tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post7020499898391509615..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Revisiting those predictionsMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-21538306211075750782011-10-01T11:29:27.553-04:002011-10-01T11:29:27.553-04:00Another such piece, from the Examiner this time....Another such piece, from the <a href="http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/2011/09/dcs-field-dreams-finally-emerging" rel="nofollow"> Examiner </a> this time.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-82526832234546376112011-10-01T08:56:46.221-04:002011-10-01T08:56:46.221-04:00Late entry regarding attendance, the Times has a ...Late entry regarding attendance, the <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/28/nats-surge-at-seasons-end-boosts-tv-ratings-ticket/" rel="nofollow"> Times </a>has a piece about how tv ratings and ticket sales were up in September.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-17354943508501930252011-09-30T12:51:00.938-04:002011-09-30T12:51:00.938-04:00Anon945, I expect to see Rendon and Harper in star...<i>Anon945, I expect to see Rendon and Harper in starting lineup at Nats Park next year right after pigs flyover in formation in opening ceremony.</i><br /><br /><b>AND... Teddy will win. Book it. Mark it. I be here to chortle in your ear when it happens Webster ... Ha! </b> <br /><br />And yes it'll be Zim at 2nd base. Why? Because Rendon is a consummate hitter <b>THE BEST college hitter in over a decade </b> according to many scouts. It makes NO sense to switch his position his first year in the majors. <br /><br />Ryan Zimmerman has been having problems at third with his throws. He has made a bunch more errors this year. A move to second, even if temporary may help him. Plus, the guy is a consummate pro who could make the change and make it work at an elite / ALL STAR level. <br /><br />Yes, Rendon at third base. Book it, mark it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-66588192680770623552011-09-30T12:39:10.281-04:002011-09-30T12:39:10.281-04:00Toddler? The kid was just drafted in August--don&#...Toddler? The kid was just drafted in August--don't push him. Let him dominate at Rugrat first.Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-40660001468042812692011-09-30T10:51:25.740-04:002011-09-30T10:51:25.740-04:00I don't usually do predictions, but Brain Zuck...I don't usually do predictions, but Brain Zuckerman, Nats leadoff man of the future. You heard it here first, folks. ;-)<br /><br /><i>BTW: Mark will be in the best shape of his life next year because he will be chasing a toddler around, lol</i>natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89885852936254379432011-09-30T10:50:11.615-04:002011-09-30T10:50:11.615-04:00Heading over to watch the FIL Nats take on the Bra...Heading over to watch the FIL Nats take on the Braves. I'll tell you what I see in the morning.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-75684287805991333872011-09-30T09:39:16.157-04:002011-09-30T09:39:16.157-04:00I have concluded that we need one lead off guy lik...I have concluded that we need one lead off guy like an Upton and one more starting pitcher. I say all our efforts go towards a free agent lead off guy and maybe we just go with what we have now for our 2012 pitching. What we have now is one of the top 4-5 staffs in the MLB. By focusing on only one free agent, it ensures that we can land a player like Upton.<br /><br />BTW: Mark will be in the best shape of his life next year because he will be chasing a toddler around, lolMicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44473306214673525482011-09-30T09:23:25.440-04:002011-09-30T09:23:25.440-04:00Thanks for the flurry of posts, Mark, and for revi...Thanks for the flurry of posts, Mark, and for revisiting your preseason predictions. You may want to pace yourself a bit, though, because the offseason is a marathon, not a sprint. That said, what are your postseason series predictions? ;-)natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65888948386960510552011-09-30T09:17:17.012-04:002011-09-30T09:17:17.012-04:00The predictions show what a big failure Jason Wert...The predictions show what a big failure Jason Werth is. Here is my prediction for next year for Werth......NO CHANGE in Werth.Rabbitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-85154139799050035202011-09-30T09:00:25.441-04:002011-09-30T09:00:25.441-04:00Didn't Ladson think it was possible that Harpe...Didn't Ladson think it was possible that Harper would start 2011 for the Nats?Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-66989861400193954162011-09-30T08:53:44.155-04:002011-09-30T08:53:44.155-04:00Anon945, I expect to see Rendon and Harper in star...Anon945, I expect to see Rendon and Harper in starting lineup at Nats Park next year right after pigs flyover in formation in opening ceremony.Jim Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118806861264253607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67114156876820368962011-09-30T08:52:11.755-04:002011-09-30T08:52:11.755-04:00Anon at 9:45, is that your 2012 September callup l...Anon at 9:45, is that your 2012 September callup lineup or Opening Day or June 15th 2012?Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2437878367035839922011-09-30T08:24:24.183-04:002011-09-30T08:24:24.183-04:00Section 222 said...
It was fun to read the commen...Section 222 said... <br />It was fun to read the comments on the original post, including all the congrats to Mark since that post was the first time he revealed that Mrs. Z was expecting. But this comment really takes the prize for best prediction. Take a bow, @Doc:<br /><br />Doc said...<br /><br />How about some predictions for Mickey Morse's HRs in 2011?<br /><br />Ladson doesn't think he can hit. Dave Nichols likewise. Not sure of the others' predictions on the matter.<br /><br />Me? I say 30-35 if he stays he healthy.<br />March 31, 2011 7:54 AM <br /><br />September 30, 2011 12:34 AM <br />________________________________________<br /><br />That is very cool. We all know Ladson doesn't have a clue even though he guessed 82 wins, Dave Nichols is opinionated and pompous and is wrong far more than he is ever right.<br /><br />I actually went back to some of the posts here a few days before the prediction and enjoyed reading guesses on the final roster. People were picking Nix over Stairs, funny as they both stayed and Bernadina headed to Syracuse.<br /><br />You have to like those that not only give their "guesses" and then back it up with why they feel that way.<br /><br />To me, some of the predictions above lack any type of thought. Some got there totally by luck. <br /><br />While the Anon above makes some bold 2012 predictions, it makes for interesting conversation none the less.Gonatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-78470405872437179992011-09-30T08:11:09.306-04:002011-09-30T08:11:09.306-04:00I also would be ok with the pieces we have right n...I also would be ok with the pieces we have right now if the fo would just sign Zim long term. BHarp may be the answer to some of the questions and also might be ready by the second half of the 2012 season.baseballswaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73625855708265324302011-09-30T07:50:17.453-04:002011-09-30T07:50:17.453-04:00Heck with the content of the posts, I am getting ...Heck with the content of the posts, I am getting just as big a kick out of the names of our posters. So impressed that word got out to the Ivy League about our Insider Blog and that they would take the time to respond. We are getting HUGE!!<br /><br />Seriously, moving the FoF to 2nd for a rookie who has done nothing on a professional level and will be adjusting to a wooden bat and more then 100 game schedule. I can understand that he might jump ahead of Harper since he is 4 years older but to move Zimm just isn't feasible. To me, signing Zimm is the biggest move this franchise can make. I would actually be ok with NO signings or trades if they just signed Zimm to a seven year deal. Actually I would like the signings as well but Zimm is the key for me.<br /><br />Maybe the ACC can get Rice to go along with their raiding the Big East of Syracuse & Pitt. I mean whats the difference between upstate NY and Texas? At least the folks from Rice will understand the Carolina drawl.sjm308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69007883096416302092011-09-30T00:34:15.362-04:002011-09-30T00:34:15.362-04:00It was fun to read the comments on the original p...It was fun to read the comments on the original post, including all the congrats to Mark since that post was the first time he revealed that Mrs. Z was expecting. But this comment really takes the prize for best prediction. Take a bow, @Doc:<br /><br />Doc said...<br /><br /> How about some predictions for Mickey Morse's HRs in 2011?<br /><br /> Ladson doesn't think he can hit. Dave Nichols likewise. Not sure of the others' predictions on the matter.<br /><br /> Me? I say 30-35 if he stays he healthy.<br /> March 31, 2011 7:54 AMSection 222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-62496847268979541312011-09-30T00:05:14.695-04:002011-09-30T00:05:14.695-04:00Since when is Rice in the Ivy League? What are yo...Since when is Rice in the Ivy League? What are you talking about, Anonymous @ 9:45 p.m.?The presidents of Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, Penn, and Yale collectivelynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-22741887424452455412011-09-30T00:01:16.446-04:002011-09-30T00:01:16.446-04:00The day Zimmerman is moved to second base is the d...The day Zimmerman is moved to second base is the day Rizzo and Johnson announce their love child. No #(@*'ing way do you move a Gold Glove/Silver Slugger/All-Star caliber third base veteran to 2B for a rookie. Please, let's try to keep things at least plausible.Suicide Squeezenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44074635460589398682011-09-29T21:52:28.680-04:002011-09-29T21:52:28.680-04:00MICHAEL MORSE -- A+
Beast-mode team MVP instead ...<i> MICHAEL MORSE -- A+ </i> <br /><b>Beast-mode team MVP instead of AAAA like the old farts claimed. </b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83895204827217206892011-09-29T21:50:07.870-04:002011-09-29T21:50:07.870-04:00RYAN MATTHEUS -- C+
Not enuf data to be sure; seem...<i>RYAN MATTHEUS -- C+<br />Not enuf data to be sure; seems to be lacking a KO pitch.</i><br /><br />95 mile an hour splitter? 90+ mph killer slider?<br /><br />What games were you watching again? Before his injury he was pretty lights out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41241554206252474642011-09-29T21:45:54.778-04:002011-09-29T21:45:54.778-04:00In the end the Nats would likely have barely clear...In the end the Nats would likely have barely cleared 70 wins with Riggleman managing. The sea change brought by his sudden resignation and the insertion of Johnson is really what led to 80 wins.<br /><br />Now the **REAL** question to ask is: how many wins would they have if Johnson had started the season managing? Would they be the wild card team instead of St. Louis? Perhaps better? I would bet on that given the talent, the bullpen and the starting pitching even without Strasburg for most of the way. Livo would not have been in the rotation and young guys like Milone, Detwiler, Stammen and perhaps even Bradley Meyers would have seen action sooner under Johnson. Combine with a better Marquis and Jordan Zimmermann? Not sure where Wang would have fit but he likely would have found a spot even in that scenario. He still looks like a guy in between a long reliever and a starter but we'll have to see how well he prepares himself for next season and whether his arm can come back even more than it has ... seems unlikely but he has definitely proven to be the exception to the rule.<br /><br />Finally, everyone is still so stuck on Harper ... Harper. Yeah, if he does well in the AFL he will likely be in the outfield at some point. If LaRoche and his 15 million come back for 1 season it means Morse is in left. Werth is in center. There's NO ROOM for this outfielder Rizzo keeps opining about ... if Johnson puts Harper out there. And he might be a poorer fielder than any of the other outfield choices, at least initially. The outfield might not be a strength defensively until 2013 or so.<br /><br />BUT, then is there an answer to the OBP problem? Beyond Desmond? The answer may be a resounding YES. Or yea, verily. I'm NOT sure why everyone (including the really dim bulb seeming beat reporters) aren't wondering about Anthony Rendon. And he will likely play in the AFL as well. Here is a polished ***COLLEGE*** hitter and fielder. And not just any college but an Ivy League college in Rice. Rendon had the **HIGHEST** OBP of all college players last year. His fielding is reportedly sublime at third base. His problem like Harpers will be the fact he hasn't faced the grind of a 100+ game season in the highest level leagues (and that means AA or above). However, unlike Harper this guy can field! This guy is likely the better hitter both average and OBP wise. In other words he is going to be more mature and more likely to be major league ready. <br /><br />Oh man, now what happens to all of these predictions if Rendon sends them crashing on the rocks below ... which I expect he will ... with a certain amount of gusto?<br /><br />I am betting on Davey based on what he himself said going with the following in 2012:<br /><br />1. Bryce Harper RF<br />2. Anthony Rendon 3B<br />3. Ryan Zimmerman 2B (Utley et al will have no chance at All Star here.)<br />4. Michael Morse LF<br />5. Jayson Werth CF<br />6. Adam LaRoche 1B<br />7. Danny Espinosa SS<br />8. Wilson Ramos C <br /><br />Ian Desmond, to use Riggleman's term, as the so-called starting UTL :<br /> Needed because Rendon's and Harper's first exposure the long and<br /> arduous major league grind of 162 games. <br /><br />Bernadina is the backup outfielder along with Ankiel if he is brought back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25385480347682451972011-09-29T21:17:33.641-04:002011-09-29T21:17:33.641-04:00It's just so nice to be able to read some Nats...It's just so nice to be able to read some Nats Stuff today. Thank you!JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882101532666365432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-29629291217985024132011-09-29T21:13:19.919-04:002011-09-29T21:13:19.919-04:00If the Nats were in the AL Central, they would hav...If the Nats were in the AL Central, they would have ended up in 2nd place. Amazing in the end the Nats finished up with a better record than the Indians who added Ubaldo to their rotation.Gonatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79783469029118427272011-09-29T21:01:20.891-04:002011-09-29T21:01:20.891-04:00JORDAN ZIMMERMANN -- B
I'm downgrading all of ...JORDAN ZIMMERMANN -- B<br />I'm downgrading all of the Nats' starters except Strasburg for not going deeper in games.<br />___________________________<br /><br />He averaged on each start 1 out into the 7th inning. That is an average. He had 1 complete game and could have gone deeper into a few games if they weren't keeping his pitch counts down.<br /><br />Next year they will be able to let him go deeper into games and hopefully get him some offense and some better lefty relievers behind him.<br /><br />When you have a 3 to 4 run lead you can challenge hitters more and keep pitch counts lower.<br /><br />I think Strasburg yesterday was hanging on the corners too much yeterday and it pushed his pitch count up early and caused him some walks. Pitchers with stuff have to attack batters, not nibble.Gonatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4649375689241801092011-09-29T20:45:15.158-04:002011-09-29T20:45:15.158-04:00Theophilus said...RYAN ZIMMERMAN -- B-
I don't...Theophilus said...RYAN ZIMMERMAN -- B-<br />I don't think he ever got into game condition. Double his stats and that's about what you'd expect on a regular basis.<br />______________________________<br /><br />He played in 101 games so if you double that it is 202 games so not sure how you can double his stats.Gonatnoreply@blogger.com