tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post1959866661126537840..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: 'Nervous' Chico all business on moundMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-31407044116330896162010-03-09T08:18:43.785-05:002010-03-09T08:18:43.785-05:00I don't get it. There's an unwritten code...I don't get it. There's an unwritten code of decency among bloggers since we don't have an editor editing out questionable expressions of opinion. Chris has a right to share his opinions, and everyone else is free to share their reactions. Let's just keep it civil, okay? Old Senator's fan.Virtual Natshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009402897480539355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54811835272688834862010-03-08T18:41:05.158-05:002010-03-08T18:41:05.158-05:00Princess Jazzy, I didn't mean to suggest that ...Princess Jazzy, I didn't mean to suggest that you were starting something. There are a few bloggers who are carrying out some sort of feud or something here and on other sites. You're fine.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4340053678044457462010-03-08T13:38:38.806-05:002010-03-08T13:38:38.806-05:00peric,
Rizzo has, for all intents and purposes, ...peric, <br /><br />Rizzo has, for all intents and purposes, running the draft for the last few years. 2007 was the first year, I believe.<br /><br />I agree with Danny Espinoza and Derek Norris. They've shown promise in A ball and over the next few years could develop nicely. Too early to tell.<br /><br />Strasburg doesn't count. His expectations are already through the roof. You also can't put Storen in there. Maybe he will pan out, but the deck is stacked heavily against him. The Nationals have much much bigger needs than RP.<br /><br />Lannan and Stammen were both drafted in '95. I really like Lannan as 3-4 starter, and some day hopefully that will be his role. I'm missing why Stammen is being considered for the rotation. Lack of warm bodies, I guess. <br /><br />Desmond was drafted by the Expos not the Nationals.<br /><br />That leaves Jordan Zimmerman. <br /><br />I'm not meaning to deride Rizzo in criticizing his draft record. My point is that it is really hard to build solely through the draft, and it really helps if you string together several terrible years in a row and draft like the Devil Rays. While the Nationals want people to get excited about their young players, the fact is that there are very few to get excited about despite the fact that we are in Year 3 or 4 of The Plan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33139023081566253202010-03-08T12:41:42.915-05:002010-03-08T12:41:42.915-05:00Mark, My humble apologies for starting inter-blogg...Mark, My humble apologies for starting inter-blogger warfare (thanks, natsfan1a)on your site.<br /><br />I appreciate all your hard work and it was not my intention to start such a ruckus! LOL<br /><br />Since I am new to the Nats online community I had no idea how connected all these blogs are and how thin-skinned such poison pen types are when their cyber character assassinations are commented on.<br /><br />As I am primarily a Cubs' fan I can certainly understand frustration and futility. I just find it disheartening when those that have no clue about the hard work or dedication it requires to rehab from sports related injuries use their forums to spew such negativity. I want no part of that, believe me.<br /><br />Snark and satire are fine as well as entertaining but it would be put to much better use when reserved for the much more deserving targets that are always present on a professional sports team.<br /><br />I, too, am intrigued by the Nats and are rooting for them. Thank you for the kind welcome by some of the regulars here. Here's hoping that the Nats can find some much-needed success this season. If anything, at this point, it certainly seems that the future is bright if not this year, certainly in the next couple of seasons.Princess Jazzynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44380353729894985922010-03-08T08:28:00.564-05:002010-03-08T08:28:00.564-05:00Could you fellas maybe get a virtual room and duke...Could you fellas maybe get a virtual room and duke it out there so that the rest of us could read about baseball instead of inter-blogger warfare? Oh wait, I guess you are doing that.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35340984151677564452010-03-08T08:21:33.106-05:002010-03-08T08:21:33.106-05:00Okay, I am also new to Nats Nation, (due to Pudge ...Okay, I am also new to Nats Nation, (due to Pudge going to Washington. Yes, I am a Tiger Fan). I also remember all the cynics etc. on the Tiger train in the early 2000's. You can complain all you want but until you see results on the field, media and fans will show their "ugly side". That being said, I hate hearing some media members bash on young men that are recovering from injury and trying their hardest, it comes with the losing territory. I for one am enjoying learning about a young team and am cheering for them to do well.Tigerlilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53188785373547607932010-03-08T08:20:22.138-05:002010-03-08T08:20:22.138-05:00This will be an interesting week as folks get a se...This will be an interesting week as folks get a second look and, little by little, some separation occurs. Chico remains my dark horse for the #5 spot in the rotation.Nats fan in NJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25601802392543911282010-03-08T07:56:44.604-05:002010-03-08T07:56:44.604-05:00Oh Kev. You know that those of us who really know ...Oh Kev. You know that those of us who really know and love you will always think you're the biggest ass around.FakeReisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15289871778773312200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13116822811298716972010-03-08T07:33:50.236-05:002010-03-08T07:33:50.236-05:00See, what Chris Needham doesn't know is that w...See, what Chris Needham doesn't know is that when he tweets Ben Goessling @masnNATS during a game with his so-called snark about Matt Chico, every single one of those tweets goes straight out onto Goessling's in-game chat, totally unfiltered. That chat has a wide reach. Why, it probably even makes it into almost heaven West by God Virginia. You'd think Chris Needham would know that, wouldn't you? But he doesn't. Because he's an ass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-36100781721981394092010-03-08T05:20:10.725-05:002010-03-08T05:20:10.725-05:00Ian Desmond
Jordan Zimmerman
John Lannan
Craig Sta...Ian Desmond<br />Jordan Zimmerman<br />John Lannan<br />Craig Stammen<br />Derrick Norris (but he is still developing and recuperating)<br />Drew Storen<br />Steven Strasburg<br />Danny Espinosa<br /><br />With Rizzo and his new staff running the drafts it is almost certain<br />they will make a better showing ... and hopefully, as Stan Kasten<br />promised, International signings.pericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-42724832319717220122010-03-08T00:25:05.772-05:002010-03-08T00:25:05.772-05:00I'm disappointed. I was really hoping I was th...I'm disappointed. I was really hoping I was the worst Nats fans have to offer. Now I know how James Cameron must feel.Kevin Reisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16344378594868416521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-55582129126563149842010-03-08T00:14:26.458-05:002010-03-08T00:14:26.458-05:00Princess Jazzy -- not sure how you're finding ...Princess Jazzy -- not sure how you're finding me on Ladson's twitter feed. There's only one reference to me there, which was a response to me. If you're following mine, I'm easy enough to unfollow.Chris Needhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455692848328638937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-55434273069640085472010-03-07T23:14:22.180-05:002010-03-07T23:14:22.180-05:00"It's easy to talk about building through..."It's easy to talk about building through the draft when you ignore how failure is the rule not the exception in the MLB draft. For example, I can't think of any recent draft pick (last 3-4 years) who is meeting or exceeding expectations. I could be wrong, but no one comes to mind."<br />---------------<br />Dereck Norris.<br />Jordan Zimmerman.<br />John Lannan (11 rnd)<br />Craig Stammen (12 round)<br /><br />08-09 draft prob too early to tell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1149715902028963132010-03-07T23:01:32.231-05:002010-03-07T23:01:32.231-05:00Whether he is an ass or not aside, more often than...Whether he is an ass or not aside, more often than not he is spot on in his take on the Nationals. Something that can't be said for, say, Tom Boswell.<br /><br />Case in point, his latest post on Drew Storen. You'll never hear anyone at WaPo point out that picking Storen was obviously not a "best player available" pick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47544997588569941582010-03-07T22:51:42.281-05:002010-03-07T22:51:42.281-05:00In case anyone is in need of any further proof tha...In case anyone is in need of any further proof that <a href="http://themountaineernation.com/index.php?topic=3761.0" rel="nofollow">Chris Needham is an ass</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90651425762578300772010-03-07T22:34:59.485-05:002010-03-07T22:34:59.485-05:00Mark,
What is the overall "feel" in the ...Mark,<br />What is the overall "feel" in the clubhouse after these terrible losses this week? I know its the 1st week of ST, but these are some pretty horrible games we, the fans, are suffering through. Are these games weighing on the minds of the National "vets" yet? Or are they still as excited about the way this year has been touted as "the most competitive team we have had to date"?Les in NCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-50456564649227820552010-03-07T22:00:24.460-05:002010-03-07T22:00:24.460-05:00"As I am new here and relatively new to Nats&..."As I am new here and relatively new to Nats' fandom, can someone please explain to me why Chris Needham is being such an ass about Matt Chico?"<br /><br />Because he's an ass, plain and simple. He's even more of an ass than my buddies FakeBell, FakeNeedham and myself. Welcome to NatsTown, newbie. You've now met the worst we have to offer.FakeReisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15289871778773312200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58073885169281394412010-03-07T21:52:29.706-05:002010-03-07T21:52:29.706-05:00Princess Jazzy, yes, you certainly are new here! C...Princess Jazzy, yes, you certainly are new here! Capitol Punishment is the antidote to the blind devotion found on too many a fan blog and forum. That's just Needham being Needham.<br /><br />To you and all other anonymous posters, you can type your name where it belongs by selecting "Name/URL" from the choices in the 'Comment as' list. It makes it easier to direct comments where they go.Bote Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12924676358156839751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-6689593799147164382010-03-07T21:14:23.052-05:002010-03-07T21:14:23.052-05:00Princess Jazzy,
Yes, Chris is cynical and sometim...Princess Jazzy,<br /><br />Yes, Chris is cynical and sometimes that manifests itself in not so pleasant ways, but you can only watch the Nationals be run by incompetent boobs for so long before it gets to you.<br /><br />And Ladson is atrocious. His only purpose is to reinforce whatever the Nationals' brain trust--and I use that term loosely--wants you to think. For example, the Plan is going horribly. It's easy to talk about building through the draft when you ignore how failure is the rule not the exception in the MLB draft. For example, I can't think of any recent draft pick (last 3-4 years) who is meeting or exceeding expectations. I could be wrong, but no one comes to mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-31657171040875186832010-03-07T20:42:30.499-05:002010-03-07T20:42:30.499-05:00This is a plesant surprise for me that Matt has mo...This is a plesant surprise for me that Matt has more velocity. I was used to thinking of him as a real soft tosser, so wasn't all that appreciative of him coming back, but now I'm really looking forward to watching him pitch. Go Matt! Go Nats!SonnyG10https://www.blogger.com/profile/06568010128457246433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49246198260502181262010-03-07T18:49:32.272-05:002010-03-07T18:49:32.272-05:00I'd much rather see Chico make it than Livan.
...I'd much rather see Chico make it than Livan.<br /><br />Lannan (l) - Marquis - Chico (l) - Stammen - Mock/Thompson (l)<br /><br />Sure, the back 3 (heck, maybe all of them) may post ERAs in the 4s in their starts until Strasburg and Wang can come back but I'd consider it more fun than watching Hernandez labor through 6.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65487648712745004912010-03-07T18:26:01.132-05:002010-03-07T18:26:01.132-05:00Mark - great work. I've really enjoyed your r...Mark - great work. I've really enjoyed your reporting from ST.<br /><br />As I am new here and relatively new to Nats' fandom, can someone please explain to me why Chris Needham is being such an ass about Matt Chico? He was really obnoxious over on Ladson's twitter feed. Seems like Chico has had a long road back and it is really disheartening to see someone with a forum be such a creep about the guy. Hope he was joking.<br /><br />Princess JazzyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-75477715053453133122010-03-07T17:47:50.094-05:002010-03-07T17:47:50.094-05:00He's left-handed. Olsen is still recuperating ...He's left-handed. Olsen is still recuperating apparently. He has no options left. Have to assume he makes it at least as a left-handed swing man. If he proves he is fully recovered and ready to contribute. Swing man because there doesn't seem to be a need to "force him" into the rotation. Let him start slow ...pericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52018114691700990062010-03-07T17:35:29.225-05:002010-03-07T17:35:29.225-05:00I'd certainly rather see Chico make the squad ...I'd certainly rather see Chico make the squad than some of the veteran "depth". Glad to see he had a strong outing against the heart of the Mets attack.<br /><br />--souldrummerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43390504115107654352010-03-07T17:16:43.576-05:002010-03-07T17:16:43.576-05:00Mark,
Great feel good story and great picture! I ...Mark,<br />Great feel good story and great picture! I hope Chico makes the rotation. He was an absolute workhorse for us in 2007 and he really does have grit.cadeck13noreply@blogger.com