tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post4778260556224116473..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Tuesday night leftoversMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18703405194083141712011-04-13T15:14:07.762-04:002011-04-13T15:14:07.762-04:00Re: Morgan...I know. Funny, isn't it. He did t...Re: Morgan...I know. Funny, isn't it. He did the same thing in Pittsburgh, when he first got called up, then balked at going to left field after they brought up McCutchen and griped enough to get traded to us, then we all know how he started here before disintegrating.<br /><br />It's just a matter of time, and a short time I might add, that he'll do the same nose dive in Milwaukee.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54825849114933979692011-04-13T15:09:25.529-04:002011-04-13T15:09:25.529-04:00@ erocks33
Lineup protection is pretty much a myt...@ erocks33<br /><br />Lineup protection is pretty much a myth. There's no statistical support for it (except for when the pitcher spot is up next).<br /><br />Espinosa has experience leading off in the minors, and is the owner of a healthy OBP in the minors (never dipping below .332). Over last years small sample size he only got on .277, but right now he's well over .400. Why not give him a shot doing what he's done before, and expect him to continue getting on at a decent clip?Stranded_in_Phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12244904444565715220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87027986828201481912011-04-13T15:00:13.603-04:002011-04-13T15:00:13.603-04:00FYI, Nyjer Morgan is hitting like .470 in his firs...FYI, Nyjer Morgan is hitting like .470 in his first ten games with the brew crew. Man does that guy respond well to getting traded. Fools gold, I tell you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38374351531280059832011-04-13T14:55:58.083-04:002011-04-13T14:55:58.083-04:00Ryan Church, meet Cutter Dykstra. And thank you Ji...Ryan Church, meet Cutter Dykstra. And thank you Jim Bowden.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41742627548125156342011-04-13T14:53:42.089-04:002011-04-13T14:53:42.089-04:00Little Cat... so you think a "great baseball ...Little Cat... so you think a "great baseball town" like Milwaukee will figure out they've got a 31 yo minor league hockey player masquerading as a pure baseball guy???... <br /><br />Me, too.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-37300114506146849682011-04-13T14:51:54.631-04:002011-04-13T14:51:54.631-04:00So Ryan Church nets them, so far, Cutter Dykstra.So Ryan Church nets them, so far, Cutter Dykstra.Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1822011713421606822011-04-13T14:50:54.248-04:002011-04-13T14:50:54.248-04:00Defense is the primary reason I pick Cincinatti to...Defense is the primary reason I pick Cincinatti to run away with the NL Central. And it's not that they are so great, it's that Milwaukee and St. Louis are so terrible. And of course, there's Chicago and Houston but they are another story.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56192498983194250462011-04-13T14:49:07.306-04:002011-04-13T14:49:07.306-04:00I'd bet Nyjer Combustible Morgan doesn't e...I'd bet Nyjer Combustible Morgan doesn't even make it to the end of the current season before the Brewers release him.Little Catnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26392855796950432732011-04-13T14:44:19.531-04:002011-04-13T14:44:19.531-04:00NJFLA, it also proves that no other teams want Mil...NJFLA, it also proves that no other teams want Milledge mostly because of the defense. He seemed to step up his game at the plate and unless they make him into a 2nd baseman, the only other spot is deep on someone's bench as he isn't an every day player as he is a defensive liability.PAY TO PLAYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86419570619094592082011-04-13T14:42:33.173-04:002011-04-13T14:42:33.173-04:00IMO our true lead-off hitter is not currently on t...IMO our true lead-off hitter is not currently on the team. We're just going to have to do the best we can until that happens.<br /><br />I like Desmond at SS and I do believe he has a great chance to be a great one.SonnyG10https://www.blogger.com/profile/06568010128457246433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-68781837399284338712011-04-13T14:37:57.143-04:002011-04-13T14:37:57.143-04:00Not only that, our freind Lastings Milledge cleare...Not only that, our freind Lastings Milledge cleared waivers for the White Sox so they get to keep him as the bonafide minor leaguer that he is.<br /><br />And it was horrific outfield play that finally convinced the Sox.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52193002188399403172011-04-13T14:28:55.360-04:002011-04-13T14:28:55.360-04:00Seeing as we're looking at some former Nats, I...Seeing as we're looking at some former Nats, I was trolling the MLB video clips this morning (to see replays of some of the Nats highlights mostly) and while letting the site run through some recent dingers from around the league, there was Ryan Langerhans (whom we traded to the Mariners for Michael Morse). He momentarily seems to have found the home run stroke--while only hitting .200, he's got 3 homers so far. Will see the Mariners at the end of next month--wonder if he'll still be with them?Carl in 309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47537165599119873802011-04-13T14:23:04.635-04:002011-04-13T14:23:04.635-04:00Every win is a Surly W for me, because I finish of...Every win is a Surly W for me, because I finish off every win with a can of Furious:<br /><br />http://www.surlybrewing.com/johninmplshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03966829867302332925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13645924849861322342011-04-13T14:07:10.054-04:002011-04-13T14:07:10.054-04:00Joel Hanrahan has finally put it all together. Wha...Joel Hanrahan has finally put it all together. What ever he is doing this year is working. That slider is biting hard and he can work in his + fastball with movement.<br /><br />Happy for Joel as he is a good guy and now making some serious MLB money as this year was his 1st arb year. Free agent after the 2013 season at 32 years of age. <br /><br />As for Aaron Crow, the Royals made a tough decision this Spring that he wasn't a starter and stuck him in the bullpen and he is being productive for them. He is a very expensive relief pitcher and they are still hoping he can be a starter one day.<br /><br />That is the same decision I had hoped the Nats would make with Detwiler to use him now where he can help the team in the bullpen and you can still convert him to a starter. Shutdown LH relief pitchers are rare.Steve M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34268792333192991362011-04-13T13:43:26.147-04:002011-04-13T13:43:26.147-04:00Off-topic, but in reading the thoughtful post on F...Off-topic, but in reading the thoughtful post on FJB linked on the left, I followed his link to the Fangraphs WPA leaderboard. Look at the top 5 pitchers, it's the full Nats diaspora!<br /><br />1) <b>Tyler Clippard (1.15)</b><br />2) Huston Street (1.13)<br />3) <b>Matt Capps (0.93)</b><br />4) <b>Joel Hanrahan (0.76)</b><br />5) Joe Nathan<br />...and then down at #9, old friend <b>Aaron Crow</b>NatinBeantownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-27311136655354834942011-04-13T13:42:49.406-04:002011-04-13T13:42:49.406-04:00On Desmond, the kid is on an 80 RBI pace. A good ...On Desmond, the kid is on an 80 RBI pace. A good hitter as he has shown in the 2 hole and better than average in RISP situations.Mark'dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57176248834472003102011-04-13T13:39:44.756-04:002011-04-13T13:39:44.756-04:00I still like anonymous and anonymii and anonymonop...I still like anonymous and anonymii and anonymonopolis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-48248565911763548542011-04-13T13:38:51.842-04:002011-04-13T13:38:51.842-04:00To Peyton, who reads Ladson? LOLTo Peyton, who reads Ladson? LOLMark'dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4147060149550169122011-04-13T13:37:09.850-04:002011-04-13T13:37:09.850-04:00I think N.Cognito has it right.Since we are not in...I think N.Cognito has it right.Since we are not in position to take Desmond out of the lineup the 1st move should be to remove him from a place in the lineup in front of the run producers and into the 7th slot.<br /><br /> I; like several others am not completely sold on Espinosa as the lead off guy but I'm pretty sure he will be better than Desmond and our options in that regard aren't great so I would pull the trigger on the lineup swap which was contemplated last week and try it out for 10 - 15 games; what's the down side?JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16049148358185544682011-04-13T13:28:33.121-04:002011-04-13T13:28:33.121-04:00The only negative similarity in Dukes and Morgan i...The only negative similarity in Dukes and Morgan is (was) a false sense of entitlement as a Major League ball player.<br /><br />Beyond that, two entirely different people.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34009315933936504502011-04-13T13:25:02.981-04:002011-04-13T13:25:02.981-04:00Another bonus from last night. We all knew the Cl...Another bonus from last night. We all knew the Clippard and Burnet were due for letting in some hits and runs. How convenient for us that it happened with a 6-1 lead!A DC Wonknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-75056801594677415142011-04-13T13:22:04.337-04:002011-04-13T13:22:04.337-04:00Big Cat, I'm not a fan of Morgan but calling h...Big Cat, I'm not a fan of Morgan but calling him a smaller Dukes is a bit out of line don't you think? Morgan's issues were on the field. Off the field he hasn't physically harmed anybody or threatened their lives. Not a fair comparison at all.PDowdy83https://www.blogger.com/profile/11914833357697907700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18692045408228338302011-04-13T13:21:01.937-04:002011-04-13T13:21:01.937-04:00Surly W was a good one. Also BobLHead. sec3mysofa ...Surly W was a good one. Also BobLHead. sec3mysofa is a pretty daggone good one, too.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70464968935742901992011-04-13T13:19:34.778-04:002011-04-13T13:19:34.778-04:00Not convinced that Espinosa, is the answer at lead...Not convinced that Espinosa, is the answer at lead off at this point. <br /><br />I think Desi needs to adjsut his approach. But if you put him in that position to hit in a new spot and then don't give him time to adjust his approah then what was the point of putting him there to begin with? Here's hoping he will get it in the later half of April and Beginning May. <br /><br />The problem so far has not been nobody getting on base to drive in. The problem so far has been not hitting with RISP.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12049885953973744819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11488603283226852172011-04-13T13:18:08.418-04:002011-04-13T13:18:08.418-04:00Ahhhh, more good stuff on my man Nyjer. Refusing ...Ahhhh, more good stuff on my man Nyjer. Refusing to run wind sprints and Werth got on him. A smaller version of Dukes. Gosh I am glad he is gone. Bets on how long he lasts with the Brewers? I'll bet they release him over the winterBig Catnoreply@blogger.com