tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post5545510143179503934..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Game 65: Nats at PadresMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1988750008211447062011-06-12T13:47:42.651-04:002011-06-12T13:47:42.651-04:00I still hope Stairs will simply retire with dignit...I still hope Stairs will simply retire with dignity and spare the Nats the decision to let him go.<br />Perhaps they could offer him a non-player job? He seems to be a nice presence in the dugout...he just can't hit anymore.Cwjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-63582844961271656632011-06-12T13:29:10.000-04:002011-06-12T13:29:10.000-04:00JaneB
I hope you're right and I'm wrong a...JaneB<br /><br />I hope you're right and I'm wrong about Stairs, but I just don't see it happening. That said, if he goes I hope he goes out with a bang -- but I'm afraid I don't see that happening either.Eugene in Oregonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83715626241212871392011-06-12T12:57:34.105-04:002011-06-12T12:57:34.105-04:00Ichiro is at the end of his career, isn't he? ...Ichiro is at the end of his career, isn't he? At least his numbers are going down this year. I feel like we have a bunch of those less-productive-than-they used-to-be guys already.<br /><br />Are we all getting ready to say goodbye to Matt Stairs today? Someone has to go down Tuesday to make way for Zimm. Bixler has acquitted himself well enough to NOT be that guy. I hope.JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882101532666365432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45982810262495535062011-06-12T12:16:47.490-04:002011-06-12T12:16:47.490-04:00What would it take for us to trade for Ichiro? He ...What would it take for us to trade for Ichiro? He might solve our leadoff issues for next couple of years at least.FSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24220074408261672922011-06-12T12:00:14.660-04:002011-06-12T12:00:14.660-04:00Another thing about Clippard, if NL hitters still ...Another thing about Clippard, if NL hitters still can't resist chasing his high fastball or changeup, AL hitters will look down right silly against him.<br /><br />Just an elite reliever. Right now, I think he should represent the Nats.<br />If the NL needs someone to come in with runners on base to put out the fire, Clippard's the man.Cwjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39780566662824653522011-06-12T11:09:50.984-04:002011-06-12T11:09:50.984-04:00Steve M, the list is nice. If we sort that list by...Steve M, the list is nice. If we sort that list by IP, Clippard is right behind Venters. Lot of innings with a low ERA. Anyways, I was wrong about thinking that there are more better relievers than Clip in this league. Tyler is the second best right now. If Nats rep selection is upto Riggleman, he should go with him or Storen.<br /><br />Also Sparky, thanks for correcting me about Danny's stats.FSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58901493162326022512011-06-12T10:22:17.821-04:002011-06-12T10:22:17.821-04:00JaneB -- thanks for the correction - I DID mean W&...JaneB -- thanks for the correction - I DID mean W's! Late night last night,I guess. Either that, or I need to focus more on W than L! Joe Seamhead -- I think you are on to something with the law of averages. Even though we fuss and fume about the multitude of stranded runners - if you keep getting runners on, then surely at some point you will start finding holes and getting bloops and missing out-stretched gloves. Sometimes I think every highlight reel is a bunch of guys making fantastic plays against us!Just lately - Espi got robbed of homer - ball waas over the fence.baseballswaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69755091821244428012011-06-12T09:57:05.642-04:002011-06-12T09:57:05.642-04:00All's good,Jack!
Last night, the. Nationals kn...All's good,Jack!<br />Last night, the. Nationals knocked the snot out of the ball, but only had 5 hits to show for it. One after another hard hit balls went right to a Padre. I think that the law of averages says that if they keep hitting the ball that solidly, eventually they have to start falling in for hits.<br />As to Harper and Kelso possibly moving up, they sure move Kelso around a lot, position wise, which isn't all that unusual at that level. Do they project him ultimately as a SS or 3B?Joe Seamheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17000259234420985114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20903366687265323232011-06-12T09:41:03.710-04:002011-06-12T09:41:03.710-04:00Y'all know I'm not big on predictions, but...Y'all know I'm not big on predictions, but I would not be surprised to see some good old-fashioned country gorse-hacking from the visiting nine today.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3051501667897734462011-06-12T09:32:35.452-04:002011-06-12T09:32:35.452-04:00And it is a good name.And it is a good name.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25386853595594764032011-06-12T09:29:53.417-04:002011-06-12T09:29:53.417-04:00Joe Seamhead.... My bad..... two late nights in a ...Joe Seamhead.... My bad..... two late nights in a row and no coffee...Wasn't even thinking.....NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-10762630107324375762011-06-12T09:25:13.568-04:002011-06-12T09:25:13.568-04:00The '36 Padres were the relocated version of t...The '36 Padres were the relocated version of the original PCL Hollywood Stars, which shared Wrigley Field with the Los Angeles Angels. The Stars were revived in 1938 when the Mission franchise of San Francisco was moved. The new Stars shared Wrigley with the Angels in '38, then moved to their own ballpark (Gilmore Field) in 1939.VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-27684873548689172292011-06-12T09:18:45.318-04:002011-06-12T09:18:45.318-04:00http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable_player_stats.jsp...http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable_player_stats.jsp?statType=2&subScope=teamCode&teamPosCode=all&c_id=mlb&Submit=Submit&baseballScope=NL&timeFrame=1&sitSplit=&venueID=&timeSubFrame=2011&&sortByStat=ERA<br /><br />Here is the current ERA leaders for pitchers and there are plenty of relievers ahead of Clippard and then Storen.<br /><br />Two former Nats on that list: Joel Hanrahan and Bill Bray.Steve M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-55508306678537301682011-06-12T09:12:53.613-04:002011-06-12T09:12:53.613-04:00Man I seriously miss Mark's articles. After wa...Man I seriously miss Mark's articles. After watching games the last night, I would read his articles in the morning. Sucks that he is not covering the whole road trip.FSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2571903489634527682011-06-12T09:05:30.967-04:002011-06-12T09:05:30.967-04:00Baseball swami, you mean close wins are still big ...Baseball swami, you mean close wins are still big time Ws, right? <br /><br />I'm a Clip guy, if we get only one. Would be fun to see Morse in the home run derby though.JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882101532666365432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1533889516777169382011-06-12T09:04:03.550-04:002011-06-12T09:04:03.550-04:00Though Drew Storen hasn't exactly been chopped...Though Drew Storen hasn't exactly been chopped liver, I am also in the Tyler Clippard camp, though I wouldn't mind Morse getting a pat on the back, either. Given his batting, and maybe even more importantly, his stellar performance at first, he has been a huge positive for the team. I really like watching the guy having so much fun, and his appreciating playing ML baseball.As Mark pointed out last week, Morse's defensive stats since 2005 have been perfect while playing several different positions. For a guy that doesn't always look graceful, the fact that he hasn't been charged with one error in over five seasons is amazing.<br />(NatsJack in Florida, I'm not sure what I did, or said, to bring on the "smearing" of my good name.)Joe Seamheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17000259234420985114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69719980265398884772011-06-12T09:01:20.359-04:002011-06-12T09:01:20.359-04:00This could be an interesting year if you get 2 set...This could be an interesting year if you get 2 set-up guys in Venters and Clippard for the ASG. Usually they load up with closers like Matt Capps last year.<br /><br />3 weeks ago Drew Storen was the pick. Exactly 1 year ago today Zim was batting .309 with a crazy .404 OBP and he was a lock for the ASG. On June 30th he was down to .284. The Nats only got 1 rep for the ASG and they chose the closer.<br /><br />Still a long long way to go in baseball terms and if you disregard stats and look at last 8 starts, Jordan Zimmermann has been a top starter but they won't put in a starter with a losing record which is why Marquis is in the conversation and if he has 10 wins on July 1, he might be the guy as keep in mind he is a former All Star so in the world of snubs, the Nats have 5 guys who are performing great and 3 of them consistently in: Clip, Storen and Marquis then 2 who have been red hot in JZim and Morse.<br /><br />Let's see if Riggleman can get in Bochy's ear and get more than 1 Nat!Steve M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51263916776494842482011-06-12T08:29:19.174-04:002011-06-12T08:29:19.174-04:00Regarding the ASG -- Bochy will have more to say a...Regarding the ASG -- Bochy will have more to say about it than Riggs - he will see what he's got and he will want to win. He will basically tell Riggs who he needs to round out his team. I am guessing that a reliever has the best chance. If left up to the manager it would probably be Matt Stairs so he could be a really good clubhouse and dugout guy for the rest of the team. Morse isn't quite enough of a household name to compete in the homerun derby, but that would be sweet, too. Who knows - a lot of guys won't go to the asg, drop out because they are dinged up,etc. It will be interesting. I agree that I would like Mark to do a fan poll, though. Oh -- and -- close wins are still big time L's in the books. The Giants went to the world series on pitching and close games.baseballswaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13627964577177616002011-06-12T07:54:57.650-04:002011-06-12T07:54:57.650-04:00Throw me in me in the T-Clip for the All-Star game...Throw me in me in the T-Clip for the All-Star game, hands down. When Bochy asks Riggs who should I pick, you think he's going to say Morse or Clippard?<br /><br />T-Clip is truly the best set up, middle relief guy in the game today, a true specialist.<br /><br />And Joe Smearhead..... you are exactly correct. Back when everyone was clamoring for a Harper promotion, I said he'd stick till the Sally All-Star game, but I expect he and Kelso to advance to Harrisburg and Lombardozzi to get to Syracuse, right after Antonelli gets his last shot at a ML roster.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2054471188783274152011-06-12T07:49:58.552-04:002011-06-12T07:49:58.552-04:00Definitely agree with you JS. I would not put it t...Definitely agree with you JS. I would not put it to chance whether he gets hurt due to beaning or not. Let us just move up the kid. With all these injuries around, we do not want another one.<br /><br />There are better ways to learn repercussions than get hit by opponents.<br /><br />Drew8, I read that the other day and thought it was funny. But more than Offenza, our position players need 5 hour energy.FSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-55417136340951713992011-06-12T07:29:08.007-04:002011-06-12T07:29:08.007-04:00Mark Z, is there any way that you could post a pol...Mark Z, is there any way that you could post a poll for the bloggers on NI as to who should be the Nat's All Star rep? It would be interesting, and fun.<br /><br />Speaking of all star games, Harper will play in the SAL game on June 21st, followed by a day off, and then the team travels to very hostile Greensboro, home of the team that was the recipient of "the kiss." Earlier this year I thought that Bryce would make, and play the AS game and then get moved up a notch.Though he still has a few bone heads in his game, he is about ready for Potomac. Greensboro is probably going to be ugly.might not this be a good time to make the promotion, or let the kid hang out to dry and learn the repercussions for his antics?Joe Seamheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17000259234420985114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90298877356451373542011-06-12T02:56:00.676-04:002011-06-12T02:56:00.676-04:00Somebody going by RobBobS posted a cute bit on the...Somebody going by RobBobS posted a cute bit on the Federal Baseball site:<br /><br />"Do you find yourself completely unable to score more than once a week? Do you experience frequent LOB and RISP-failure heartburn? If so, you may be a P.A.D.S. sufferer. P.A.D.S. is a treatable disorder characterized by excessive bunting, improperly aggressive baserunning, and a nauseated fan base. Left untreated, P.A.D.S can lead to painful losses, sudden drops in standings, and comatose sideline reporting.<br /><br />"But now you can rid yourself of these embarrassing statistical blemishes and unsightly box scores. Now there’s Offenza.<br /><br />"Offenza is a safe, legal, over-the counter cure for bad offense. It’s a combination of power and patience that allows your team to score when you need it most.<br /><br />"Offenza is an effective treatment for ineffectual offenses, but it will not cure bad management. Frequent bullpen meltdowns are a serious baseball condition and require immediate roster attention. Use Offenza only as directed, and see your doctor if you have top quality players languishing in Low-A for more than four weeks.<br /><br />"If you or a loved one suffers from the symptoms of P.A.D.S, please, see a doctor, and ask about Offenza."Drew8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83585749517212752202011-06-12T02:25:28.680-04:002011-06-12T02:25:28.680-04:00FS, Sparky, thanks much, for both the info and the...FS, Sparky, thanks much, for both the info and the sources re Espinosa's right and left-handed batting averages.Traveler8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41812600255756860722011-06-12T02:04:34.127-04:002011-06-12T02:04:34.127-04:00Morse, Marquis, Clippard, Storen...one of them wil...Morse, Marquis, Clippard, Storen...one of them will represent the Nats at the ASG.<br />I would go with Clippard. A dominant reliever.Cwjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11406672157370724192011-06-12T00:33:11.431-04:002011-06-12T00:33:11.431-04:00FS, I think you got it backwards.
Espinosa is batt...FS, I think you got it backwards.<br />Espinosa is batting .300 v left handed pitchers (this would then be Espinosa batting right handed), and .182 v righties (when Espinosa would be batting left handed)<br />http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/8805/splitssparkynoreply@blogger.com