tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post7915061827196469166..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Instant analysis: Nats 7, Reds 6 (11)Mark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-12706317020240185572013-04-06T23:25:48.561-04:002013-04-06T23:25:48.561-04:00Random thoughts: Zim always throws good sidearm --...Random thoughts: Zim always throws good sidearm --- overhand makes me nervous. 13 mil for harren? That's crazy. But let's see after 4 starts or so. hRod-- Plz get rid of him b4 we all need Malox and beam. Lastly, ALR... I agree with Peric, we need TMo and he need game time. He's already 27! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11775076855630317575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64192010692392182102013-04-06T22:49:15.811-04:002013-04-06T22:49:15.811-04:00Oh, I guess I'm repeating myself. Too much com...Oh, I guess I'm repeating myself. Too much computer work for me today. The MEGO effect and all. Oh well. :-)natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69577446876834512732013-04-06T22:47:30.576-04:002013-04-06T22:47:30.576-04:00This, only I'm not going to explain why I root...This, only I'm not going to explain why I root the way I do, because I don't feel the need to do so.<br /><br /><i>Root for whoever you'd like, but don't presume to tell anyone else here who to root for and/or the reasons for doing so... </i>natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90013184744650928692013-04-06T22:01:34.499-04:002013-04-06T22:01:34.499-04:00Root for whoever you'd like, but don't pre...Root for whoever you'd like, but don't presume to tell anyone else here who to root for and/or the reasons for doing so... The O's were the team of my youth only because DC lost the Nats about the time I turned 3 and the Bucs were never on TV here (entire extended family is from Pittsburgh). So, I rooted for the O's, and Cal Ripken will forever be my all-time favorite player. <br /><br />But hating what Angelos did, first to destroy the Orioles and then to prevent us from getting a team of our own (and extorting our television rights from MLB), is a perfectly valid reason to root against HIS team - if they do well, he does well; if they win, he wins. So I will root against them so long as he or his family owns them. NatsJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193972429632088225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53202320215604018812013-04-06T20:37:30.174-04:002013-04-06T20:37:30.174-04:00I don't understand why we always blame the ump...I don't understand why we always blame the umpire. Yes, some of those pitches were "strikes", so what? Don't y'all think we get the same breaks some times? Of course we do. When we try and blame the umpires, we sound like a bunch of whiny babies. This is baseball and things won't always go the pitchers way but he is a PROFESSIONAL, is he not? Just think how many times you have been taken to the wood-shed at work, do you set up pout camp? Quit your job? Throw a tantrum about how unfair you are being treated. No, you take it in the chin, do what you can within reason and move on. <br /><br />And I got to agree with SteveHayes....one should not decide we won't root for a team because they have a terrible owner. I like the Orioles and except when they play the Nats, I always want them to do well despite ownership which I have never liked. Heck, I root for the Cowboys but I absolutely cannot stand the owner.JSLSaishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655587162162482636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54963172437674296002013-04-06T19:58:19.740-04:002013-04-06T19:58:19.740-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Candidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384645593063095481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-8492771598477208292013-04-06T19:37:25.279-04:002013-04-06T19:37:25.279-04:00Watching Cubs vs. ATL. No IDEA why Arizona trade...Watching Cubs vs. ATL. No IDEA why Arizona traded away Justin Upton. NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-22064054179073494862013-04-06T19:29:57.447-04:002013-04-06T19:29:57.447-04:00It's always interesting to see if the highest ...It's always interesting to see if the highest paid players on a team live up to their salaries and who the bargains are.<br />So far for the Nats, Haren is the biggest stiff, making $13 million, third most on the team. Soriano at 4th with$12M and Laroche 5th with $10M are also questionable. 1-2 Werth and Ryan Zim are pretty much earning their pay.<br />Biggest bargains are Harper 15th with $2M, Stras 11th with $4M and today's hero, Ramos, 22nd - the 4th lowest paid player - with $501K. Those three will see bigger paydays in a few years.bghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792591708888997237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89102080652297781662013-04-06T19:22:13.278-04:002013-04-06T19:22:13.278-04:00NatsLady, I think the schedule is tough for most o...NatsLady, I think the schedule is tough for most of April and the beginning of May, with the one week exception when we get the Fish and Mets. Joe Seamheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17000259234420985114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-50844798870078628682013-04-06T19:08:18.807-04:002013-04-06T19:08:18.807-04:00The White Sox beat King Felix. Next series ain...The White Sox beat King Felix. Next series ain't gonna be a walk in the park, either.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52875916545874228242013-04-06T19:03:34.319-04:002013-04-06T19:03:34.319-04:00Granted small sample size, but that is all we have...Granted small sample size, but that is all we have to work with so far. Later on facts will change..<br /><br />Cant ignore early results. Angelscstart last year was a small sample size, but kept them out of the playoffs.Manassas Nats' Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06531153181575176550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-61840153231549430812013-04-06T18:52:17.336-04:002013-04-06T18:52:17.336-04:00Manassas Nats' Fan, here is an interesting fac...Manassas Nats' Fan, here is an interesting fact: small sample size.Faraz Shaikhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633161449674428190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26175683608908601392013-04-06T18:50:57.227-04:002013-04-06T18:50:57.227-04:00oh wow, I am terrified of failing her now. Thanks ...oh wow, I am terrified of failing her now. Thanks Candide.Faraz Shaikhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633161449674428190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72907645526108589432013-04-06T18:47:04.769-04:002013-04-06T18:47:04.769-04:00Art -- Desi has always struggled to field balls wh...Art -- Desi has always struggled to field balls when a base runner is moving in front of him. In the 8th, the guy on second seemed to block Desi's view. Not making excuses since all shortstops have to deal with that, but it seems to be Desi's achilles heal.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295227567170577873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25118131629732148652013-04-06T18:42:25.284-04:002013-04-06T18:42:25.284-04:00Here are interesting facts so far.
When Harper ge...Here are interesting facts so far.<br /><br />When Harper gets 2 hits Nats 4-0<br /><br />When hets 0 hits 0-1.<br /><br />When Heren starts starter pitches 4 innings 6 earned runs.<br /><br />When anyone else starts 25 iniinugs 1 earned run.Manassas Nats' Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06531153181575176550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87823187958994022432013-04-06T18:37:58.621-04:002013-04-06T18:37:58.621-04:00Jeff Kobernus is now 5 for 7 to start the year. I&...Jeff Kobernus is now 5 for 7 to start the year. I'm not sure we'll be seeing Anthony Rendon at third base with this guy plus Lombo. And then there's Ricky Hague down in Harrisburg.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52397035874271552682013-04-06T18:35:29.971-04:002013-04-06T18:35:29.971-04:00Meanwhile, I am going to enjoy watching an almost ...Meanwhile, I am going to enjoy watching an almost major league team in the Syracuse Chiefs.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90413939341775705752013-04-06T18:33:42.006-04:002013-04-06T18:33:42.006-04:00That was a pretty fair game. Noting that the offen...That was a pretty fair game. Noting that the offense wasn't going to fly without continued development by the young players. Desmond and Ramos clutch homers. Plus Harper and Werth.<br /><br />I still maintain based on last year's statistics that the lineup will still need Tyler Moore to compete with the best the NL has to offer. I know there's no room but they really need to find some and not worry about his fielding. <br /><br />I don't think the pitching staff needs any help in spite of last night and tonight unless Haren continues the problems he had last season. SYR's starters and bullpen have come out very strong. So, there's very little to be concerned about and Chris Young and his 82 mph fastball don't really seem necessary at this point. perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-40749816140127919452013-04-06T18:30:25.511-04:002013-04-06T18:30:25.511-04:00Faraz - Cunegonde confirms Gio for Davey is on. Do...Faraz - Cunegonde confirms Gio for Davey is on. Do not fail her; she's from Texas and doesn't suffer people who disappoint her.Candidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384645593063095481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20853422935966075552013-04-06T18:28:05.624-04:002013-04-06T18:28:05.624-04:00What's with Desmond? I remember reading lots ...What's with Desmond? I remember reading lots in the spring how he put his fielding troubles behind him. Letting that ball go through his legs -- he didn't even have to move -- was a total disaster.Art Brodskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199302661174541419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-46333927972220410892013-04-06T18:23:13.748-04:002013-04-06T18:23:13.748-04:00Whatever is going on with Werth's left wrist i...Whatever is going on with Werth's left wrist is working. He needs to duplicate that with his right wrist.<br /><br />I give Span a pass on that shot off the CF wall. The man nearly had his career ended by a concussion, and he doesn't need to collide at full speed with a wall.<br /><br />There is nothing wrong with the Nats offense. Last year at this time La Roche was all they had. They are scoring more runs early in this season than last, by far, with more power from more guys all up and down the lineup.<br /><br />I hope Detwiler does not become this year's Jordan Zimmerman. He pitched a great game, and the guys behind him let him down.<br /><br />A team built on pitching and defense cannot have its shortstop unable to either catch the ball or throw it straight. Desi needs to clean it up.<br /><br />Can we please stop talking about Zim's throwing? Once again, he made a great diving play, stood up, and threw a strike to first - sidearm. The defensive problem is not at 3rd base.<br /><br />Stammen was great, considering the umps gave Votto 2 extra strikes and a free base, and prolonged a game that should have been over.<br /><br />Is Ramos that good?<br /><br />Espinoza had a very productive game on both sides of the ball, especially working that 2-out walk just before Ramos came up and hit that 2-run homer. He is definitely making more consistent contact with the ball and is more selective in his approach at the plate, so far. And he was great in the field, leaping to grab what looked like a sure base hit and racing later racing into short CF to snag a blooper that could have been a game-changer had it fallen in.<br /><br />The Nats cannot be beaten this year, but they can beat themselves, and they tried their darndest today to do just that. They deserved to lose, but they won, in enemy territory. The Reds must feel worse about today's game than the Nats did about yesterday's.<br /><br />And they do it again, tomorrow. Should be a great game.Laddie Blah Blahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474416524698003749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72818913898376696472013-04-06T18:16:58.866-04:002013-04-06T18:16:58.866-04:00You're welcome, Candide. I like the slogan on ...You're welcome, Candide. I like the slogan on the book you got for her. :-)natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-46708373020534585662013-04-06T18:16:38.827-04:002013-04-06T18:16:38.827-04:00so anyone here who has MLB.tv, can you watch any o...so anyone here who has MLB.tv, can you watch any of the 3 games that started at 4 PM?Faraz Shaikhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633161449674428190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57732482308868951932013-04-06T18:15:04.065-04:002013-04-06T18:15:04.065-04:00Mick: have to go grill burgers and will post afte...Mick: have to go grill burgers and will post after that but thank you for the acknowledgement<br /><br />What a great game!!!<br /><br />Will have an adult conversation with Steve Hayes when I return<br /><br />Go Nats!!sjm308https://www.blogger.com/profile/01236550495879254916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56134461624104836922013-04-06T18:14:53.348-04:002013-04-06T18:14:53.348-04:00so candide, just want to confirm that GG-for-Davey...so candide, just want to confirm that GG-for-Davey bobblehead trade is good. I can't remember whether I said yes to you.Faraz Shaikhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633161449674428190noreply@blogger.com