tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post6859065577901396902..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Game 160: Nats at MarlinsMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger177125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83621670806108076622011-09-28T13:21:17.078-04:002011-09-28T13:21:17.078-04:00Have you heard? It's in the stars. Next July w...Have you heard? It's in the stars. Next July we'll have two All-Stars. (Yeah, I do realize that's a rhyming redundancy.) :-)<br /><br />Sec 3, My Sofa said...<br /><br /> it's been a swell party, 1a.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33881995983631831332011-09-28T11:24:34.862-04:002011-09-28T11:24:34.862-04:00Some people are goal-oriented, and not so much int...<i>Some people are goal-oriented, and not so much into process. "Won more than you lost" is a kind of a mark to shoot for, and they did miss it. I'm disappointed. I'll be watching (@ Duffy's FWIW), but I'm disappointed.</i><br /><br />I am, too. But there's a difference between missing the goal of .500 and "meaningless."A DC Wonknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-61655079224516161522011-09-28T11:10:19.459-04:002011-09-28T11:10:19.459-04:00it's been a swell party, 1a.it's been a swell party, 1a.Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64616457287086566632011-09-28T11:09:11.432-04:002011-09-28T11:09:11.432-04:00The result of #160 didn't change any of those ...<i>The result of #160 didn't change any of those things. </i><br /><br />And it's just a baseball game, anyway. They are all just baseball games.<br /><br />Still.<br /><br />Some people are goal-oriented, and not so much into process. "Won more than you lost" is a kind of a mark to shoot for, and they did miss it. I'm disappointed. I'll be watching (@ Duffy's FWIW), but I'm disappointed.<br /><br /><br />captcha: "vionat"Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2655930178256386572011-09-28T11:00:58.701-04:002011-09-28T11:00:58.701-04:00UNTERP.NAT said...
Season is over. I won'...<i>UNTERP.NAT said...<br /><br /> Season is over. I won't be watching the last game. It really is meaningless since the Nationals are not playing for a winning season.</i><br />Yeah, and probably some bum pitching today, too.<br /><br />FWIW, I don't understand why game #160 is so meaningful to you while #161 is meaningless. What's the difference? 81-80 vs 80-81, big deal -- either way:<br /><br />(a) we're out of the playoffs<br />(b) we're at least game games improved in each of the last two seasons, and <br />(c) we're in 3rd place. <br /><br />The result of #160 didn't change any of those things.A DC Wonknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-68150688128396443122011-09-28T10:54:00.547-04:002011-09-28T10:54:00.547-04:00(Although I really enjoyed High Society.)(Although I really enjoyed High Society.)natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26871246531176299902011-09-28T10:52:23.495-04:002011-09-28T10:52:23.495-04:00Alternative meaning:
Don't disrespect da Bing...Alternative meaning:<br /><br />Don't disrespect da Bing! Ohh! (<- in best approximation of Jersey accent)natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84773616084927021722011-09-28T10:20:52.768-04:002011-09-28T10:20:52.768-04:00P.S., MLB.tv (if you can find it in the archives) ...<i>P.S., MLB.tv (if you can find it in the archives) had an absolutely great video of Lannan blocking the plate after the wild pitch. He really tumbled around. I'm not a Lannan fan, but he put out some effort! </i><br /><br />I missed that inning--wondered how LannEn got dirty. I am a fan of pointless macho gestures, so ... he was trying to block the plate? Cool. Totally stupid, but cool. I like it.<br /><br /><br /><br />captcha: "antibing"<br /><br />"Don't dig that kinda croonin', chum."Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80556861561219125992011-09-28T10:13:05.048-04:002011-09-28T10:13:05.048-04:00Playing for the GTFO instead of the W, OTOH, doesn...Playing for the GTFO instead of the W, OTOH, doesn't seem likely to me, IMHO. FWIW. YMMV. VWP. IANAL. <br /><br />IITYWYBMADSoul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41833067935141007712011-09-28T10:09:48.363-04:002011-09-28T10:09:48.363-04:00Vasquez has been with them long enough to be "...Vasquez has been with them long enough to be "their guy," and he is retired after today's game, which he will not be in, so, yeah, makes total sense they would be happy to send him off with a CG win. Why wouldn't they?Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74214694329781149002011-09-28T10:06:39.492-04:002011-09-28T10:06:39.492-04:00They may count the actual attendance, but they ann...<i>They may count the actual attendance, but they announce the paid attendance. I'm pretty sure that's the way it's done in all ballparks now.</i><br /><br />All MLB teams announce paid attendance, and have done so for many years. A long time ago, the NL announced gates, too, but they stopped sometime in the 70s IIRC.<br /><br />sjm, it's only right that it comes down to one game for all the marbles. I hope Davey knows what's at stake here. ; ) There's always <b>something</b> to play for.Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83653723282639484162011-09-28T09:49:52.451-04:002011-09-28T09:49:52.451-04:00NatsLady, huh, get the win for THEIR guy? Vazquez...NatsLady, huh, get the win for THEIR guy? Vazquez wasn't going to pitch into extra innings. Scratch that off of your list of excuses.WTF!?noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-66472198048303565142011-09-28T09:47:32.714-04:002011-09-28T09:47:32.714-04:00Slaten/Bally what's the diff? Same reasoning. ...Slaten/Bally what's the diff? Same reasoning. 75-25 the game only goes 9. <br /><br />He's saving Gorzy in case he needs him today.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7305412507436003592011-09-28T09:45:42.788-04:002011-09-28T09:45:42.788-04:00Continuing...and the Fish would have played for 13...Continuing...and the Fish <i>would</i> have played for 13, 14 innings, because they had something to play for, namely to get the win for their guy. <br /><br />You gotta bet all those things (except maybe the standings part) went through Davey's head. <br /><br />We've done what we needed to do, we played a good game. Season's over, Morse is tired, Zimm's got a pulled hammy, etc., etc., Slaten's expendable and problably gone, Burnett's not, Burnett could take us to the 10th inning...<br /><br />Not a conspiracy, just a human being managing other human beings.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57934438019512363502011-09-28T09:39:53.887-04:002011-09-28T09:39:53.887-04:00Darn, no conspiracy to tank the game. Still no re...Darn, no conspiracy to tank the game. Still no reason to pitch Slaten with Burnett, Gorzo and Bally all rested.Mark'dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88606750930452663842011-09-28T09:31:48.584-04:002011-09-28T09:31:48.584-04:00Yeah. Conspiracy? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
The gu...Yeah. Conspiracy? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.<br /><br />The guys played hard. Lannan pitched pretty well, Werth tore up centerfield, etc., etc.,<br /><br />Now:<br /><br />It's a rainy, miserable night. Your boss thinks, if I play this one to the limit, it could go 13 14 innings. <br /><br />But, if I put Slaten in, it's at least 75-25 the guys go home after 9 innings. <br /><br />Yeah, I'd play pretty hard for that boss next year.<br /><br />No, Davey didn't play to lose. He just didn't play to win. He'll be back.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74513047707636833682011-09-28T09:25:26.167-04:002011-09-28T09:25:26.167-04:00Yes please indulge us in this statement: "Dav...Yes please indulge us in this statement: "Davey does not play to win every game."Perrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24561800145369267862011-09-28T09:21:39.993-04:002011-09-28T09:21:39.993-04:00Hey NatsLady, what does your reminder alert mean R...Hey NatsLady, what does your reminder alert mean Reminder reminder reminder: Davey does not play to win every game.<br /><br />HUH!?!?WTF?noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80507732795199301692011-09-28T09:13:17.458-04:002011-09-28T09:13:17.458-04:00NatsLady, you need to step away from your conspira...NatsLady, you need to step away from your conspiracy theories. You have said many times WHO CARES WHAT DAVEY SAYSMark'dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-50755471722532080892011-09-28T09:05:06.208-04:002011-09-28T09:05:06.208-04:00Slaten vs. Burnett and Davey
1) Davey "said&...Slaten vs. Burnett and Davey<br /><br />1) Davey "said" -- doesn't care about 3ed place or .500, just wanted to beat the Mets.<br /><br />2) Davey is a "players' manager." Gave Slaten EVERY chance.<br /><br />3) Rizzo probably wants to stay just where we are in the standings. Not saying Davey deliberately blew the game or asked his players to slack off.<br /><br />See Kilgore's article on the standings.<br /><br />http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/nationals-journal/post/how-the-nationals-final-two-games-will-affect-their-draft-status-and-offseason/2011/09/27/gIQAJy7O2K_blog.html<br /><br />4) Field conditions were DREADFUL. Who do YOU think is the expendable pitcher on this team (twisted ankle or something)?<br /><br /><b>Reminder reminder reminder: Davey does not play to win every game.</b><br /><br />P.S., MLB.tv (if you can find it in the archives) had an absolutely great video of Lannan blocking the plate after the wild pitch. He really tumbled around. I'm not a Lannan fan, but he put out some effort!NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25794872726192983612011-09-28T09:00:45.273-04:002011-09-28T09:00:45.273-04:00Yep, back to the past for a blast of reality. Slat...Yep, back to the past for a blast of reality. Slaten, etc. Go Strasburg!!!Mark'dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51085470239734427772011-09-28T08:54:08.708-04:002011-09-28T08:54:08.708-04:00Anonymous said...
Willingham who was generally ov...Anonymous said... <br />Willingham who was generally over-used early in each season got a good amount of rest throughout the season and put out great offensive output including the end of the season.<br /><br />Not really. The main reason he only played 134 games this year is because he missed 17 games on the DL in late June/early July. <br /><br />September 28, 2011 8:35 AM <br /><br />That's still 12 games off and roughly played 33 more games than the mighty Ryan Zimmerman. So what's your point? Willingham got more rest in Oakland than he got in DC.Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-31732016326047129262011-09-28T08:51:22.410-04:002011-09-28T08:51:22.410-04:00natsfan1a said...
Anon8, if you're going to g...natsfan1a said... <br />Anon8, if you're going to go there, you might want to add the offense to your woulda, coulda, shoulda list (and maybe give Vazquez some credit). I'm just saying. <br /><br />September 28, 2011 8:35 AM <br /><br />A lack of run support has been a constant most of the year. I thought they did great against Vazquez. The guy had 29 straight scoreless innings going.Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57762181549512814702011-09-28T08:38:43.660-04:002011-09-28T08:38:43.660-04:00Also, a Ladson piece points out how the Nats will ...Also, a Ladson piece points out how the Nats will finish in third instead of in fifth or sixth place. Yay! Wait, what?? :-)natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-76063084332084949082011-09-28T08:37:21.707-04:002011-09-28T08:37:21.707-04:00It's not just you, and I believe that the scor...It's not just you, and I believe that the scoring was changed from WP to PB.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.com