tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post6287576349151219072..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Rainout tonight, doubleheader tomorrowMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51092122514897689052011-04-20T13:37:24.150-04:002011-04-20T13:37:24.150-04:00I overlooked that Marquis would also be coming off...I overlooked that Marquis would also be coming off short rest on the 22nd. Riggleman & McCatty could go with either Gaudin or Broderick there as well. Either way, I still think they'll go with a spot start at some point in PIT.BinMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81848148545197410782011-04-20T12:39:16.356-04:002011-04-20T12:39:16.356-04:00Anon @12:26, I think you are right and Mark'd ...Anon @12:26, I think you are right and Mark'd corrected his statement about optioning Balester aka Blaster and replacing him with Coffey.Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58624506594778837752011-04-20T12:38:56.767-04:002011-04-20T12:38:56.767-04:00Lannan's a veteran pitcher, a soft-tosser rath...Lannan's a veteran pitcher, a soft-tosser rather than a flamethrower, and it's early in the season so he should still be fresh. I see no reason barring an excessively large pitch count today that they wouldn't bring him back on not-all-that-short rest on Sunday. Maybe with a five inning limit, which is all they'd get from having a reliever like Gaudin start anyway. Maya seems to be the minor league starter whose turn lines up on Sunday, but he's not throwing all that well so there's nothing to be gained from calling him up for a spot start.Feel Woodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58658572496958648062011-04-20T12:26:32.152-04:002011-04-20T12:26:32.152-04:00"JD, it is a spot start opportunity so Balast..."JD, it is a spot start opportunity so Balaster is optioned for 1 day."<br /><br />Unless it's an injury replacement, I believe there's a minimum time (like 10 days or so) that they have to leave a player down after they option him before they can bring him back up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-46535760161869768422011-04-20T12:26:25.999-04:002011-04-20T12:26:25.999-04:00Coffey is able to come off the DL on April 24th as...Coffey is able to come off the DL on April 24th as the last day he pitched was April 8th so Blaster could get optioned and replaced by Maya or Detwiler and replaced on the 24th by Coffey.Mark'dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-40598063793454307122011-04-20T12:16:19.266-04:002011-04-20T12:16:19.266-04:00JD, it is a spot start opportunity so Balaster is ...JD, it is a spot start opportunity so Balaster is optioned for 1 day.Mark'dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7991859796567521852011-04-20T12:03:43.840-04:002011-04-20T12:03:43.840-04:00No way they make a roster move for 1 start IMHO; I...No way they make a roster move for 1 start IMHO; I,m 99% sure it's Gaudin but I would still go with Broderick. We pretty much know what Gaudin brings; it would be nice to give Broderick a shot.JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32559825386141301552011-04-20T11:46:21.415-04:002011-04-20T11:46:21.415-04:00NatsJack, at least he remembers that Bally was onc...NatsJack, at least he remembers that Bally was once a starter! <br /><br />Stranger things have happened with using several relievers to piece together a start like a Spring Training game and use the off-day to rest them but my money is on Maya with an outside shot at Detwiler if they decide to limit his innings today with Syracuse.<br /><br />Kerzel is hoping they don't use Lannan on short-rest!Steve M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-5774641963682507012011-04-20T11:39:00.581-04:002011-04-20T11:39:00.581-04:00Let's take a look at the upcoming schedule &am...Let's take a look at the upcoming schedule & rotation...<br />4/20 @StL(1) - Lannan; last pitched on 4/13.<br />4/20 @StL(2) - JZimm; last pitched on 4/14. <br />4/21 @StL - Gorzelanny; last pitched on 4/15. <br />4/22 @PIT - Marquis; last pitched on 4/17. <br />4/23 @PIT - Livo; last pitched on 4/17. <br />4/24 @PIT - Lannan (on short rest), or Gaudin/Broderick. <br />April 25 - off day. <br /><br />I think Riggleman might go with the bullpen option against PIT, rather than Lannan on short rest. With an off-day before starting a homestand against the Mets, why not?BinMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59804886242585355602011-04-20T10:56:48.375-04:002011-04-20T10:56:48.375-04:00Anybody suggesting that Balester gets a start does...Anybody suggesting that Balester gets a start doesn't follow this club too closely.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80450150824098495072011-04-20T10:54:54.209-04:002011-04-20T10:54:54.209-04:00When will they use a sixth starting pitcher for th...<i>When will they use a sixth starting pitcher for the first time?<br />Dave Sheinin -- April 22 at Pirates<br />Pete Kerzel -- April 23 at Pirates<br />Adam Kilgore -- April 30 vs. Giants<br />Craig Heist -- May 1 vs. Giants<br />Ben Goessling -- May 5 at Phillies<br />Mark Zuckerman -- May 8 at Marlins<br />Bill Ladson -- May 15 vs. Marlins<br />Amanda Comak -- June 1 vs. Phillies</i><br /><br />Looks like Kerzel is going to win this one!Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32682480054021470562011-04-20T10:50:47.975-04:002011-04-20T10:50:47.975-04:00Anon8, yep. Watch what they do with Detwiler tonig...Anon8, yep. Watch what they do with Detwiler tonight as it will be him or Maya and solve the "Beat Writers" first question as to the first new starter to pitch.Mark'dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-61530919324768633782011-04-20T10:50:04.211-04:002011-04-20T10:50:04.211-04:00Agree with NJ, it's unlikely they are going to...Agree with NJ, it's unlikely they are going to mess with Detwiler. He's throwing great, his turn will come.<br />With an off day Monday, another reason Sunday might go to the bullpen.Sunderlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2086550587583404982011-04-20T10:47:55.441-04:002011-04-20T10:47:55.441-04:00Of course there's another bullpen candidate be...Of course there's another bullpen candidate besides Gaudin, and that is Balester. I'd rather see Detweiler get the start, but I think I'd take Balester over Gaudin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52500367013404283402011-04-20T10:45:14.186-04:002011-04-20T10:45:14.186-04:00I expect the organization would be very hesitant t...I expect the organization would be very hesitant to tinker with the throwing sequence for someone like Detwiler. He's expected to be in our rotation sometime this year but not on a spot type situation.<br /><br />This is why Gaudin was kept. I don't expect him to finish the season as a Nat, but I do expect him to perform when asked. If not, see ya later. <br /><br />It's what's nice about having the depth that they've created.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91412208151628098842011-04-20T10:40:38.433-04:002011-04-20T10:40:38.433-04:00Some pretty nice ERA's at Syracuse. The bats a...Some pretty nice ERA's at Syracuse. The bats are another matter. The farm system is improving, but it is a work in progress.fpcstevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74254791306878801592011-04-20T10:39:02.859-04:002011-04-20T10:39:02.859-04:00I just saw the NL RBI leaders and the Nats have a ...I just saw the NL RBI leaders and the Nats have a guy with the 3rd most. His name is Danny Espinosa.<br /><br />While I think it is tough to get RBIs as a lead-off hitter, Espi 6 Ribbies in the Doubleheader on Sunday!Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39041506525849654062011-04-20T10:30:24.618-04:002011-04-20T10:30:24.618-04:00NJack, not thinking they hold him out just limit h...NJack, not thinking they hold him out just limit him to 2 innings of work or the equivalent of a side session.Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64725686317361037022011-04-20T10:25:38.454-04:002011-04-20T10:25:38.454-04:00Anonymous8.... I doubt they'd hold him back an...Anonymous8.... I doubt they'd hold him back an extra 4 days. He needs to start every 5th day.<br /><br />Maya's a possibility. He didn't pitch that bad last nite.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86697473934068262342011-04-20T10:18:44.649-04:002011-04-20T10:18:44.649-04:00Sunderland... I used the same logic to come up wit...Sunderland... I used the same logic to come up with Gaudin. He's the only non-starter in the bull pen that pitched extended innings (at least 4) per outing in Spring Training. And he started several times in Florida.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-5757927073583164322011-04-20T10:15:34.385-04:002011-04-20T10:15:34.385-04:00Lets see what they do with Detwiler's schedule...Lets see what they do with Detwiler's scheduled start tonight. It would be a perfect opportunity for his 2011 MLB debut!Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72960638677833092892011-04-20T10:14:23.300-04:002011-04-20T10:14:23.300-04:00We are facing off against the Pirates, right? I am...We are facing off against the Pirates, right? I am not trying to be rude or anything, Pirates do have decent offense in Walker, Tabata, and Mccutchen. But that's about it. We could give Maya a try against them. I just don't trust Gaudin enough and I don't want to see a 1 IP from our starter at any point in this season, like last season.FSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-259280269879700572011-04-20T10:04:50.136-04:002011-04-20T10:04:50.136-04:00For Sunday's start, the guy at Syracuse who ma...For Sunday's start, the guy at Syracuse who matches up is Maya, and he's not been impressive enough (IMO) to bring up for the start. JD Martin threw Monday, and he got lit up pretty good too. So it seems like we really don't have good choices from Syracuse for a spot start on Sunday.<br />Maybe Maya though. Be interesting to see if they have that much faith in Maya. I'm betting that they don't want Maya going up and down, that he's stays in Syracuse until both he has earned a spot and there is a spot for him.<br />Gaudin seems like the default.Sunderlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57776092509089041632011-04-20T09:58:12.478-04:002011-04-20T09:58:12.478-04:00FS... the only guy on our staff capable of short r...FS... the only guy on our staff capable of short rest starts is Livo and he's pitching Saturday. Lannan would be pitching on 4 days. <br /><br />You are right. we could possibly option Balester for somebody but I believe Detwiler's pitching tonite so he would be in the same boat as Lannan.<br /><br />I'm sticking with Gaudin.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87246305844651613482011-04-20T09:48:42.515-04:002011-04-20T09:48:42.515-04:00We don't have anyone with options who could be...We don't have anyone with options who could be sent down for a day or two? Doesn't Balester have options?FSnoreply@blogger.com