tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post4669892362037652186..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Ramos nearly 100 percentMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45681035805041606932013-02-12T17:47:18.063-05:002013-02-12T17:47:18.063-05:00So is Corey Brown going to major league camp? So is Corey Brown going to major league camp? Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12920783017558168652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13235697359116801642013-02-12T00:34:34.900-05:002013-02-12T00:34:34.900-05:00Best pinch hitter I ever saw: Gates Brown, Detroit...Best pinch hitter I ever saw: Gates Brown, Detroit, 1968.<br /><br />In 92 at-bats, .370/.442/.685, 6 HR & 15 RBI<br /><br />Farid @ IdahoUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511258100772625570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-36841777155245145452013-02-11T23:56:33.684-05:002013-02-11T23:56:33.684-05:00Tracy was the best pinch hitter in the league, IIR...Tracy was the best pinch hitter in the league, IIRC, last year. Everybody needs that.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19761990920273977922013-02-11T22:07:19.125-05:002013-02-11T22:07:19.125-05:00Swami just got me to thinking. There are 30 teams...Swami just got me to thinking. There are 30 teams in the major leagues. How many of our players would be coveted by more then 20 of those teams?<br /><br />I guess age would go into that if a team was trying to develop young talent but if there were no age or salary criteria I wonder how many there would be.<br /><br />I would think that as late as 2010 we had fewer then a dozen of our 25 man roster. I am betting it would be over 20 right now. <br /><br />In fact the only clear choice to not be in demand to me would be Tracy. We really have a strong roster!!<br />sjm308https://www.blogger.com/profile/01236550495879254916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67979467213843284952013-02-11T21:54:56.470-05:002013-02-11T21:54:56.470-05:00Swami: as I see Suzuki, he is not great but he is...Swami: as I see Suzuki, he is not great but he is certainly good enough to take this staff to the World Series. Remember, that if we did not implode in the 9th inning, his rbi single in the 8th would have been considered huge. He came in without any knowledge of our staff and did a very very good job (in my opinion). There are more team that would like to have him then not. I do think if Ramos is 100% it will be tough to keep him out of the lineup but I am hoping they will both play about 50% of the games this year.<br /><br />JaneB - espn.com is OK. I go there after reading most of the links Mark posts on the left. My spousal equivalent got me the magazine and because of that I get the insider stuff. Jason Stark does some decent work and Olney is thorough. I also can laugh at Bowden's work and they certainly have lots of different stats and articles. I would say go for it.sjm308https://www.blogger.com/profile/01236550495879254916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-48490579162997505192013-02-11T21:51:48.261-05:002013-02-11T21:51:48.261-05:00Seems like it's not long before they shoo a lo...Seems like it's not long before they shoo a lot of players over to the minor league camp so that the key players can get the time they need. I would imagine it could get pretty crowded at first. baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-23155404977361643022013-02-11T21:43:39.404-05:002013-02-11T21:43:39.404-05:00Does anyone know if there is a major league mandat...<i>Does anyone know if there is a major league mandated limit to the number of players that can be invited to spring training, or can teams invite as many players as they want? </i><br /><br />There is a practical limit just because the coaches, and the facilities, can only handle so much, there are only so many lockers, etc. The 40-man roster still can't have more than 40, but they can invite players on minor-league contracts, and I believe non-roster invitees are a different category still, tho they would still be on some sort of contract, if only for insurance purposes.<br /><br />But that's a good question: is the number of minor league contracts limited by the combined roster space of all their minor league teams, or is it technically wide open? <br />Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14887464230504211872013-02-11T21:35:39.406-05:002013-02-11T21:35:39.406-05:00Swami.. for catchers.. it's all about building...Swami.. for catchers.. it's all about building relationships with the Pitchers. Zuki didn't have the time to do it last season. He will do it this season. (amanda or WaPo had the article on him)<br /><br />SI.com had an article about a year ago regarding Chooch and the Phillies pitchers. It shows how the catcher MUST be all things to the pitcher. Excellent read even if it is about the Phillies.<br /><br />JaneB.. I will keep you posted on insider value.MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3359936616707489412013-02-11T21:26:51.044-05:002013-02-11T21:26:51.044-05:00MichelleS, I am THIS CLOSE to paying myself. Tell ...MichelleS, I am THIS CLOSE to paying myself. Tell me if its worth it.<br /><br />I love the countdown clock being to this place. Tomorrow, the next one starts!<br /><br />I am hopeful for and about Wilson. Can't wait to hear NatsJack report on what he sees.<br /><br />HAVE FUN MARK! I'm really psyched for yoU!JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882101532666365432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72788161111141819902013-02-11T21:16:48.079-05:002013-02-11T21:16:48.079-05:00Do you all really think Suzuki is a great catcher?...Do you all really think Suzuki is a great catcher? I see him as pretty average defensively and below average offensively. I particularly did not think he worked well with JZim. We'll see what happens with a full spring training. Don't hate the guy, I just think he is ok at best. Another Nats classic tonight. Stairs, Nix, Alex Cora- wow.baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56650204215963151752013-02-11T20:57:14.159-05:002013-02-11T20:57:14.159-05:00I tried to watch the Strasburg interview but the v...I tried to watch the Strasburg interview but the volume was so low on my computer that I could not hear it.SonnyG10https://www.blogger.com/profile/06568010128457246433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16486676691067463642013-02-11T20:41:57.663-05:002013-02-11T20:41:57.663-05:00Gonat.
Got the Mag as well for free. this basebal...Gonat.<br /><br />Got the Mag as well for free. this baseball thing is addictiveMicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13808573655586219602013-02-11T20:40:18.874-05:002013-02-11T20:40:18.874-05:00MicheleS, if you like their magazine then you can ...MicheleS, if you like their magazine then you can do what I did which was buy a subscription to ESPN the Magazine when they run a special and them ESPN Insider is free. Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-31124744982200836842013-02-11T20:35:23.732-05:002013-02-11T20:35:23.732-05:00I wonder if Lohse signs tonight. I wonder if Lohse signs tonight. Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49586456599761158582013-02-11T20:33:06.335-05:002013-02-11T20:33:06.335-05:00Boras #Fail That's mind blowing 4 for $48. Tha...Boras #Fail That's mind blowing 4 for $48. That's $52 million less over the contract and about $8 mill less per year.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24350244946523840642013-02-11T20:31:19.704-05:002013-02-11T20:31:19.704-05:00Gonat.. actually PAID for ESPN insider so I could ...Gonat.. actually PAID for ESPN insider so I could see all of Olney's stuff. YUP.. Stras will learn from Yoda Haren (wish it was Verlander, but we can't have everything)MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20210629676963918502013-02-11T20:30:04.794-05:002013-02-11T20:30:04.794-05:00He went CHEAP to indians vs what he thought he was...He went CHEAP to indians vs what he thought he was going to get!<br /><br />Jon Heyman‏@JonHeymanCBS<br /><br />Bourn gets $48M for 4 yrs plus vesting option that could make it $60M for 5. #tribe<br />MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25559192749771221132013-02-11T20:29:08.234-05:002013-02-11T20:29:08.234-05:00Did anyone see Buster Olney's piece with Stras...Did anyone see Buster Olney's piece with Strasburg?<br /><br />Music to my ears how he looks forward to learning from Haren.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80592735318939572792013-02-11T20:28:15.085-05:002013-02-11T20:28:15.085-05:00Bourn to Indians is a big relief. Didn't want...Bourn to Indians is a big relief. Didn't want to see him in the NL East. I feared the Phillies were figuring a way to get him.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59966685306845006162013-02-11T20:26:56.043-05:002013-02-11T20:26:56.043-05:00MicheleS, anything on the contract terms? amount?...MicheleS, anything on the contract terms? amount? years?SonnyG10https://www.blogger.com/profile/06568010128457246433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-28051508947231407702013-02-11T20:23:49.363-05:002013-02-11T20:23:49.363-05:00BOURN TO INDIANS per HeymanBOURN TO INDIANS per HeymanMicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34698131319315515952013-02-11T20:10:37.046-05:002013-02-11T20:10:37.046-05:00with Suzuki on board Ramos can work himself into p...with Suzuki on board Ramos can work himself into perfect shape. Would love to see both play close to 50% of the time to keep each fresh.Manassas Nats' Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06531153181575176550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80772066576268440582013-02-11T20:07:59.228-05:002013-02-11T20:07:59.228-05:00I am going to be worried about Wilson's knee a...I am going to be worried about Wilson's knee all year. I sure hope he remains injury free.<br /><br />BTW, does anyone know if there is a major league mandated limit to the number of players that can be invited to spring training, or can teams invite as many players as they want?SonnyG10https://www.blogger.com/profile/06568010128457246433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-9600476577911882852013-02-11T20:01:10.417-05:002013-02-11T20:01:10.417-05:00From Amanda Comak: "While Ramos hasn't fo...From Amanda Comak: "While Ramos hasn't focused on losing weight during his rehab, the burly catcher said he has focused on getting leaner and strengthening his core -- and he's had success."<br /><br />Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87835504414943628402013-02-11T19:55:10.533-05:002013-02-11T19:55:10.533-05:00Let's hope he is in shape. He had an excuse la...Let's hope he is in shape. He had an excuse last year.SCNatsFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521403318226328638noreply@blogger.com