tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post5519787316216661379..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Nationals: Who's hot, who's not-4/17Mark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45397896904602158682013-04-17T15:44:57.183-04:002013-04-17T15:44:57.183-04:00Someone mentioned the losses being blowout and not...Someone mentioned the losses being blowout and not close games as a reason for waning confidence, right? That seems to make more and more sense to me.<br /><br />on the other hand, overall run differential for Braves is 3.2 (5.2 RS and 2.0 RA). Highest in past five seasons for the best team was 1.3 with mainly 1.0 or below as average. Even 1927 Yankees were 2.4 and let's face it Braves are no 1927 Yankees.<br /><br />Like I have said before, if Nationals take care of their business like they are capable, they will win the division over Braves and everyone else.Faraz Shaikhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633161449674428190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-77292279303122141212013-04-17T15:39:18.792-04:002013-04-17T15:39:18.792-04:00As a reminder of how strange the early season reco...As a reminder of how strange the early season records can be: the second-best record in the National League belongs to the Colorado Rockies.EmDashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05244048896547770295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88286981120982427682013-04-17T15:35:33.161-04:002013-04-17T15:35:33.161-04:00I think we happened to be part of the fine-tuning ...I think we happened to be part of the fine-tuning process for Gattis scouting, unfortunately. Detwiler got him out by throwing fastballs around his eyes that he couldn't lay off of - I have to imagine that game plan was due to scouting - and then the next day he adjusted and managed to hit a home run off of Strasburg in a very similar location.EmDashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05244048896547770295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33979583577150678192013-04-17T15:33:33.316-04:002013-04-17T15:33:33.316-04:00Well played, sir.
Sec. 3, My Untucked Sofa said.....Well played, sir.<br /><br />Sec. 3, My Untucked Sofa said...<br /><br /> Well, the Giants signed Barry Zito to a seriously regrettable contract, much worse than Haren's here, and all they have is two rings.<br /><br /> Mistakes. Everybody makes them.<br /> April 17, 2013 2:38 PM natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38340462485783285382013-04-17T15:31:04.841-04:002013-04-17T15:31:04.841-04:00That's 0-8 for Gattis since the Nats series.That's 0-8 for Gattis since the Nats series. Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71476420997249432212013-04-17T15:29:55.146-04:002013-04-17T15:29:55.146-04:00Huh, Gattis was 0-4 again. Where were those who t...Huh, Gattis was 0-4 again. Where were those who talked about not having sufficient Advanced Scouting? Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-62749430541406505242013-04-17T15:04:37.483-04:002013-04-17T15:04:37.483-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-75902409280315708992013-04-17T15:04:07.608-04:002013-04-17T15:04:07.608-04:00"Well, it didn't happen today! Upton/Uggl..."Well, it didn't happen today! Upton/Uggla/Heyward went 1-for-12."<br /><br />Add JUp and Gattis and it's 2 for 18.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47052171449275158612013-04-17T14:54:18.773-04:002013-04-17T14:54:18.773-04:00Our long national nightmare is over. *g*Our long national nightmare is over. *g*EmDashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05244048896547770295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25147364956691691162013-04-17T14:54:16.800-04:002013-04-17T14:54:16.800-04:00BigCat said...
Braves are 12-1 with BJ Upton ...<i>BigCat said...<br /><br /> Braves are 12-1 with BJ Upton hitting .152, Uggla at .178 and Heyward at.116. Whats gonna happen when they start hitting?<br /></i><br /><br />Well, it didn't happen today! Upton/Uggla/Heyward went 1-for-12.<br /><br />A DC Wonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09732615221598098540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56243696179410245172013-04-17T14:41:21.914-04:002013-04-17T14:41:21.914-04:00YES! BRAVES LOSE!YES! BRAVES LOSE!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14360793413790104042013-04-17T14:39:24.430-04:002013-04-17T14:39:24.430-04:00Which is not to say Haren can't recover this. ...Which is not to say Haren can't recover this. We'll see.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24370536103656108912013-04-17T14:39:17.178-04:002013-04-17T14:39:17.178-04:00Braves 1 strike from a loss...c'mon Greg Holla...Braves 1 strike from a loss...c'mon Greg Holland!!!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80381742005962030662013-04-17T14:38:29.275-04:002013-04-17T14:38:29.275-04:00Well, the Giants signed Barry Zito to a seriously ...Well, the Giants signed Barry Zito to a seriously regrettable contract, much worse than Haren's here, and all they have is two rings. <br /><br />Mistakes. Everybody makes them. Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84392015940581137172013-04-17T14:35:52.940-04:002013-04-17T14:35:52.940-04:00'but I do think John Lannan even on his poor f...'but I do think John Lannan even on his poor fielding team in a hitter's home ballpark will out-pitch Haren.'<br /><br /> If that happens the Haren is shot because otherwise Lannan can't hold a candle to him.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-23767078049247883652013-04-17T14:34:09.491-04:002013-04-17T14:34:09.491-04:00Ghost,
'Haren gave up only 3 earned runs yest... Ghost,<br /><br />'Haren gave up only 3 earned runs yesterday and that should've been enough to win on most days.'<br /><br /> And this is why ERA is such an unreliable stat. because Zim making the error does not excuse Haren from giving up a bomb to Hetcheveria; earned or unearned.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35841054091792064242013-04-17T14:33:16.311-04:002013-04-17T14:33:16.311-04:00JD, I'm all for giving Dan Haren a few more st...JD, I'm all for giving Dan Haren a few more starts and said as much but I do think John Lannan even on his poor fielding team in a hitter's home ballpark will out-pitch Haren.<br /><br />I just hope Haren can get under a 3.99 ERA at some point.<br /><br />Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47958926942955878362013-04-17T14:30:56.809-04:002013-04-17T14:30:56.809-04:00Doc said...
Correctomundo, GhostMeister!
Velo is...<i>Doc said... <br />Correctomundo, GhostMeister!<br /><br />Velo is #4 on the pitchometer, and Location is #1.</i><br /><br />Location, location, location with a good moving truck and a good road mad and darn fast.<br /><br />Real estate is a lot like pitching:<br />1) Location<br />2) Movement on the pitches <br />3) Strategy & scouting & deception<br />4) Velocity<br /><br /><br />and of course luck!<br /><br />Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49569726683256082912013-04-17T14:23:31.088-04:002013-04-17T14:23:31.088-04:00I think ESPN does Monday night baseball, too.
Tco...I think ESPN does Monday night baseball, too.<br /><br />Tcostant said...<br /><br /> ESPN has picked up #Nats #Braves game on April 29 for a full national telecast.<br /><br /> Crap I hate it when my mobile mlbatbat app gets blacked out.<br /> -------------------<br /> I assume that is Sunday April 28th?<br /> April 17, 2013 2:12 PM <br />Ghost Of Steve M. said... natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56460062063026812932013-04-17T14:23:24.883-04:002013-04-17T14:23:24.883-04:00I'm sad and surprised that Gio and Zimmie aren...I'm sad and surprised that Gio and Zimmie aren't on the hot list. But it's early.JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882101532666365432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-23065012769567608312013-04-17T14:17:08.618-04:002013-04-17T14:17:08.618-04:00Tcostant said...
THat was Zimmermann's second...<i>Tcostant said... <br />THat was Zimmermann's second complete game. While he only pitched 8 innings in a loss (1-0 I think),<br /></i><br /><br />You think right. You know who JZim lost to? <b>Dan Haren</b>.<br /><br />You know how the Angels scored their 1 run? On a fielding error.<br /><br />It was a classic battle of aces.Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64659034128065630472013-04-17T14:15:06.703-04:002013-04-17T14:15:06.703-04:00Still no panic button to be sounded. Span, Werth, ...Still no panic button to be sounded. Span, Werth, Desmond are all red hot. Davey has to play his hot hands. He thinks LaRoche will get going with more reps. Lombo is doing well. Bryce is in a 3 game slump and could hit 3 taters today!<br /><br />The star pitchers must do their jobs too. 4 runs should be enough to win most of these games if the bullpen can do their jobs. Haren gave up only 3 earned runs yesterday and that should've been enough to win on most days.<br /><br />Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7507951192757259592013-04-17T14:12:23.589-04:002013-04-17T14:12:23.589-04:00peric said...
ESPN has picked up #Nats #Braves ga...peric said... <br />ESPN has picked up #Nats #Braves game on April 29 for a full national telecast.<br /><br />Crap I hate it when my mobile mlbatbat app gets blacked out. <br />-------------------<br />I assume that is Sunday April 28th? Tcostanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264565854413303198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1425377954316666192013-04-17T14:06:58.265-04:002013-04-17T14:06:58.265-04:00THat was Zimmermann's second complete game. W...THat was Zimmermann's second complete game. While he only pitched 8 innings in a loss (1-0 I think), it is still an official complete game as no other pitcher pitch. Nine innings is not the critria for complete games, it is being the only pitcher to pitch the game for a team (a guy can go 9 innings and his team wins in 10 an would not get credit for the complete game).Tcostanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264565854413303198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52148688515613641012013-04-17T13:50:32.301-04:002013-04-17T13:50:32.301-04:00What's the team ERA of the bullpen? I'm su...<i>What's the team ERA of the bullpen? I'm sure it's absolutely awful.</i><br /><br />They have plenty of young talent in the bullpen. There are players who can be optioned to AAA to work on their issues if problems continue. They can always give up and release Henry if he fails to progress. They've got some decent arms in AAA from the looks of things so far. Soriano has done okay so far. Only Clippard really concerns me and did last season as well. He's thrown to many innings for a reliever. He actually was one of he team leaders in wins one season because of this.<br /><br />The bullpen doesn't project to be as much of a problem. They will improve. <br /><br />By June Zim should be back to normal. Hopefully LaRoche will start hitting before then ... if not then moves should be made. Werth projects to be a 4th outfielder in 2 years. They must get the young players into the lineup.<br /><br />perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.com