tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post8697887257836998593..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Game 34: Nats at MetsMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69584926252242998812010-05-12T19:46:19.813-04:002010-05-12T19:46:19.813-04:00Very early in this thread I wrote that our last 4 ...Very early in this thread I wrote that our last 4 batters in the lineup were easy outs.<br /><br />For the record, I apologize to Roger Bernadina!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25461830325170164652010-05-12T18:53:19.878-04:002010-05-12T18:53:19.878-04:00Oh, frustrated, despite the fact that I love your ...Oh, frustrated, despite the fact that I love your coverage, Mark.Jeevesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-85831736541622816192010-05-12T18:51:18.617-04:002010-05-12T18:51:18.617-04:00I am so frustrated trying to post on this site. So...I am so frustrated trying to post on this site. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. I wrote about the abilities of Bernadina and Maxwell and how they had to be given a chance. They are both good defensive players with speed and potential offensively. They, of late seem to be the blogger's whipping boys. (That, despite the fact that Bernadina's batting average is higher than most of the regulars)Alexva knows what she is talking about--to differentiate from a number of others.Jeevesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25726116750818506152010-05-12T17:47:05.993-04:002010-05-12T17:47:05.993-04:00Tyler Clippard the second coming of Elroy Face.Tyler Clippard the second coming of Elroy Face.Tegwarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014621891563545863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38938674009986561482010-05-12T17:40:58.593-04:002010-05-12T17:40:58.593-04:00So how many times has the right fielder ended up w...So how many times has the right fielder ended up wearing the Elvis wig already this year? Bernadina and Harris at least once each, if not more. And how many times do we think Dukes would have worn it by now if they hadn't cut him? Not as many, that's for sure. If at all.<br /><br />That's all that matters in this RF situation. Just win, baby.An Briosca Morhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855174362787324401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64888400316775839842010-05-12T17:30:43.483-04:002010-05-12T17:30:43.483-04:00I thought the Elvis wig looked very nice on Roger....I thought the Elvis wig looked very nice on Roger. Way to bounce back, Nats!natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73180844800316956872010-05-12T16:56:35.831-04:002010-05-12T16:56:35.831-04:00@Bowdenball: Well, if you're responsible, ran...@Bowdenball: Well, if you're responsible, rant away. Could I suggest hanging on the top third of the order for tomorrow?<br /><br />Certainly is better when they win!Carl in 309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-12203150153389076732010-05-12T16:54:38.539-04:002010-05-12T16:54:38.539-04:00I choose to think that Roger heard me and Bowdenba...I choose to think that Roger heard me and Bowdenball dissing him and decided to show us what fools we are! Thanks Roger. Keep it up!Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56255870650672533722010-05-12T16:52:58.654-04:002010-05-12T16:52:58.654-04:00Carl: As long as we're asking, how about if th...Carl: As long as we're asking, how about if they also take at least one off the Phils in that doubleheader, too?<br /><br />I feel personally responsible for this one. My RF production rant clearly lit a fire under Bernadina. You're all welcome.Bowdenballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79601556909461697392010-05-12T16:50:59.059-04:002010-05-12T16:50:59.059-04:00yankish2said.... you are absolutely correct. I was...yankish2said.... you are absolutely correct. I was in Miami last week and watched Morgan break back on almost ever ball hit (Lastings Milledge anyone?) and take circle routes to balls hit in the gaps. <br />He clearly has flaws.Jack T. in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13476183857867716372010-05-12T16:50:35.614-04:002010-05-12T16:50:35.614-04:00Richard Section 312--For all of you who despaired ...Richard Section 312--For all of you who despaired after last night not only take heart from today's great win, but always remember what Earl Weaver once said: "This ain't football we do this every day."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20580224559735855212010-05-12T16:49:31.905-04:002010-05-12T16:49:31.905-04:00I give up--this last game in the Mets series looke...I give up--this last game in the Mets series looked like our least favorable match-up, and who would have predicted that the bottom half of the Nats line-up--led by Bernadina and Stammen--would be the offensive heros. And who says the set-up guy can't win 20 games! Just keep winning series! Now, is it too much to hope that after Colorado finishes up with a double-header today that they'll be too tired to put up a fight tomorrow?!Carl in 309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-15089356949485575882010-05-12T16:40:21.884-04:002010-05-12T16:40:21.884-04:00BERNIE BERNIE BERNIE!BERNIE BERNIE BERNIE!SpringfieldFannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-77359272978278135322010-05-12T16:35:39.875-04:002010-05-12T16:35:39.875-04:00And I will continue to rant about RF production as...And I will continue to rant about RF production as long as it keeps getting results like this!!!!! Go Roger!Bowdenballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83000747864724512752010-05-12T16:35:37.264-04:002010-05-12T16:35:37.264-04:00Bernie, Bernie!!!!Bernie, Bernie!!!!Knoxville Natnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64500339199878133862010-05-12T16:35:33.674-04:002010-05-12T16:35:33.674-04:00Your future CF just put them back on topYour future CF just put them back on topalexvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607068733172426326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-10063321845447610282010-05-12T16:29:21.993-04:002010-05-12T16:29:21.993-04:00I now understand why the Pirates traded Nyjer Morg...I now understand why the Pirates traded Nyjer Morgan. The more he plays the worse his fundamentals get. Not taking charge in centerfield on popups, throwing to wrong bases, not being able to slide properly. Sorry to say right field is not our only problem. Be warned front office.yankish2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58875173354612458872010-05-12T16:23:21.703-04:002010-05-12T16:23:21.703-04:00"Dozens on offense", that should read."Dozens on offense", that should read.Bowdenballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43370138227197219802010-05-12T16:22:06.844-04:002010-05-12T16:22:06.844-04:00Anonymous- sure you can.
If they thought Dukes ...Anonymous- sure you can. <br /><br />If they thought Dukes might not be the answer during the offseason- and they clearly must have- they could have brought in a free agent to provide some sort of production out of RF. There were some available, and the Nats certainly have the money. <br /><br />Please, please don't get me wrong, overall I'm very happy with the direction of the team this season. But I'm not going to give the front office a pass on the RF debacle just because they're doing a good job elsewhere. I pay a small fortune to watch this team play, I feel justified in asking for major league quality play at every position. Sure we've saved a few runs compared to the MLB average on defense in RF this season, but we've given away DOZENS compared to the MLB average in RF. That's not OK to me, and I cringe every time I read something suggesting it's OK to Rizzo or Riggleman.Bowdenballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2137414590813220862010-05-12T15:54:46.090-04:002010-05-12T15:54:46.090-04:00why the F was Jose Reyes trying to bunt? isn'...why the F was Jose Reyes trying to bunt? isn't that carrying moneyball a bit too far?Jeff Wanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575177412951870276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-60775639702199643492010-05-12T15:31:02.574-04:002010-05-12T15:31:02.574-04:00Bernadina and Maxwell should be getting all the at...Bernadina and Maxwell should be getting all the at bats in right to see if they can hit MLB pitching. Ultimately, however, they are both CF'ers and since I'm not sold on Morgan I think we need to pick one of the three to start in CF in 2011. Trade one of the others and keep the third as 4th outfielder.alexvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607068733172426326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33032672174135712122010-05-12T15:23:53.256-04:002010-05-12T15:23:53.256-04:00It is true that the production in right field has ...It is true that the production in right field has been poor, but I think you have to get as many at-bats for Bernadina as possible. If there were no possibility of the Nats contending, I'd think the best move would be to force-feed Bernadina and Maxwell as platoon partners, and see if one of them seizes the job. We don't want to be wondering in December whether the Nats need a right fielder or not, so we might as well find out now. Mike Morse might turn out to be the kind of player who hits 290 with 35 doubles in a full time role. However, even though I'd like to see what Morse can do with significant playing time, I'd be reluctant to pursue that if it takes away from Maxwell's development. However, if the Nats hang around the pennant race, and Maxwell doesn't turn a corner by late July, then Bernadina & Morse platooning in right field is more reasonable. Even so, I haven't seen Morse play right field very much, and it looks to me as if Maxwell is a fine defensive player.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09119052697683614073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-77005990276146889052010-05-12T15:17:45.551-04:002010-05-12T15:17:45.551-04:00Speaking of RF, that was an absolute circus catch....Speaking of RF, that was an absolute circus catch. Wow.Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18543886815511419742010-05-12T15:14:55.114-04:002010-05-12T15:14:55.114-04:00Bowdenball if you have 12 problems you can't s...Bowdenball if you have 12 problems you can't solve them ALL at once, you have to prioritize which ones you fix first. I think team chemistry was higher on the list that RF production. There are still a lot of holes, but so far (IMO) they have made the proper effort to fix the top priority ones. I can live we the RF situation for a few more months, while the complete higher priority fixes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81755499489921240642010-05-12T15:12:37.728-04:002010-05-12T15:12:37.728-04:00Did i just hear "Bruney in the bullpen?"...Did i just hear "Bruney in the bullpen?" Is that a joke?! OMG the team's decision makers frustrate me sometimes! We can't afford to take the "get right back on the horse" approach with Bruney!! We've done this with Bergmann for 2 years!Janner33noreply@blogger.com