tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post433174856383760487..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Catching up with Rick ShortMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35244651932604123272010-03-12T16:45:48.206-05:002010-03-12T16:45:48.206-05:00Hope you don't mind my sharing a link to a Les...Hope you don't mind my sharing a link to a Les Carpenter story on Short from the wonderful ride that was 2005. I enjoyed re-reading the piece.<br /><br />http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/24/AR2005082402273_pf.htmlnatsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44543887724779757412010-03-12T16:09:46.662-05:002010-03-12T16:09:46.662-05:00Thanks for the update on "Shorty." Rick ...Thanks for the update on "Shorty." Rick and I go back to his days as a member of the Frederick Keys when he won the Carolina League batting title. I was the Keys radio announcer and got to spend time with Rick on the road. He is a GREAT person, a hard worker, and one that definitely deserved his shot in the Majors. The Orioles should have given it to him much earlier. Rick and his wife Karen used to playfully tease about Rick's hometown, which Karen claimed was Peoria and Rick, I believe, said Elgin. I remember dialing his cell phone and leaving a voice mail as he was running the bases during his first home run. What a moment. Rick would be a great manager or college coach. Thanks again for the update and your web page.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11723798728098750752010-03-12T13:24:45.426-05:002010-03-12T13:24:45.426-05:00Great Interview, thank you very much.
I, as a Japa...Great Interview, thank you very much.<br />I, as a Japanese, had a chance to watch his play in Tokyo, and his swing was impressive. I am very happy with hearing that he is well in a scouting job with Arizona. <br />I put a link with this article in my blog, and translated some parts related with baseball in Japan into Japanese.estoppelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00677527670120632136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-74729213983054981262010-03-12T12:15:35.630-05:002010-03-12T12:15:35.630-05:00Thanks Mark. As other said this type story is why...Thanks Mark. As other said this type story is why we love what you are doing.<br /><br />I was at that game and remember it well. Man, we need to get NatsTown rocking like RFK did in 05 and during that streak when we ended up in first place.alm1000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-15404955844214935032010-03-12T12:03:08.878-05:002010-03-12T12:03:08.878-05:00Short won two Pacific Coast League titles includin...Short won two Pacific Coast League titles including 2005 when he batted much of the year over.400. I loved this catchup on Short as I used to look up Japanese stats to see how he was doing. He could well progress over the years to come back to MLB as a manager. Great guy! I remember when he hit a homerun off Smoltz. He hit at every level and every league.<br /><br />MoorichRichard Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770090814220403413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57845101105885454752010-03-12T10:58:52.974-05:002010-03-12T10:58:52.974-05:00Didn't Rick Short win a AAA batting title?
Th...Didn't Rick Short win a AAA batting title?<br /><br />Thanks for the update on this memorable Nat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11943847097441999962010-03-12T09:47:13.273-05:002010-03-12T09:47:13.273-05:00natscan, speaking of your research plans, don'...natscan, speaking of your research plans, don't know whether you saw this response some threads back, but you might look into SABR (Society for American Baseball Research). Members have diverse interests, history and biography among them, and many are authors. Here's a link for the Montreal chapter.<br /><br />http://quebec.sabr.org/natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86464373122038246392010-03-12T09:23:16.906-05:002010-03-12T09:23:16.906-05:00You know Shorts comments bought me back to last ye...You know Shorts comments bought me back to last years World Baseball Classic. I saw all six games in San Diego, both Japan and Korea where in that bracket. Asia baseball is just as Short descript, good bunting, lots of taking the pitch the other way right over the IF's head. Great and fun to watch.<br /><br />I miss that, it reminded me of the Mets of the early 80’s when Keith Hernandez was there but before Gary Carter game. Those teams were scrappy and manufacture a ton of runs.<br /><br />Baseball lost it way since then.<br /><br />Trivia Question: What new baseball phenomena happens almost every game, which rarely existed 20 years ago?<br /><br />Answer: The first base coach congratulates a guy who just hit a homer. Why? Because 20 years ago, that guy would be running hard and would be past first base when the ball left the park.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43403910130298677352010-03-12T08:35:51.531-05:002010-03-12T08:35:51.531-05:00Nice interview! I never did understand why he was ...Nice interview! I never did understand why he was never given a real chance in the majors. Wouldn't some team at least want to give him a try? <br /><br />But I was at his debut game and had read about his story beforehand. It was a thrill to see him get that hit. It was a magical year, though, at least until it call came crashing down. But we'll always have June when the Nats always took a lead into the ninth and never gave it up.cassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47624691717229856532010-03-11T22:34:26.317-05:002010-03-11T22:34:26.317-05:00MLB Trade Rumors closing arguments on the 2010 Nat...MLB Trade Rumors closing arguments on the 2010 Nats:<br /><br />____________________________________________________________________<br /><br />On the other hand, the signings of Capps, Wang, and Kennedy are sensible. The guarantees were minimal, and these players are more likely to have trade value. Plus, the arbitration-eligibility of Capps and Wang for 2011 essentially serves as a club option. One complaint with the signing of Walker: it led to the loss of Estrada. Estrada may never pan out in the bigs, but why swap your #18 prospect for a year or two of Walker?<br /><br />If we eliminated the top two from the Major League Signings ledger, I'd say GM Mike Rizzo had a solid offseason. However, I'm not sure what the plan is here: the Nationals have Keith Law's #23-ranked farm system and should probably launch a full-blown rebuild, but they're adding relatively pricey free agents.<br /><br />___________________________________________________________________<br /><br />Wondering where all those International players are that Kasten was talking about? MLBTradeRumors did fail to mention Rafael Martin? He may end up in the long run as the replacement for Tyler Walker?pericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84295439471878024542010-03-11T22:11:20.178-05:002010-03-11T22:11:20.178-05:00This, absolutely in a nutshell, is what the WP'...This, absolutely in a nutshell, is what the WP's Nats coverage has been lacking since Chico, and now Kilgore, took over the beat. Not many people who didn't witness that nearly game winning if I'm correct, pinch hit, career first single that helped keep alive a ten game winning streak would be able to remember, more or less recognize five years later the man who did it. You're contributions to the beat have been priceless for this fan Mark, for I too was at that game at that magical time during that magical season of 2005. Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51600212272563105602010-03-11T19:52:39.255-05:002010-03-11T19:52:39.255-05:00peric said...
Jim Bowden was probably too busy ch...peric said... <br />Jim Bowden was probably too busy checking out Joy's "stats" to worry about Short's baseball stats.<br /><br />March 11, 2010 6:51 PM <br /><br />THAT IS CLASSIC!Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-61024152175034987712010-03-11T18:51:51.664-05:002010-03-11T18:51:51.664-05:00Jim Bowden was probably too busy checking out Joy&...Jim Bowden was probably too busy checking out Joy's "stats" to worry about Short's baseball stats.pericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91400811328111273072010-03-11T18:50:09.579-05:002010-03-11T18:50:09.579-05:00Neat story MarkMeister! I too, wondered why Short ...Neat story MarkMeister! I too, wondered why Short never had an opportunity to play at least utility the next year. Hey stories like that are a large part of baseball lore. Thanks!Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-76287684255604882942010-03-11T18:18:55.437-05:002010-03-11T18:18:55.437-05:00I remember Rick's debut clearly. I also remem...I remember Rick's debut clearly. I also remember his Sept call up and being baffled that Bowden let him go. After all he's done in the minors including almost hitting .400 for us and that strong Sept, I never understood why they didn't at least give him a ST invite and see if he could be a utility guy in '06. Or why some other team didn't offer him that. Sometimes I just don't understand baseball.<br /><br />Thanks very much Mark for posting this. I had checked on Rick several times while he was in Japan but didn't know his latest. Really glad he's still in the game.Avarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15070310253296287000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81625682760183097932010-03-11T17:52:50.406-05:002010-03-11T17:52:50.406-05:00Mark,
This is the type of story that only you wo...Mark, <br /><br />This is the type of story that only you would provide, Mark, and I thank you for it. It brings us the human interest element that is missing in so much sports reporting today. Although Rick's major league career was so brief, it was an exciting and special moment in the Nats short history. Thanks again for bringing us news on Rick's current career and for reminding us of that time. Perhaps, other former Nats will surface in spring training. I'm sure many of us would like to hear about them.NatsNutMDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1128982889514107202010-03-11T17:00:04.018-05:002010-03-11T17:00:04.018-05:00He's like that doctor from "Field of Drea...He's like that doctor from "Field of Dreams".pericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-630463917990224232010-03-11T16:58:44.810-05:002010-03-11T16:58:44.810-05:00Check out Byron Kerr audio feed on "scouting ...Check out Byron Kerr audio feed on "scouting the enemy" over on MASN. Kind of interesting.pericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49825961529609342832010-03-11T16:56:53.526-05:002010-03-11T16:56:53.526-05:00I was at the game when he came up and singled in h...I was at the game when he came up and singled in his first at bat. The crowd, and I believe it was over 30,000, went nuts. Everyone appreciated the moment. His family was there and it was just a great experience.bumsfan4noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-22886986655295621362010-03-11T16:42:20.431-05:002010-03-11T16:42:20.431-05:00Great, something new and different ... what's ...Great, something new and different ... what's not to like during a rainout?pericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-63556199023186079332010-03-11T16:21:35.054-05:002010-03-11T16:21:35.054-05:00... thank you for this Mark. I will certainly save...... thank you for this Mark. I will certainly save it to use as future reference.natscan reduxitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83728764990559427122010-03-11T16:10:28.991-05:002010-03-11T16:10:28.991-05:00Just did some research and figured out Short is on...Just did some research and figured out Short is one of only 16 players in modern baseball history with at least 15 career at-bats to own a .400 lifetime batting average.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-8386000466536488832010-03-11T16:00:00.498-05:002010-03-11T16:00:00.498-05:00Thanks much for the update. I knew about Short'...Thanks much for the update. I knew about Short's time in Japan but didn't know what he was up to these days.<br /><br />I wasn't at his debut, but was watching on tv and recall the look on his face. That was such a special year, in so many ways. ahhh, the memories... I also recall following the .400 average story. <br /><br />You've been so diligent about posting here, but I hope that you'll be able to get in some R&R as well what with the rain delay.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-27260082368097883122010-03-11T15:47:47.700-05:002010-03-11T15:47:47.700-05:00Great interview, Mark. I think I was at the game w...Great interview, Mark. I think I was at the game where he got his first Major League hit. Glad he's doing well.<br />--TomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com