tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post5003452175641683558..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Instant Analysis: Nats 5, Twins 4Mark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-30437166544325957052013-06-10T09:24:26.073-04:002013-06-10T09:24:26.073-04:00Mule, Zim is fielding .920; Rendon is fielding .89...Mule, Zim is fielding .920; Rendon is fielding .896 (.885 at 3B, .909 at 2B). Zim is at 0.7 WAR and Rendon at 0.3 WAR so far this season.<br /><br />Not sure how you can call for entrenching Rendon at 2B but shuttling Zim off to DH in the AL.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71454750026597967732013-06-10T08:14:33.840-04:002013-06-10T08:14:33.840-04:00Mule Notes:
Yesterday brought faint glimmers of w...Mule Notes:<br /><br />Yesterday brought faint glimmers of what this team was once, and what it needs to be every day.<br />With the Braves on a pace to win 100 games this season, they cannot be caught unless they falter badly and we continue to play at > .630 clip (i.e. we need to win at least 63 of the remaining 100 games to garner 94 wins, while hoping the Braves lose a few more along the way.)<br />Possibly just a pipe dream, but pray that the Nats at least keep trying.<br /><br />The replacement of Espinosa with Rendon must be permanent; the job should now be Rendon's to keep (or lose) based upon his play in future.<br />Espinosa's offensive production was inadequate in 2012 (.230 BA, 175 K's etc.), when he was "healthy". He is a liability in 2013 and mustn't be considered for re-instatement until shoulder and hand are fixed/recovered and he can prove the ability to hit >.275 with fewer than 12 K's per 100 ABs (i.e. <75/season).<br /><br />Mule is completely baffled by the E5 situation (with 2 more this weekend). Even hitting >.400 with RISP, Zimmerman's overall offensive production does not offset his defensive liability. If Zimmerman's defensive skills cannot be re-established , perhaps he follows in the footsteps of Michael Morse (D.H. in A.L.).Whack-a-Mulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001755518088848800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26889799574118756912013-06-10T03:35:57.168-04:002013-06-10T03:35:57.168-04:00"Without a few runs we'd be talking about...<i>"Without a few runs we'd be talking about another error by Zimm, Rendon can't catch a pop fly, Karns is terrible, LaRoche boots another one. It's all about hitting."</i><br /><br />What he said.<br />Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65212134839933110382013-06-10T01:17:32.493-04:002013-06-10T01:17:32.493-04:00About the upcoming series in Colorado. It really i...About the upcoming series in Colorado. It really is simple, they are probably going to score more than a few runs against us so we have to be prepared to score more. Its probably not going to be a pitchers duel so be ready to strings a bunch of hits together and score some runs. tayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17245591110733229840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-77485839674037628742013-06-10T00:53:13.071-04:002013-06-10T00:53:13.071-04:00Just got back from the game...good win in front of...Just got back from the game...good win in front of a small crowd. I think Karnes and Davis need more seasoning. Karnes was throwing 93 to 95, but he got hit pretty good. I wonder if his fastball lacks movement.<br /><br />Chat more tomorrow. Good night everybody!SonnyG10https://www.blogger.com/profile/06568010128457246433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-17455292619929016672013-06-10T00:40:00.124-04:002013-06-10T00:40:00.124-04:00Maury:
I was at Coors Field Thursday night as the...Maury:<br /><br />I was at Coors Field Thursday night as the Padres beat the Rockies 6-5 in 12 innings. The Rockies roared back from a 4-0 deficit, only to lose at the end.<br /><br />The obvious lesson was that you're never out of a game at that ballpark.<br /><br />The Rockies' pitching and defense weren't very impressive.<br /><br />The key to handling the Rockies is their extraordinary 3-4-5 of CarGo, Tulo and Michael Cuddyer, the right fielder who is having an All Star-caliber season.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291337998094801640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13233314257386220652013-06-10T00:17:06.292-04:002013-06-10T00:17:06.292-04:00Amazing what a little run support can do for a bal...Amazing what a little run support can do for a ball club. Without a few runs we'd be talking about another error by Zimm, Rendon can't catch a pop fly, Karns is terrible, LaRoche boots another one... We've got great pitching, adequate defense and a good manager. It's all about hitting.pwillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422597437977652181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4486380427982596722013-06-10T00:03:01.085-04:002013-06-10T00:03:01.085-04:00tayo said...
And its early but its looking li...<i>tayo said...<br /><br /> And its early but its looking like Rizzo got another steal of a trade in the Morse Trade. Krol is looking great so far and Cole has had some dominants starts at potomac.<br /></i><br /><br />Morse is hitting .245, WAR is negative, and he's a free agent after this year.<br /><br />Gee, ya' think? ;-)A DC Wonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09732615221598098540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19562830241896067182013-06-10T00:01:41.835-04:002013-06-10T00:01:41.835-04:00Drew said:
I'd love to keep Lombo AND Kobernu...Drew said: <br />I'd love to keep Lombo AND Kobernus on the bench.<br /><br /><br />Agree. Need 2 powers also, one from each side. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989685878634650244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-29541556206151823342013-06-09T23:56:01.539-04:002013-06-09T23:56:01.539-04:00Matt Holliday's grand slam fuels the Cardinals...Matt Holliday's grand slam fuels the Cardinals' seven-run 10th inning. The Cards now lead the Reds 11-4, helping the Nats a bit in the wild card chase.<br /><br />The Nats are 5.5 games behind the Pirates for the second wild card spot.<br /><br />Colorado is directly in front of the Nats, 3.5 games out. Let's get a piece of the Rockies.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291337998094801640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45612541118760025502013-06-09T23:50:49.030-04:002013-06-09T23:50:49.030-04:00Cards have scored 7 in the top of 10.
Rookie fir...Cards have scored 7 in the top of 10. <br /><br />Rookie first batter, matt Holliday hit grand slam.Manassas Nats' Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06531153181575176550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11897124928396896582013-06-09T23:48:51.363-04:002013-06-09T23:48:51.363-04:00He cant come oof DL until Saturday, he cant plat, ...He cant come oof DL until Saturday, he cant plat, not eligible so not skippedManassas Nats' Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06531153181575176550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-48067306190072783562013-06-09T23:48:27.164-04:002013-06-09T23:48:27.164-04:00Off day-- again!! That's 3 of 5 days. Of cours...Off day-- again!! That's 3 of 5 days. Of course we packed a lot in the other two days.baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16897691621508485592013-06-09T23:37:44.657-04:002013-06-09T23:37:44.657-04:00Going to bed.... Great games and wins tonight guy...Going to bed.... Great games and wins tonight guys!!!<br /><br />See y'all tomorrow!MrsB loves the Natshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619884580417410855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83627425639868174122013-06-09T23:37:35.464-04:002013-06-09T23:37:35.464-04:00I don't think Kobernus gets sent down.
Rememb...I don't think Kobernus gets sent down.<br /><br />Remember: With Tyler Moore gone, you lose a backup outfielder. Marrero can't play that role, but Kobernus can.<br /><br />I certainly could be wrong -- Lombo returns to the uber-utility role when Harper comes back.<br /><br />But Kobernus and Lombo are both so versatile. For instance, in a game like tonight's, with Bernadina already starting, Kobernus is the guy who can pinch run and gain the critical base.<br /><br />I'd love to keep Lombo AND Kobernus on the bench.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291337998094801640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54896065749449022482013-06-09T23:35:24.472-04:002013-06-09T23:35:24.472-04:00And its early but its looking like Rizzo got anoth...And its early but its looking like Rizzo got another steal of a trade in the Morse Trade. Krol is looking great so far and Cole has had some dominants starts at potomac.tayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17245591110733229840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88851824108511228612013-06-09T23:33:58.986-04:002013-06-09T23:33:58.986-04:00Thanks swami...my days are all mixed up... Injuri...Thanks swami...my days are all mixed up... Injuries suck....<br /><br />Nevertheless, I'm not a Haren fan but Lord knows I hope the Good Haren shows up on Tuesday....MrsB loves the Natshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619884580417410855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35723316042175958402013-06-09T23:31:59.137-04:002013-06-09T23:31:59.137-04:00Mrs. B - Stras on the DL for a bit longer. 16 th I...Mrs. B - Stras on the DL for a bit longer. 16 th I think.baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33139722059389522942013-06-09T23:31:51.689-04:002013-06-09T23:31:51.689-04:00Chase Hughes @chasehughesCSN
LaRoche said he lik...Chase Hughes @chasehughesCSN<br />LaRoche said he likes where the #Nats are at, a .500 team. Says it makes them focus more each day as every game is important. <br />______________________________________<br /><br />Glad there seems to be some urgency now.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49612837206616839742013-06-09T23:29:54.708-04:002013-06-09T23:29:54.708-04:00to me it looks like Krol and Abad will stay up for...to me it looks like Krol and Abad will stay up for the time being unless they blow up, to me it looks like davis and cedeno go down for mattheus and det, then probably kobernus for HarpAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03693258378860810259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3431119660473129152013-06-09T23:26:10.255-04:002013-06-09T23:26:10.255-04:00Great wins Nats.
Karns gets sent down for the pi...Great wins Nats. <br /><br />Karns gets sent down for the pitcher who will start Wednesday<br /><br />The pitcher who got called up for Wednesdays games gets sent down when Strasburg comes back.<br /><br />Either Cedano or Davis gets sent down when Det comes back. I say Cedano since Nats need another reliever other than Stamman who can be our 2nd long reliever.<br /><br />Kobernus gets sent down when Harper returns. <br /> Coolhandbane (formally Bob Saget)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06991179666203450781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-10558998800412008372013-06-09T23:25:29.831-04:002013-06-09T23:25:29.831-04:00Yeah NCN... Bp did its thing... Stammen came in ...Yeah NCN... Bp did its thing... Stammen came in and got the momentum shifting our way.... There were some scary moments but they got the job done...MrsB loves the Natshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619884580417410855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72683710056891779772013-06-09T23:24:01.129-04:002013-06-09T23:24:01.129-04:00Wait... So Haren starts Tuesday? Det Wednesday? ...Wait... So Haren starts Tuesday? Det Wednesday? They gonna skip over SS?MrsB loves the Natshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619884580417410855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89739237098621374172013-06-09T23:21:49.478-04:002013-06-09T23:21:49.478-04:00Nats are still carrying 4 starters and 8 relievers...Nats are still carrying 4 starters and 8 relievers but if they do go with Det on Wednesday he can take Karns spot and keep the 8 relievers until Strasburg comes off the DL.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19973763932345757682013-06-09T23:20:30.146-04:002013-06-09T23:20:30.146-04:00Yeah, how bout that bullpen. 6 shutout innings. ...Yeah, how bout that bullpen. 6 shutout innings. PFB, I'd say.NCNatsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00208353346925459087noreply@blogger.com