tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post3133445523167041081..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: MLB Power Rankings: Braves, Tigers on fireMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87419547567771130092013-08-08T15:58:56.702-04:002013-08-08T15:58:56.702-04:00Y'all have dirty minds. :-)Y'all have dirty minds. :-)natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-66086705752989063922013-08-08T15:27:55.172-04:002013-08-08T15:27:55.172-04:00I went away to do something for a couple hours and...I went away to do something for a couple hours and it got all weird in here. Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243007019646325480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19911231550010775452013-08-08T15:14:03.761-04:002013-08-08T15:14:03.761-04:00I hope our next hitting coach is that marlins hitt...I hope our next hitting coach is that marlins hitting coach who got fired earlier. I heard he hits very well.Faraz Shaikhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633161449674428190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44247420213819702372013-08-08T15:01:19.269-04:002013-08-08T15:01:19.269-04:00The more important question than who is going to b...The more important question than who is going to be managing the Nats next season is what are they going to do to improve the lineup?TexNathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16511311395978787880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-23540412183575218862013-08-08T14:57:13.377-04:002013-08-08T14:57:13.377-04:00My reaction exactly Sofa. My reaction exactly Sofa. Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41781797387743536562013-08-08T14:48:59.366-04:002013-08-08T14:48:59.366-04:00Wow.Wow.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-36418095219038651612013-08-08T14:47:53.331-04:002013-08-08T14:47:53.331-04:00Yeah, and plunk this, bub. (Postus interruptus fix...Yeah, and plunk this, bub. (Postus interruptus fix.)<br /><br />sec3 said...<br />I got yer "pitch to contact," right here. natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57482675606654336672013-08-08T14:47:49.896-04:002013-08-08T14:47:49.896-04:00"The added benefit in such an arrangement is ..."The added benefit in such an arrangement is that we get a glimpse of Randy Knorr's in game management capabilities."<br /><br />I would venture to say that in-game management capability is one of the last things that Rizzo will be looking for in the new manager.The Real Feel Wood. Accept no substitutes.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13147290573966561009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-48349364748378635582013-08-08T14:46:38.213-04:002013-08-08T14:46:38.213-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19661358266846132902013-08-08T14:45:47.040-04:002013-08-08T14:45:47.040-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51407340957698480222013-08-08T14:45:45.934-04:002013-08-08T14:45:45.934-04:00Sec. 3, My Sofa said...
And as long as I'...<i>Sec. 3, My Sofa said...<br /><br /> And as long as I've got you here, Woody, could you explain that "heritage" comment? Seriously, what was that supposed to refer to?</i><br /><br />My bad. I simply assumed that anyone singing barbershop under a fake Irish name <i>had</i> to be from the Judeo-Christian tradition and would understand the concept of an eye for an eye. They really need to work on that big screen at Nationals Park, because Section222 sure doesn't <i>look</i> Hindu when they project him up there.<br />The Real Feel Wood. Accept no substitutes.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13147290573966561009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88217227966425744442013-08-08T14:39:54.713-04:002013-08-08T14:39:54.713-04:00Candide said...
Sec. 3, My Sofa said...
&...<i>Candide said...<br /><br /> Sec. 3, My Sofa said...<br /> "THAT's for Bryce. And THAT's for DREW!"<br /><br /> Hey, the season's lost already. And with the team not performing, might as well do SOMETHING to get the fans going.</i><br /><br />I got yer "pitch to contact," right here.Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83841972580545728462013-08-08T14:37:35.899-04:002013-08-08T14:37:35.899-04:00NL,
I think that punting the rest of the season ...<br /> NL,<br /><br /> I think that punting the rest of the season is a serious blunder for a couple of reasons:<br /><br /> 1) It will start eroding the fan base which just this year started following the team.<br /><br /> 2) It will affect off season moves because Rizzo needs to figure out if he has a solid team here as he thought or if major basic changes are required to the core.<br /><br /> I agree with you that firing Davie is out of the question (Sorry JayB) but I think that if Rizzo approached Davie gently he would be receptive to a mutual separation which still respects his accomplishments and does not embarrass him unnecessarily.<br /><br /> The added benefit in such an arrangement is that we get a glimpse of Randy Knorr's in game management capabilities. I am not in favor of a player/manager arrangement.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16180484226274058922013-08-08T14:36:37.166-04:002013-08-08T14:36:37.166-04:00From Mark, in-game: Here's a valid question fo...From Mark, in-game: <i>Here's a valid question for Davey Johnson postgame: Why, in a tie game in the eighth, was a fresh Tyler Clippard not considered out of the bullpen? I'm not sure what the rationale there would be.</i><br /><br />Well, Mark, perhaps a better question would be why was Tyler Clippard not <i>used</i> at that point in the game? Because you know he was considered, seeing as how he was warming up in the bullpen. But here are some of the other considerations that surely played into Davey's choice:<br /><br />(a) It was a tie game in the 8th, making extras a distinct possibility.<br /><br />(b) Davey had already used three guys out of his seven man bullpen.<br /><br />(c) The most recent pitcher he used, Mattheus, had thrown only two pitches.<br /><br />(d) Barring a double switch, the pitcher's spot was due up second in the bottom of the 8th.<br /><br />Given all that, leaving Mattheus in to start the 8th made perfect sense. Indeed, Mattheus proceeded to get the first two outs before putting two guys on. At that point, then, it made perfect sense to use the lefty Krol to face the lefty Heyward. Isn't this exactly the situation that caused everyone to question the pre-season choice to have Duke as the only lefty in the pen?<br /><br />If Krol had done his job and got Heyward out, no one would have been questioning the non-use of Clippard, because Clippard clearly would have pitched the top of the ninth if the game was still tied at that point.<br /><br />And why not bring in Clippard to face Upton after Heyward singled? Well, first they would have had to stall a bit to get Clippard back up in the pen, and second right after Upton was Freeman, another left handed batter.<br /><br />Just because Davey couldn't or didn't want to explain his logic in the postgame doesn't mean there wasn't logic behind his choices.The Real Feel Wood. Accept no substitutes.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13147290573966561009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81912633866198721912013-08-08T14:36:06.664-04:002013-08-08T14:36:06.664-04:00Which is just my way of saying "Huh?"Which is just my way of saying "Huh?"Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-22006474110194168572013-08-08T14:35:26.321-04:002013-08-08T14:35:26.321-04:00Doc and B-Mitch POUNDING on Ladson, over excuses.....<i>Doc and B-Mitch POUNDING on Ladson, over excuses....</i><br /><br />OK, I might be better off with acronyms, or at least alphabetics. <br /><br />I know who Ladson is. After that, it's all cabbage crates over the briney.<br />Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70830701865252607802013-08-08T14:29:01.149-04:002013-08-08T14:29:01.149-04:00Doc and B-Mitch POUNDING on Ladson, over excuses.....Doc and B-Mitch POUNDING on Ladson, over excuses....UnkyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10427401050130317607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-78421948801664840822013-08-08T14:22:40.534-04:002013-08-08T14:22:40.534-04:00OICOICCandidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384645593063095481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39257417605898466872013-08-08T14:20:41.300-04:002013-08-08T14:20:41.300-04:00Yes, and insert "play one." That was in ...Yes, and insert "play one." That was in response to sec3's IANAD, which I took to mean "I am not a doctor," given the context. :-)<br /><br />Candide said...<br /><br /> (From last post...):<br /><br /> NatsFan1a said...<br /><br /> BDYPOOTV<br /><br /> Do what, now?<br /><br /> Nearest I can decipher it would be something like, "But Did You (something something) On TV?"<br /> August 08, 2013 2:11 PM natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-23654681930904048562013-08-08T14:16:27.710-04:002013-08-08T14:16:27.710-04:00Steven Berke,
We don't necessarily need a re...<br /> Steven Berke,<br /><br /> We don't necessarily need a retread in the manager's job. Matheny is doing just fine in St.Louis. The trick is to find a good young, smart and energetic candidate who presents a solid plan in his interview including his pitching and offense philosophy and who he views as potential coaching staff candidates. JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90949646888933159862013-08-08T14:13:24.291-04:002013-08-08T14:13:24.291-04:00Sec. 3, My Sofa said...
"THAT's for ...<em>Sec. 3, My Sofa said...<br /><br /> "THAT's for Bryce. And THAT's for DREW!"</em><br /><br />Hey, the season's lost already. And with the team not performing, might as well do SOMETHING to get the fans going.<br />Candidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384645593063095481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56495560969406312122013-08-08T14:11:58.178-04:002013-08-08T14:11:58.178-04:00(From last post...):
NatsFan1a said...
BDYPOOTV
...(From last post...):<br /><br /><em>NatsFan1a said...<br /><br />BDYPOOTV</em><br /><br />Do what, now?<br /><br />Nearest I can decipher it would be something like, "But Did You (something something) On TV?"Candidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384645593063095481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65244952473226892702013-08-08T14:11:03.699-04:002013-08-08T14:11:03.699-04:00Williams sounds like the type manager we might wan...Williams sounds like the type manager we might want--young and presumably energetic. But he'd be the first (and only) Nats manager other than Acta to come to the job without prior managing experience. What if Scoscia or Girardi are available?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01962461421934627680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54030784539259255742013-08-08T13:59:35.139-04:002013-08-08T13:59:35.139-04:00And as long as I've got you here, Woody, could...And as long as I've got you here, Woody, could you explain that "heritage" comment? Seriously, what was that supposed to refer to?Holden Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941566402992955387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4659384934572204232013-08-08T13:57:30.826-04:002013-08-08T13:57:30.826-04:00I sure hope Heymann and CBS Sports have a source o...I sure hope Heymann and CBS Sports have a source other than Feel's brother. Maybe they'll pick up his rant for the umpteenth time about how closers should pitch more than an inning and are paid too much.Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.com