tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post4592046561911738028..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Riding the Strasburg waveMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53996464009428391702010-06-14T13:28:00.714-04:002010-06-14T13:28:00.714-04:00Regarding the rookie hazing ... they do typically ...Regarding the rookie hazing ... they do typically make rookie pitchers wear a kiddie backpack when walking out to the bullpen, though that may only apply to relievers. Can't say I've noticed anything for Strasburg (or Atilano for that matter).<br /><br />The one prank all rookies participate in comes in late September when they have to dress up in ridiculous costumes (usually women's wear) after a getaway game and wear the outfit throughout the trip until they arrive at the team hotel in another city.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70008243448467989972010-06-14T09:12:57.981-04:002010-06-14T09:12:57.981-04:00Linked at Beltway Baseball.Linked at <a href="http://metrodcbaseball.blogspot.com/2010/06/monday-morning-linkagery.html" rel="nofollow">Beltway Baseball</a>.Wombat-sochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238481769918013615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7730373770542277032010-06-14T08:17:25.388-04:002010-06-14T08:17:25.388-04:00The pink backpack (I believe it's a Hello Kitt...The pink backpack (I believe it's a Hello Kitty model) is the standard rookie hazing tool for the pitching staff. I remember watching Ross Detwiler wear it on his nightly walks out to the bullpen before the game during his cup of coffee in 2007. Storen mentioned having to carry it during an interview a few weeks back. Seeing as how Strasburg is a rookie, you would think he would also be subject to these rookie hijinks. Maybe now that the hoopla of his first start is over they'll make him wear it when he goes out to the bullpen to warm up for his start this Friday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-85962796860186251032010-06-14T08:12:21.482-04:002010-06-14T08:12:21.482-04:00Scratch that. I think Marco Estrada had to walk th...Scratch that. I think Marco Estrada had to walk the walk in 2008.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72983181685898453402010-06-14T07:59:42.708-04:002010-06-14T07:59:42.708-04:00Grandstander - The Nats have done some good group...Grandstander - The Nats have done some good group Rookie hazing such as making players wear a pink backpack for a day or dress in "drag" which would be a little more embarassing.<br /><br />I remember Marco Estrada in 2007 had to wear the pink backpack in Philly and head to the bullpen wearing it. The crowd went crazy.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74582684036273900412010-06-14T00:23:31.236-04:002010-06-14T00:23:31.236-04:00Mark, I was wondering, typically rookies face some...Mark, I was wondering, typically rookies face some hazing during their debut in the minors. Obviously, the Nats are a much more laid back club than the Yanks or Red Sox or a team like that, but has he faced any hazing or practical jokes? Obviously there was the shaving cream to the face, but vets have gotten that treatment as well.<br /><br />I'd be curious as to the locker room dynamic of having a rookie who's levels more popular than the teams veteran starters.Grandstandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73780724632407280622010-06-13T23:50:53.061-04:002010-06-13T23:50:53.061-04:00One thing about Strasburg I don't like is a ha...One thing about Strasburg I don't like is a habit he seems to have picked up very quickly: I saw a shot a couple of days ago of him sitting in the dugout with a huge wad of tobacco under his lip. I've been a baseball fan for more years than I care to admit, & I have NEVER understood baseball's attraction to this filthy & dangerous affectation.Arlington Big Fishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33177238028424883052010-06-13T22:00:55.559-04:002010-06-13T22:00:55.559-04:00Loved the Colt McCoy story BTWLoved the Colt McCoy story BTWAndrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3924868271785524032010-06-13T21:41:54.705-04:002010-06-13T21:41:54.705-04:00I think even Mike Morse and Bernadina who have pla...I think even Mike Morse and Bernadina who have played well in their spots have received some nods of approval.<br /><br />Congrats to the guys who have stepped up.<br /><br />Did you see the way people were snatching up Strasburg shirts at the stadium. Supposedly they sold out of all Medium and Large shirts!!!Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34852621436184209512010-06-13T21:02:26.266-04:002010-06-13T21:02:26.266-04:00Very good article Mark.
I agree with K.D. and D...Very good article Mark. <br /><br />I agree with K.D. and Doc on the personality issue. Everyone has a personality :) <br />I would add that maybe he's just acting like any rookie would in his place. Humbleness is a good trait I thinkCwjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25637698469300708002010-06-13T20:28:20.175-04:002010-06-13T20:28:20.175-04:00Neat ardticle MarkMeister!
SS is correct to avoid...Neat ardticle MarkMeister!<br /><br />SS is correct to avoid the hoopla as much as he can. There is very little of it that will contribute to him being a better pitcher. You can see him focused, even when he is on the bench. <br /><br />He's got the physical part down, and he continues to work on the mental. Its the latter that will make him a really great pitcher.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3021035941525447242010-06-13T20:14:39.831-04:002010-06-13T20:14:39.831-04:00Great article Mark, fun game to watch. Storen had ...Great article Mark, fun game to watch. Storen had his bit of the well deserved limelight. I think Strasburg has a personality by the way, just a low key, self-deprecating one.K.D.noreply@blogger.com