tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post7297331099399823994..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Nats vs. Tigers (ss) -- 3/25/10Mark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89512845413348568362010-03-25T22:57:01.199-04:002010-03-25T22:57:01.199-04:00Ben's report: -- nothing terribly earth-shatte...Ben's report: -- nothing terribly earth-shattering. Riggleman said he was happy with the way Martin responded, and thought he could have gotten out of the first inning if Ordonez hadn't stuck his bat out at a 2-2 curveball in the first and punched it for a hit. Martin walked a couple guys from there, but settled down after that, and that was the main positive Riggleman drew from the night. He thought Nyjer Morgan looked as good as he has all spring -- "It was a typical Nyjer game," he said.pericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-8805160357425583972010-03-25T22:51:12.119-04:002010-03-25T22:51:12.119-04:00For all those folks saying that my opinions about ...For all those folks saying that my opinions about Guzman's 'attitude' where unsubstantiated, arrogant, etc, etc. :<br /><br />masnBen: From everything Riggleman said and everything I heard, Guzman in fact wasn't happy with being bumped down in the order. He also bristles about the second-base question every time he's asked about it.<br /><br /><br />That opinion appears to be shared dudes and dudettes.pericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25488295966453432012010-03-25T21:41:30.374-04:002010-03-25T21:41:30.374-04:00Anon: Feet-first.Anon: Feet-first.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87490709826520251232010-03-25T21:37:00.468-04:002010-03-25T21:37:00.468-04:00Mark,
Did Nyjer slide in feet-first?Mark,<br />Did Nyjer slide in feet-first?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-82093369072831873572010-03-25T21:13:59.673-04:002010-03-25T21:13:59.673-04:00Mark - I like the caption under that Nyjer Morgan...Mark - I like the caption under that Nyjer Morgan photo!!!!!Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74555243537437678302010-03-25T21:12:27.278-04:002010-03-25T21:12:27.278-04:00Anon: Yes, you're right. I figured most people...Anon: Yes, you're right. I figured most people know the history there. But for those who don't ... the Expos used to share the Jupiter facility with the Cardinals. When Jeffrey Loria bought the Marlins and MLB took over control of the Expos, he demanded the move from Viera to Jupiter, leaving the contraction-bound Expos in Viera. Obviously, contraction didn't happen, so the Nats now are stuck with an arrangement they had nothing to do with in the first place.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-55335369685447864092010-03-25T21:07:41.075-04:002010-03-25T21:07:41.075-04:00Geez Mark! Tell it like it was. The Expos didn'...Geez Mark! Tell it like it was. The Expos didn't move to Space Coast Stadium. Loria the carpetbagger stole the Expos spring training facility along with the video equipment and computers and then stuck MLB, and the Lerner's with an ageing facility.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71257291760918387112010-03-25T20:59:21.432-04:002010-03-25T20:59:21.432-04:00brownsheep, i don't think adam dunn is going t...brownsheep, i don't think adam dunn is going to be replaced at 1B this season unless he's traded away. not a chance.greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848419973469239512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-12411680767980484392010-03-25T20:56:22.681-04:002010-03-25T20:56:22.681-04:00Anon: Haven't heard anything about the lights ...Anon: Haven't heard anything about the lights at Nationals Park, but I'll ask around. The Nats are locked into their lease in Viera for a loooong time. I believe it was about 30 years from the time the Expos moved here in 2003. The Lerner family, I think, would prefer to have camp somewhere else in Florida. But once they realized they were tied into the lease here, they pumped in a decent amount of money to renovate Space Coast Stadium in 2007, changing the seats to navy blue (they used to be Marlins teal), adding a new scoreboard and making some other modifications. In other words, they're here to stay.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-75980408738308048562010-03-25T20:51:09.395-04:002010-03-25T20:51:09.395-04:00Mark,
Two quick questions:
1. I heard a lot last...Mark,<br /><br />Two quick questions:<br /><br />1. I heard a lot last season about the Nats (and visitors) having trouble with the lights at Nats Park. Do you know if something was done to fix the problem?<br /><br />2. There's been a lot of discussion about teams that have moved to Arizona for spring training (Dodgers), and also teams that have moved within Florida (Baltimore.) How many more years are on the Nats' lease in Viera?<br /><br />Thanks/PDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-50071892004810149862010-03-25T20:47:06.228-04:002010-03-25T20:47:06.228-04:00As a Martin fan. I'm disappointed over the fir...As a Martin fan. I'm disappointed over the first inning. But his ability to shake off problems is what impresses me. When Mock gets in trouble, it only gets worse.sec314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41144284949651510542010-03-25T20:30:41.932-04:002010-03-25T20:30:41.932-04:00The Two Anons beat me to the punch, but you guys a...The Two Anons beat me to the punch, but you guys are correct: The Nats Express bus/RFK parking lot is no more.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-50645672343837962252010-03-25T20:27:42.325-04:002010-03-25T20:27:42.325-04:00No more Nats Express. You could probably still tai...No more Nats Express. You could probably still tailgate at RFK if you want, but you'll have to walk or drive over to the game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86327897908625132452010-03-25T20:26:11.551-04:002010-03-25T20:26:11.551-04:00"Anyone know if we can still tailgate pre-gam..."Anyone know if we can still tailgate pre-game at RFK? Are the shuttle buses still in play, or have the Nat's killed them off?"<br /><br />In the face of declining season ticket sales Lerner had a choice of adding payroll in an attempt to increase demand or to cut the shuttle buses and lay off ticket reps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44393064758560100542010-03-25T20:11:04.664-04:002010-03-25T20:11:04.664-04:00Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reporting th...Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reporting the Nats had a a scout at Brandon McCarthy's last start. (Link is on MLB Trade Rumors). Another Ground ball pitcher for the Nats? Also MLB Trade Rumors says "several" teams are interested in Dukes. I can't believe we couldn't get a Glen Gibson type for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65800515553757135852010-03-25T19:53:13.993-04:002010-03-25T19:53:13.993-04:00If Adam Dunn does not prove himself at first base,...If Adam Dunn does not prove himself at first base, does Mike Morse automatically have the job or is it possible someone else is in the wings? I will be honest . . . parts of the Nats roster shuffle is like watching a shell game on the streets of NYC.BrownSheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471586236179560660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13982655185912707292010-03-25T19:48:04.151-04:002010-03-25T19:48:04.151-04:00Sorry, but off topic, asking for help.
Anyone kno...Sorry, but off topic, asking for help.<br /><br />Anyone know if we can still tailgate pre-game at RFK?<br />Are the shuttle buses still in play, or have the Nat's killed them off?DFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-82630722826646853922010-03-25T19:42:38.338-04:002010-03-25T19:42:38.338-04:00Thanks, I'm also following Ben@masn but they h...Thanks, I'm also following Ben@masn but they have been sidetracked gabbing about the Expos history, division set-up:)K.D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-68433052619119100532010-03-25T19:34:41.580-04:002010-03-25T19:34:41.580-04:00K.D.: No radar gun here tonight, but it looks like...K.D.: No radar gun here tonight, but it looks like Martin's throwing all his stuff. Just not throwing it well.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58475614050339563282010-03-25T19:25:44.565-04:002010-03-25T19:25:44.565-04:00Jeez! Mr. Z Was he just pumping in fastballs?Jeez! Mr. Z Was he just pumping in fastballs?K.D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88539961398231995782010-03-25T19:18:34.782-04:002010-03-25T19:18:34.782-04:00yup Rizzo and Riggs messed up not forcing Guzman t...yup Rizzo and Riggs messed up not forcing Guzman to 2nd last September...we are still paying that priceJayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3326075758591777812010-03-25T19:16:38.951-04:002010-03-25T19:16:38.951-04:00Its all about candle power, Mark. Rizzo's hopi...Its all about candle power, Mark. Rizzo's hoping that everybody will get the message, about having to save money to pay for Guzman's salary, and bring candles to the next game! Guzman would have made a good second baseman--sorta!!Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53044106744047106642010-03-25T19:02:12.299-04:002010-03-25T19:02:12.299-04:00Rizzo is really exposed with his stubborn off seas...Rizzo is really exposed with his stubborn off season insistence that Guzman will be SS and Dukes in RF and Olson in the rotation....looks like he is going to be 0-3.....I like Rizzo and Love that he is not Jimbo but he still has to produce wins this season on the fan base that was such an asset in 2005 will be dead.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54361880299347814092010-03-25T19:00:19.900-04:002010-03-25T19:00:19.900-04:00Anon: Guzman is slated to play both tomorrow and S...Anon: Guzman is slated to play both tomorrow and Saturday, the first time he'll go back-to-back this spring. He was "pulled" from last night's game just like any other starter would be after 5-6 innings.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-6350399366021399962010-03-25T18:55:27.124-04:002010-03-25T18:55:27.124-04:00Mark--
Why is Guzman not in the game tonight? ...Mark--<br /> Why is Guzman not in the game tonight? Why did they pull him from the game yesterday? If we need to see him make "the throw" then don't you think we need to play him until he does?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com