tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post4681277250545920641..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Submit questions for Beltway BaseballMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91995233582577430172012-11-07T14:09:30.521-05:002012-11-07T14:09:30.521-05:00I don't know about accurate assessment of the ...I don't know about accurate assessment of the free agent market but Sanchez will not come cheap. If Dodgers are linked to him, I would probably stay away because that owner group is going crazy.Faraz Shaikhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633161449674428190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-17059284030574355752012-11-07T13:48:46.289-05:002012-11-07T13:48:46.289-05:00Sanchez's agent is quoted as saying the free a...Sanchez's agent is quoted as saying the free agent market is red-hot. He claims "more than a dozen teams have shown serious interest and several have made lucrative, multi-year offers."<br />Question for Mark: Is he trying to goose the price for his client or is this an accurate assessment of the free-agent market?<br />NI postings have implied that Sanchez would be a relatively cheap solution to our 5th SP for 1-2 years.fast eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16048340895386859833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64608447625455333222012-11-07T12:46:28.238-05:002012-11-07T12:46:28.238-05:00Theophilus T.S.: You gave me a bunch of laughs wit...Theophilus T.S.: You gave me a bunch of laughs with your 9:32 post. <br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />I'm stll chuckling over your comments about Ladson at the urinal!<br /><br />Love you guys!!!<br /><br />GooooooooooooooooooNats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67992394773058472022012-11-07T12:43:24.215-05:002012-11-07T12:43:24.215-05:00Methinks losing their third base coach to the Astr...Methinks losing their third base coach to the Astros put a crimp in the Nat's future plans time-line wise ... I wonder if Mark et al are willing to address that turn of events and how it might have affected the current situation with Davey?perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84792628982006877782012-11-07T12:42:16.926-05:002012-11-07T12:42:16.926-05:00The key is Davey. His presence makes roster constr...The key is Davey. His presence makes roster construction moot without his input. They can't move until they decide whether he's on the bench or working as a consultant in the FO. perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53747037514501586972012-11-07T12:17:48.444-05:002012-11-07T12:17:48.444-05:00alexva, I don't know about nationals' inte...alexva, I don't know about nationals' interest but count me in. however with Bernie as our 4th OF and Davey preferring more power from bench, I don't see Ichiro signing up with Nats when all their OF jobs are occupied.Faraz Shaikhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633161449674428190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83136682685172880972012-11-07T11:59:40.542-05:002012-11-07T11:59:40.542-05:00Here in Idaho, the state legislature passed laws t...Here in Idaho, the state legislature passed laws that effectively neutered the teacher's unions and gave control back to the parents and students. But the NEA and other unions spent millions of dollars this fall saying the laws were "bad for kids" and they were defeated last night in the form of propositions.<br /><br />In Idaho, where Democrats are really moderate Republicans. <br /><br />So, with that in mind, can we all pool our resources and buy a lot of TV ads saying that the Nationals need to sign Zach Greinke and trade for David Price? <br /><br />Maybe we can get the player's union to pitch in.<br /><br />If Rizzo and Mr. Lerner see them enough, maybe it will work. <br /><br />And no, I'm not taking sides either. Just amazed that the politico types know that spending 'x' dollars sways 'x' number of votes. If you have the dough, you have the votes because so much of the electorate is uninformed. <br /><br />But they all do it, so a pox on all houses not connected with the Nationals. <br /><br />Farid @ IdahoUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511258100772625570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11672176543419957472012-11-07T11:54:12.336-05:002012-11-07T11:54:12.336-05:00Have you heard any interest or discussion on the p...Have you heard any interest or discussion on the possibility of pursuing Ichiro Suzuki?alexvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607068733172426326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-21480724516906450862012-11-07T11:45:43.390-05:002012-11-07T11:45:43.390-05:00Hi Mark,
I'm interested to know what is going...Hi Mark,<br /><br />I'm interested to know what is going to happen with Flores.<br /><br />ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15125051064629301046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-60453696659179964902012-11-07T11:36:49.583-05:002012-11-07T11:36:49.583-05:00JD, I have high hopes that Rendon will be our high...JD, I have high hopes that Rendon will be our high batting average guy in the lineup...someone who is not as streaky as our other hitters. For that reason I don't want to see him traded for anything. He could be our future triple crown winner.SonnyG10https://www.blogger.com/profile/06568010128457246433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43318800617356750122012-11-07T11:34:39.352-05:002012-11-07T11:34:39.352-05:00 Some folks -- not me, necessarily -- probably ... Some folks -- not me, necessarily -- probably want to know if Kristina Akra is going to get divorced and become a FA.<br />Theophilus T. S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16532693473198519382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44331234171240833762012-11-07T11:33:25.109-05:002012-11-07T11:33:25.109-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Theophilus T. S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16532693473198519382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-76023427582918702612012-11-07T11:11:41.134-05:002012-11-07T11:11:41.134-05:00Garcia looked pretty good, but certainly not invin...Garcia looked pretty good, but certainly not invincible. As to Ryan Matheus, I don't see him going anywhere soon.<br /><br />Now,Mark,we really want to know- is Kristina Akra going to be back next year? Joe Seamheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17000259234420985114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-229864875891261722012-11-07T11:06:14.175-05:002012-11-07T11:06:14.175-05:00JD, I could see Rendon deployed like Placido Polan...JD, I could see Rendon deployed like Placido Polanco was between 2nd, 3rd and testing him in the outfield. Sounds sort of like Lombo. Difference between Rendon and Lombo is the much higher ceiling.Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86039434067686809742012-11-07T10:47:53.579-05:002012-11-07T10:47:53.579-05:00Ghost,
I am totally convinced that Rendon is the...<br /> Ghost,<br /><br /> I am totally convinced that Rendon is the real deal; I am just not sure that he fits on our team. There are some pieces on the Diamond backs which intrigue me (Upton, Bauer). I can see a deal with them down the line which may involve: Espinosa, Morse, Rendon.<br /><br /> I am not basing it on anything except it seems to fit and I think that big deals like that are Rizzo's style.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79686592584047976332012-11-07T10:43:57.374-05:002012-11-07T10:43:57.374-05:00JD, I could see Garcia starting in AAA for depth.JD, I could see Garcia starting in AAA for depth.Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47823982719691907432012-11-07T10:43:30.861-05:002012-11-07T10:43:30.861-05:00Ghost,
Don't get me wrong; I like Madson a l...<br /> Ghost,<br /><br /> Don't get me wrong; I like Madson a lot and if we sign him I think Matheus will have a tough time making the roster because I think Garcia has better raw tools than him.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-77654062235966082162012-11-07T10:41:21.278-05:002012-11-07T10:41:21.278-05:00JD, I still believe Purke is a future star as well...JD, I still believe Purke is a future star as well as Rendon. Goodwin has tools and needs to see how he transitions in each level. I still see Meyer as a closer unless he gets his secondary pitches up to + pitches.Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35086557827008459742012-11-07T10:41:12.020-05:002012-11-07T10:41:12.020-05:00Ghost,
Here is my opinion about the pen: Clip wa...<br /> Ghost,<br /><br /> Here is my opinion about the pen: Clip was overused because Storen was out for more than half a season; Lidge was cheap, Madson won't be, Garcia should be a huge addition from within and Matheus and Stammen are more of a know than they were last year.<br /><br /> The 5 righties should be: Clip, Storen, Matheus,Garcia and Stammen. I don't know who the lefties will be; we may need to spend some serious dollars on Affeldt.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-46605054650788650542012-11-07T10:37:40.972-05:002012-11-07T10:37:40.972-05:00JD, absolutely about AA. Rizzo wants Goodwin to b...JD, absolutely about AA. Rizzo wants Goodwin to be a prototypical leadoff with bunting, speed, and high OBP. The bonus with Goodwin is his compact swing that generates power.Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-654047390330874442012-11-07T10:37:17.760-05:002012-11-07T10:37:17.760-05:00
Faraz,
Skole? Solis? Purke? Hood? Leon?
Ther...<br /> Faraz,<br /><br /> Skole? Solis? Purke? Hood? Leon?<br /><br /> There are others like: Kobernus, Taylor, Martinson, Moonyhan. But I,m not sure where they all stand as far as the pecking order is concerned.<br /><br /> JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-23758215157661183042012-11-07T10:35:31.368-05:002012-11-07T10:35:31.368-05:00Of course I meant Anthony Rendon. Up late last nig...Of course I meant Anthony Rendon. Up late last night.<br /><br />Will Rendon be in the Majors next year? Get Some Playershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14653997027503590155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90460873231879381572012-11-07T10:34:56.291-05:002012-11-07T10:34:56.291-05:00JD, Madson would be the Lidge role from last year ...JD, Madson would be the Lidge role from last year and Rizzo's belief Madson is the real deal as I don't see him making that mistake again.<br /><br />Rizzo was right to get the veteran in Lidge and it didn't work out.<br /><br />I see 5 RH relievers and 2 LH. Clippard can't be overused again.Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74456492765416124292012-11-07T10:34:27.683-05:002012-11-07T10:34:27.683-05:00
Ghost,
I think that the numbers in the AFL are...<br /> Ghost,<br /><br /> I think that the numbers in the AFL are not significant for the exact reason you bring up with Goodwin. Players are working on specifics rather than flat out competing. <br /><br /> I think the better picture of where everyone is will come when they compete likely in Harrisburg.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84935381976607578252012-11-07T10:29:26.090-05:002012-11-07T10:29:26.090-05:00For those wondering about Goodwin's ups and do...For those wondering about Goodwin's ups and downs, he was told to work on bunting for hits and its costing him ABs and outs as it isn't working well. He had another bunt pop-up yesterday and the corner infielders are aware of his routine and pressing on the corners.Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.com