tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post2934199607913923192..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Wrapping up a manic MondayMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33412611193921842722011-03-22T14:57:03.656-04:002011-03-22T14:57:03.656-04:00Anon @ 12:16, maybe because we've been punishe...Anon @ 12:16, maybe because we've been punished for almost two full seasons by having Morgan as a leadoff hitter. It's not like we'd be missing much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-9887275632790951182011-03-22T14:20:14.964-04:002011-03-22T14:20:14.964-04:00Morgan reminds me of a poor man's Omar Moreno....Morgan reminds me of a poor man's Omar Moreno. And btw, Moreno was the most overrated, worthless center fielder of his era. One other thing they have in common-both came out of the Pirates organization.<br /><br />Cut him loose now, or trade him for roster filler for the low A ball teamJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583535186992009989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38463546131749948372011-03-22T13:55:48.049-04:002011-03-22T13:55:48.049-04:00i'm not sure having morgan on the roster neces...i'm not sure having morgan on the roster necessarily *gives* this team a leadoff hitter.greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848419973469239512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89785490419922224942011-03-22T13:20:26.108-04:002011-03-22T13:20:26.108-04:001a says she likes the avatar, so *of course* the b...1a says she likes the avatar, so *of course* the browser gets the wrong account. Either that, or I got picked off...Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-21678419894896997412011-03-22T12:30:57.302-04:002011-03-22T12:30:57.302-04:00Hockey mentality --- I dont know, I'd pay to w...Hockey mentality --- I dont know, I'd pay to watch Ovechkin break up a double play or run out a slow roller.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91065224515871487662011-03-22T12:16:12.121-04:002011-03-22T12:16:12.121-04:00I am amazed at the number of people who can climb ...I am amazed at the number of people who can climb inside Nyjer Morgan's mind and read his evil intentions. Nonsense. And why are so many posters so hell bent on leaving this team with no leadoff hitter? They would prefer punishing Morgan for his bad intentions of which they know nothing. Fabrications of the mind. Innuendo of the worst sort. Hockey mentality. What do they know about hockey mentality?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49046514196721992152011-03-22T11:08:56.755-04:002011-03-22T11:08:56.755-04:00"he may not have been directly responsible fo..."he may not have been directly responsible for yesterday's antics" -- but let's blame him anyway. Sheesh. I suppose we should blame him for the Middle East stuff, too, right? (Has anybody noticed comments from various ballplayers that the Cards are "that kind of team". Hello, maybe the blame should be with them).<br /><br />(And criticizing him for coming out of the dugout first after Desmond got hit? C'mon)<br /><br />As for too many steal attempts, Riggs made it clear that during Spring Training, base runners would be given extra leeway in running because he wanted them to stretch their aggressiveness.<br /><br />And, Mark, as for Livo admitting that he threw at Rasmus -- I'm guessing that Livo gets a free pass from MLB for that, on the grounds that Livo throws so slowly, he couldn't possibly hurt anybody ;-)A DC Wonknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-31621698101398190582011-03-22T10:41:04.169-04:002011-03-22T10:41:04.169-04:001a, thanks.
Anon 10:34 and JayB, re: Nyjer "...1a, thanks. <br />Anon 10:34 and JayB, re: Nyjer "causing" yesterday's rhubarb--convince yourselves of whatever you like, but you know nothing of the sort.<br />NatsJack, again, con todo respeto, now you're just being disingenuous. I said I like the guy, not his baseball game. Clearly.<br />To be fair, I don't know him personally, so maybe that's irrelevant. I do know his teammates have gone out of their way more than once to speak up for him, and that tells me a lot. They *do* know him personally.<br /><br />I happen to think you're wrong about hockey and baseball personalities not mixing, but maybe that's a matter of taste. Both of us could cite knowledgeable baseball people to support our point.cevanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01756613865158000181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74756369745156833742011-03-22T10:34:53.817-04:002011-03-22T10:34:53.817-04:00It's a rare day that I agree with JayB, but I ...It's a rare day that I agree with JayB, but I do today. Morgan needs to be released--he may not have been directly responsible for yesterday's antics, but I think we can pinpoint him as the source from whom Desmond learned that it was okay to go after LaRussa, as seen in another photo on this blog. I'd be very happy to spend the rest of ST watching Ankiel and Bernadina battle it out for the job of starting CF. Bernie could certainly be a solid bench guy who can fill all the OF roles if needed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-50956231632796069102011-03-22T10:23:29.555-04:002011-03-22T10:23:29.555-04:00HHover - I brought up Nyjer deciding when to stea...HHover - I brought up Nyjer deciding when to steal on his own yesterday, and a few times before. His speed and/or his instincts are clearly on the decline as shown in the stats however I still hold out hope that Riggleman who has the title of <b>Manager</b> will actually manage his players. Nobody needs more management than Nyjer. <br /><br />I think maybe things have changed and finally 2 big issues were resolved.<br /><br />1) JMaxwell traded<br />2) Mock already was sent to the Minors so he won't be in the Opening Day rotation<br /><br />Those are 2 major differences from previous seasons so still hoping that this is an evolving process.Steve M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84348124776372491692011-03-22T10:17:25.586-04:002011-03-22T10:17:25.586-04:00We interrupt this thread for a brief programming n...We interrupt this thread for a brief programming note. I missed seeing sec3's comments of late, so it's nice to see him back. Great avatar, too (I assume it's of a novelist). :-)<br /><br />Sofie, do you post over on the Nats MLB site board? I don't tend to post there but do read the occasional thread. Have enjoyed your posts on that board (if you're the same poster), and it's good to see you over here!<br /><br />We now return you to your regularly scheduled discussion.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-9217104477755035912011-03-22T09:12:52.871-04:002011-03-22T09:12:52.871-04:00Some thoughts re: Morgan:
1. I'm not sure wh...Some thoughts re: Morgan:<br /><br />1. I'm not sure why folks think Riggs & Co. can or will control Nyjer's stealing this year, when they couldn't or wouldn't last year.<br /><br />2. Morgan does seem to be hot at the plate for the last 10 days or so. It's interesting to me that, during the same time, management seems to have sent more and more signs that he might *not* be the starting CF, even tho they seemed to stand by him during his cold start. <br /><br />3. I agree with those who find Nyjer's mentality a negative, not a positive. I don't see it as a hockey mentality; I see it as a five-year-old mentality, prone to tantrums and hotheadedness. He wasn't responsible for yesterday's brouhaha, but given his history, he should have had more sense and self-control than to come charging out of the dugout after the 3d plunking.HHovernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-40614461462573569542011-03-22T09:07:01.539-04:002011-03-22T09:07:01.539-04:00Sec 3... I don't like his hockey mentality to ...Sec 3... I don't like his hockey mentality to baseball just like I wouldn't like a baseball mentality to hockey. Two entirely different mindsets and neither is conducive to winning in their respective sports.<br /><br />You state that you like his hockey mentality.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24516277876599101062011-03-22T09:05:35.900-04:002011-03-22T09:05:35.900-04:00I would think that LaRoche faced the Cards a lot a...I would think that LaRoche faced the Cards a lot as a Pirate.<br /><br />Anon@8:36: duh, yeaahhh... We're all much more clever than to think that Mark's mere presence is a factor. ;-)natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7636443514689367862011-03-22T08:53:19.866-04:002011-03-22T08:53:19.866-04:00WADR, Natsjack, go re-read my post.WADR, Natsjack, go re-read my post.Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54701580682605096462011-03-22T08:36:45.448-04:002011-03-22T08:36:45.448-04:00Mark's presence at the game, of course, has no...Mark's presence at the game, of course, has nothing to do with the Nats' success on the field. Everybody knows this. It is Mark's gametime interviews and photographs that cause the Nats to win, not his mere presence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53977882797510791262011-03-22T08:34:22.036-04:002011-03-22T08:34:22.036-04:00Hey JaneB... that wasn't directed at you... mo...Hey JaneB... that wasn't directed at you... more like Sec_3_Sofa. <br /><br />LaRoche was referring to LaRussa and his very long retaliatory memory.<br /><br />Enjoy the game today. If my seats don't sell you are welcome to use them.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14626091208358748842011-03-22T08:25:50.755-04:002011-03-22T08:25:50.755-04:00Wasn't saying the hockey mentality was a posit...Wasn't saying the hockey mentality was a positive....just sharing an insight into his particular form of aggressiveness, that helped me understand him better.<br /><br />Anyone know what LaRoche was referring to, in his "that's who they are" comments about the Cards?<br /><br />Here's to a drama-less win today! Go Nats!JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882101532666365432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47483336323357885422011-03-22T08:19:26.543-04:002011-03-22T08:19:26.543-04:00I don't always agree with JayB but on this one...I don't always agree with JayB but on this one he is absolutely correct. Nyjer Morgan is a head case and a reminder of how losing baseball is played. The numbers this spring are totally misleading in that he has contributed nothing to any game he's played. His at bats stats have amounted to zero wins. His defense in CF has been atrocious having played several singles into doubles. And everyone knows his arm is the worst in baseball.<br /><br />People who think his hockey mentality is a positve are so far off base, they too will be picked off. ANYBODY in the leadoff roll and a competent CF (Ankiel, Benadina, even Jerry Hairston, Jr.)is a marked improvement over Morgan.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25566066587327848812011-03-22T05:33:38.950-04:002011-03-22T05:33:38.950-04:00Nyjer gets more press on here than even Bryce Harp...Nyjer gets more press on here than even Bryce Harper. I am assuming Nyjer is the starting CF which looks like it will happen right now but a very good question was brought up yesterday about curtailing Nyjer's running and suggesting that Riggleman control the steal sign for Nyjer. Nyjer now has been caught stealing 3 times this Spring.<br /><br />MY QUESTION to you Mark....can you ask Riggleman if he will control the steal sign in 2011 for Nyjer?Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-55489507311457885922011-03-22T05:10:09.882-04:002011-03-22T05:10:09.882-04:00Mark, Morgan was caught stealing yet again...and b...Mark, Morgan was caught stealing yet again...and badly too....please report the whole performance....his OBP does not matter when he runs into outs with amazing predictability. His defense is bad and his Arm is the worst arm in baseball, not even close. <br /><br />As far and the drama issues.....you are correct that in the Micro sense Morgan did nothing wrong today....in the bigger picture...today (like so many more coming) was all Morgan's doing. That never happens if Morgan not on the field. Morgan is all about Morgan and he loves the drama. He is a super star in his mind and does not understand baseball or team. <br /><br />MY QUESTION to you Mark....is he worth the drama he loves so much?JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73725103712825031962011-03-22T05:01:39.360-04:002011-03-22T05:01:39.360-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-37262672035889266372011-03-22T02:30:46.601-04:002011-03-22T02:30:46.601-04:00And no, I don't honestly believe my presence h...And no, I don't honestly believe my presence has any effect whatsoever on this team's performance, and anyone who does is seriously in need help."<br /><br />Oh sure. Whatever you say, Mark. :-)<br /><br />I'll just say....keep attending!!!<br /><br />SofieSofieThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785761877476680016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-12462536430981303392011-03-22T01:41:14.637-04:002011-03-22T01:41:14.637-04:00Yes and it was a "manic Monday" on the o...Yes and it was a "manic Monday" on the ol' blogspot tonight! Already close to midseason form.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14475054295396153752011-03-22T00:51:16.868-04:002011-03-22T00:51:16.868-04:00Nice wrap, Mark, and nice photos, too.Nice wrap, Mark, and nice photos, too.nats24noreply@blogger.com