tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post2191086514539991317..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Tuesday news and discussionMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47863464661731430962011-01-12T01:19:42.657-05:002011-01-12T01:19:42.657-05:00Now, guys like Bloomquist, Eckstein, Punto, etc., ...<i>Now, guys like Bloomquist, Eckstein, Punto, etc., those are the more likely targets for a MI bench position for the Nationals alongside AGonz. Versatile, available, and looking for work.</i><br /><br />The problem with the speculation about THE utility guy is: Lombardozzi may be ready sooner ... not later. He needs to be given a shot first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86284255244458377602011-01-11T22:12:18.080-05:002011-01-11T22:12:18.080-05:00from DCRTV - this is best-case scenario for a new ...from DCRTV - this is best-case scenario for a new radio deal:<br /><br />"WFED & WJFK To Share Nationals? - 1/11 - DCRTV is hearing rumblings floating around about a plan for Nationals coverage that keeps the team on Bonneville's WFED but signs CBS's Fairfax-studioed and Manassas-licensed WJFK as an affiliate. Federal news talker WFED features two AM signals, Wheaton's 1500 and Frederick's 820, that cover the core of the DC metro, the northeastern and northwestern suburbs, and the Frederick area just fine. But the two signals don't provide all that great coverage, especially at night, to much of Northern Virginia. But that's where sports talker WJFK's 106.7 FM signal blankets, all the way down to Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg, via its tower in Merrifield. WJFK, 106.7 The Fan, would get access to Nationals programs, players, and management via the affiliation deal. It seems that Bonneville, which also owns all-newser WTOP, has no problem with sharing the Nats in the DC market, but it remains to be seen if CBS's suit are up for such a deal. If it does happen, the winners would definitely be Nationals fans in the DC area, which would be able to hear their hometown baseball team clearly throughout the region - day or night. Stay tuned....."Rob Dibble's Ghostnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53480116801381048142011-01-11T19:30:36.140-05:002011-01-11T19:30:36.140-05:00@ binM: this is a good point@ binM: this is a good pointAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71051378169866498672011-01-11T19:21:14.761-05:002011-01-11T19:21:14.761-05:00Anon@4:12pm: The problem with the "low-risk, ...Anon@4:12pm: The problem with the "low-risk, high-reward" types is that they can still demand a major-league contract at this point of the off-season. The Nationals are already at the 40-man limit, so a MLB signing forces another player off the roster.<br /><br />Would Rizzo feel comfortable justifying "Yes, pitcher X is worth more at $3M for 2011 than our current player Z, who is cost-controlled through 2013"? There's the problem, imo.BinMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67055071696062879772011-01-11T19:09:27.939-05:002011-01-11T19:09:27.939-05:00@Kenz aFan: The Rays love Zobrist because of his v...@Kenz aFan: The Rays love Zobrist because of his versatility, and have him under contract until 2013; I can't see him being moved anytime soon. Carroll is still under contract with the Dodgers, and has a shot at the starting 2B gig; to quote The Band, "...and he ain't going nowhere". <br /><br />Now, guys like Bloomquist, Eckstein, Punto, etc., those are the more likely targets for a MI bench position for the Nationals alongside AGonz. Versatile, available, and looking for work.BinMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83913941831201047902011-01-11T17:36:55.384-05:002011-01-11T17:36:55.384-05:00Brad Penny signed today with the Tigers. He could ...Brad Penny signed today with the Tigers. He could have been a good pickup for us. I guess Nats felt differently. After Pavano, there isn't much left on the starting pitching free-agent scrapheap. There's always Matt Chico (say it isn't so!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-5178883263047866812011-01-11T17:28:19.715-05:002011-01-11T17:28:19.715-05:00Gosh, I loved Jamey Carroll. (And, yes, I realize ...Gosh, I loved Jamey Carroll. (And, yes, I realize that may make my fandom suspect in some quarters. ;-))natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33448062907989622272011-01-11T17:26:57.710-05:002011-01-11T17:26:57.710-05:00That would be great, Another_Sam. Yes, I'd pri...That would be great, Another_Sam. Yes, I'd printed off the ST comments from a prior thread for my files.<br /><br />---<br /><br />I can offer a few specific tips on specific towns. i've already offered my thoughts on the way to plan and carry out the trip.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3759170332598331952011-01-11T17:17:22.608-05:002011-01-11T17:17:22.608-05:00NatinBeantown said...
That's a reasonable ana...NatinBeantown said...<br /><br />That's a reasonable analysis, but pretend it is May 15th, and Espinosa is hitting .190 and looking lost at the plate, or one of he and Desmond get hurt. You need a MI starter for at least a month. What then?<br /><br />I wonder if there's even the remotest chance that the Nats could trade for the Rays, Ben Zobrist or the Dodgers, Jamey Carroll.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021420959564812072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-15818849205895238592011-01-11T17:02:53.935-05:002011-01-11T17:02:53.935-05:00I think the difference between Penny and Francis o...I think the difference between Penny and Francis on one hand and Bonderman and Millwood on the other is that the 1st two are unquestionably better pitchers if they can fully regain their health; the other two are essentially healthy but have consistently performed at a mediocre levelJDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59348503501017545672011-01-11T16:51:17.449-05:002011-01-11T16:51:17.449-05:00How much does the job pay?How much does the job pay?Robert Vaughnhttp://www.wearysloth.com/Gallery/ActorsV/17587-11862.jpgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13053724646315298362011-01-11T16:41:06.644-05:002011-01-11T16:41:06.644-05:00Actually, there are 33 days till pitchers and catc...Actually, there are 33 days till pitchers and catchers report. The Nats won't take the field till the 15th so it's 35 days till then.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52234449697324590252011-01-11T16:29:19.935-05:002011-01-11T16:29:19.935-05:00I remember them not announcing NatsFest until this...I remember them not announcing NatsFest until this time right around last year as well.<br /><br />In other Nats website news, let's not forget that they are hosting auditions for the Racing Presidents on February 19. Email your resume and cover letter to entertainment@nationals.com<br /><br />http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/fan_forum/presidents.jsp<br /><br />What exactly would one put in a cover letter for that?<br /><br />How many of us would meet these qualifications:<br /><br />Between 5'7" and 6'6" in height<br />• Ability to run from centerfield to home plate in 40 seconds (approximately 200 yards)<br />• Ability to wear a costume weighing about 45 lbs for several hours<br />• Available for at least 35 Nationals home gamesDC Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2893861452709333942011-01-11T16:24:32.850-05:002011-01-11T16:24:32.850-05:00anon 2:47 -- P&C report in mid Feb. and the da...anon 2:47 -- P&C report in mid Feb. and the date's on various websites. and yes, it's a blast. I've seen these billionaire pitchers doing drills just like we used to do in high school -- fielding the bunt, covering first, and so on. great fun.<br /><br />I remember the first time I went to ST, many years ago. I'd always heard about the running in the outfield. Well, I quickly saw that they're not talking sprinting on the outfield path. ha!<br /><br />Are you going to be there? You'll love it.<br /><br />I can offer a few specific tips on specific towns. i've already offered my thoughts on the way to plan and carry out the trip.Another_Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3756409109906399242011-01-11T16:16:53.019-05:002011-01-11T16:16:53.019-05:00and yes, that is decidedly Bowdenesque, except he&...and yes, that is decidedly Bowdenesque, except he'd only get the cheap ones, at that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56541231380215130352011-01-11T16:12:38.464-05:002011-01-11T16:12:38.464-05:00"Brad Penny's contract sounds like exactl..."Brad Penny's contract sounds like exactly the type of thing the Nats should do. (1 year for $3mil+ incentives). I think this is a low risk high reward type contract. The next guy I would pursue is Francis. I real don't love Bonderman and/or Millwood."<br />************<br />But that's the whole point of these low-risk speculations--if we knew in advance which ones would work out, they wouldn't be speculative, or even risky. So if you're in for a dime, it only improves your odds to go in for a dollar on several of them. So you get Bonderman *and* Millwood, too, if they'll agree to it in the first place, because you might be wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-78190444695204029672011-01-11T16:05:06.867-05:002011-01-11T16:05:06.867-05:00Tcostant said...
Are the Nationals doing a NatsFes...Tcostant said...<br />Are the Nationals doing a NatsFest this year, I can't find anything on the website. Let me know. <br /><br />As a STH, I called and asked about Nats FanFest. They said they are behind schedule and hope to update STH in the next week or so. He was not saying it was a go but it sounded promising for Feb.Water23noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34336934031310984192011-01-11T15:53:46.179-05:002011-01-11T15:53:46.179-05:00Brad Penny's contract sounds like exactly the ...Brad Penny's contract sounds like exactly the type of thing the Nats should do. (1 year for $3mil+ incentives). I think this is a low risk high reward type contract. The next guy I would pursue is Francis. I real don't love Bonderman and/or Millwood.JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33525341095140143722011-01-11T15:43:11.853-05:002011-01-11T15:43:11.853-05:00On a completely unrelated note, I came across the ...On a completely unrelated note, I came across the link below on Rob Neyer's blog. Very interesting (for February, at least). Nats #12 in prospects, aided greatly by that new young right fielder. You know, whatshisname.<br /><br />http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/1/7/1921427/john-sickels-farm-system-rankingsNatinBeantownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90437754941842582112011-01-11T15:15:33.929-05:002011-01-11T15:15:33.929-05:00On a somewhat-related note, the P-Nats have a hot ...On a somewhat-related note, the P-Nats have a hot stove banquet planned for January 30:<br /><br />http://potomac.nationals.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t436<br /><br />(and thanks, JaneB)natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-36940625793124462942011-01-11T15:13:49.461-05:002011-01-11T15:13:49.461-05:00Tcostant, someone asked about it this a.m. on the ...Tcostant, someone asked about it this a.m. on the Post's First Things First chat. Here's a cut and paste from Tracee Hamilton's response:<br /><br />UPDATE: No caravan, but a Fanfest right before the opener at Nats Park. Stay tuned for details. The business conference is streaming live, by the way, and will be available for viewing later if you're interested. The first 45 minutes or so were interesting to me.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-61229696046091757092011-01-11T15:05:21.945-05:002011-01-11T15:05:21.945-05:00Tcostant said...
Are the Nationals doing a NatsFe...Tcostant said... <br />Are the Nationals doing a NatsFest this year, I can't find anything on the website. Let me know. <br /><br />January 11, 2011 2:24 PM <br />------------------------------<br /><br />We were wondering the same thing. I guess the new Feffer Administration didn't see this as a Winter priority.<br /><br />Kind of a shame even with last years watered down version was decent. I thought the January 2009 NatsFest was great and could have been even better if they invited Washington's past to join in like Frank Howard, Dick Bosman, Harmon Killebrew, Frank Robinson, etc.<br /><br />While DC sports owners just did a summit at the Washington Post talking about the fans, it obviously doesn't resonate with the Lerner's "in charge people". With no NatsFest I think it is 2 steps backwards. The Nats do that Dream Foundation dinner which is $500 a plate and not really a fan gathering and the ESPN Zone luncheons are now closed so other than our interaction here, the Feffer doesn't see it as a priority I guess.Steve M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-5339613078224719122011-01-11T14:57:02.730-05:002011-01-11T14:57:02.730-05:00NatsJack in Florida, could you post the reporting ...NatsJack in Florida, could you post the reporting date for pitchers and catchers more frequently? It's below zero out here, and I need all the hope you can gin up. All the ST talk here is killing me. I need to be reading about it and visualizing it. Soon. (-:<br />fpcsteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-9203033706081699452011-01-11T14:47:36.970-05:002011-01-11T14:47:36.970-05:00JaneB- I guess it's not a mystery any more :)JaneB- I guess it's not a mystery any more :)alexvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607068733172426326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11328851995067063772011-01-11T14:36:14.204-05:002011-01-11T14:36:14.204-05:00LOVE THE SPRING TRAINING TIPS! Keep 'em comin...LOVE THE SPRING TRAINING TIPS! Keep 'em coming.<br /><br />Natsfan1a -- loved the Bullpen Gospels. Also, Living on the Black, by John Feinstein. Feinstein also wrote a mystery for middle school readers about how the Nats go to the World Serious and WIN with an Aaron Boone hit. Or catch. It was way fun. Finally the Tom Verducci book, The Yankee Years, about Joe Torre, was just wonderful. And I say that as a Yankee, um, disliker. <br /><br />I learned a ton from it and the Feinstein. Baseball books are better than no baseball.JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882101532666365432noreply@blogger.com