tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post6111888755972496942..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: He starts FridayMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43986513647286602010-06-15T10:14:20.756-04:002010-06-15T10:14:20.756-04:00Mark,
Imagine how much fun it's going to be A...Mark,<br /><br />Imagine how much fun it's going to be AFTER the All-Star break when Stephen is going to pitch on 6 or 7 days rest. <br /><br />I don't envy you at all.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-22119868726470707862010-06-15T09:10:57.529-04:002010-06-15T09:10:57.529-04:00Nationals website 907 AM June 15, 2010 Friday star...Nationals website 907 AM June 15, 2010 Friday starter: TBAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91879482467897560292010-06-15T03:11:17.298-04:002010-06-15T03:11:17.298-04:00MLB Network has picked up the Friday game so this ...MLB Network has picked up the Friday game so this will also be a nationally televised game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33467949001127070622010-06-14T21:17:28.105-04:002010-06-14T21:17:28.105-04:00So Strasburg will practically pay for himself befo...So Strasburg will practically pay for himself before the year is out. Which is exactly what Scott Boras was saying for months. And don't think he won't remind them in the Harper negotiations.Sec$39.99noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-9794483123270463382010-06-14T21:02:58.242-04:002010-06-14T21:02:58.242-04:00Jon: Anonymous beat me to the punch, but he/she is...Jon: Anonymous beat me to the punch, but he/she is right. One reason for this is to give guys like Livo, Lannan and Atilano some extra rest and keep them fresh for the second half of the season.<br /><br />Also, Strasburg has been on a pretty strict, five-day rotation since March (aside from an extra day here and there). The club doesn't want to mess around with that now, especially since this is the first time he's pitched every five days in his life.<br /><br />Finally, and this shouldn't be ignored: By starting every five days, Strasburg will make five of his first seven starts at home. That may not be the driving force behind this, but it's a nice bonus for the Nats.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72498233834935817172010-06-14T20:59:46.596-04:002010-06-14T20:59:46.596-04:00Jon, you're missing the fact that they don'...Jon, you're missing the fact that they don't have to skip anyone else's turn in the rotation in order to pitch Strasburg every fifth day. The other guys just get an extra day of rest is all. And an extra day of rest won't hurt any of them one bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45477349371610214492010-06-14T20:38:48.308-04:002010-06-14T20:38:48.308-04:00Mark,
It also just doesn't make any sense to ...Mark,<br /><br />It also just doesn't make any sense to skip a pitcher's turn in the rotation to keep Strasburg on every fifth day instead of every fifth game. What's the point of that if you're trying to save his innings? Maybe I'm missing something?Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11006284273870018983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-63599342182482890172010-06-14T20:20:57.931-04:002010-06-14T20:20:57.931-04:00Hope you enjoy your time in Detroit Mark. Comerica...Hope you enjoy your time in Detroit Mark. Comerica isn't Tiger stadium but it's nice, and the people/fans nicer. Make sure and pass along how much the Nats enjoy having Pudge around.K.D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14080763164827930492010-06-14T20:05:07.163-04:002010-06-14T20:05:07.163-04:00A lot of scalpers have a lot of tickets for sale f...A lot of scalpers have a lot of tickets for sale for the Saturday game and so they have a lot to gain from confusing the issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64937289195838560302010-06-14T17:10:37.101-04:002010-06-14T17:10:37.101-04:00Something tells me Mark is looking forward to the ...Something tells me Mark is looking forward to the All Star break. I can't imagine what a grind the beat writing gig is, no matter what your passions for baseball, reporting and writing. If you add to the beat writer's grind that of editor, travel agent, and publisher... whew! (Not even mentioning overly-aggressive comment threads on your work)<br /><br />Anyway, we appreciate the work, Mark. Hope your experiment is proving worthwhile... at least this team is keeping things interesting!NatinBeantownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41494085137878245602010-06-14T17:10:22.354-04:002010-06-14T17:10:22.354-04:00Official announcement from the Nats just was sent ...Official announcement from the Nats just was sent out...<br /><br />"The Washington Nationals today announced the following information about their upcoming series at Nationals Park against the Chicago White Sox.<br /><br />* Reigning NL Player of the Week Stephen Strasburg and All-Star left-hander Mark Buehrle are slated to start the series opener on Friday. Below are the probable pitchers for the entire series (subject to change).<br /><br />Fri., June 18 vs. CWS (7:05 pm) -- LHP Mark Buehrle vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg<br /><br />Sat., June 19 vs. CWS (4:10 pm) -- RHP Gavin Floyd vs. RHP J.D. Martin<br /><br />Sun., June 20 vs. CWS (1:35 pm) -- RHP Freddy Garcia vs. LHP John Lannan<br /><br />* Saturday’s game vs. Chicago-AL has been changed to a 4:10 pm start and will be broadcast on Fox."Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7526000497102121052010-06-14T17:08:40.277-04:002010-06-14T17:08:40.277-04:00All you need to know to spike the Stras-starts-Sat...All you need to know to spike the Stras-starts-Saturday theories is that Fox picked up that game--and the Nats moved to the earlier start time--BEFORE Stras was called up. At least a couple weeks before. So Fox probably wasn't anticipating Strasmas III; it just wanted to show a Nats-Sox game (probably because of the likelihood that Obama shows up). <br /><br />Me, I've got tickets for both Friday and Saturday. But we'll be seeing Strasburg on Friday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-36832129418767661482010-06-14T17:06:10.368-04:002010-06-14T17:06:10.368-04:00Thanks, Mark.Thanks, Mark.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7481279264076801802010-06-14T17:03:36.822-04:002010-06-14T17:03:36.822-04:00"We're going to pitch him every fifth day..."We're going to pitch him every fifth day. After the All-Star Break, he may be pitching with six days' rest, seven days' rest sometimes." -- Jim Riggleman, June 9, 2010Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-22620835162334149212010-06-14T16:57:46.796-04:002010-06-14T16:57:46.796-04:00One small correction: Mike Rizzo said he will pitc...One small correction: Mike Rizzo said he will pitch every five days not Jim Riggleman. Clear Mark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53284397787303901292010-06-14T16:56:56.048-04:002010-06-14T16:56:56.048-04:00Good post Bowdenball... Riggs says Friday, Rizzo s...Good post Bowdenball... Riggs says Friday, Rizzo says Friday, so its Friday. And I can't think of anything better to do than take off early on a Wednesday to see Strass pitch in a 4:35 game.<br /><br />Two home starts in 6 days... beautiful. <br /><br />Let the Saturday Bozo's watch J.D.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83232780654334265282010-06-14T16:39:38.831-04:002010-06-14T16:39:38.831-04:00Comments like Anon 4:21 are the reason that anonym...Comments like Anon 4:21 are the reason that anonymous commenting is silly. You're gonna contradict the beat reporter/manager of this blog and everyone else here without putting any sort of name on your post? Really classy.<br /><br />Would it change your opinion to know that if he starts Friday, his next start is a home game that would otherwise draw maybe 15,000? Whereas if he starts Saturday his next start is on the road for the direct benefit of a man who worked for decades to keep baseball out of D.C.? <br /><br />Still think they'll make him wait until Saturday to go?Bowdenballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44891995894483158822010-06-14T16:21:26.204-04:002010-06-14T16:21:26.204-04:00Strasburg will start on Saturday, again you know i...Strasburg will start on Saturday, again you know it and I know it..MLB is all about ratings...Obama does not show if Stras is not pitching and they want him in the broadcast booth; he is NOT going to talk to Carp and Dibbs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91572907897245365572010-06-14T16:15:16.309-04:002010-06-14T16:15:16.309-04:00Mark I was wondering if you might perhaps do a bit...Mark I was wondering if you might perhaps do a bit more coverage concerning the issues with the mound during Strasburg's start on Sunday and how it might have effected his performance. I've got tickets to Friday's game and can't wait to see him on the mound again...the first game was crazy....it was my 6th game this year and by far the most excitingMartin Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02939636476492852878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-10519755431832445172010-06-14T16:00:31.635-04:002010-06-14T16:00:31.635-04:00Mark you have a clear lawsuit against ESPN--they n...Mark you have a clear lawsuit against ESPN--they need to take off their shoes to count! We're talking time and money here, MarkMeister. 5 Days vs. 5 Games??? I'll bet they still use an asbiscus to count over there.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64834177410736532172010-06-14T15:58:54.878-04:002010-06-14T15:58:54.878-04:00Potentially the best part of the June 23rd game is...Potentially the best part of the June 23rd game is the possibility that it ends up being Greinke vs. Strasburg. It looks like KC has been pitching Greinke every five days as well, and by my count that would lead to the match up of the two studs. Is it absurd to think this is in the realm of possibility?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73352857431174081242010-06-14T15:52:38.081-04:002010-06-14T15:52:38.081-04:00So I go to the Nats' website and go to tickets...So I go to the Nats' website and go to tickets and request handicapped access...says to fill out form and someone will call. Did this twice...no call. Phoned the consumer line got a nice young lady (she sounded young) and she said there were available seats in all sections. She said there would be service charge of three bucks per ticket and an additional charge up to $8.50 per ticket. Wait a minute, up to $11.50 per ticket and then the seat price? Hell with it.bobnhttp://aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-8789926526800267472010-06-14T15:52:20.243-04:002010-06-14T15:52:20.243-04:00Are you sure that's "on another note"...Are you sure that's "on another note" Pauloyd, or directly related to those pesky ads you're seeing? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-76745838310856001442010-06-14T15:51:07.659-04:002010-06-14T15:51:07.659-04:00On that KC game on the 23rd: Does anyone know why...On that KC game on the 23rd: Does anyone know why it is scheduled for 4:30, given the fact that neither team is playing the next day and that its in the middle of interleague play, so presumably wouldn't be used to make up rainouts or anything? <br /><br />I'm sure the Nats will appreciate getting 48 hours between the end of a D.C. game and the start of a Baltimore game next week But it seems really weird. The Royals are just on their way home after that, so it's not a huge travel burden for them either.Bowdenballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-37602996139099620502010-06-14T15:38:33.166-04:002010-06-14T15:38:33.166-04:00On another note, what is the latest on Wang?On another note, what is the latest on Wang?pauloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00469957447701035905noreply@blogger.com