tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post1056435015505369484..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Nyjer stuck in a deep "freeze"Mark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44415837639414394612010-05-31T08:26:53.883-04:002010-05-31T08:26:53.883-04:00Erik, if you read the post you will see that I sai...Erik, if you read the post you will see that I said, "my gut feeling" was not drugs/alcohol.....others pushed that idea more than I but in any case it is much more than a slump. Slumps effect hitting but not fielding or base running or bunting....he has lost all this skills at once and his reactions (see yesterday yet again) is way out or line to a slump.....you are a fool if you believe nothing is wrong.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-55614135000005041272010-05-31T07:20:54.050-04:002010-05-31T07:20:54.050-04:00I believe that those are different terms for the s...I believe that those are different terms for the same condition, but I'm not here to diagnose the player, or to speculate as to whether he has a substance abuse problem. Just hope that Nyjer and the team will be able to figure out what's going on with him and fix it.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72244012620938089252010-05-31T04:01:27.934-04:002010-05-31T04:01:27.934-04:00I agree with Eric -- JayB, you're a moron. Cit...I agree with Eric -- JayB, you're a moron. Citing alcoholism or drug addiction as the source of Nyjer's problems is unfounded and plainly stupid.<br /><br />And if anybody's drinking, it's the people who are clamoring for Kearns. His "resurgence" has more to do with a ridiculous .424 BABIP, as he's actually walking LESS and striking out MORE than he did as a National. <br /><br />Kearns had a 900+ OPS to start last April too -- then his stats regressed to normalcy and he invariably got hurt. I expect the same in Cleveland.Willnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69446621230722096492010-05-30T21:29:26.167-04:002010-05-30T21:29:26.167-04:00Jimmy Piersall!! Now that is a name from the past...Jimmy Piersall!! Now that is a name from the past. I'm such a geezer I remember seeing him as a player. Came up in the 1950s and had his best years with the Red Sox, playing in the same outfield with Ted Williams. <br /><br />But one spring he began to behave wildly and eventually was sent to a mental hospital and had to be restrained. They didn't use the term bi-polar back then but that was probably his problem...or the (IIRC) the similar manic-depression. <br /><br />Whatever. He recovered and wrote a book (which I've got around here somewhere) called "Fear Strikes Out" that was made into a movie with Anthony Perkins in the starring role.<br /><br />He made his way back to the big leagues and played several more years. As I remember, the recovered Piersall was still an odd bird but funny. No longer had the black clouds following him. When he hit his 100th home run (in a brief time with the New York Mets), he circled the bases running backwards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14943270996822351022010-05-30T15:59:08.961-04:002010-05-30T15:59:08.961-04:00Jimmy Piersall--Bi-polar. He overcame it with tre...Jimmy Piersall--Bi-polar. He overcame it with treatment and contnued his career as a ball player. Pretty common these days but has to be contolled with medication. Can get badly out of hand if left untreated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83052288490830012032010-05-30T15:30:46.159-04:002010-05-30T15:30:46.159-04:00Why is it so out of the question to wonder if he h...Why is it so out of the question to wonder if he has some sort of substance abuse problem?<br /><br />Watching him in the outfield is incredibly disturbing. He's like an unguided missile and he was never like this last year. <br /><br />Something about him is different this year than last year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16809088770843002702010-05-30T14:48:19.537-04:002010-05-30T14:48:19.537-04:00Eric = Jerk with no opinion about Nats
For weeks ...Eric = Jerk with no opinion about Nats<br /><br />For weeks I have been pointing out Morgan's issues are mental and getting worse. For weeks I have called to sit him down and let him get his head straight.....For two weeks now he has sunk to new lows in all areas of his game and clearly is losing respect with fans, media and I'll bet teammates. So Eric what is your view other than insulting those with views.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49201786972163376602010-05-30T14:45:52.130-04:002010-05-30T14:45:52.130-04:00Kevin, do you think Nyjer needs professional emoti...Kevin, do you think Nyjer needs professional emotional/mental help because he showed up in the clubhouse with that silver Elvis wig?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87801906942208888612010-05-30T14:23:23.254-04:002010-05-30T14:23:23.254-04:00Drugs? Come on folks. No need to slander the guy...Drugs? Come on folks. No need to slander the guy. He admitted he's in a slump, what else do you expect him to do? Break down crying about it? For heaven's sake people cut the guy some slack.Cwjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35389792482199262672010-05-30T13:36:00.543-04:002010-05-30T13:36:00.543-04:00In all seriousness, I hope that the Nats are consi...In all seriousness, I hope that the Nats are considering providing Nyjer with some professional emotional/mental help. He might not need it, but on the other hand, by all appearances he might need it badly. It is worth considering, at minimum. Not all people--even ones blessed with tremendous athletic ability--are built to handle the pressure of being a professional athlete competing at the highest level.CoverageisLackinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289871778773312200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53583586896310706902010-05-30T13:32:13.952-04:002010-05-30T13:32:13.952-04:00JayB = MoronJayB = MoronEricnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-21447504401633900112010-05-30T11:01:43.056-04:002010-05-30T11:01:43.056-04:00PEDs sorryPEDs sorryJayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86585947976711022182010-05-30T11:00:03.030-04:002010-05-30T11:00:03.030-04:00If it is Drugs, Riggleman is wholly ill-equipped t...If it is Drugs, Riggleman is wholly ill-equipped to deal with it or even recognize it. A few months back I heard a XM interview with Riggs about Sammy and Steroid Error. Riggs was very credible and believable when he said he had "no idea at all" about PHDs. He really just believed these guys were "working harder than the past generations".....Riggs is clueless in many ways of the modern world.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59779633574766811492010-05-30T10:54:45.428-04:002010-05-30T10:54:45.428-04:00From Riggleman's comments, I'd say that he...From Riggleman's comments, I'd say that he's in denial as much as Morgan is. Of course these guys, Ozzie Guillen excluded, are famous for dissembling the truth. <br /><br />Anonymous is getting close to the heart of the matter, with respect to this player's emotional status. In any case, management and coaches rarely have any impact on such player issues.<br /><br />It's a sad time for Nyjer and his fans. We had great expectations for what he was supposed to do for the Nats and himself this year.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-48980914112715179212010-05-30T10:39:07.742-04:002010-05-30T10:39:07.742-04:00You put this precisely how I was thinking it last ...You put this precisely how I was thinking it last night after watching his post-game interview. Guffawful!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998262039355561986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38875652158709815922010-05-30T10:28:19.936-04:002010-05-30T10:28:19.936-04:00CocaineCocaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-60268860961512227882010-05-30T10:01:10.371-04:002010-05-30T10:01:10.371-04:00I think he is trying to do too much. He wants to ...I think he is trying to do too much. He wants to make the spectacular play all the time. His semi-wild throws from the outfield are one indication. Just not playing smart ball at this time. He should just let the game come to him. He also seems jittery at the plate trying to do too much. He is a punch and Judy hitter by nature and should be content to put the ball in play and use his legs to beat out hits. He looks to bunt way too much. <br /><br />In some ways he seems to have something of a manic personality. Very sunny and energetic when things going well, dour and black when things are going bad. Hard to live with if you are a teammate or management. Maybe that's why we got him. Keep it simple, Nyjer, and rev down some. The ship will right itself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-28880638105002824932010-05-30T09:46:01.421-04:002010-05-30T09:46:01.421-04:00I was always leery of the "Tony Plush" a...I was always leery of the "Tony Plush" alter ego. It's just as creepy as the stuff Clinton Portis pulled at his "weekly press conference". We're paying for professional athletes not clowns with multiple personalities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4380298296366474922010-05-30T09:40:36.831-04:002010-05-30T09:40:36.831-04:00You're welcome, K.D. I'm all about teamwor...You're welcome, K.D. I'm all about teamwork (and I always enjoy your posts). :-)natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71406209346815099932010-05-30T09:36:26.426-04:002010-05-30T09:36:26.426-04:00"@Mark Z. Everyone loves the alter-ego when M..."@Mark Z. Everyone loves the alter-ego when Morgan is hitting .351 and snatching up every ball that approaches center field. But when he's hitting .243 and misplaying flyballs on a semi-weekly basis? It's tough to laugh along with him."<br /><br />That post-game laugh was hard to take. He has that Sammy Sosa on-field and clubhouse "schtick" which was all great for the fans when all was well.<br /><br />Like with Sammy, when you arent playing well, it got old real quick.<br /><br />Also like Sammy, when the cameras are turned off, they arent that loveable guy away from the cameras.<br /><br />Can you say "character actor"? Slammin Sammy and Tony Plush.Steve M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91957485838382676792010-05-30T09:28:30.382-04:002010-05-30T09:28:30.382-04:00Nyjer's demeanor and irrational responses to r...Nyjer's demeanor and irrational responses to reporters questions last night were really disturbing. He is in complete denial about his growing defensive woes. His responses to questions were often rather strange and that laugh had to be heard to be believed. He's lost his way in the field, at the plate and on the bases. A slump at the plate happens to the best of them but I can't recall the last time I've seen a simultaneous slump in every aspect of a player's game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-8836946917470878582010-05-30T09:23:46.349-04:002010-05-30T09:23:46.349-04:00I think it is admirable that Riggs isnt throwing h...I think it is admirable that Riggs isnt throwing his players under the team bus. There isnt a better replacement for Nyjer so he needs to stick with him with the hopes he can return to 2009 mid-season form.<br /><br />Interesting in the post-game interview Nyjer was asked about playing back further as he isnt playing balls over his head well. <br /><br />At least if Nyjer can play stellar defense, his offensive lack of production wont sting so bad.Steve M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-31292292844750322182010-05-30T09:20:30.060-04:002010-05-30T09:20:30.060-04:00natsfan1a, oops! my proofreading is enjoying the h...natsfan1a, oops! my proofreading is enjoying the holiday weekend, thanks for picking me up:-)K.D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-61875686841943883392010-05-30T08:58:32.876-04:002010-05-30T08:58:32.876-04:00For the record, that's "heel" and &q...For the record, that's "heel" and "schneid" (sorry, proofreading mode kicked in for a moment there :-)).<br /><br />Not sure what's going on with Nyjer, but I also wonder whether something's going on in his head. I'm rooting for him to figure it out.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4512463402005595552010-05-30T08:51:49.859-04:002010-05-30T08:51:49.859-04:00Morgan is in total denial about his game. Not sur...Morgan is in total denial about his game. Not sure what he is thinking. Drugs and/or Alcohol issues? Just a mental case (and why the Pirates were so willing to trade him for our proven head case)? <br /><br />My gut says he is just too full of himself this year and unable to admit he does not have the talent to be the player he wants to be. He needs to be more of a Pete Rose type player that works harder than everyone else, plays smart, makes all the plays he should and takes a pitch in the hip to get on base. Last night he pulled back on several pitches which would have hit him in the arm. He should make sure they hit him, Rose would have.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.com