tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post5218174135363750999..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Game 45: Nats at BravesMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger291125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64924613972114525412012-05-26T11:56:59.308-04:002012-05-26T11:56:59.308-04:00Here's a request from Hunter P., dedicated to ...<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWHuZa1DxrM" rel="nofollow">Here's a request from Hunter P., dedicated to NatsFan1a ... </a>Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52434103448625030132012-05-26T11:47:44.832-04:002012-05-26T11:47:44.832-04:00New post - early game!New post - early game!baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81535994702756460772012-05-26T11:28:54.164-04:002012-05-26T11:28:54.164-04:00Amanda Comak writes....Tim Hudson has been tough o...Amanda Comak writes....Tim Hudson has been tough on the Nationals in his career. He entered Friday night's contest having been the pitcher of record in 17 of his 23 starts against them -- and having won 14 of those. But of all the Nationals Hudson is tough on, Ryan Zimmerman might have been the worst. <br /><br />Before Friday, Zimmerman had faced Hudson in 48 plate appearances. He had eight hits -- and only one for extra bases. The numbers certainly were stacked in Hudson's favor. Eight strikeouts, .174 average against, .208 on-base percentage, .196 slugging.<br /><br /><br />______________________________________<br /><br />I see Amanda did similar research to what I did at 11:00am and she is incorrect, Hudson's record was 13 wins against the Nats not 14. She didn't subtract out a 2003 win against the Expos.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44033760465634892352012-05-26T11:04:35.492-04:002012-05-26T11:04:35.492-04:00baseballswami - This is the Nats Only show called ...baseballswami - This is the Nats Only show called NatsTalk Live. Can't watch that show with Dave Johnson and Mel Antonen as you are right.<br /><br />This is the 2 hour NatsTalk Live. Horrible production value like you said with no video or stats flashed up. One caller asked what a 4 seam fastball is and Phil Wood said he had no baseball in the studio to demonstrate.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70385249630011555022012-05-26T11:00:40.897-04:002012-05-26T11:00:40.897-04:00Lets look at Tim Hudson's dominance of Zim. 46...Lets look at Tim Hudson's dominance of Zim. 46 at-bats prior to yesterday and a .173 batting average and only 2 life-time RBIs against Hudson with no Home Runs.<br /><br />Its as if Zim put himself in walk-off mode in that at-bat and behind in the count 0-2.<br /><br />Also before last night, Hudson was 13-3 against the Nats and went through a stretch in 2007 to 2008 where he went 7-0. <br /><br />He has never given up 7 earned runs against the Nats.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39923207416164119612012-05-26T10:32:48.133-04:002012-05-26T10:32:48.133-04:00On an Atlanta note, you might also enjoy this.
He...On an Atlanta note, you might also enjoy <a href="http://www.talkingchop.com/2012/5/25/3044012/washington-nationals-at-atlanta-braves-open-thread" rel="nofollow">this.</a><br /><br /><i>Heading over now to read some phan phlailing.</i>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-9689826754619873712012-05-26T10:29:30.698-04:002012-05-26T10:29:30.698-04:00Eugene and Mick - hilarious!! That's real conf...Eugene and Mick - hilarious!! That's real confidence. Gonat - sometimes I drop in on that snoozefest on masn. No production values, no video. Phil Wood is usually good but the others are Balmer homers. They truly pontificate for hours. Zim kind of surprised me last night with his demeanor - developing some Natitude? I hope he keeps that chip on his shoulder for a long time. Still can't believe that they chose to pitch to him instead of Bryce. Detweiler lost his swagger when he cut his hair. Just needs to get his swagger back. And throw some strikes. Watch JZim.baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7793618330953801392012-05-26T10:25:50.583-04:002012-05-26T10:25:50.583-04:00NatsLady said...
The O's had 11,000 walkups ...NatsLady said... <br /><br />The O's had 11,000 walkups last night. Broke a record. <br /><br />May 26, 2012 9:52 AM<br />_____________________________<br /><br />Friday night, Holiday weekend, casual fanbase energized by the rumor that the team is finally going to sign a big piece long-term (Adam Jones).<br /><br />Biggest reason is Friday night is College night discounts so Friday nights with good weather has received great walk-ups anyway.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89704127808496562502012-05-26T10:20:06.042-04:002012-05-26T10:20:06.042-04:00Watching this horrible show of NatsTalk Live on MA...Watching this horrible show of NatsTalk Live on MASN as they disect the Nats game last night. 10 minutes talking about Detwiler.<br /><br />Detwiler starts the season like Rizzo made the right move sending Lannan down. The last 4 starts look like you can stick a fork in Detwiler.<br /><br />Detwiler threw 4 walks and even in some of his strikeout threw too many pitches to get the strikeouts. There was no efficiency in the strikeouts. 4 1/3 innings or these 5 inning starts is not great. Detwiler pitched with an extra games rest also.<br /><br />I would not be surprised to see Wang make the next start. Wang was 5th starter until he was injured in Spring Training. I was a believer that Detwiler was the guy who should start last night mostly based on the lefty/lefty matchup. Wang was up early in the bullpen. According to Phil Wood, Wang threw over 70 pitches in the bullpen before he took the mound.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-62500045943609806372012-05-26T10:05:31.577-04:002012-05-26T10:05:31.577-04:00Not only did RZ say he was "p***ed" abou...Not only did RZ say he was "p***ed" about the walk to Harper, he said "sh**" to the ump about the first pitch inside ball that was called a strike.<br /><br />And then it goes 0-2 and he hits a double. Major League ball there, ML ball!NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-15789379833090284912012-05-26T09:52:12.176-04:002012-05-26T09:52:12.176-04:00Drew, yeah, fer sure the Rangers are on a mission....Drew, yeah, fer sure the Rangers are on a mission. The surprises are the O's and the Dodgers without Kemp.<br /><br />The O's had 11,000 walkups last night. Broke a record.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-17266828781094514832012-05-26T09:46:58.332-04:002012-05-26T09:46:58.332-04:00ESPN's MLB standings include some revealing nu...ESPN's MLB standings include some revealing numbers.<br /><br />The Nats have scored 22 more runs than they've allowed. Their +22 run differential ranks fourth in the NL and sixth in the majors.<br /><br />The Nats have done this while scoring only 170 runs. Only four of the 30 teams are worse -- Oakland, San Diego, the Cubs and Pittsburgh.<br /><br />The reason, of course, is that the Nats' pitchers have allowed only 148 runs, the fewest in baseball.<br /><br />If this team can muster more offense it's going to be tough to beat.<br /><br />P.S. How good are the Rangers? They're already at +90. Wow.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291337998094801640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-68178451482747995482012-05-26T09:34:00.989-04:002012-05-26T09:34:00.989-04:00Eugene
dont forget Maxwell Smart's famous quo...Eugene<br /><br />dont forget Maxwell Smart's famous quote<br /><br />"missed it by that much"mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83343059047101318282012-05-26T09:31:31.308-04:002012-05-26T09:31:31.308-04:00MicheleS: Thanks for the AJC link.
Loved the Tim...MicheleS: Thanks for the AJC link.<br /><br />Loved the Tim Hudson quote after giving up seven earned runs: "I was a couple pitches from throwing a shutout..."<br /><br />Recalls several similar quotes:<br /><br />-- Capt. Edward Smith, RMS Titanic: "I was a couple icebergs from crossing the Atlantic...";<br /><br />-- Gen. Heinz Guderian: "I was a couple snowflakes from taking Moscow..."; and, of course,<br /><br />-- Pres. Richard Nixon: "I was a couple tapes from getting away with it..."Eugene in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321559588541830539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72551794296399720372012-05-26T09:26:17.829-04:002012-05-26T09:26:17.829-04:00not that hung over, lol... the 2005 comparison is ...not that hung over, lol... the 2005 comparison is absurd period. That team was ancient and lucky. this team is young and for real and talented. Thinking ahead, the Nats pitching gets stronger with Lidge and Storen coming back along with Wang as a 5th starter. Det may be better off helping team in middle relief and he needs to become tougher. The only ones who you show the door to pitching wise is Hrod and Perry. On the offensive side, Lombo is everything the scouts said he could be and Harper is a special player. Add Morse to this team and it could be enough. Bernadina and Nady should go bye bye. If Werth can come back, maybe bring up Corey Brown in August and we could roll. It is too bad Ramos is out. Flores is doing splendid but we need some depth. One can see the Nats in 2013 and on as perhaps the best team in MLBmickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-720877276902310512012-05-26T09:17:29.224-04:002012-05-26T09:17:29.224-04:00Det should gear his anger towards Davey at himself...Det should gear his anger towards Davey at himself, that my help him. he should go to middle relief and Wang should be the 5th starter. Davey did an excellent coaching job last night.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-10232562672537404602012-05-26T09:16:49.767-04:002012-05-26T09:16:49.767-04:00Natslady - nice new avatar/pic.
Freddie, nice wa...Natslady - nice new avatar/pic. <br /><br />Freddie, nice way to light a fire under Zimm. <br /><br />Timmy H. - "We should have won that game." Hey, that's what WE used to say, two-plus years ago. <br /><br />Heading over now to read some phan phlailing. Hope Mark Z has something for us today before the game. :-)ehay2khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441654620820540390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-62328598875324876102012-05-26T09:14:05.043-04:002012-05-26T09:14:05.043-04:00Lannan report: 5 earned in 5 innings. He retired ...Lannan report: 5 earned in 5 innings. He retired 14 of 16 batters he faced. Before that he gave up a solo HR and after that he gave up a solo HR and then left in the 6th with a 3-2 lead and the bases loaded, nobody out. All three inherited runners scored because the next guy (Hassan Pena) gave up a slam. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&content_id=32235714&vkey=news_t552&fext=.jsp&sid=t552" rel="nofollow">Syracuse Chiefs game story</a><br /><br />http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&content_id=32235714&vkey=news_t552&fext=.jsp&sid=t552NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57340273952120102582012-05-26T09:02:49.839-04:002012-05-26T09:02:49.839-04:00P.S., I understand about 2005, but I still love th...P.S., I understand about 2005, but I still love the standings. Now other teams have to <i>come to us</i>. The Nats are the "tough part of the schedule"! <br /><br />Thank you, Huddy, for "pissing off" the Face. We need him mad!NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-76639884560661735822012-05-26T08:54:47.064-04:002012-05-26T08:54:47.064-04:00Watching the game this morning on MLB.tv because I...Watching the game this morning on MLB.tv because I was working last night. Really, how many times did Ross have the hitter 0-2 and then get to 3-2 and foul off a few? No wonder his pitch count was high and in the 2nd inning Carp and FP are already "hoping" he can get to 5 innings. You have a four run lead. THROW STRIKES. <br /><br />CMW's velocity hit 94. Yes, his sinker didn't always drop as much as you would like, but what a pleasure to watch him work when it did, ground ball after ground ball. <br /><br />Really hope Davey lets CMW start and pairs him with Detwiler (like Stras and Gorzy), righty/lefty and two different styles for hitters to adjust to.<br /><br />And Ross, if you don't want to get pulled mid-inning and have your inherited runners score, stop scuffing your feet on the mound and PITCH BETTER.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53298604266360048362012-05-26T08:43:45.355-04:002012-05-26T08:43:45.355-04:00Leftover thoughts: What was Atlanta thinking to pi...Leftover thoughts: What was Atlanta thinking to pitch around Bryce to get to Zim? Who wants to bet that never happens again? Zim - that was a sweet moment for this Nats fan! He made them pay and it was very satisfying. Also - Burnett and Clip are both pretty savvy pitchers with some experience and some stuff from the left and the right. I think either one of them can pitch in the 8th or 9th. Funny, too, how Burnett has just not been used all that much this season - he has to have the fewest innings.As for Det -- it might not have been pretty but it was not a high-run melt down. Did you see Hudsons face when he gave up the double to Zim? Lincecum melted down pretty good last night. Those guys have a lot more years on them than Det and had a lot worse outings. Did you happen to notice that Wang just can't run at all. He has had foot and hammy injuries - he should be required to strike out each and every time he is up. Scary to watch him run. Fragile and high maintenance. Hope he is worth all this trouble.baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18878563024206922342012-05-26T08:37:27.000-04:002012-05-26T08:37:27.000-04:00Joe.... I agree that Brown deserves a shot but.......Joe.... I agree that Brown deserves a shot but....the Nats are determined to keep a veteran presence next to Bryce in the outfield and that blocks Brown for the time being. <br /><br />And Ankiel has his moments of success so he's the guy till Werth comes back.NatsJack in Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17901124144043433674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65354430329864976732012-05-26T07:23:35.431-04:002012-05-26T07:23:35.431-04:00Sorry, Link busted:
AJC Sports PageSorry, Link busted:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/" rel="nofollow">AJC Sports Page</a>MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79081755628261462232012-05-26T07:22:31.334-04:002012-05-26T07:22:31.334-04:00Some thoughts from Atlanta:
AJC Sports page
Lot...Some thoughts from Atlanta:<br /><a rel="nofollow">AJC Sports page</a> <br /><br /><br />Lots of good stuff on the Nats. The Daily DOB Blog has a nice preview of the series.MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81543108202314729212012-05-26T07:21:40.390-04:002012-05-26T07:21:40.390-04:00What Drew said.What Drew said.Get Some Playershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14653997027503590155noreply@blogger.com