tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post3776953339144414899..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Game 13: Rockies at NatsMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24052824080316313882010-04-19T22:20:15.179-04:002010-04-19T22:20:15.179-04:00Attendance will always be low for games like this ...Attendance will always be low for games like this for the reasons Mark stated above. The real test is what the attendance is against the weekend non-division games like the one we just had against the Brewers. <br /><br />All the cheap seats were sold out for those. I could barely snag the $10 RF terrace, let alone grandstand seats, where, as my moniker suggests, I enjoy to sit (or at least buy tickets for...)<br /><br />There's been a longstanding tradition with this team to fill up the cheap seats because it's just not worth more than 10 bucks to see them play. When THAT begins to change, we'll know we've turned a corner. Until then, I'll take my $5 field level seats and enjoy them greatly!<br /><br />As for the game, am I the only one who feels we're getting incredibly lucky on a lot of these plays? We seem to be making stupid mistakes, but the other teams seem to be making more, and we seem to miraculously get out of the bad situations we're in. Any sabres out there have some BABIP numbers for our winning games?Grandstandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41318233031063240962010-04-19T21:49:49.335-04:002010-04-19T21:49:49.335-04:00They keep winning, there will be fannies in the se...They keep winning, there will be fannies in the seats soon. Good clean game.K.D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41455244007403884332010-04-19T21:41:18.513-04:002010-04-19T21:41:18.513-04:0011,62311,623meixlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849228566059962558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-8653675261345307222010-04-19T21:31:21.018-04:002010-04-19T21:31:21.018-04:00I can only hope that Marquis rebounds from his las...I can only hope that Marquis rebounds from his last start so well. Nice work, Stammen.<br /><br />Also, ouch on the season ticket holder numbers/paid attendance.Nervous Nats Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-23105029611011092882010-04-19T21:21:57.559-04:002010-04-19T21:21:57.559-04:00I'm with you on Dunn. I would love to see him...I'm with you on Dunn. I would love to see him walk one more time tonight.Nervous Nats Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47913573780470478522010-04-19T21:20:27.927-04:002010-04-19T21:20:27.927-04:00Season Ticket number is likely under 8K then.
Man...Season Ticket number is likely under 8K then.<br /><br />Man Stan and Lerners have done a bad job so far. Lucky Jimbo and Acta did such bad jobs they had to be fired or we would still be in free fall.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19859328494910826112010-04-19T21:03:32.677-04:002010-04-19T21:03:32.677-04:00Nervous Nats Fan: They haven't announced atten...Nervous Nats Fan: They haven't announced attendance yet, but it's sparse. I'm thinking 10,000.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54764350657582840382010-04-19T21:00:39.041-04:002010-04-19T21:00:39.041-04:00Whoa there Gus, let's not get ahead of ourselv...Whoa there Gus, let's not get ahead of ourselves.<br /><br />Mark, any word on attendance tonight?Nervous Nats Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83832332359399849192010-04-19T20:51:05.786-04:002010-04-19T20:51:05.786-04:00Nats WIN, NATS WIN!Nats WIN, NATS WIN!Gusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72957513382018817392010-04-19T20:27:22.266-04:002010-04-19T20:27:22.266-04:00Here's hoping Stammen makes it through the 5th...Here's hoping Stammen makes it through the 5th.meixlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849228566059962558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11222252627563275472010-04-19T19:56:14.753-04:002010-04-19T19:56:14.753-04:00IMHO, removing the curvy W from center field for &...IMHO, removing the curvy W from center field for "safety" reasons is the biggest load of bulls--t to come from this team since, well, since they got here...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34711213301261958422010-04-19T19:54:33.883-04:002010-04-19T19:54:33.883-04:00OK, what fountain of youth did Ivan Rodriguez drin...<i>OK, what fountain of youth did Ivan Rodriguez drink from this winter? </i><br />Hey, if Senator Mitchell couldn't figure that out, then I don't care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-82103774926070187672010-04-19T19:50:06.828-04:002010-04-19T19:50:06.828-04:00The guys seem to be gaining confidence each game (...The guys seem to be gaining confidence each game (win or lose). Showing a little swagger, I like that. Pudge's offense was down last year, but he did play winter ball and the classic last year, might have had something to do with it.K.D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4363923576944771352010-04-19T19:39:18.468-04:002010-04-19T19:39:18.468-04:00Maybe Desmond batting behind Harris is to offer so...Maybe Desmond batting behind Harris is to offer some protection so fast Willie can keep on hitting those homers... hahaha!!!meixlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849228566059962558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51791797902577905062010-04-19T19:36:20.829-04:002010-04-19T19:36:20.829-04:00The point that we win when we get quality pitching...The point that we win when we get quality pitching has already been made, but the MASN broadcasters kinda hammered it home with these early season statistics: The Nats have 2 of the top 5 players in the NL for OBP (#1 Willingham and #5 Rodriguez), they lead the league in stolen bases, and they've only had one ATTEMPTED stolen base against them... When you can get on base and run, while limiting the movement of other teams, you should stand a pretty good chance to pick up a curly W... as long as your starting pitchers don't give up 6 runs.meixlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849228566059962558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-8919995492204758132010-04-19T19:30:42.273-04:002010-04-19T19:30:42.273-04:00Mark, living in Australia means I get the New York...Mark, living in Australia means I get the New Yorker a little later, but congrats on the article. It was a great read, and now my wfie understands why this blog is always top of our history.Gusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-21930747759154921902010-04-19T19:14:03.429-04:002010-04-19T19:14:03.429-04:00Mark, If I recall correctly one of Randy St. Clair...Mark, If I recall correctly one of Randy St. Claire's strengths was his use of video to help pitchers identify mechanical flaws. McCatty was heralded as more of a motivational and accountability guy. McCatty realized some quick success, but lets face it St. Claire was not to blame for poor performance, bad pitchers were. So in light of Marquis' struggles, isn't fair to ask if McCatty uses video enough? I don't know the answer, but I'd like to.NatBiscuitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70436077651976016362010-04-19T18:42:57.915-04:002010-04-19T18:42:57.915-04:00BowdenBall: The answer to the Guzman batting No. 2...BowdenBall: The answer to the Guzman batting No. 2 question is: That's where he's most comfortable and has had the most success. When he batted in other spots last year, he struggled. So Riggleman wants to make him as comfortable as possible when he does play.<br /><br />David: I don't necessarily think Stammen's leash is so short that he's pitching for his job tonight, but I do think he needs to put together a much better outing. After Marquis' blowup yesterday, the Nats can't afford anything less than five innings from Craig tonight.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90896400977999661982010-04-19T18:42:39.897-04:002010-04-19T18:42:39.897-04:00Mark, Has anyone indicated how serious Mock's...Mark, Has anyone indicated how serious Mock's injury is considered? Just wondering if this is just a minor setback or a career threatening injury.Nervous Nats Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53658972024277196652010-04-19T17:32:49.767-04:002010-04-19T17:32:49.767-04:00Mark - do you think Stammen might be on a short le...Mark - do you think Stammen might be on a short leash at this point? I noticed that JD Martin is pitching tonight for Syracuse and has had dramatically better results in his first two starts. If things continue tonight, might they switch places by next time around the rotation?Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1770497457802841032010-04-19T16:32:40.695-04:002010-04-19T16:32:40.695-04:00I apologize if I posted twice. Blogger's actin...I apologize if I posted twice. Blogger's acting very strangely today. (And now I've commented THREE times. Sheesh...)Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243007019646325480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-62884571908284839692010-04-19T16:31:53.059-04:002010-04-19T16:31:53.059-04:00Not sure why attendance is news worthy. I guess f...Not sure why attendance is news worthy. I guess for the same reasons you listed for the game itself not being very interesting. Newsflash...attendance will be very low, maybe 10K or so. Predictable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32613308991263725362010-04-19T16:30:40.225-04:002010-04-19T16:30:40.225-04:00@Aeoliano: "The head groundskeeper said that ...@Aeoliano: "The head groundskeeper said that it could create a hazard in the outfield that might lead to potential injuries. He has placed it on the back of the pitching mound."<br /><br />The curly-W has been on the back of the pitcher's mound since at least 2006 in RFK.<br /><br />I don't miss it that much in centerfield. However, I must say that blaming the grass curly-W for potential misplays has a definite Actaesque ring to it.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243007019646325480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56836518237099875292010-04-19T16:30:33.329-04:002010-04-19T16:30:33.329-04:00@Dave, @natsfan1a1,
The groundskeeper could have ...@Dave, @natsfan1a1,<br /><br />The groundskeeper could have made the same judgement about the curly w on the mound. Let's face it our pitchers are probably more prone to injury than any other position. Yet he kept it. Just saying ....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16359963335932866942010-04-19T16:25:15.590-04:002010-04-19T16:25:15.590-04:00@Aeoliano: "The head groundskeeper said that ...@Aeoliano: "The head groundskeeper said that it could create a hazard in the outfield that might lead to potential injuries. He has placed it on the back of the pitching mound."<br /><br />The curly W's been on the back of the pitcher's mound since at least 2006 at RFK. Certainly it was there for every single game ever played at Nationals Park.<br /><br />I don't miss it in center field all that much; but I have to say, blaming the grass curly-W for potential misplays in the outfield has a definite Actaesque quality about it.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243007019646325480noreply@blogger.com