tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post8128868165183463146..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Downward spiral continuesMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-77535950442679650032013-07-25T12:34:55.312-04:002013-07-25T12:34:55.312-04:00Keep Rizzo, if only because he'll choose the n...Keep Rizzo, if only because he'll choose the next manager. If He goes, the power is in the hands of the Lerners, who'll probably hire Cal Ripken, if only to satisfy Tom Boswell's Oriole obsession.VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71729577671867378932013-07-25T11:14:59.166-04:002013-07-25T11:14:59.166-04:00Kterp, you do whatever is best for your team. He ...Kterp, you do whatever is best for your team. He would have gotten at least 300 ABs without injuries. And of course there have been many injuries.TexNathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16511311395978787880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65068047000278433162013-07-25T10:59:26.806-04:002013-07-25T10:59:26.806-04:00maybe they should fire the bullpen coach since fir...maybe they should fire the bullpen coach since firing the hitting coach had such a positive effect.bobfromalexandriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370141521239751082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84804615511318036532013-07-25T10:54:44.622-04:002013-07-25T10:54:44.622-04:00Thinking of Dempsey, reminds me of something the l...Thinking of Dempsey, reminds me of something the late Al McGuire once said about how you know who the Irish guys are in a bar, "their the ones who begin taking their rings off their fingers at mid night" <br /><br />lolmickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24865767952882037672013-07-25T10:53:09.971-04:002013-07-25T10:53:09.971-04:00TexNat ... you do not put a player like Morse in t...TexNat ... you do not put a player like Morse in the final year of his contract on the bench. Kiterphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04584402961720957171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18999664661218201152013-07-25T10:50:52.571-04:002013-07-25T10:50:52.571-04:00Morse was also the closes thing the Nats had to a ...Morse was also the closes thing the Nats had to a Rick Dempsey type of guy. Dempsey was the kind of dude who would have your back in a bar fight. Remember the mini brawl with the Cubs last season, Morse was the only guy along with Edwin who was ready to rock and roll. The Nats do not have that guy. mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-60466287088804757062013-07-25T10:47:26.446-04:002013-07-25T10:47:26.446-04:00There was no reason to trade Morse once they got S...There was no reason to trade Morse once they got Span. This team needed a 4th outfielder, back-up 1st baseman with some pop in a very bad way. And he was picture perfect for the role.<br /><br />Trading what would have been a valuable contributor for prospects is not exactly a world series or bust type of move.TexNathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16511311395978787880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-27137655488332762012013-07-25T10:42:33.206-04:002013-07-25T10:42:33.206-04:00I miss the PA at the park playing "stay on me...I miss the PA at the park playing "stay on me" when Morse was about to bat, that was electrifying ...he was an emotional guy and I loved his energy..<br /><br />oh wellmickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64679154226976858662013-07-25T10:37:57.029-04:002013-07-25T10:37:57.029-04:00NL
I just wish we still had Morse, i really liked...NL<br /><br />I just wish we still had Morse, i really liked him on and off the fieldmickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-30814968764806770272013-07-25T10:36:49.158-04:002013-07-25T10:36:49.158-04:00If I had the time I would look it up, but wonderin...If I had the time I would look it up, but wondering if anyone here could research historically in the past 20 seasons, a young team who wins 90 plus, falls back the next season then comes back to win 90 plus. I am having a tough time finding that team off the top of my head. I know the Yankess won it in 78, fell below 85 wins in 79 (Thurman Munson death played a part) then won I think 100 in 1980?mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41134184945435516272013-07-25T10:36:41.365-04:002013-07-25T10:36:41.365-04:00we didn't need Morse if we had Harper. But we ...we didn't need Morse if we had Harper. But we don't. he is hurt and LaRoche is ill. NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69607563803421429472013-07-25T10:32:15.679-04:002013-07-25T10:32:15.679-04:00Joe
good points and I agree wit you on lead off
...Joe<br /><br />good points and I agree wit you on lead off<br /><br />It could be that Rendon has been figured out and now it is up to him to adjust, but, I never thought about him maybe not being ready to go full time. that is an excellent questionmickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84427671050735625102013-07-25T10:27:41.418-04:002013-07-25T10:27:41.418-04:00Looking at July's stats, do you still think Ha...Looking at July's stats, do you still think Harper should be leading off?<br /><br />Is Rendon just in a prolonged slump?Or has the league figured something out about him? Or is there any possibility that he isn't mentally ready for the grueling task of an entire pro season and is wearing down? [I'm not drawing any conclusions, but I think it's a good question].<br /><br />Should Werth lead off against LHP and Span against RHP? That's what I would do until if/when Denard starts hitting LHP.Joe Seamheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17000259234420985114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49038974888597810762013-07-25T10:19:09.818-04:002013-07-25T10:19:09.818-04:00hiramhover
got ithiramhover <br /> got itmickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72187118914721841932013-07-25T10:15:28.172-04:002013-07-25T10:15:28.172-04:00Mick
That's what I was saying.Mick<br /><br />That's what I was saying.hiramhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08496411226029547341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59294502977321900132013-07-25T10:13:40.526-04:002013-07-25T10:13:40.526-04:00hiramhover
defensively, ARL has saved Desmond an...hiramhover <br /><br />defensively, ARL has saved Desmond and R Zim from total embarrassment. Nats are in a catch 22 with ALR, they need his defense because Desi and r Zim are scaring throwing the ball, but his bat goes dead every other monthmickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-63307201606409730112013-07-25T10:13:05.024-04:002013-07-25T10:13:05.024-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59817828993832070942013-07-25T10:10:40.555-04:002013-07-25T10:10:40.555-04:00Joe s
good post...wow, ALR is back to his April s...Joe s<br /><br />good post...wow, ALR is back to his April stats mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13136958887240557892013-07-25T10:09:20.057-04:002013-07-25T10:09:20.057-04:00well MrsB
Morse played in 102 games last year
t...well MrsB<br /><br /><br />Morse played in 102 games last year<br /><br />this season he has played in 56 with 11 homers before he was hurt<br /><br />hmmm...mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38941282377977025752013-07-25T10:07:30.892-04:002013-07-25T10:07:30.892-04:00Some stats facts;
Month of July the Nats have p...Some stats facts; <br /><br /> Month of July the Nats have played 20 games. These stats for the month may surprise some of you. I listed in order of batting average, but the OPS is very close to being the same order.<br /><br />Jayson Werth .368 BA/.451 OBP/ 1157 OPS<br /><br />Ramos .327 BA/.365 OBP/ .916 OPS<br /><br />Desmond .270 BA/.349 OBP/.674 OPS<br /><br />Span .264 BA/.338 OBP/.671 OPS<br /><br />Zimmerman .256 BA/ .310 OBP/.656 OPS<br /><br />Harper .214 BA/.329 OBP/.658 OPS<br /><br />Rendon .211 BA/.263 OBP/.643 OPS<br /><br />LaRoche .180 BA/.261 OBP/ .572 OPS<br /><br />Nobody, other then Werth and Ramos, has very impressive stats at the plate for the last 20 games. Read the stats and form your own opinions, but 20 games is a pretty good sample size.Joe Seamheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17000259234420985114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11424277508109482012013-07-25T10:07:22.481-04:002013-07-25T10:07:22.481-04:00Morse was gone as soon as they re-signed ALR, who-...Morse was gone as soon as they re-signed ALR, who--as pretty much everyone predicted--has not lived up to his walk-year performance last year. <br /><br />Still, I'd rather have him over at 1B than Morse.<br />hiramhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08496411226029547341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-55973360650067446562013-07-25T10:05:19.886-04:002013-07-25T10:05:19.886-04:00MrsB
good point. Werth did very well when lead of...MrsB<br /><br />good point. Werth did very well when lead off last year, but his injuries do not make him a full time lead off hitter and he does not want to lead <br />off...<br /><br />This goes back to my earlier post on Span..the fact that Davey is moving him around the line up admits failure on Span..this means if he is not your lead off, you essentially have a guy in the lineup with zero power..so it means back to the drawing board in finding a full time lead off battermickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-30778139197605774652013-07-25T10:02:01.988-04:002013-07-25T10:02:01.988-04:00mick - team won 98 games with Morse, bottom line
...mick - team won 98 games with Morse, bottom line<br /><br />===<br /><br />And how many of those 98 wins did Morse play in and contribute... Again, people put too much stock in an oft-injured player who was not the answer at either OF or 1st base...<br /><br />Also how is Seattle doing with him? Seems there fans feel the same way and some Nats fans...<br /><br />Rizzo gave Morse an opportunity to be a starter elsewhere.. He took it, started off hot, and has done nothing else except constantly end up on the DL with another team...MrsB loves the Natshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619884580417410855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39450445336143983172013-07-25T10:01:42.713-04:002013-07-25T10:01:42.713-04:00ExposedinDC
good post and to add..the country clu...ExposedinDC<br /><br />good post and to add..the country club approach has a lot to do with the injuries caused by a lack of conditioning... even veteran players can not be trusted to get themselves in shape, you need a full time trainer and conditioning coach...this is why successful NFL teams require their players to be in town during the off season.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-28553504670764188322013-07-25T09:59:24.328-04:002013-07-25T09:59:24.328-04:00MrsB
BINGO, it was for ALR period...and it really...MrsB<br /><br />BINGO, it was for ALR period...and it really defied logic in my view given ALR's age..<br /><br />If they had money for Span, Haren and Soriano, they sure as hell had the money for Morse.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.com