tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post5622670962622509838..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: What to expect tonightMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-30784800106436501472010-06-08T22:09:11.353-04:002010-06-08T22:09:11.353-04:00Looks Like Stasburg did better exceeded even your ...Looks Like Stasburg did better exceeded even your expectations, 14 strikeouts and he hit 103 on the gun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34956159868425672262010-06-08T16:47:15.522-04:002010-06-08T16:47:15.522-04:00MASN2: Mr Angelos Screws the Nationals Squared.MASN2: Mr Angelos Screws the Nationals Squared.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81161719247164345812010-06-08T16:28:40.839-04:002010-06-08T16:28:40.839-04:007 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 94 pitches
And a 5-2...7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 94 pitches <br /><br />And a 5-2 win after Capps loads the bases in the ninth and walks one in..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45609613121796607592010-06-08T16:10:27.789-04:002010-06-08T16:10:27.789-04:00I totally agree about FIOS and MASN 2. I mean, as...I totally agree about FIOS and MASN 2. I mean, as far as important games go, with the Orioles completely out of it already this season and the importance of this particular Nats game, you can't tell me MASN couldn't swap the games so that FIOS customers could see the game in HD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-75439246214117849692010-06-08T15:55:15.403-04:002010-06-08T15:55:15.403-04:00SS only needs to do what good pitchers are suppose...SS only needs to do what good pitchers are supposed, give the team a chance to win.<br />This would be a great night to have a couple of the bats wake up and everyone keep their head in the game so we have error free ball. This is the night they can increase their fan base for the rest of the year, and beyond.dj in Fl.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88161342536539923432010-06-08T14:44:39.161-04:002010-06-08T14:44:39.161-04:00Can't Believe MASN is running this on MASN2 th...Can't Believe MASN is running this on MASN2 that means anyone who has FIOS won't be able to see on HD,because they are running the Orioles game on MasnHD BOO-O-O-O !!!Special Ed Harawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16898326783794359340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16554868763533647092010-06-08T14:36:50.133-04:002010-06-08T14:36:50.133-04:00Never fails. The game isn't on in Canada. Huge...Never fails. The game isn't on in Canada. Huge news in the US and I can't even see the game here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-68391327107994296482010-06-08T14:18:54.499-04:002010-06-08T14:18:54.499-04:00A QS would be cool, but I don't really have an...A QS would be cool, but I don't really have any specific expectations as far as the starting pitching tonight. A curly W in the books would be great.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52632516180494916572010-06-08T14:18:23.334-04:002010-06-08T14:18:23.334-04:00Sure, FiOS will carry the game in standard def. on...Sure, FiOS will carry the game in standard def. on channel 1, but considering FiOS advertises heavily on MASN HD and MASN2 HD, it is totally ridiculous that they provide MASN2 only in standard def.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-62598483333420618192010-06-08T14:16:24.442-04:002010-06-08T14:16:24.442-04:00You SHOULD expect... At least one random SS "...You SHOULD expect... At least one random SS "fan" to turn to another and ask "So, who's this Ryan Zimmerman dude at 3rd base?"natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52836897251123437832010-06-08T13:59:46.704-04:002010-06-08T13:59:46.704-04:00As long as they get the big curly W, it's a su...As long as they get the big curly W, it's a success in my mind. GO NATS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58347760479534686022010-06-08T13:52:37.176-04:002010-06-08T13:52:37.176-04:00FIOS doesn't carry MASN2, but I do find most o...FIOS doesn't carry MASN2, but I do find most of the MASN2 broadcast NATS games on FIOS channel 1.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52824144519070849302010-06-08T13:21:29.105-04:002010-06-08T13:21:29.105-04:00CLIVE!! Perfect!
And Strasburg's new nickname!...CLIVE!! Perfect!<br />And Strasburg's new nickname!<br /><br />I figure a basic QS should be a fine intro, but for all the national press will try to pump that up into the Marichalosphere, most casual fans watching will shrug. Watching a bunch of groundouts is not riveting, for the average viewer.Sec$39.99noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87771628047366316702010-06-08T12:29:05.800-04:002010-06-08T12:29:05.800-04:00I distinctly recall that Strassy said that his adr...I distinctly recall that Strassy said that his adrenaline effected him in his first AA start, and he said something like "it's always like this for me when there's a big 'first'" As a result, he got behind in the count more than he wanted to.<br /><br />(Does anyone else remember that?)<br /><br />So, anyways, that's what I'm nervous about . . .A DC Wonknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70767011963237979082010-06-08T12:20:25.022-04:002010-06-08T12:20:25.022-04:00I'll be at the game but FIOS does not carry MA...I'll be at the game but FIOS does not carry MASN2 HD so really sucks for them.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1337410802033899622010-06-08T12:13:06.114-04:002010-06-08T12:13:06.114-04:00Let's hope he doesn't do the "Nats...Let's hope he doesn't do the "Nats' new ace" thing: plonk his first two batters and get tossed!Michael J. Haydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08072544837488259305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64129563907259350212010-06-08T12:07:04.437-04:002010-06-08T12:07:04.437-04:00What I would like to see: no errors behind him and...What I would like to see: no errors behind him and a few early runs from the Nats to let him relax. A couple hits from Pudge would be icing on the cake but, other than that I hope he has fun and the Nats win.K.D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57292373355933109622010-06-08T12:00:18.993-04:002010-06-08T12:00:18.993-04:00Mark said:
..how he will perform under the bright...Mark said: <br /><i>..how he will perform under the brightest of spotlights.</i><br />Wait, when did tonight's game get moved to Yankee Stadium? <br /><br />PS: Can we call it a "Clive" and not a slurve?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-27107662826694430822010-06-08T11:28:02.113-04:002010-06-08T11:28:02.113-04:00Will be most interested/gratified by the number of...Will be most interested/gratified by the number of times he strikes out Lastings Milledge.Theonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86895279385874965262010-06-08T11:21:06.047-04:002010-06-08T11:21:06.047-04:00Wait, Baseball Tonight is here for Strasburg?
S...Wait, Baseball Tonight is here for Strasburg? <br /><br />Silly me, I thought they were covering Lastings' return to the District.Coreynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20518441617555485892010-06-08T11:19:36.314-04:002010-06-08T11:19:36.314-04:00"MLB Network is sending out the "A"..."MLB Network is sending out the "A" team of Bob Costas, Jim Kaat and John Smoltz to broadcast tonight's game against the Pirates across the country ... well, except for the D.C. and Pittsburgh areas. We get Bob and Rob on MASN2."<br /><br />What a disapointment! Costas might very well be the best baseball broadcaster in the business. Crappy and Dribble might very well be the worst!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11426020749742993542010-06-08T11:16:15.608-04:002010-06-08T11:16:15.608-04:002 ER - that's an easy prediction.
How many UNE...2 ER - that's an easy prediction.<br />How many UNEARNED runs?N. Cognitonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-30118154976808003482010-06-08T10:54:56.927-04:002010-06-08T10:54:56.927-04:00For those keeping score tonight, here's early ...For those keeping score tonight, here's early word on the Pirates lineup:<br /><br /><i>...“We expect it to be electric,” left fielder Lastings Milledge said of the atmosphere. “Are we expecting it to be different than anything else? No. We face good pitchers all across the league. We know he’s going to bring it, but he’s got nine tough guys to get out.”</i><br /><br />Translation: Milledge isn't starting tonight.An Briosca Morhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855174362787324401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70853798991811833622010-06-08T10:45:16.093-04:002010-06-08T10:45:16.093-04:00What Uncle Atom said. The win is the main thing. ...What Uncle Atom said. The win is the main thing. Anything beyond that is gravy. :)bdrubenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80211346634889290172010-06-08T10:41:13.924-04:002010-06-08T10:41:13.924-04:00Mark, your expectations are higher than mine. I wo...Mark, your expectations are higher than mine. I would be absolutely thrilled with that line<br /><br />I'll say 6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, 89 pitches. A terrible Pirates team helps him out by swinging early in counts and getting caught stealing once or twice.<br /><br />If he leaves with a lead, I'll be happy. The Nats could sure use a curly W in front of a sellout crowd rooting almost entirely for the home team.Bowdenballnoreply@blogger.com