tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post5836257855124473110..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Clinch is no cinchMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-30410142444502258682012-09-20T19:29:32.678-04:002012-09-20T19:29:32.678-04:00Lots of posts about the blown call by Porter and C...Lots of posts about the blown call by Porter and Clippard's problems (IMO its both the relative low speed and minimal movement of his FB but also the predictability. All hitters know what / where his out pitch is >50% of AB's). <br /><br />To me, the game was lost because the SP went a whopping 3 2/3 IP with 6 ER and the first RP in allowed 2 of 3 IR to score plus uncorked a WP plus allowed 3 hits, etc. <br /><br />Clip's mistake was easy to point to a the main culprit but don't forget about the other 6 runs. Iowa Nats Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096813084404589114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56355505145983775642012-09-20T16:46:23.550-04:002012-09-20T16:46:23.550-04:00I'm just glad that we've collectively deci...I'm just glad that we've collectively decided to ignore the whole that-homer-was-Scooter's-fault thing.Scooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16212781754082333423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11230761484729087342012-09-20T11:47:02.023-04:002012-09-20T11:47:02.023-04:00Ha, 222. Tastes are funny. I had the LA Hot Dog ...Ha, 222. Tastes are funny. I had the LA Hot Dog and thought it was great... Too much bread, but I loved the cool sauce and the fresh tomatoes.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41159376191437967852012-09-20T11:42:09.069-04:002012-09-20T11:42:09.069-04:00Clip didn't make a mistake on location. It...Clip didn't make a mistake on location. It's just that he doesn't throw it hard enough to go to a high heater consistently. He only has a fast ball and an off-speed pitch really. His fast ball is like a dart with no action and velocity in the low 90's at most. He's a good set-up pitcher if he can keep his location low. Now, if Storen is locating, his balls move enough to be a decent closer. They need to get Storen into it now. DJBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18365250980039531291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-30884921424006852252012-09-20T11:19:03.186-04:002012-09-20T11:19:03.186-04:00At the games yesterday, when in the second game wa...At the games yesterday, when in the second game was hit with flashbacks from when that was our best starter on the mound. Thank goodness we've moved past it now. But please, let Lannan find a contract somewhere else next season.bigfitzvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16731271227884760143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-66318369139223602022012-09-20T11:15:39.012-04:002012-09-20T11:15:39.012-04:00Joe Hardy said...
"Umps are human. They make...Joe Hardy said...<br /><br />"Umps are human. They make mistakes. They miss calls, have wide strike zones, give a strike call to the vet, but deny the call in the same location to the rookie. It's part of our game."<br /><br />It doesn't have to be. Balls and strikes are one thing. The call in the 4th last night and the off-the-bag call on LaRoche on Saturday could be reviewed on replay and reversed. Just give each manager one challenge a game (only lose it if you're wrong) on any call other than balls and strikes, send it to a centralized review center like in NHL, and voila. The integrity of the game is protected, nobody feels cheated, and the delay is minimal, 2-3 minutes at the most.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74705489585134007582012-09-20T11:11:10.120-04:002012-09-20T11:11:10.120-04:00By the way, in case anyone is going tonight and co...<i>By the way, in case anyone is going tonight and considers having the Dodger hotdog platter from Taste of the Majors -- don't do it! The advertised "avocado slices" were a green-tinged mayonaise sauce. It was basically a footlong hotdoge with three half slices of tomato and the aforementioned sauce. Perhaps the worst food I've ever had at Nats Park, and that's saying something.</i><br /><br />I've never been to LA, but from all I've ever heard the real Dodger Dogs aren't all that and a bag of chips either. So you know what they say: Accept no substitutes. Now you know why they say that.The Real Feel Wood. Accept no substitutes.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13147290573966561009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87818039465837335302012-09-20T11:09:47.497-04:002012-09-20T11:09:47.497-04:00By the way, in case anyone is going tonight and co...<i>By the way, in case anyone is going tonight and considers having the Dodger hotdog platter from Taste of the Majors -- don't do it! The advertised "avocado slices" were a green-tinged mayonnaise sauce.</i><br /><br />Mayo on a hot dog--that's L.A. all over.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74358699611988906252012-09-20T11:07:08.566-04:002012-09-20T11:07:08.566-04:00Umps are human. They make mistakes. They miss call...Umps are human. They make mistakes. They miss calls, have wide strike zones, give a strike call to the vet, but deny the call in the same location to the rookie. It's part of our game. I hate it, but it is so exciting... Nats will go out today and remember this...score more points and we win<br /><br />Go Nats!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07916084059806662352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11148109704874170042012-09-20T11:06:10.436-04:002012-09-20T11:06:10.436-04:00No Post on the subject of Sunday's starter. Pe...No Post on the subject of Sunday's starter. Perfect timing!Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90918022003121927302012-09-20T10:57:11.196-04:002012-09-20T10:57:11.196-04:00Sec222, that's my exact thinking.Sec222, that's my exact thinking. Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7747079927204448952012-09-20T10:54:35.073-04:002012-09-20T10:54:35.073-04:00Ghost, that sounds reasonable. Kind of like a &quo...Ghost, that sounds reasonable. Kind of like a "bullpen game, which ought to make NatsLady happy. I just hope Stammen stay in his very valuable long man role. Not worth messing with his rhythm for one start. <br /><br />By the way, in case anyone is going tonight and considers having the Dodger hotdog platter from Taste of the Majors -- don't do it! The advertised "avocado slices" were a green-tinged mayonaise sauce. It was basically a footlong hotdoge with three half slices of tomato and the aforementioned sauce. Perhaps the worst food I've ever had at Nats Park, and that's saying something.Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18736672343004499222012-09-20T10:51:20.092-04:002012-09-20T10:51:20.092-04:00Gio goes Saturday, I should think.Gio goes Saturday, I should think.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70096541735931146342012-09-20T10:50:18.617-04:002012-09-20T10:50:18.617-04:00222 -- about the dark horses, I would only want to...222 -- about the dark horses, I would only want to see Perry -- as an MLB experienced RH power pitcher -- get a chance as the others are either bad history (Maya) or none at all.<br /><br />But apart from those points, the question that would apply to all of them is, have they thrown anything in the past three weeks? Do you want to start someone for a very important game against a tough opponent (they're all tough from here) who was essentially shut down three weeks ago? Have any of these guys been throwing in Viera?<br /><br />I suspect for all of these reasons and more, Davey will stick with his current staff, with only Perry (if he's thrown in FL) having a small outside shot (and also being on the 40 man). Can't imagine he wants Maya's nibbling against the banging Brews.<br />Steady Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11342496530868597550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35876212522586558882012-09-20T10:48:47.721-04:002012-09-20T10:48:47.721-04:00Wait, At-Bat Lite has Jackson listed as starting b...Wait, At-Bat Lite has Jackson listed as starting both Friday and Saturday. THAT can't be right.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41177997224731187432012-09-20T10:45:32.512-04:002012-09-20T10:45:32.512-04:00Section 222, I am expecting Wang to start and this...Section 222, I am expecting Wang to start and this was like his side session last night. Probably go to Duke and hope the Nats get 6 innings out of them.<br /><br />All that changes if Davey uses them Friday or Saturday.<br /><br />Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44899792705965767462012-09-20T10:44:26.351-04:002012-09-20T10:44:26.351-04:00"Nothing's gonna move those games over in..."Nothing's gonna move those games over in the win column, but a little accountability from baseball and its umpires and acknowledgement that we're really getting the shaft here would be nice."<br /><br />Yeah, especially since those 2 games in the loss column could cost the Nats and their fans the home field advantage throughout the NL playoffs.Laddie Blah Blahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474416524698003749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-85768635076312643472012-09-20T10:43:49.484-04:002012-09-20T10:43:49.484-04:00Laddie @ 10:40 -- good points and a fair perspecti...Laddie @ 10:40 -- good points and a fair perspective on all counts. Thanks.Steady Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11342496530868597550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80647100417925865552012-09-20T10:43:23.513-04:002012-09-20T10:43:23.513-04:00NatsLady, I was thinking the same thing. Kemp didn...NatsLady, I was thinking the same thing. Kemp didn't look hurt to me. Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-17174385234766111092012-09-20T10:42:27.515-04:002012-09-20T10:42:27.515-04:00So who's the starter on Sunday? Did Davey rul...So who's the starter on Sunday? Did Davey rule out Wang and Duke by using them last night (they'll have only 3 days rest) or was he auditioning them and assuming they could start a game on Sunday after pitching a few innings on Wednesday? Will Stammen get the call as a "reward" for a job well done this year, or does one of peric's dark horses from the minors (Perry, Maya, Karns, Meyer) get a shot? <br /><br />As the world turns, these are the days of our lives.Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16509382786318539112012-09-20T10:41:04.285-04:002012-09-20T10:41:04.285-04:00Maybe Kemp got a cortisone shot. Because all we h...Maybe Kemp got a cortisone shot. Because all we heard about for days and days before the Dodgers got here was that Kemp couldn't reach high and outside because of his shoulder. I wonder if you can "deke" other teams with fake--or exaggerated--injury news, I mean, why not? <br /><br /><br />NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-27105037435872977192012-09-20T10:40:44.078-04:002012-09-20T10:40:44.078-04:00Personally, and speaking strictly for me, I'm ...Personally, and speaking strictly for me, I'm not big on official-validation-by-moot-"accountability" in these things, but OK. The umps <b>should</b> be disciplined for not doing their jobs, especially in a game with playoff implications. The other wild-card contenders can't be happy about this, either. But I won't feel any better about it for that. Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-22104841480445741822012-09-20T10:40:19.939-04:002012-09-20T10:40:19.939-04:00"There is no appeal on blown calls..."
..."There is no appeal on blown calls..."<br /><br />There is an appeal on a HR call, already, and in football, you get multiple appeals. No reason in the world that baseball cannot implement a review system either.<br /><br />"Not positive, but my guess is the relative inability to hold umps accountable is all part of their CBA with MLB. This is one of the basic principles of any union -- protecting its members at all costs and above all else."<br /><br />The CBA is irrelevant. NFL refs have their own union, too, but that was no impediment to the appeal process they now have in place. Tennis, too, is much better since they implemented the Cyclops system to settle disputed calls. Baseball is behind the curve.<br /><br />This can be fixed, and it should be. Umps are human. They make mistakes just like NFL referees and tennis line judges. The game should be decided by the players.<br /><br />"Before getting so enthusiastic about Harper as a great CF, it is reasonable to be concerned that extended duty in CF -- beyond a couple of years -- may work against his overall health."<br /><br />If you cannot get enthusiastic about Harper's play why are you watching the game? Of course, the Nats have already expressed their intention to move him to RF, eventually, to save him from becoming the next Grady Sizemore. We already know that he will not be their permanent CFer. So what's your point?<br /><br />"I can also think about the wide strike zone against Bryce Harper and the postage stamp strike zone the Nats pitchers have endured with certain umps."<br /><br />Amen to that. I thought Porter was taking the low strike away from Lannan early last night. Without that low strike call, Lannan was extremely vulnerable since he does not have the stuff to throw strikes high in the zone. It looked to me as if he elevated his pitches, but tried to paint the corners. The result was too many walks and too many counts in favor of the hitter, forcing John to come to the hitter with a hitter's pitch. The result was predictable.<br /><br />It was not just Porter's blown call that helped determine the outcome of that game, IMO.<br /><br />Laddie Blah Blahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474416524698003749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88342597492279221062012-09-20T10:39:03.530-04:002012-09-20T10:39:03.530-04:00Atlanta is idle today. Nats have to take care of b...Atlanta is idle today. Nats have to take care of business tonight. Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67514841347691181742012-09-20T10:35:43.409-04:002012-09-20T10:35:43.409-04:00The play of the game was walking Adrian Gonzalez w...The play of the game was walking Adrian Gonzalez walking in the top of the 3rd with 2 outs and 2 men on base.<br /><br />Lannan pitched around Kemp which put men on 1st and 2nd and I had no problem with that to get to the lefty Adrian Gonzalez. In a 2-2 count Lannan bounces the 2 seamer like he had with the slider before that. Let's just say the fish weren't biting. The ball needed to be thrown in the zone and hope he rolled it over as Lannan has to know Hanley is lurking on-deck.<br /><br />Other issue was Wang in the 4th wild pitching run #5 in with 2 outs.<br /><br />Why wasn't Christian Garcia called in so if you were to use Wang he could start with a clean inning?Ghost Of Steve M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05745394350047225996noreply@blogger.com