tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post2754507913064666059..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Villone released, 5 others optionedMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2819462035028570002010-03-15T22:59:59.517-04:002010-03-15T22:59:59.517-04:00Calling Ron Villone successful is like calling Ale...Calling Ron Villone successful is like calling Alex Cintron effective. <br /><br />From June 10 through the rest of the season, Villone had a 6.54 ERA, 2.12 WHIP, 1.027 OPS against. Basically the average hitter hit like Joe Mauer against Ron Villone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87814887256699595192010-03-15T20:18:26.642-04:002010-03-15T20:18:26.642-04:00Glad to hear it about Thompson, hope he makes it u...Glad to hear it about Thompson, hope he makes it up soon. He was one of few bright spots not named Strasburg.The Dad Reporthttp://thedadreport.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84500540898544381212010-03-15T18:35:30.303-04:002010-03-15T18:35:30.303-04:00HabsProf, Villone was lights out for his first 17 ...HabsProf, Villone was lights out for his first 17 or 18 innings and then absolutely TERRIBLE the second half of the season last year. So I would assume they saw that as a trend and that is why he was cut.PDowdy83noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-76847776607583440112010-03-15T18:06:44.887-04:002010-03-15T18:06:44.887-04:00Thank you Mark. I will relay that info over to Bri...Thank you Mark. I will relay that info over to Brian on the NFA!pericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3359786318011344712010-03-15T17:45:27.540-04:002010-03-15T17:45:27.540-04:00Mark: I'm not saying that I disagree with the...Mark: I'm not saying that I disagree with the move to release Villone, but I am somewhat puzzled. How do a couple of appearances during spring training (especially early in spring training) outweigh an entire season? Villone was effective last year. He wasn't an all-star, but a 4.25 ERA is not out of whack for this team. <br /><br />I know his spring ERA was high (stratospheric) but it is !SPRING! for goodness sake. Did the Nats see something beyond just the numbers? Did they get the sense that he would never round into form? Ballester has never proven himself at the major league level, so it makes sense to bump him down. But Villone has proven himself, so how do only 3 or 4 spring appearances outweigh all of that?<br /><br />Please explain.HabsProfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45623795988404847692010-03-15T17:34:22.937-04:002010-03-15T17:34:22.937-04:00Rafael Martin was never in big-league camp. He'...Rafael Martin was never in big-league camp. He's been on the minor-league side since signing with the organization.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80902873574684037062010-03-15T17:33:26.468-04:002010-03-15T17:33:26.468-04:00My mistake I guess Slaten, English (both lefties) ...My mistake I guess Slaten, English (both lefties) and Rafael Martin the new right-handed reliever are all still in camp? Wondering about that?pericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4779208836509298652010-03-15T17:32:46.738-04:002010-03-15T17:32:46.738-04:00Regarding other lefties still in camp: Doug Slaten...Regarding other lefties still in camp: Doug Slaten and Jesse English do remain, and Mike Rizzo had good things to say about both (especially English). Not out of the question one of them could make the Opening Day roster, though both do still have options and seem more likely to open the season at Syracuse with a chance to be called up at some point.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41613866059914488972010-03-15T17:31:59.832-04:002010-03-15T17:31:59.832-04:00Still Battista is older than Villone. By a lot. He...Still Battista is older than Villone. By a lot. He is still there and having a horrendous spring. Just goes to prove that "set-up" men are not considered as valuable as starters. Storen as a "setup-man" for Capps the closer does not make sense in the real world.pericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58853766013969487302010-03-15T17:19:47.225-04:002010-03-15T17:19:47.225-04:00Blessing in disguise for Villone. He has played on...Blessing in disguise for Villone. He has played on 12 different franchises in his career but this one is the worst one. Plus, if he plays for another franchise, he will break the MLB record for most franchises played on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-6600503491547666462010-03-15T17:03:25.665-04:002010-03-15T17:03:25.665-04:00... I'm glad the pitching staff is shaping up,...... I'm glad the pitching staff is shaping up, and better than previous years it looks like, but I gotta say my bleeding heart is firmly on my sleeve today. <br /><br />... I have always liked Collin Balester and am disappointed for him. As for Ron Villone, I find myself feeling some empathy when guys reach the end of their useful years. It's happening fast for me so I guess that's why I feel it in others.<br /><br />... all in all, Go Nats!!natscan reduxitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41776775843671088032010-03-15T16:45:15.860-04:002010-03-15T16:45:15.860-04:00But Syracuse is potentially drowning in lefties .....But Syracuse is potentially drowning in lefties ... which may be why Guardado and Villone are gone and Beimel's phone number might not be dialed.<br /><br />They have Spradlin, Novoa, Severino, Slaten, Garate, Wodarczyk, and Ridgeway.pericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-78132331530171415982010-03-15T16:42:40.943-04:002010-03-15T16:42:40.943-04:00No, Slaten should now either be in the Syracuse ca...No, Slaten should now either be in the Syracuse camp or the Accelerated minors camp ... <br /><br />Chico and Olsen are their two last remaining left-handed starter/relievers.pericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13812428030613328662010-03-15T16:37:57.221-04:002010-03-15T16:37:57.221-04:00Doug Slaten is still in the house, no?Doug Slaten is still in the house, no?Steven Bielhttp://firejimbowden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-66293097703311991152010-03-15T16:33:51.514-04:002010-03-15T16:33:51.514-04:00Ok, so Maxwell in CF. It seems to me that Nyjer M...Ok, so Maxwell in CF. It seems to me that Nyjer Morgan needs plenty of work to break out of his slump.<br /><br />Are we sure Nyjer is ok-ok? He just doesn't seem to being swinging comfortably when I saw him down there. <br /><br />Is he working with Eckstein?Steve M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47196946786436197322010-03-15T16:20:12.137-04:002010-03-15T16:20:12.137-04:00Mark,
On a different note, is parking lot 5 stil...Mark, <br /><br />On a different note, is parking lot 5 still under water? <br /><br />Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33001058129997260382010-03-15T16:16:49.022-04:002010-03-15T16:16:49.022-04:00With Guardado, Villone and Thompson now gone, the ...<i>With Guardado, Villone and Thompson now gone, the Nationals are almost certain to open the season with only one left-handed reliever: Sean Burnett.</i><br /><br />Joe Beimel is still available, isn't he? I imagine Rizzo has his phone number and the music guy at Nats Park still knows how to cue up his Johnny Cash intro music, wouldn't you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-15515079071742244012010-03-15T16:06:14.869-04:002010-03-15T16:06:14.869-04:00Mark,
NFA has Rafael Martin still in the Nats MLB...Mark,<br /><br />NFA has Rafael Martin still in the Nats MLB Spring Training camp? Is he there?pericnoreply@blogger.com