tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post1282686747431020391..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: No bid on Darvish? No big dealMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger252125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73322668549224012732011-12-19T05:08:21.044-05:002011-12-19T05:08:21.044-05:00Psdfx znd Scooter.....Way to bring it, people....t...Psdfx znd Scooter.....Way to bring it, people....that's the kind of resonableness that makes the posts here the best.The Dude Abidesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69804391759388058882011-12-18T22:43:01.900-05:002011-12-18T22:43:01.900-05:00I agree, psdfx. Not with Wally's conclusions, ...I agree, psdfx. Not with Wally's conclusions, but with his method: that sounds like a pretty good way to judge how you feel about the offseason.<br /><br />Me? I wish my team had Pujols and Reyes. But I can see why you guys don't.Scooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16212781754082333423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-66958813430311607442011-12-18T21:45:05.261-05:002011-12-18T21:45:05.261-05:00Wally said: "I always default to: 'which ...Wally said: "I always default to: 'which deal actually happened do I wish we did'. If there are a lot of those, I think it is fair to put the blame on the GM. This year, there aren't many that have happened yet that I wish we did. I wouldn't want Buehrle, Papelbon, Reyes or Pujols at their contract prices. I wouldn't trade our equivalent of those Reds prospects for Latos. Maybe CJ, because I thought 4/$60m was about right, and LAA got him for another year at a reasonable AAV."<br /><br />I say: amen, this should be required reading.Psdfxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18622332372131468582011-12-18T21:12:55.472-05:002011-12-18T21:12:55.472-05:00Tomorrow is Monday - we really need a new post..Tomorrow is Monday - we really need a new post..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-42031009102299743652011-12-18T20:55:09.529-05:002011-12-18T20:55:09.529-05:00Sec3, it's the browser on my G1 phone. The pro...Sec3, it's the browser on my G1 phone. The problem is fixed.<br /><br />As to the Latos trade: if the Nats had traded Jordan Zimmermann for the exact same package, would y'all be jumping for joy at the incredible bounty, or nervous that the prospects from the Reds might never pan out, while Volquez may just be falling apart? I mean, I looked up Latos, and he's got 1.5 times JORDAN's innings, with the same ERA+ (108 vs 105), and he's 1.5 years younger.<br /><br />If you would indeed be jumping for joy, that's fine. I won't argue with you. I just think that both teams got some very real value here.Scooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16212781754082333423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-55189433964278685692011-12-18T20:45:30.989-05:002011-12-18T20:45:30.989-05:00It's just not rational to think that the Nats ...It's just not rational to think that the Nats are a better club than the Marlins are right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-55775853580036303592011-12-18T20:21:30.922-05:002011-12-18T20:21:30.922-05:00Wally said...
Gonat- I am still shocked at what t...Wally said... <br />Gonat- I am still shocked at what the Reds gave up for Latos. It reminds me more of the ATL-TEX trade for Texiera than anything else. Granted, 4 years of control left for Latos, but would it really surprise anyone if two of those guys had better careers than Latos? (but I am not with you on Saunders, I think he is just a guy, althoughtho need to rehash the discussion from a few posts ago).<br /><br />I'd still like to see Rizzo add someone, but with prices like these, I can't blame him for sitting things out right now. <br /><br />December 17, 2011 11:10 PM <br />___________________________________<br /><br />I think it is a crazy trade. Short-term it may do OK for Reds. In a couple of years this may be looked at as being one of the worst. <br /><br />Latos could be a #2, #3 or an injury bust.Gonatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35725314843627458042011-12-18T18:05:59.437-05:002011-12-18T18:05:59.437-05:00I love the term "soft tossing lefthander.&quo...I love the term "soft tossing lefthander." But I'm not sure I know what it means. I think I'll ask Dave McNally (albeit from beyond the grave) and Tom Glavine. Maybe they can explain it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16396407657666718132011-12-18T16:58:09.113-05:002011-12-18T16:58:09.113-05:00Tconsant won't want to read this about Darvish...Tconsant won't want to read this about Darvish and the comments about "not the Yankees".<br /><br />http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/yankees/post/_/id/25883/yu-already-expected-this-butAnonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79308563904715494242011-12-18T16:04:14.177-05:002011-12-18T16:04:14.177-05:00Scootet, what browser are Yu Yuzing? It should hav...Scootet, what browser are Yu Yuzing? It should have an option for "mobile view" or something like that.Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-36609545527579208272011-12-18T14:27:55.297-05:002011-12-18T14:27:55.297-05:00"While with the Phillies, Michaels had troubl..."While with the Phillies, Michaels had trouble off the field after an arrest for assaulting a police officer in 2005."<br /><br />… while I look positively towards the rehabilitation of any person who actively wants and seeks it, and was one of those who applauded what the team tried to do with Elijah Dukes, I wonder if the Nats are moving in a retro direction, a la Jim Bowdon, with this signing.<br /><br />Go Nats!!natscan reduxitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59910500133973022011-12-18T13:52:14.968-05:002011-12-18T13:52:14.968-05:00The no bid on Darvish is not disappointing to me w...The no bid on Darvish is not disappointing to me when cost, history, and evaluation are taken into account. For whatever reason the team thought it a better move to make other teams bid up than to bid themselves. On Aoki I am not clear on whether they did not bid or if they simply did not win. I have not seen a declaration yet. However, he is not the big prize everyone seems to think. He is a singles hitter with a weak arm and declining range. I believe we have seen that here in DC before. I was curious if they would pursue him, but by not doing so I think we can safely say that they have determined that he was not worth it.Whatsanattaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20274683388087404262011-12-18T13:50:18.755-05:002011-12-18T13:50:18.755-05:00I'm brilliant.
Take a Nats Insider URL and a...I'm brilliant. <br /><br />Take a Nats Insider URL and add ?m=1 to the end. That gets you the mobile version, and it seems any links you click stay on the mobile version. <br /><br />I changed my bookmark to http://www.natsinsider.com/?m=1Scooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16212781754082333423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-5823251022747742422011-12-18T12:46:51.970-05:002011-12-18T12:46:51.970-05:00NatsJack: You have a valid point. Rizzo trusts hi...NatsJack: You have a valid point. Rizzo trusts his scouts & staff to give him solid information & opinions, then makes the final call. I suppose that the fanbase should try to do the same, but it's hard at times to do that. <br /><br />Losing Buerhle - I understood that. Rizzo offered a reasonable contract, but lost out to a 4th year & Buehrle's comfort level with Ozzie. <br /><br />The 'no-bids' on both Darvish & Aoki though, were stunning. The team had been scouting Darvish for at least three years, and had probably seen Aoki a few times as well. To simply 'pass' on two talented players doesn't do much to promote WSH as a team to pay much attention to in the Far East. Very dissapointing, imo.BinMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51572471049397777252011-12-18T12:34:34.276-05:002011-12-18T12:34:34.276-05:00You're welcome, NatsJack. Just hit 321 myself....You're welcome, NatsJack. Just hit 321 myself. I suspect the Yeti is a high penguin hitter.<br /><br />Interesting observation about the new scouting staff. Hope that is so.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67520245076224168702011-12-18T12:31:43.354-05:002011-12-18T12:31:43.354-05:00Not about the Nats, but about Nats Insider: there ...Not about the Nats, but about Nats Insider: there was a wonderful period of 2 or 3 days last week where my Android-based phone showed the site with an awesome mobile-friendly look. I loved that. Unfortunately, that is no more. I think I've done all I can on my end, but thought I'd ask the group, just in case. Is anyone seeing the mobile theme? Is there a way I can force my phone to show thr mobile site? Thanks for any help.Scooternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52686626486379497672011-12-18T12:24:46.966-05:002011-12-18T12:24:46.966-05:00Your choice as always....I will continue to read y...Your choice as always....I will continue to read yours Jack with an open mind.....I do hope for the best....just seeing history repeat itself right now.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-28940458943366310482011-12-18T11:40:22.645-05:002011-12-18T11:40:22.645-05:00Not going hard after Aoki tells me our scouting st...Not going hard after Aoki tells me our scouting staff doesn't think he's any better than guys we already have or guys we rate as better options.<br /><br />Some times you have to realize that this new scouting staff that's in place are better evaluators that those of 2 years ago. At least I hope so. <br /><br />And somebody please inform me if JayB's rants take on a fresh approach. I'm done reading him this off season.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67390752688031304022011-12-18T11:28:31.064-05:002011-12-18T11:28:31.064-05:00Brewers win the bid for Aoki...sigh. I hope this m...Brewers win the bid for Aoki...sigh. I hope this means Rizzo has a better plan to add a starting OF and an OF to come off the bench. The options seem to be dwindling...lesatcscnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67579059892028118392011-12-18T11:26:46.064-05:002011-12-18T11:26:46.064-05:00Mark Z,
If you're out there listening/reading...Mark Z,<br /><br />If you're out there listening/reading, a couple of requests for holiday gifts for the NatsInsider community:<br /><br />-- A short post on whether the Nats have any interest whatsoever in Carlos Beltran; if not Beltran, anyone else in the free agent world?<br /><br />-- A equally short post on whether the Nats are actually pursuing Oswalt and/or Saunders.<br /><br />I know the Nats front office seems to have achieved a 'leak proof' status that any White House would envy, but encourage them to throw a tidbit or two to the fan base. Please.Just wonderin'noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58860370847149288292011-12-18T11:22:36.140-05:002011-12-18T11:22:36.140-05:00Brewers win the posting for Aoki... sigh. I hope t...Brewers win the posting for Aoki... sigh. I hope this means Rizzo has a better idea how to add a couple OFs (1 starter, 1 bench) that can both catch and hit.lesatcscnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58270042660248013832011-12-18T11:00:58.015-05:002011-12-18T11:00:58.015-05:00natsfa1a....thanks for the link... just hit 302.3....natsfa1a....thanks for the link... just hit 302.3.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-15393406659049162902011-12-18T10:47:23.710-05:002011-12-18T10:47:23.710-05:00ABM....so nice....I think it is a valid question g...ABM....so nice....I think it is a valid question given we know that is the policy in each past year of Nats history and seems like many here know it and support it.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you tooJayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-37232051190467727982011-12-18T10:31:43.325-05:002011-12-18T10:31:43.325-05:00QUESTION: Who thinks waiting till Late Feb/early M...<i>QUESTION: Who thinks waiting till Late Feb/early March is a good baseball decision.</i><br /><br />I think ranting in mid-December about what may not even happen until late Feb/early March is a bad decision. But then again, I also think that every time JayB opens his mouth it's a bad decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-23342880308650434672011-12-18T10:29:09.819-05:002011-12-18T10:29:09.819-05:00Bingo. Nor will it change the opinions of others, ...Bingo. Nor will it change the opinions of others, which is why I tend not to engage in it, generally speaking. As always, your (collective) mileage may vary.<br /><br />ehay2k said... <br /><br />Rizzo will get what HE feels he needs, at a price HE thinks is right. <i>No amount of complaining or name-calling here or elsewhere will change that, nor should it.</i>natsfan1anoreply@blogger.com