tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post6834323764726363911..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: LaRoche learns to take the bad with the goodMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-23288781942888203752012-05-31T21:03:52.012-04:002012-05-31T21:03:52.012-04:00Peric -- Thanks for posting the Morse interview li...Peric -- Thanks for posting the Morse interview link. Great stuff. The interviewer was pretty good, I must say.Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18382951224325797502012-05-31T20:44:56.506-04:002012-05-31T20:44:56.506-04:00Giving Kilgore some credit.. He was trying to conf...Giving Kilgore some credit.. He was trying to confirm with Nats PR who usually sends out the official "Welcome" to twitter message for the players.. Like they did with Ian and others.MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73047978015360124002012-05-31T20:07:43.334-04:002012-05-31T20:07:43.334-04:00Hmmm, I don't know. The Nat's drafting Chr...Hmmm, I don't know. The Nat's drafting Chris Marerro's cousin? I think they go for bats and catchers. They'll likely be looking for a pitcher[s] to replace AJ Cole in their system. Weak spot right now is still power hitting left handed bats. Power pitchers especially lefties always welcome.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24473189633174510552012-05-31T18:48:42.455-04:002012-05-31T18:48:42.455-04:00Here is a link to the "mock" draft on ML...Here is a link to the "mock" draft on MLB.com. You can see their thoughts on the Nats (who pick at No. 16).<br /><br /><a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120531&content_id=32543884&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb" rel="nofollow">Mock draft</a><br /><br />http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120531&content_id=32543884&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlbNatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2603056196325202582012-05-31T18:35:08.496-04:002012-05-31T18:35:08.496-04:00The Cubs players must love the "fire sale.&qu...The Cubs players must love the "fire sale." Really makes you feel loved and valued by your GM...NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-42648450525877463282012-05-31T18:34:42.598-04:002012-05-31T18:34:42.598-04:00Michele, you are welcome. I was as concerned as ma...Michele, you are welcome. I was as concerned as many of you. Simple call to Michael's brother as Michael's phone is off as he is playing at 7:05 in Woodbridge VA for the PNats tonight.Nats 128https://www.blogger.com/profile/08432607182669878624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51892383400947104622012-05-31T18:30:06.133-04:002012-05-31T18:30:06.133-04:00It didn't help that Kilgore made his Tweet wit...It didn't help that Kilgore made his Tweet without getting confirmation from Michael or his agent or his brother who handles a lot of his day to day business.<br /><br />I was confused also by the 2 Facebook posts by Michael as maybe his account was hacked.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20264459985116243712012-05-31T18:26:53.370-04:002012-05-31T18:26:53.370-04:00Thank you Andrew.. I would hate to see an imposter...Thank you Andrew.. I would hate to see an imposter posing as our Beast!<br /><br />NatsLady... Hmmm. Not sure there is anything there to get!MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3988064462361536022012-05-31T18:10:42.011-04:002012-05-31T18:10:42.011-04:00On the Michael Morse Twitter conflicting info, I c...On the Michael Morse Twitter conflicting info, I can 100% confirm that thru my conversation with his brother TK that the new Twitter & his Facebook are real.Nats 128https://www.blogger.com/profile/08432607182669878624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52409825424568003372012-05-31T18:10:04.567-04:002012-05-31T18:10:04.567-04:00Quick, do we need anything from the Cubs??? Sale.
...Quick, do we need anything from the Cubs??? Sale.<br /><br /><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/31/blowout-clearance-sale-at-crazy-theos-everything-must-go/" rel="nofollow">blowout-clearance-sale-at-crazy-theos-everything-must-go</a><br /><br />http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/31/blowout-clearance-sale-at-crazy-theos-everything-must-go/NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72155757104018041272012-05-31T18:02:53.865-04:002012-05-31T18:02:53.865-04:00It's one month of mediocre stats compared to 6...<i>It's one month of mediocre stats compared to 6 years or so of strong production. MLB teams don't sit players because of one so-so month. If he's truly hurt he'll go to the DL.</i><br /><br />Not unless its absolutely necessary ... and Zim himself admits he isn't getting better. He's the last guy you want to lose given all the injuries. People talk about Werth and what they lose in him. When Zim came back from injury last season and was healthy he managed to hit well enough to be the second best hitter after Morse ... even with the shortened season. He was raking. And it had to be one of the main reason they almost finished out at .500. Remember, they didn't have the pitching they have now.<br /><br />Zimmerman isn't even close to that right now.<br /><br />Zim is a level or two or three above Werth. Its why they'll wait on him. But their patience won't be unlimited.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-10749950831663165102012-05-31T17:58:02.143-04:002012-05-31T17:58:02.143-04:00It's one month of mediocre stats compared to 6...It's one month of mediocre stats compared to 6 years or so of strong production. MLB teams don't sit players because of one so-so month. If he's truly hurt he'll go to the DL#4https://www.blogger.com/profile/03100452642306906218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90691654136462274712012-05-31T17:52:54.730-04:002012-05-31T17:52:54.730-04:00NEW POST.. Nats Insider Party!NEW POST.. Nats Insider Party!MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-48864537949432762922012-05-31T17:50:26.578-04:002012-05-31T17:50:26.578-04:00I also don't completely agree that Zim is flou...<i>I also don't completely agree that Zim is floundering.</i><br /><br />Many experts in the both have noticed that pitchers are pitching him on the outside corner because he is having problems reaching it ... the shoulder.<br /><br />Zim's ISO currently sits at .106 compared to LaRoche's .240. Sparse and few XBH's. 11 XBH for 35 total hits. That's less than 1/3 of his hits; compared to LaRoche who is just under 1/2. 29 K's versus 17 walks.<br /><br />Zim does not look like a #3 hitter. Right now, he probably fits in at #6 until he gets past the shoulder ... if he ever does ... he is a slow healer.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88780823539411210812012-05-31T17:45:55.975-04:002012-05-31T17:45:55.975-04:00Michael Morse speaks pre-game<a href="http://soundcloud.com/potomacnationals2012/michael-morse-pregame" rel="nofollow">Michael Morse speaks pre-game</a>perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24402416051405902702012-05-31T17:45:15.036-04:002012-05-31T17:45:15.036-04:00Peric ,
I respect the stat work you do and your k...Peric ,<br /><br />I respect the stat work you do and your knowledge of the farm system is strong. However, your feel for the game and how MLB franchises handle players is sometimes spotty. I'm not saying that eventually the moves you suggest won't happen. They could. My point is that MLB teams rarely change horses in mid stream. These are the kind of changes that happen in the off season if at all. <br /><br />I also don't completely agree that Zim is floundering.#4https://www.blogger.com/profile/03100452642306906218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-62291685503636276802012-05-31T17:41:35.075-04:002012-05-31T17:41:35.075-04:00Then there's Bryce: TweeterlessLoLin.Then there's Bryce: TweeterlessLoLin.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-30300927160338368932012-05-31T17:41:07.933-04:002012-05-31T17:41:07.933-04:00Michael Morse, through a Nats spokesman, says he i...<i>Michael Morse, through a Nats spokesman, says he is not on Twitter. That @MLBeastMode38 account is not him, not affiliated with him.</i><br /><br />Kilgore has an audio delay ... as usual.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44543770990304492902012-05-31T17:40:05.577-04:002012-05-31T17:40:05.577-04:00I saw many photos of the concourse and stadium are...<i>I saw many photos of the concourse and stadium areas that look nice. Having an enclosed stadium is a plus. No more rainouts if the equipment is working.</i><br /><br />Killing the grass though ... which is why they invented Astro Turf ... you'd think Florida would be one place where solutions to grass problems like that might be had?perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72235069218396639692012-05-31T17:38:40.361-04:002012-05-31T17:38:40.361-04:00More on the Morse Twitter Saga:
Adam Kilgore@Ada...More on the Morse Twitter Saga:<br /><br />Adam Kilgore@AdamKilgoreWP<br /><br />Michael Morse, through a Nats spokesman, says he is not on Twitter. That @MLBeastMode38 account is not him, not affiliated with him.MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7993572721317288412012-05-31T17:33:18.814-04:002012-05-31T17:33:18.814-04:00Mark, glad to hear your impressions on the Marlins...Mark, glad to hear your impressions on the Marlins new stadium. My only criticism is the HR feature in personal opinion as I don't like it. <br /><br />I saw many photos of the concourse and stadium areas that look nice. Having an enclosed stadium is a plus. No more rainouts if the equipment is working.Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59132376968665379732012-05-31T17:31:12.863-04:002012-05-31T17:31:12.863-04:00You are wise beyond your years #4. Correct on both...<i>You are wise beyond your years #4. Correct on both accounts.</i><br /><br />We'll just wait and see what happens. Right now Zim is floundering in the #3 spot. And Werth looked more like a decent #2 hitter. Then he hurt the same wrist he hurt that almost ruined his career. As Nick Johnson and Mark DeRosa will tell you such injuries aren't that easy to over come. <br /><br />Hate to have to say I told you so ... yet again.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45826685114453799252012-05-31T17:29:11.148-04:002012-05-31T17:29:11.148-04:00Here is the link to Michael's posts.
http://...Here is the link to Michael's posts. <br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10150978837708891&id=209626983890Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33716665346034643802012-05-31T17:28:46.514-04:002012-05-31T17:28:46.514-04:00My impressions of Marlins Park...
-- It's hug...My impressions of Marlins Park...<br /><br />-- It's huge. By that, I mean the outfield is massive. The walls are tall. And the home run thingamajig is gigantic in person.<br /><br />-- It's loud. Even when there were only 25,000 or so at last night's game, the sound reverberates off the walls and roof. If they pack the place for a big game this fall, it's going to be a tough place to play. Kind of like the Metrodome when the Twins were good.<br /><br />-- The grass needs some serious work. They've had trouble finding the right balance of sun, water and shade. But it sounds like it's gotten better from the beginning of the season.<br /><br />-- The lime green wall is odd. Not enough contrast with the field. Throw in the advertisements and the out-of-town scoreboard, and several Nats players said they had a tough time seeing the ball as it neared the fence.<br /><br />-- Overall, I actually kind of liked the place. It's definitely different than any other ballpark in the majors, but I'm glad the Marlins did that. Too many newer parks are starting to look the same. Credit to the Marlins for trying something different and building something distinctive to their market. It wouldn't work anywhere else, but I think it works there.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88069522492721886982012-05-31T17:28:30.783-04:002012-05-31T17:28:30.783-04:00DCWonk - I don't have a link but it was in the...DCWonk - I don't have a link but it was in the college world series. I think they also showed it on Intentional Talk and MLB so you might find it on their sites. Guy went over the fence and jumped back over if that's the one you mean.baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.com