tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post2465376352843293407..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Harper's path to the majorsMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87740190018477920372010-08-18T08:45:44.881-04:002010-08-18T08:45:44.881-04:00Anyone else in the Nats organization Mormon to hel...Anyone else in the Nats organization Mormon to help Bryce feel at home?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87084694888277606582010-08-17T17:47:31.367-04:002010-08-17T17:47:31.367-04:00Harper, Harper...I know, I knowHarper, Harper...I know, I knowbobnhttp://aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87144187075169409112010-08-17T17:44:05.224-04:002010-08-17T17:44:05.224-04:00Did his brother get drafted, or is he a free agent...Did his brother get drafted, or is he a free agent? Would be great to have him room with Harlow during his ascension years.bobnhttp://aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51057925113229146092010-08-17T17:23:03.951-04:002010-08-17T17:23:03.951-04:00LOL re. Knight, Feel Wood!LOL re. Knight, Feel Wood!natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-17470348839025758602010-08-17T16:45:50.112-04:002010-08-17T16:45:50.112-04:00I'm with DC Wonk. Given the fact that right no...I'm with DC Wonk. Given the fact that right now, at this moment the only starting pitcher the Nats have that is an almost lock to go seven allowing only 2-3 runs is 35 (oh c'mon Livan? We know you are closer to your brother Orlando age-wise than that?), year old LIvan Hernandez? <br /><br />I am tired of watching Olsen hoping that he will learn to be consistent. Tired of watching John Lannan attempt to be a top 3 guy in the rotation when he really belongs as a #5 innings eater ...(say isn't that why they<br />got LIvan and Batista? How many do they need ... YIKES!!). Tired of watching Detwiler struggle with his poor mechanics. <br /><br />So, I am really happy they signed Solis!!!?<br /><br />As for Cole and Ray? Excellent attempts to replace Willems and Smoker. Maybe they will get through they system and become stoppers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-28896836084929861512010-08-17T16:40:25.281-04:002010-08-17T16:40:25.281-04:00HHover,
you're absolutely right that it is un...HHover,<br /><br />you're absolutely right that it is unsupported speculation. I din't mean for it to be anything but. I'm a fan, not a reporter and I was simply throwing it out there as a possibility to consider. take it or leave it as you like.meixlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849228566059962558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26970360945113914942010-08-17T16:40:22.046-04:002010-08-17T16:40:22.046-04:00Has anyone ever seen the South Park espisode on th...Has anyone ever seen the South Park espisode on the Mormon faith. It is very good.Tcostantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51661125846365216782010-08-17T16:33:00.064-04:002010-08-17T16:33:00.064-04:00Two things:
first of all, the speculation about t...Two things:<br /><br />first of all, the speculation about trying to avoid drug testing seems unsupported and pretty scurrilous.<br /><br />second of all--Bryce Harper is a Mormon, but what's the evidence for calling him "devout," as I've read several times? Or is this just an assumption that all Mormons are? He doesn't, for example, appear to be leaving any time in his schedule to go on mission, as Jeremy Guthrie did. I don't ask this to suggest that he is or isn't devout, and I don't really care one way or the other. But it'd be nice to get the facts straight.HHovernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89230713456868622222010-08-17T16:07:57.811-04:002010-08-17T16:07:57.811-04:00Harper is a devout Mormon, by all accounts. They d...Harper is a devout Mormon, by all accounts. They don't smoke, drink alcohol, or even take caffeine. Even though HGH and other PEDs were not around in the days of Brigham Young, somehow I feel that those things are not allowed either.Feel Woodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49436334867233309612010-08-17T16:06:11.200-04:002010-08-17T16:06:11.200-04:00Mark, great coverage on the Harper signing. Thank...Mark, great coverage on the Harper signing. Thanks for sacrificing some sleep for us!markfdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20349417514918449862010-08-17T16:02:12.234-04:002010-08-17T16:02:12.234-04:00http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2010/jul/22/s...http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2010/jul/22/squi22s1-ar-346334/<br /><br />Don't buy your Harrisburg season tickets yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38748806580865775012010-08-17T15:59:55.776-04:002010-08-17T15:59:55.776-04:00I'm curious to know how much (if any) testing ...I'm curious to know how much (if any) testing a team can do of prospects before drafting and/or signing them.meixlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849228566059962558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83649670512032235462010-08-17T15:48:22.476-04:002010-08-17T15:48:22.476-04:00Wow meixler -
That is thinking outside the box. ...Wow meixler - <br /><br />That is thinking outside the box. If true, it would have nothing to do with the Nationals, as they would have preffered a minor league contract and save the roster spot and expose one less player to the Rule 5 draft. This was a give and take, but it does make you wonder why Harper wanted a major league deal. It's likely just for his agents (I won't say his name) resume.Tcostantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70999826475772438262010-08-17T15:29:05.728-04:002010-08-17T15:29:05.728-04:00He's 17 years old and thus should be given the...He's 17 years old and thus should be given the benefit of the doubt, but I can't help but wonder if Bryce Harper's getting a MAJOR LEAGUE contract instead of a minor league one is somewhat designed to protect him from being tested for HGH. With numbers like his you can't help but wonder... but now he's protected from being tested by the players' union.meixlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849228566059962558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70272613356705437102010-08-17T15:24:40.213-04:002010-08-17T15:24:40.213-04:00Funny you say Woodbridge because keep in mind that...Funny you say Woodbridge because keep in mind that they didn't even get a whiff of Strasburg.<br /><br />Harrisburg has been the big winner this year and close enough that many DC fans make the pilgrimage.<br /><br />Wonder who will get Bryce Harper!Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33986691911318526802010-08-17T15:10:27.680-04:002010-08-17T15:10:27.680-04:00I'm betting Woodbridge has a $9.9 Million Doll...I'm betting Woodbridge has a $9.9 Million Dollar Game Plan next year.<br /><br />-longtermAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-62378837095053998402010-08-17T15:04:57.509-04:002010-08-17T15:04:57.509-04:00I think Harper will determine how soon we see him ...I think Harper will determine how soon we see him in DC. If he is tearing up A ball and knocking the cover off the ball we will see him much sooner than 2013. Perhaps next year. If he is human after all then we won't be seeing him anytime soon. Who's betting he is not going to beat up on A ball pitching?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-8072592169460779972010-08-17T14:50:15.021-04:002010-08-17T14:50:15.021-04:00Sorry to beat a dead horse, but according to Fangr...Sorry to beat a dead horse, but according to Fangraphs Harper will not use an option this year because a player must accumulate 90 days of service time to qualify for an optional assignment. Since there are not 90 days left in the season he cannot accumulate enough time this season.<br /><br />http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/regarding-bryce-harper-and-options/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53348176391456391572010-08-17T14:49:38.413-04:002010-08-17T14:49:38.413-04:00He did impersonate Ray Knight, if that counts.
I ...<i> He did impersonate Ray Knight, if that counts.</i><br /><br />I know Ray Knight. (Full disclosure: I know who Ray Knight is.) Ray Knight is a friend of mine. (Full disclosure: Ray Knight walked past me once in the concourse at Nats Park.) Ray Knight is no Bryce Harper. It doesn't count.Feel Woodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-66088878590555058722010-08-17T14:40:16.056-04:002010-08-17T14:40:16.056-04:00DC Wonk, yes, I extend all-encompassing props to R...DC Wonk, yes, I extend all-encompassing props to Rizzo for the draft.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39838541456638776712010-08-17T14:32:29.720-04:002010-08-17T14:32:29.720-04:00Thank you, Mark.Thank you, Mark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1698162153582391722010-08-17T14:20:03.959-04:002010-08-17T14:20:03.959-04:00A D C Wonk is absolutely correct. We got the next ...A D C Wonk is absolutely correct. We got the next Stephen Strasburg in A.J.Cole. 4 years younger, tops out at 96 with a good change and nasty curve.<br /><br />Saw him here in Central Florida and he was a man among children.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69700617405236194182010-08-17T14:09:10.095-04:002010-08-17T14:09:10.095-04:00Slightly off topic -- but let's also give kudo...Slightly off topic -- but let's also give kudos to Rizzo et al for signing Coles. Let's not forget, he was a consensus first rounder who was still available in the 4th round because everyone thought he'd go to college. Rizzo picked him, and was able to sign him.A DC Wonknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54980854372307964532010-08-17T14:08:47.110-04:002010-08-17T14:08:47.110-04:00Batting Stance Guy was at the ballpark earlier thi...Batting Stance Guy was at the ballpark earlier this summer, and appeared on the pregame show. Guess he'll have to come back for Harper. He did impersonate Ray Knight, if that counts.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-48092323690197944572010-08-17T14:07:29.772-04:002010-08-17T14:07:29.772-04:00Just a matter of info... Tim Keown has a piece on ...Just a matter of info... Tim Keown has a piece on ESPN.com (MLB page) that contains anecdotal evidence from major leaguers who have seen Harper on tape and rehearses the arguments for and against drafting and signing Harper. It's fairly balanced. And in the most recent issue of Sporting News, John Feinstein's editorial piece on agents and reforming the system has a local angle (Lefty, Buck Williams, and David Falk). It would be fair to say that he has strong opinions on agents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com