tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post6167301982963520707..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Game 140: Dodgers at NatsMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34095581649475228192011-09-07T12:45:37.230-04:002011-09-07T12:45:37.230-04:00fwiw, here's a press corps member who seems t...fwiw, here's a <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/nationals-journal/post/how-brad-peacock-made-his-major-league-debut-in-a-tough-spot/2011/09/07/gIQA9yeY9J_blog.html?wprss=nationals-journal" rel="nofollow"> press corps member</a> who seems to agree with Kerr's report.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69890845196104516602011-09-07T11:05:37.162-04:002011-09-07T11:05:37.162-04:00"He" being manager Davey, I mean. Said h..."He" being manager Davey, I mean. Said he was going to do one thing, did a different thing. Most of the Nats' press corps are also scratching their heads about that.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243007019646325480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-10430309578554270362011-09-07T10:59:55.902-04:002011-09-07T10:59:55.902-04:00I am with Dawn on this, too. I paid good money to ...I am with Dawn on this, too. I paid good money to see a major-league game. I didn't pay to see a spring-training game.<br /><br />What was the point of bringing Peacock into a situation he is not likely ever to face as a starter--cleaning up someone else's mess? He said he was going to do something different, i.e., bring Peacock in "clean" at the top of an inning. Yet he didn't.<br /><br />That game didn't have to end the way it did. It was "managed away" from victory, in my opinion.<br /><br />But as I said, it was sort if nice to see Slaten get hosed for a change, if the lead was going to be coughed up. Turnabout = fair play and all that. <br /><br />-- <br />Dave'sDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243007019646325480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69937272854584046182011-09-07T10:52:51.082-04:002011-09-07T10:52:51.082-04:00We interrupt this tizzy about a rookie's poten...We interrupt this tizzy about a rookie's potential mental state to bring you this report. According to <a href="http://www.masnsports.com/byron_kerr/2011/09/peacock-unfazed-by-four-hits-allowed-in-nationals-debu.html" rel="nofollow">Byron Kerr</a>, Peacock was unfazed by his fate, and had previously relieved in the AFL. Furthermore, it turns out that both the weather and Peacock's readiness to take the mound affected at what point he was called upon. We now return you to your regularly scheduled gloom and doom. Disclaimer: I did also wonder about the move at the time.<br /><br />Random musing: There likely would have been second-guessing about different move(s) had Peacock started an inning clean and we'd still gone on to lose because, duh, it's the interwebz.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-78787438816253523832011-09-07T09:31:31.091-04:002011-09-07T09:31:31.091-04:00Dawn, absolutely correct.Dawn, absolutely correct.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-60018725116517392752011-09-07T09:29:53.163-04:002011-09-07T09:29:53.163-04:00And are you KIDDING me-- don't put Peacock in ...And are you KIDDING me-- don't put Peacock in to save his "fragile" confidence. 41st round draft pick, the guy has worked his butt off and you are going to hold him back to get rained out of his debut?????????<br /><br />Peacock wasn't ready, so Davey held him back a couple of batters and put him in when he was ready. End of story.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56687818142152277372011-09-07T09:11:27.705-04:002011-09-07T09:11:27.705-04:00The Livan Hernandez School of Pitchers Bunting and...The Livan Hernandez School of Pitchers Bunting and Base Running has much to be proud of! <br /><br />Suppose Stras took off at the speed of Bixler and tore something. Livo pitched every start in 1,000 years. Priorities, people.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47005884148001904462011-09-07T09:05:50.494-04:002011-09-07T09:05:50.494-04:00Perhaps some of you don't care what the end re...Perhaps some of you don't care what the end results are the rest of the year, I do. No wonder Des and Espy don't have their heads in the game, why? Obviously Davy is treating Sept like it's Spring Training and the games don't count. But guys the results do count, the season isn't over, we should be trying to finish strong. Just seems disrespectful to the game and players who have battled all year. If Davy wants to finish last, so be it. The Nats are used to being the joke in the league.Dawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69623530100776750212011-09-07T08:58:25.639-04:002011-09-07T08:58:25.639-04:00Worth reading.
http://www.capitolbaseball.com/2011...Worth reading.<br />http://www.capitolbaseball.com/2011/09/set-up-to-fail.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CapitolBaseball+%28Capitol+Baseball%29&m=1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44113710953611993232011-09-07T08:08:08.355-04:002011-09-07T08:08:08.355-04:00And for the Record...Spring Training season ticket...And for the Record...Spring Training season ticket holder here....<br /><br />I also attend about 20 of the Fall Instructional League games where I don't give a rat's patooty what the final score is, either.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91924158098107168922011-09-07T07:59:17.126-04:002011-09-07T07:59:17.126-04:00Didn't see the game until after the rain delay...Didn't see the game until after the rain delay, not even on tv because of work. If I get time I might watch the first innings on replay to see Stras and what Desi did. Agree Davey is treating the Dodgers and Astros games as auditions, and Slaten failed. There are a bunch of left handers out there trying for jobs and Slaten probably ain't getting one and it's good for all to know.<br /><br />Although Stras is as competitive as the come, he probably doesn't care that much about the no-decision, it was only his efficiency that kept him in there for five innings, and THAT's what he's probably happy about.<br /><br />It's ok with me that Peacock, a "starting" pitcher, got thrown into a tough mix. Life is full of surprises. He did ok, and he'll have other chances. <br /><br />Honestly, I don't care if I don't understand or if fans approve of what Davey does for the next twenty games. If I lived in Florida I would go to spring training games. <br /><br />P.S., I thought I heard boos for Werth at the end of the game, and I thought we had a rule about that... Like he's the only one who struck out.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7546242781944164462011-09-07T07:22:51.502-04:002011-09-07T07:22:51.502-04:00Well somebody in this thread almost sees what thes...Well somebody in this thread almost sees what these games are.... they are glorified Spring Training games. The results officially count but the real results will be on certain individuals and how they react to the "show".<br /><br />The games against Philly and Atlanta will be treated somewhat differently as will the remaining games with the Marlins and the Mets.... but these games against L.A. and Houston might as well be played in Viera or Kissimmee or (prior to two seasons ago)Vero Beach. <br /><br />I never never never concern myself with the outcomes of a Spring Training game. <br /><br />And from last night Peacock passed his test. I applauded that he gave up Slatens runs, even though he coulda' got out of the inning if Desmond wasn't his typical inconsistent self. Slaten should only pitch in these next 5 games, if needed, then jettisoned like Mock and Carr.<br /><br />And finally, to Don Hammack.... What did Strasburg do on the bases that any other starting pitcher wouldn't do? He got his bunt down and got to second on the error... he got to third on the base hit to left (even Bixler would have been held at third)... and he scored on the grounder to short. He ran like every other starting pitcher in the National League would have run. The only time a pitcher of any sort runs hard is when he's put in the game AS A PINCH RUNNER or the game is on the line....NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54265484818710640772011-09-07T06:41:52.884-04:002011-09-07T06:41:52.884-04:00Get well soon, Mrs. golfersal.Get well soon, Mrs. golfersal.nationals7https://www.blogger.com/profile/12900418325812166185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35172349606549132322011-09-07T06:35:05.568-04:002011-09-07T06:35:05.568-04:00Davey. Johnson. Is. Torture. It was fun to see S...Davey. Johnson. Is. Torture. It was fun to see Strasburg.. watching him lumber around the bases was funny. Also, nice to see some mlb debuts. Yes, nationals struck out a lot... but, old davey gave that game away. Pure and simple, gave it away. (the weather wasn't too bad)nationals7https://www.blogger.com/profile/12900418325812166185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56943206122492802172011-09-07T06:30:42.012-04:002011-09-07T06:30:42.012-04:00This bears repeating.
Dave is "... very glad ...This bears repeating.<br />Dave is "... very glad to have been among the elite who saw St. Stephen's return"<br />I'm happy for you Elite Dave, and the other elite who you shared this special day with.sparkdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-85297156032650124502011-09-07T05:42:44.002-04:002011-09-07T05:42:44.002-04:00I was there. It was not bad weather at all until t...I was there. It was not bad weather at all until the rain started falling seriously before the delay. And that one was not long: 31 minutes.<br /><br />I share everybody's frustration with Davey for putting Peacock into the pressure cooker. I don't know what that shows about him as a starter, and it's not what he said he would do with the kid, but there you have it.<br /><br />The only good thing I take from it is this: Slaten had somebody else give up his OWN runs on base for a change, so his ERA is now 3.29, instead of sub-2.5, which is what it was when he came in. A few more of those, and his ERA will be a more honest 6.00+ or something, which would show what kind of pitcher he really is.<br /><br />Sorry the Nats lost, but I'm very glad to have been among the elite who saw St. Stephen's return.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243007019646325480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7557269386968240942011-09-07T01:05:38.120-04:002011-09-07T01:05:38.120-04:00At some point the Nats have to send the message to...At some point the Nats have to send the message to MLB: If Strasburg takes the mound, we are going to win. Instead, tonight, the Nats said to the league: WE WILL ABANDON STRASBURG ANY CHANCE WE GET BASED ON THE MANAGER'S WHIM. There is no principle in Washington baseball. Sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-572223994048155632011-09-07T00:35:43.407-04:002011-09-07T00:35:43.407-04:00I believe we had a DUTY to win this game for Stras...I believe we had a DUTY to win this game for Strasburg. Niether the team, nor the manager, felt any such obligation. Espi's main focus seems to be on settng the MLB record for consecutuve K's, and Davey Johnson is focused on setting the record for putting the first-game-pitcher in the WORST possible spot. <br /><br />Mr Rizzo: If these are exhibition games to your managing/coaching staff, tell us now, and we can watch from home. Tonight, your coaching and pitching staffs CLEARLY did not care if Stras got the win.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67593376026944117752011-09-07T00:32:24.637-04:002011-09-07T00:32:24.637-04:00Also poor reporting. Media trend was no strasburg...Also poor reporting. Media trend was no strasburg maybe game. Tough job but fail.Mr donkeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90746949286839706452011-09-07T00:29:13.662-04:002011-09-07T00:29:13.662-04:00I was there. Amazing. Tough loss. They can Play...I was there. Amazing. Tough loss. They can Play better. Will they? How bout those that stayed home.Mr donkeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45069268783046121652011-09-07T00:07:37.309-04:002011-09-07T00:07:37.309-04:00Here's a sad tale of a Nat named Milo.
http:/...Here's a sad tale of a Nat named Milo.<br /><br />http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Milo_LockwoodDrew8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-82604069600269239882011-09-06T23:50:20.513-04:002011-09-06T23:50:20.513-04:00>>>it's not complicated. The Dodgers ...>>>it's not complicated. The Dodgers had 2 left handed hitters scheduled for the 6th.It was logical to use Slaten.<<<<<br /><br />Lefties hit .310 against Doug Slaten. How is it reasonable to use him in that situation. Of course, righties hit .393 against him...<br /><br /><br />the only reasonable time to use Slaten is against the Venus de Milo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44403986218177718922011-09-06T23:48:41.307-04:002011-09-06T23:48:41.307-04:00What makes me mad overall is that I have watched e...What makes me mad overall is that I have watched every game this year, the regular guys have battled their butts off every game. Davy seems to be playing like it's Spring Training. I want to finish strong and win, g..dang it! Then he takes away a promising young starting pitcher's MLB debut, he should have had his own day, his own opportunity. He didn't need to be put in that situation. Also, as long as I am whining I want to see Pudge start again cuz he won't be here next year. So there.Dawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39240205189598428052011-09-06T23:48:15.135-04:002011-09-06T23:48:15.135-04:00Oh, and, hey: let's give a shout out to Athual...Oh, and, hey: let's give a shout out to Athualpo Severino!<br /><br />He makes his MLB debut (in this, his 6th year in the organization), and finishes the night with a career MLB average thus far of 27K's per 9 innings! ;-)<br /><br />==========<br />But, serious question -- what do people see in him? His WHIP in AAA this year was an atrocious 1.875.A DC Wonknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32675072135287349262011-09-06T23:41:37.450-04:002011-09-06T23:41:37.450-04:00Don Hammack said...
At some point, doesn'...<i>Don Hammack said...<br /><br /> At some point, doesn't Strasburg have to be a baseball player. It's OK for him to run the bases, you know, like a baseball player.<br /></i><br /><br />Hey -- are you saying that AL pitchers aren't full baseball players?<br /><br />And -- if you _are_ saying that -- I agree with you!<br /><br />I'd hate it if the Nats played in the AL.<br /><br />The NL: where "DH" stands for "double-header"!!A DC Wonknoreply@blogger.com