-09T08:25:06.613-04:00Flores and his fans need to be content w/ catching...Flores and his fans need to be content w/ catching third games in back-to-back-backs, day games after night games, and makeup doubleheaders. Ramos is the better catcher; to be a .275, 25HR, 75RBI guy, he needs to be in the day-to-day lineup to stay in the batting, handling-pitchers groove. Hope he starts 130 games.Theophilusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56613315021628838952012-04-09T08:10:33.638-04:002012-04-09T08:10:33.638-04:00Jesus should get a start per series, with no PH op...Jesus should get a start per series, with no PH opportunities Davey needs to keep him sharp with regular starts. Wilson didn't exactly have a great series, I'm disappointed he didn't get the start yesterday. I realize it's only the opening series, but it's THE opening series and Davey should have gotten him some playing time... must be frustrating for him.<br /><br />--JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19354715294363123192012-04-09T07:50:38.669-04:002012-04-09T07:50:38.669-04:00Mark Z.. hopefully you are reading this.. Can you ...Mark Z.. hopefully you are reading this.. Can you give us an update on how Citi field looks with the Fences in this year? Maybe that will help our offense!MicheleSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86910822147286418972012-04-09T07:48:38.931-04:002012-04-09T07:48:38.931-04:00Not a Werth Apologist here, but I am rooting, I ha...Not a Werth Apologist here, but I am rooting, I have the jersey. BUT, I do agree that he needs to come in somwhere around career norms. I think they should drop him down to the 6 hole when Morse comes back.<br /><br />I think part of the problem last year was the injuries during the 1st half of the season. He probably felt the burden of the contract, the fact that he was playing with a bunch of rookies/2nd year players/bench guys and lord knows what was going on in that clubhouse. So I am willing to chuck last year in the bin and forget it. We still won 80 gamesMicheleSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-55476965105384912472012-04-09T07:14:30.024-04:002012-04-09T07:14:30.024-04:00"He's so un-hep, when you say Castro,
He ..."He's so un-hep, when you say Castro,<br />He thinks yer talkin about FIDEL Castro <br />(whoever HE wuz!)<br />Tha man ain't got no Culcha!<br />But it's alright, ma..."Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18403322276191538482012-04-09T07:12:46.804-04:002012-04-09T07:12:46.804-04:00Since our discussion of Davey's pirate ship he...Since our discussion of Davey's pirate ship here is getting so many silly comments, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaWU1CmrJNc" rel="nofollow">let's start the week with something upbeat.</a>Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57584631589648732062012-04-09T07:07:27.347-04:002012-04-09T07:07:27.347-04:00I'm so dopey I thought he was talking about ST...I'm so dopey I thought he was talking about STARLIN Castro, not Castro Castro. Now it makes sense. Sheesh.JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882101532666365432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90219287228605250272012-04-09T07:01:54.093-04:002012-04-09T07:01:54.093-04:00sjm308.....That's the problem with Werth. He w...sjm308.....That's the problem with Werth. He will be here for six more years and isn't going anywhere. But, this is his second year with us and he is picking up just where he left off from his first, whole, miserable year. He has shown nothing and, yes, he is with us for six more years. Yes,he is a big piece of our team. There are only 9 starters in a game. That also makes him a big headache; a big rally-killer. HE needs to catch HIS breath. Let him do it in Haggerstown. Whew! GO NATIONALS!!!!Rabbitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89736837959397503782012-04-09T02:27:30.779-04:002012-04-09T02:27:30.779-04:00Found this in a "straight" news story ab...Found this in a "straight" news story about Ozzie. Guess the reporter couldn't resist.<br /><br /><i>Guillen sounded genuinely contrite about the Castro comments and said he's finished with addressing political topics, although that still leaves a wealth of subjects in which he can embarrass the Marlins.</i>NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79398349720915193612012-04-09T00:30:43.751-04:002012-04-09T00:30:43.751-04:00An old usage, Wonk. If I had to guess, I would att...An old usage, Wonk. If I had to guess, I would attribute it to Halfstreet.Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.com