tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post6492320476117765093..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Meet the real Austin KearnsMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-75423865046987015032010-06-13T11:26:43.499-04:002010-06-13T11:26:43.499-04:00Despite the game's results, I was happy for Ke...Despite the game's results, I was happy for Kearns. I always liked the guy. I was thinking of when he hit the walkoff last year and the entire dugout emptied. He was a bit choked up in the sideline interview after the game. I was happy for him then, too.natsfan1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65456627728021985202010-06-12T12:55:58.540-04:002010-06-12T12:55:58.540-04:00I like Nyjer, but I think a lot of his problem may...I like Nyjer, but I think a lot of his problem may be in his head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69351353721956386352010-06-12T12:06:57.696-04:002010-06-12T12:06:57.696-04:00There's a baseball macho that says that you ge...There's a baseball macho that says that you get professional respect when you play 'injured'. Since the net effect for the team is reduced production, it's hard to justify respecting it. <br /><br />With all the paid physicians attached to teams, I don't see how 'playing with undiagnosed injury' is of any value for the team, or the fans.<br /><br />The GM's need to forget the macho and get some realistic medical answers--starting with players like Stammen, Kerns, and the mysterious decline of Nyjer Morgan.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58826060147006868992010-06-12T11:58:06.897-04:002010-06-12T11:58:06.897-04:00I think Zimm and Pudge sitting out when they were ...I think Zimm and Pudge sitting out when they were hurt sets a good example for the team. Play for the long term & if you're hurt, get better.Wendellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553232577937107052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45879679309908423772010-06-12T11:19:33.485-04:002010-06-12T11:19:33.485-04:00I always like AK and still do. Total class act, g...I always like AK and still do. Total class act, great defender and when healthy a good hitter.<br /><br />However, totally w/ DC Diehard on this one. Annoys the crap out of me when an established sucks, knows he is injured and tries to play through it. What is admirable about playing lousy when you're hurt? If you're hitting .200 an extended period and you're hurt, go see Dr. Andrews and get right. <br /><br />I REALLY hope that Rizzo can change this mindset, but don't really know his take on this issue one way or the other. It was good to see that Marquis didn't suck for long before he got some treatment. Hope that's a trend.Avarhttp://natsinsider.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73202381143999079332010-06-12T11:00:52.272-04:002010-06-12T11:00:52.272-04:00I imagine one reason Kearns wanted to keep playing...I imagine one reason Kearns wanted to keep playing last year was because he saw that $10M club option floating away. I'm glad he's making a comeback, just not for this weekend please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-48040311620294339482010-06-12T10:50:11.310-04:002010-06-12T10:50:11.310-04:00Anon: I'm right with you on Nyger. Don't...Anon: I'm right with you on Nyger. Don't know what's up but something is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69113878336434533752010-06-12T09:41:56.814-04:002010-06-12T09:41:56.814-04:00I always liked Kearns. As others have said on this...I always liked Kearns. As others have said on this post he played the game the right way. I watched him with the Reds and when my buddies said he was a crap player I said he must be hurt or something. He just looked different when he played for the Nats the last couple of years. But the guy always had heart and played good D which counts for something. Especially when you watch our outfielders throw the ball all over the place without any idea it seems as to what the RIGHT play is. At Least Austin knew how to hit a cut off man and when to test a runer or not.Matteonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1877509181936833132010-06-12T09:34:28.148-04:002010-06-12T09:34:28.148-04:00Am I the only one who gets pissed at this pigheade...Am I the only one who gets pissed at this pigheaded "I can't let anyone see I'm injured, so I'll just play crappily instead" attitude? Seriously, when you play sub par because you are injured you are HURTING the team you profess to want to give your all for.<br /><br />Admit your injury. Get treatment. Get better. PLAY BETTER.Hal Mangoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455358530268131264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-15751405889331704252010-06-12T09:33:36.832-04:002010-06-12T09:33:36.832-04:00DC Diehard said...
One of my pet peeves: afte...DC Diehard said...<br /><br /> One of my pet peeves: after poor play we learn that the player was injured. Why not send out someone who is healthy? "He would have been great but he was too hurt." But we are still paying money to watch.<br /><br /> Guzman in 05 -- couldn't see.<br /> Willy Mo Pena in 08 -- arm not connected to his shoulder<br /> Kearns in 09 -- hurt thumb, could not grip bat<br /> Who else? <br />-------------------------------<br />I'm probably wrong, but I think there's something wrong with Nyjer Morgan right now. When I watch him run he just doesn't seem to be running as fast as last year. His running doesn't seem to flow like last year, it almost seems labored. He doesn't get to first as quickly on bunts, he doesn't get between bases as quickly on steals, and he doesn't get to balls in the outfield that I swear he would have gotten to easily last year. Everyone is looking for reasons for his decline, and my guess is there's something wrong with him that we'll find out about later. Unfortunately, they're so thin in the outfield he has to play, either that or, like Kearns he's not telling them about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-66737981398996934582010-06-12T08:48:55.779-04:002010-06-12T08:48:55.779-04:00Kearns issue was created by Jimbo's way overpa...Kearns issue was created by Jimbo's way overpaying for him for no reason at all. He would have signed for half that amount and Acta insisting on playing him even when he proved he could not produce. Kearns was a good teammate and a good fundamentals player. He did the little things to play the game like nobody else we had at that time. I liked him but when Acta played him even when it was so obvious he was not able to play, that is when everyone here learned to hate Austin Kearns in the line up. <br /><br />2007-2009 were dark years and there is accountability to assign here. <br /><br />If he was a 3 Million dollar a year injured player out for the year and a free agent in 2010 with no $10 Million option hanging over the Rizzo's head he would be our RF right now. Jimbo and Acta both have the largest share of blame for the Kearns debacle.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-50663782552814628462010-06-12T08:28:41.751-04:002010-06-12T08:28:41.751-04:00Jason Marquis. Another disappointment that turned ...Jason Marquis. Another disappointment that turned out to be an injury.LoveDaNatsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91155541550671093212010-06-12T08:16:27.047-04:002010-06-12T08:16:27.047-04:00... okay. I know when to say I'm wrong. Yester...... okay. I know when to say I'm wrong. Yesterday, I was tempted to argue with those of you who wanted, even demanded, Mike Morse to be in the lineup. I would have suggested that since this was an inter-league game, and maybe Riggs wasn't up to scratch on the Tribe, he opted for defence (Harris) over offence (Morse). If that worked out, then he could come back with MM to his advantage.<br /><br />... yikes! I was wrong, and you guys were right. Now if we can just break into Cleveland's clubhouse, to spike Manny Acta's Gatorade, maybe we can convince him to sit Cowboy Austin for the next couple of games.<br /><br />Go Nats!!natscan reduxitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74628921354147427652010-06-12T07:00:21.912-04:002010-06-12T07:00:21.912-04:00One of my pet peeves: after poor play we learn tha...One of my pet peeves: after poor play we learn that the player was injured. Why not send out someone who is healthy? "He would have been great but he was too hurt." But we are still paying money to watch. <br /><br />Guzman in 05 -- couldn't see.<br />Willy Mo Pena in 08 -- arm not connected to his shoulder<br />Kearns in 09 -- hurt thumb, could not grip bat<br />Who else?DC Diehardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-68250040137326094992010-06-12T03:26:04.587-04:002010-06-12T03:26:04.587-04:00So, what do you suppose Cleveland wants for him? L...So, what do you suppose Cleveland wants for him? Let's give him another shot. Guys, Mark, what do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-17646475657764493302010-06-12T02:30:12.144-04:002010-06-12T02:30:12.144-04:00When I think about Kearns, I remember a play last ...When I think about Kearns, I remember a play last year where he fired a ball from right field to home plate and nailed a runner in Arizona. That pretty much sums him up to me. He played defense above average even when he wasn't playing well offensively and I never felt slighted by him being on the field in RF. I felt like he was over payed but I never thought it was because he was dogging it or anything like that. He is a great person and an above average ball player and if he was adding those numbers in right for us right now we would probably be in 2nd place in the NL East.PDowdy83noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91760516265036987092010-06-11T23:46:58.049-04:002010-06-11T23:46:58.049-04:00I could not be happier that Austin is doing well.
...I could not be happier that Austin is doing well.<br />He gave us a professional effort, even though his injury would not allow him to be at his best. Go Austin, anytime after Sunday please.dj in Fl.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-85140330073369986532010-06-11T23:40:36.648-04:002010-06-11T23:40:36.648-04:00I dont remember the opponent, but I will always re...I dont remember the opponent, but I will always remember a drizzling evening during the last season in RFK when Austin Kearns completely demolished a catcher while charging home. He played like garbage at Navy Yard, but I always respected the man for playing the game right, and I am happy to see him doing so well now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com