tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post4907753507941298309..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Deadline day for GiolitoMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54575727908205234052012-07-13T18:29:15.044-04:002012-07-13T18:29:15.044-04:00(btw, that's a joke, sons.)(btw, that's a joke, sons.)natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-30847052215504827562012-07-13T18:14:29.429-04:002012-07-13T18:14:29.429-04:00Don't want to blow my own horn too much, but I...Don't want to blow my own horn too much, but I *did* predict this outcome. Yes! :-)<br /><br />natsfan1a said...<br /><br /> I'm going to say that we'll know whether or not he signed in about 90 minutes. Now that I'm out on this limb, where'd I put my saw? ;-)<br /> July 13, 2012 3:31 PMnatsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-37834723755732782672012-07-13T17:09:02.074-04:002012-07-13T17:09:02.074-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.NatsJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193972429632088225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-40079369600840138492012-07-13T16:57:28.979-04:002012-07-13T16:57:28.979-04:00Anything?Anything?TimDzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084922970274229654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38355318201113988492012-07-13T16:24:38.768-04:002012-07-13T16:24:38.768-04:002 more first rounders already signed today. Why d...2 more first rounders already signed today. Why do the nats always get one that is the last minute. there were lots out there that signed in no itme. I bet the Pirates end up with the only one not to sign. That is only because Appell isn't looking at the Pirates future.Manassas Nats' Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06531153181575176550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90200960013684883142012-07-13T15:33:20.186-04:002012-07-13T15:33:20.186-04:00Tic tock Luke lockTic tock Luke lockGhost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69242357576937687522012-07-13T15:31:11.331-04:002012-07-13T15:31:11.331-04:00I'm going to say that we'll know whether o...I'm going to say that we'll know whether or not he signed in about 90 minutes. Now that I'm out on this limb, where'd I put my saw? ;-)natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54838357194517836722012-07-13T15:26:12.694-04:002012-07-13T15:26:12.694-04:0095 minnits.... I say he signs.... Just can't s...95 minnits.... I say he signs.... Just can't see an upside for him, the other way...UnkyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10427401050130317607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45660489236864684302012-07-13T15:01:15.921-04:002012-07-13T15:01:15.921-04:00He's one of only 4-5 holdouts. Others have se...He's one of only 4-5 holdouts. Others have seen the writing on the wall and signed. He can chill a couple of years and babe out at UCLA. (Wish I'd done that.) Mummy and Daddy will buy him a nice car. (Mine wouldn't have.) It's down to a blinking contest. Maybe Rizzo goes for a penalty -- only costs Nats a half mil. Maybe CAA is under orders to make them swallow a draft pick. (CAA is a theatrical as well as sports agency, so who knows who's really advising Mumsy and Pops.) I haven't been impressed with what I've seen of the advice he's been getting so far -- the idea that this ligament or whatever is going to heal by itself is bupkis. I'm going to bet neither side blinks, no deal gets done.Theophilus T. S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16532693473198519382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35907720378309307532012-07-13T14:52:09.248-04:002012-07-13T14:52:09.248-04:00The Rays also just signed their top pick.
That cu...The Rays also just signed their top pick.<br /><br />That curve comment, I think can me found in the Bleacher Report link thas was posted earlier.Tcostanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264565854413303198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3991403620840185572012-07-13T14:47:04.376-04:002012-07-13T14:47:04.376-04:00realdealnats said...
Sonny--
I read in a link tha...<i> realdealnats said... <br />Sonny--<br />I read in a link that someone posted here that Giolito has a curve that Rizzo likes a lot. </i><br /><br />Thanks, I hadn't heard that.SonnyG10https://www.blogger.com/profile/06568010128457246433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16705606886418502482012-07-13T14:15:28.454-04:002012-07-13T14:15:28.454-04:00(Off topic, just want to say thanks)
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Fi...(Off topic, just want to say thanks)<br /><br />=========<br /><i>Firm Possession, My Gorsehacken Sofa said...<br /><br /> We discussed that at length over the winter, until someone was actually forced to go look up the rule. It's one inning per game scheduled, not games actually played, i.e., 162. So, no.<br /></i><br />Thanks! I (obviously) missed those discussions. Thanks for setting me straight.A DC Wonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09732615221598098540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-77241282604618391222012-07-13T13:47:51.276-04:002012-07-13T13:47:51.276-04:00Speak for yourself, Unknown. ;-) This Nat-head has...Speak for yourself, Unknown. ;-) This Nat-head has paid a lot of (my husband might say too much) attention to the major league club from the start, in good times and in bad. Yeah, sometimes it really [stunk] but I hung in there and followed their fortunes day by day, season by season. Enduring those tough times makes their current situation that much sweeter for me. That said, I'll note that I was more invested in draft picks back in the day, because the future seemed so much brighter than the present.<br /><br />Thanks for the site recommendation. Looks interesting.<br /><br />Unknown said...<br /><br /> Just two or three years ago, we Nat-heads paid little attention to the major league club, focusing instead on the talent in the minor leagues. We lived and died over every signing and regularly checked the box scores of all the minor league teams, looking for a glimmer of hope for the future.<br /><br /> Today, I much don't care whether Giolito signs or not. Unless he's a Strasburg reincarnate, I'm not sure we'll even find a place for him in the rotation for at least a few years. I trust Rizzo; if he doesn't sign it's because that was best for the team.<br /><br /> I like to go to sportspyder.com and follow the Nationals because it has every story along with every tweet about the team.<br /><br /> I was checking the Phillies' section a few weeks ago and it's Nationals redux from 2009. While there is some mention of the big club, tweets and stories focus on Joe Blow who went 2-3 with a homer at Double-A and some other guy tearing up the Rookie League.<br /><br /> It's nice--knock on wood--to finally be on the top.<br /> July 13, 2012 11:36 AMnatsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33520861516773708032012-07-13T13:30:30.764-04:002012-07-13T13:30:30.764-04:00Sonny--
I read in a link that someone posted here ...Sonny--<br />I read in a link that someone posted here that Giolito has a curve that Rizzo likes a lot.<br /><br />Also, I think he will sign too. No real reason not to unless he doesn't want to play ball, and that's hard to imagine considering he's spent a lot of energy developing 2-3 quality pitches and probably talked to Rizzo before getting drafted.<br /><br />Finally, one reason it would suck for the Nats if he did not sign, is that Rizzo probably could have drafted higher upside guys who would have cost more. But that's negative thinking that will get you nowhere...realdealnatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859440944007854256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-12324918935343074872012-07-13T13:29:41.545-04:002012-07-13T13:29:41.545-04:00We'll know in about 3 1/2 hours.We'll know in about 3 1/2 hours.SonnyG10https://www.blogger.com/profile/06568010128457246433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79270982495562235862012-07-13T13:14:01.624-04:002012-07-13T13:14:01.624-04:00Water... It's just logical. I don't see an...Water... It's just logical. I don't see any compelling reason for him NOT to sign...UnkyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10427401050130317607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52882105869381273582012-07-13T12:55:43.071-04:002012-07-13T12:55:43.071-04:00Firm,
It just seemed his earlier actions all lean...Firm,<br /><br />It just seemed his earlier actions all leaned towards him being a little reticent to sign. His initial interview, constantly mentioning his interest in UCLS and his lack of signing already. Now, those may be negotiating tactics but the max number he could be offered has been set for a little while now. Outside of the obligatory visit to the park Lucas has shown any interest in signing. So, I wondered where Mark came up with his opinion.Water23https://www.blogger.com/profile/01507380995443693539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74245705887880858202012-07-13T12:31:58.555-04:002012-07-13T12:31:58.555-04:00Theo, yes. A few teams. The Blue Jays have gone ...Theo, yes. A few teams. The Blue Jays have gone over by $441K. They had FIVE first round picks, so maybe that's why.<br /><br /><a href="http://ht.ly/cdO6B" rel="nofollow">Blue Jays draft signings</a><br /><br />http://ht.ly/cdO6BNatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86514812802179752562012-07-13T12:14:55.213-04:002012-07-13T12:14:55.213-04:00You can click on the calculator button (on the sit...You can click on the calculator button (on the site I gave above) and see that the Nats can offer a little over $3million to Giolito without forfeiting the draft pick.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72778124110654526372012-07-13T12:12:15.003-04:002012-07-13T12:12:15.003-04:00Here is what the Nats have done so far.
Nationals...Here is what the Nats have done so far.<br /><br /><a href="http://ht.ly/cdO6B" rel="nofollow">Nationals draft signings and money spent</a><br /><br />http://ht.ly/cdO6BNatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59825710722966344452012-07-13T12:10:02.708-04:002012-07-13T12:10:02.708-04:00FYI, pool, signings, spending (by team).
Baseball...FYI, pool, signings, spending (by team).<br /><br /><a href="http://ht.ly/cdO6B" rel="nofollow">Baseball America</a><br /><br />http://ht.ly/cdO6BNatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44498958899934023922012-07-13T12:03:11.929-04:002012-07-13T12:03:11.929-04:00Sorry HeymanSorry HeymanGhost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-12816875512740436832012-07-13T12:02:45.553-04:002012-07-13T12:02:45.553-04:00Herman reporting Heaney deal with Marlins will get...Herman reporting Heaney deal with Marlins will get done. The deal was said to be dead yesterday.Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49681356513161203862012-07-13T11:57:52.172-04:002012-07-13T11:57:52.172-04:00So he has a ++ fastball and a ++ changeup. Does h...So he has a ++ fastball and a ++ changeup. Does he have a good curve ball or slider? If he's a starter, he needs at least one more pitch. Anyway, hope he signs.SonnyG10https://www.blogger.com/profile/06568010128457246433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73147531238288177812012-07-13T11:45:20.471-04:002012-07-13T11:45:20.471-04:00Nice site, unknown. Lines all the stories up for ...Nice site, unknown. Lines all the stories up for easy access. Thanks.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.com