tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post6978287404477998173..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Zimmerman impresses in first BP sessionMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57626753816409759912013-02-23T04:50:21.607-05:002013-02-23T04:50:21.607-05:00RZ is the indispensable man for the Nats. When RZ ...RZ is the indispensable man for the Nats. When RZ is raking, the Nats are a dominant offensive team. When he's off, he grounds into those rally-killing DPs. His health is more important to the team than either Haren's or Espinoza's. Those 2 can be replaced. Zim cannot.<br /><br />It would be nice if all 3 could perform at a high level, but it is essential that Zim does. From late June until the end of last season, Zim had a .321, .383, .584 line in 90 games and 399 PAs. That comes out to a .967 OPS, with 26 2 base hits and 22 dingers over that span. Folks, those are MVP numbers, especially if he regains his gold glove form at 3rd.<br /><br />Last year, it took the 3rd cortisone shot to start RZ's offensive tear. If he is healthy this year, he won't need anything besides his bat and glove.Laddie Blah Blahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474416524698003749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91639276990229171542013-02-22T20:11:11.238-05:002013-02-22T20:11:11.238-05:00I agree with an earlier post today that Ryan Z can...I agree with an earlier post today that Ryan Z can be a MVP if he can stay healthy all year. This is a packed lineup! I hope he does it!Gonathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622413303529086490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-17640157655328794822013-02-22T17:53:13.659-05:002013-02-22T17:53:13.659-05:00That, and being, you know, past their prime and al...That, and being, you know, past their prime and all (assuming that they had a prime).natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71621558741468530832013-02-22T17:41:41.217-05:002013-02-22T17:41:41.217-05:00that's why they're on TV instead of in a d...that's why they're on TV instead of in a dugout somewhere.<br /><br />waddu eye nohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901442022655205900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13593402925122893712013-02-22T17:03:03.911-05:002013-02-22T17:03:03.911-05:00I love it when the MLB guys make idiotic suggestio...I love it when the MLB guys make idiotic suggestions that we know will never happen. Last night, IIRC, the only pushback was Mitch Williams saying it would hurt team chemistry to demote Det (Storen lost his job, now Det would lose his). No one seemed to get that Det may very well be a better pitcher than Lohse, and besides, Rizzo isn't going to give up another draft pick for him. Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-68163299839475445082013-02-22T16:54:20.635-05:002013-02-22T16:54:20.635-05:00Tomorrow at noon!!!!!!!!!!Tomorrow at noon!!!!!!!!!!baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84499759751773192112013-02-22T16:49:03.821-05:002013-02-22T16:49:03.821-05:00NatsLady said...
It is just SO good to have baseba...<i>NatsLady said...<br />It is just SO good to have baseball in my ear... So good.<br />---------------<br />Sounds a bit painful to me... </i><br /><br />Look low and away ... but watch out for in-your-ear.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19151600566355000472013-02-22T16:47:44.008-05:002013-02-22T16:47:44.008-05:00Michele, the more I see of him, the more I think A...Michele, the more I see of him, the more I think Amsinger is deliberately trolling for ratings. Srsly. Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-28409650880346995012013-02-22T16:46:52.439-05:002013-02-22T16:46:52.439-05:00Atlanta/Detroit game over. Up-Up-Hey 0 for 6 with ...Atlanta/Detroit game over. Up-Up-Hey 0 for 6 with 2 strikeouts. That's what I want to see for s full 162 games this year.Natmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266099784987829701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-75678945450961205352013-02-22T16:36:39.200-05:002013-02-22T16:36:39.200-05:00Michele S - last night when he did it they were al...Michele S - last night when he did it they were all stupid. At least today Rosenthal had half a clue. The only people who are not worried about us having more LHP are actually the Nats. Everyone else is freaking out on our behalf. Most of the MLB group are pretty good, but Amsinger is a Cardinal- homer, pretty boy.baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33982786099795797402013-02-22T16:24:05.358-05:002013-02-22T16:24:05.358-05:00I swear to god if I ever meet Greg Amsinger I am g...I swear to god if I ever meet Greg Amsinger I am going to smack him. Turn on Hot Stove at 4 o'clock and he starts talking about sending Det to the pen so we can sign Loshe. He did it last night on MLB Tonight. Stupid Cardinals loving talking head.<br /><br />How many hours until Stras starts mowing down the Mets?MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13886613194980899272013-02-22T16:10:34.793-05:002013-02-22T16:10:34.793-05:00So CMW is pitching in the WBC for Chinese Taipei. ...So CMW is pitching in the WBC for Chinese Taipei. That should be interesting. baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-5921108131928260742013-02-22T16:09:08.769-05:002013-02-22T16:09:08.769-05:00Garcia is house money.... Meaning we got him for f...Garcia is house money.... Meaning we got him for free (basically). Nobody will be rushing him along, which is good...if he gets a little tendinitis, he'll get plenty of time to rest it off. I hope he gets well and really contributes this year, but not much more than a roster spot invested in him, at this point, right? Very high reward, but little risk... Great pick up, a year ago...UnkyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10427401050130317607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41047608841839147232013-02-22T15:56:16.776-05:002013-02-22T15:56:16.776-05:00NatsLady said...
It is just SO good to have baseb...NatsLady said... <br />It is just SO good to have baseball in my ear... So good. <br /><br />---------------<br /><br />Sounds a bit painful to me...TimDzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979720060595724761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58139402959211935992013-02-22T15:55:06.198-05:002013-02-22T15:55:06.198-05:00Amen, sister. Services are is session.Amen, sister. Services are is session.#4https://www.blogger.com/profile/03100452642306906218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65469275834730929942013-02-22T15:55:02.467-05:002013-02-22T15:55:02.467-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.TimDzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979720060595724761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-42470792382153216162013-02-22T15:54:11.257-05:002013-02-22T15:54:11.257-05:00NN, that's exactly what I thought! Strange, u...NN, that's exactly what I thought! Strange, unexplained forearm pain. Yikes. Didn't Shawn Hill try all sorts of wacky remedies, or was that Patterson? Sure hope Garcia's fate is better than those guys.Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64050899421796181812013-02-22T15:51:21.170-05:002013-02-22T15:51:21.170-05:00It is just SO good to have baseball in my ear... S...It is just SO good to have baseball in my ear... So good.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43902113845347580292013-02-22T15:49:57.002-05:002013-02-22T15:49:57.002-05:00Listening to the Cincy game, on the theory we see ...Listening to the Cincy game, on the theory we see them before we see San Diego... :)NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18383745957115380582013-02-22T15:49:54.710-05:002013-02-22T15:49:54.710-05:00Zim, ALR, Harper, Desi- I just feel like the real ...Zim, ALR, Harper, Desi- I just feel like the real wild card is Danny. Could miss the season, could go crazy and fulfill everyone's hopes. I don't see a middle ground here. baseballswamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473384422940931212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88963769773662986802013-02-22T15:46:13.388-05:002013-02-22T15:46:13.388-05:00Listening to 710 AM - Seattle. Morse struck out in...Listening to 710 AM - Seattle. Morse struck out in his first Mariners AB.#4https://www.blogger.com/profile/03100452642306906218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73867774001293979192013-02-22T15:40:51.863-05:002013-02-22T15:40:51.863-05:00NL -- agree, but I'm just hoping there's n...NL -- agree, but I'm just hoping there's nothing there that wouldn't ordinarily be there in recoveries from this kind of surgery.<br /><br />On another topic, nice to see that AtBat13 tracks individual pitches during Spring Training, not the illusion of all one-pitch outs (or hits) like last year and before.Steady Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11342496530868597550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70024360579200267832013-02-22T15:39:38.670-05:002013-02-22T15:39:38.670-05:00I keep reading this and it has me confused. What i...I keep reading this and it has me confused. What is the area between the wrist and the forearm? Looking at my arm right now, it looks to me like it goes wrist, forearm then elbow. I don't see much of an area between the wrist and forearm though. ?? <br /><br />Also, is anyone else thinking Shawn Hill here? Fingers crossed it's nothing. NatsNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010461380057520589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59832406302699921352013-02-22T15:36:08.900-05:002013-02-22T15:36:08.900-05:00I hope so, too, Eddie. But I'm thinking we f...I hope so, too, Eddie. But I'm thinking we fans mostly don't learn the true situation until after the season. That's fine with me, because opponents don't know either.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-66902748880743121412013-02-22T15:33:12.426-05:002013-02-22T15:33:12.426-05:00A monster, injury-free year from Zim along with th...A monster, injury-free year from Zim along with the expected improvement of Harper is our secret antidote to the very real possibility that ALR and maybe even Desmond regress. He can be absolutely scary when things are clicking for him. I can't wait! Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.com