tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post6281405614280681389..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Desmond will be starting shortstopMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-17780049712806326212010-03-28T18:28:05.868-04:002010-03-28T18:28:05.868-04:00Mark Zuckerman said...
Wily Mo Peterson: (Love th...<i>Mark Zuckerman said... <br />Wily Mo Peterson: (Love the name, by the way). It's down to either Bruntlett or Gonzalez for that spot.</i><br /><br />Mark - Guzy played 3rd in the All Star game 2 years ago so he can back up Zim and can back up SS and 2nd. Willie Harris and Morse have played 3rd also.<br /><br />Why can't the Nats send both Bruntlett and Gonzalez down and keep both Bernadina and Tavares (and of course Morse).<br /><br />Willingham and Dunn can both be replaced late in the game for defense as Morse goes to 1st and Bernadina to LF and Tavares to RF.Steve M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-35410349369292441572010-03-28T18:07:05.371-04:002010-03-28T18:07:05.371-04:00"My guess is that Guzman and Willie Harris wi..."My guess is that Guzman and Willie Harris will probably be packaged for a right fielder"<br /><br />That will only happen when Jim Bowden gets another GM job. If you are a player and are useless to the Nationals, the worst team in the league, I think it is safe to say you are not wanted. For example, Elijah Dukes.<br /><br />And how is this a "gutsy" move? It seems like everyone all spring has been saying it is the rational one. But I guess calling the rational, gutsy, is more of a commentary on the Gnats front office.<br /><br />Guzman has no future with the team and isn't very good. There was no reason to start him over a guy with potential.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54760166291610506182010-03-28T16:26:27.934-04:002010-03-28T16:26:27.934-04:00Let Guzman play SS versus tough right-handers, 2B ...Let Guzman play SS versus tough right-handers, 2B versus all left-handers and when shift AK to 1B at end of game when leading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81280468279656000842010-03-28T14:15:19.363-04:002010-03-28T14:15:19.363-04:00yup, i'm in total agreement that the $8m is a ...yup, i'm in total agreement that the $8m is a sunk cost and shouldn't be a deciding factor, especially in the last season of that contract. <br /><br />i also don't buy that he's 100% healthy if he can't make the throw from the hole at SS.greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848419973469239512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43934267451159012112010-03-28T14:06:53.399-04:002010-03-28T14:06:53.399-04:00Taino- In my mind, Guzman did not lose his startin...Taino- In my mind, Guzman did not lose his starting role over 20 ST games. He lost it over the second half of last season, while Desmond demonstrated last September he can perform well at the MLB level, and showed this spring that he can keep it up. Also, if his surgery is the issue, he shouldn't be playing hurt. He should start on the DL and get some rehab time before he comes up to the big club. If he's healed from surgery, he needs to prove it on the field. Also, even though Guzman is being paid $8 mill, he is not worth $8 mill. That's a bad contract given out by a bad GM who no longer runs the team. I'm happy the team is playing the player that gives us the best chance to win (in my opinion) and not the one who simply makes the most money.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06585304213621604104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13659941913657263162010-03-28T13:52:26.391-04:002010-03-28T13:52:26.391-04:00$8 million sitting on the bench is just a measure ...$8 million sitting on the bench is just a measure of a poor accounting decision made some years ago and shouldn't (but often does) affect the current decision to field a team now and into the future. If Desmond's hitting is poor for a couple of weeks I hope they stick with him and let him come back to form.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33897092012678230982010-03-28T12:44:46.030-04:002010-03-28T12:44:46.030-04:00My concern is how much does all this platooning in...My concern is how much does all this platooning in both the infield and the outfield disrupt the defense? I don't see how it can operate smoothly with all the pieces moving in and out. I think we are going to see a continuation of the Alphonse and Gastogne routine we have marveled at over the past couple of years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89142772711623283152010-03-28T12:36:11.745-04:002010-03-28T12:36:11.745-04:00No 10 year veteran coming out of surgery should lo...No 10 year veteran coming out of surgery should lose the job to a rookie over 20 spring games. Why the rush to play the rookie? he is only 24 , now we got a 8 millions sitting in the bench with no place to playCalatito2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05326186691035166438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-9849515082232258112010-03-28T12:23:57.281-04:002010-03-28T12:23:57.281-04:00Wily Mo Peterson: (Love the name, by the way). It&...Wily Mo Peterson: (Love the name, by the way). It's down to either Bruntlett or Gonzalez for that spot. Gonzalez does have options. Bruntlett also is here on a minor-league contract so he could just open the season at Syracuse. Going to be a tough call between the two. Bruntlett has more versatility because he can play the outfield. Gonzalez has had a much better spring at the plate.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39773328623360667642010-03-28T12:20:27.746-04:002010-03-28T12:20:27.746-04:00Love the move. What does this mean for the reserv...Love the move. What does this mean for the reserve middle infield spot? And was the favorite for that spot before this decision, Bruntlet or Gonzalez? Do either have any options left?Wily Mo Petersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-62513189366387866172010-03-28T12:19:54.691-04:002010-03-28T12:19:54.691-04:00I am impressed with Jim Riggleman and Mike Rizzo. ...I am impressed with Jim Riggleman and Mike Rizzo. They don't always tell the press what they are doing but they have a plan and are quietly going about executing it. My guess is that Guzman and Willie Harris will probably be packaged for a right fielder, even if it means the Nats eat a lot of the Guzman money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34748777875387570522010-03-28T12:06:00.736-04:002010-03-28T12:06:00.736-04:00Agree this is a gutsy, smart move.Agree this is a gutsy, smart move.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-60844791735653808532010-03-28T11:31:30.708-04:002010-03-28T11:31:30.708-04:00Hmmm...good news!? 300+ ABs for three guys deserv...Hmmm...good news!? 300+ ABs for three guys deserving of 600 ABs, not sure this is the solution we were all looking for! I feel bad for all of them. Also this notion of changing the batting order every day is ridiculous you need to be able to pencil in most guys in the same spot everyday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-75259213504761852092010-03-28T11:14:52.280-04:002010-03-28T11:14:52.280-04:00Desmond's leash may not be that long. Over the...Desmond's leash may not be that long. Over the last week or so of spring training, his batting average has dropped about 60 points - and, of course, last September his .280 average was the product of a week of batting .588 followed by three weeks with a batting average of .114.Brian R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12028764860110777848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-15756817974683294452010-03-28T11:09:58.736-04:002010-03-28T11:09:58.736-04:00What about Guzman as a back up first baseman as we...What about Guzman as a back up first baseman as well? He has a good glove still, he just does not have the range to use it anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-82852191371921944212010-03-28T11:08:46.406-04:002010-03-28T11:08:46.406-04:00Somehow, I don't think this arrangement will w...Somehow, I don't think this arrangement will work. Give the job to Desmond and send Guzman to the DL (or packing) or give the job to Guzman and send Desmond to Syracuse. Having Guzman pouting on the bench and looking over Desmond's shoulder isn't going to work for any of the three players involved in this bizarre setup.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-6873528977236708022010-03-28T10:44:01.746-04:002010-03-28T10:44:01.746-04:00I agree, FO is in a position to easily get slammed...I agree, FO is in a position to easily get slammed on this and other sites, and they made a bold move here. You have to hope that Riggleman can keep Guzman positive. I wonder if he can also workout at 3rd base as well. He did play a few innings in the All-Star game two years ago. Seems like people forget he was our representative and just can't wait to get rid of his $8 million dollars.. I have never heard him complain and he seems to be a good clubhouse guy.sjm105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51989767653645034852010-03-28T10:30:52.000-04:002010-03-28T10:30:52.000-04:00It should be pretty long. This is a gutsy move, on...It should be pretty long. This is a gutsy move, one made for winning, and not for money. We should give the FO some credit for that.Positively Half St.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07048223068323120438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89193353555006218702010-03-28T10:18:26.234-04:002010-03-28T10:18:26.234-04:00Great news!
I wonder how long a leash Desmond wil...Great news!<br /><br />I wonder how long a leash Desmond will have as the starter.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14755603473119975849noreply@blogger.com