tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post7649122723542987470..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Game 160: Nats at MetsMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11590891072722182382010-10-03T12:53:54.017-04:002010-10-03T12:53:54.017-04:00LOL! Cool your jets, Hondo! Trust me, we're w...LOL! Cool your jets, Hondo! Trust me, we're well aware that Nyjer has had some boneheaded moments this season, and he's obviously just as aware. But to claim that a player who has made at least a score of highlight-reel catches this season is "incapable of playing smart, fundamentally sound baseball" just displays your own lack of baseball knowledge.<br /><br />Since the manager is incapable of stirring up this team's emotions, it's a good thing we've got at least one player that can do it. So just let go of the "hockey player" crap and enjoy a damned good ballplayer. Based on the jerseys I see at the park (ever been there, Hondo, or is the sofa just too durned comfy?), Nyjer has far more fans than detractors. It'll be a sad day for Natstown if he's cut loose.Michael J. Haydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08072544837488259305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-61543451403964932672010-10-02T14:36:57.399-04:002010-10-02T14:36:57.399-04:00sec 3, obviously Mr. Hayde didn't get Mark'...sec 3, obviously Mr. Hayde didn't get Mark's joke. He only heard part of what Ray said because it fit his theory of what happened on that play. You are WRONG, Mr. Hayde!! Maxwell clearly called Nyjer "the hockey puck" off the ball. As usual, Morgan, with ABSOLUTELY ZERO instincts for the game, was totally out of control in bumping into Maxwell to cause the ball to be dropped. With a competent official scorer, Nyjer should have been charged with the error, as he basically admitted after the game.<br /><br />The only embarrassing thing around this game is you, Mr. Hayde! Mark just reports what he sees. Mark, as well as most of us commenting on this blog, are only anti-knucklehead ballplaying. Nyjer, with his hockey mentality, is incapable of playing smart, fundamentally sound baseball.<br /><br />Now, THAT'S an anti-Nyjer bias!! This team needs a competent CF and leadoff hitter BADLY! I refuse to believe that Mike Rizzo, a lifer in scouting and player development, would bring Morgan back next year after the way he has embarrassed this team and organization with his antics and poor attitude.hondo 69noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67943082862167010182010-10-02T00:39:47.481-04:002010-10-02T00:39:47.481-04:00AK in NatsJournal has a post where Nyjer basically...AK in NatsJournal has a post where Nyjer basically acknowledges that fly ball drop was his fault.Sec3MySofanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-9641701011039178002010-10-01T22:35:55.397-04:002010-10-01T22:35:55.397-04:00And I thought the Phillies game was the most embar...And I thought the Phillies game was the most embarrassing point of the season but nope Justin Maxwell's two drops and 14Ks take the cake. Mark I hope you didn't jab your eyes out after witnessing this catastrophe!Harper_ROY_2012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54606902487665662782010-10-01T22:11:59.135-04:002010-10-01T22:11:59.135-04:00"Um, why did Nyjer Morgan just try to catch a..."Um, why did Nyjer Morgan just try to catch a routine fly ball to LEFT field? And worse, why was Justin Maxwell charged with the error when all he did was attempt to make a routine play to his actual position on the field?"<br /><br />Maxwell was probably charged with the error because the ball bounced right off his glove. Morgan never touched the ball. Usually it's the guy who gets his hand on the ball that gets charged with the error - especially in cases where there's no guy throwing it to him on the other end.Feel Woodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-82491539369035580182010-10-01T21:47:18.671-04:002010-10-01T21:47:18.671-04:00Gee. The Nats lose an extra-inning game. Surprise...Gee. The Nats lose an extra-inning game. Surprise.The Anti-Clintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38891581752052609972010-10-01T21:43:56.168-04:002010-10-01T21:43:56.168-04:00To be fair, the Mets only have three hits as well....To be fair, the Mets only have three hits as well. I think both teams just suck equally as bad right now.The Anti-Clintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49354127784717567002010-10-01T21:41:20.728-04:002010-10-01T21:41:20.728-04:00With that strikeout, Alberto Gonzalez cements - at...With that strikeout, Alberto Gonzalez cements - at least for today - one of the worst seasons of all time. He is now the third player since 1901 to have over 175 AB with 4 RBI. Well done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-82434667027173702512010-10-01T21:36:11.046-04:002010-10-01T21:36:11.046-04:00Michael, you left out the part where Ray said &quo...Michael, you left out the part where Ray said "...IF Nyjer called for the ball loud and clear." <br /><br />From what I could see on the replay (not at all definitive, but all we have), it's not at all clear Nyjer called him off, and it was very clear Maxwell was saying "I got it!" I like Nyjer, but I'm not at all sure he called for that one. And it was pretty much right at Maxwell in left, another point Ray and Bob made.<br /><br />And you knew the Halliday remark was a joke on how the Nats were hitting, not how Misch pitched, right?Sec3MySofanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-579489040172616232010-10-01T21:22:19.477-04:002010-10-01T21:22:19.477-04:00Such timing by Nyjer. Right after your article say...Such timing by Nyjer. Right after your article saying we will probably have the same outfield next year. I know of at least one change that has to be made.dj in Fl.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2599130337377199022010-10-01T21:17:09.374-04:002010-10-01T21:17:09.374-04:00"Oh wait, it wasn't Halladay out there to..."Oh wait, it wasn't Halladay out there tonight. It was Pat Misch. Sorry, was difficult to tell the difference."<br /><br />If you believe that, it's a good thing the season is coming to an end. It might've been funnier if you'd said "Livan Hernandez" instead of Halliday... Misch was throwing the same kind of slop and getting Livanesque results.Michael J. Haydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08072544837488259305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7674961295793292252010-10-01T21:13:48.956-04:002010-10-01T21:13:48.956-04:00"Um, why did Nyjer Morgan just try to catch a..."Um, why did Nyjer Morgan just try to catch a routine fly ball to LEFT field? And worse, why was Justin Maxwell charged with the error when all he did was attempt to make a routine play to his actual position on the field?"<br /><br />Hmmmm... Ray Knight (you know, the guy we love because he isn't Dibble) just said, "The center fielder has the right-of-way." So, that might answer both your questions. Your anti-Nyjer bias is fast becoming embarrassing, Mark.Michael J. Haydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08072544837488259305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24089305716631538692010-10-01T21:05:50.324-04:002010-10-01T21:05:50.324-04:00And the Nats still need a competent leadoff hitter...And the Nats still need a competent leadoff hitter and competent center fielder.Milohttp://aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16746384040247517592010-10-01T20:57:00.738-04:002010-10-01T20:57:00.738-04:00Ok, that's the second time Nyjer has been invo...Ok, that's the second time Nyjer has been involved with a non-catch this evening. Is he saying anything at all out there to let the other guys know where he is?? We all know he's got a lot to say in other situations....drywnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-31250341874362954952010-10-01T20:45:20.683-04:002010-10-01T20:45:20.683-04:00And Michael Morse makes another argument for makin...And Michael Morse makes another argument for making the team next year. I for one am looking forward to seeing more of him!drywnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2605884434561388272010-10-01T19:08:03.090-04:002010-10-01T19:08:03.090-04:00Thanks for the scouting report NatsJack.
And for ...Thanks for the scouting report NatsJack.<br /><br />And for making it up there to report on the game, Mark.<br /><br />Go Nats!JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882101532666365432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47659328258695192802010-10-01T18:58:34.566-04:002010-10-01T18:58:34.566-04:00@Natsjack
Thanks so much for the updates. There...@Natsjack<br />Thanks so much for the updates. There's somebody down there watching the instructional league stuff, but I don't know where to find the content. Your update is a big help.Souldrummerhttp://www.federalbaseball.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45184381792641617512010-10-01T18:39:28.581-04:002010-10-01T18:39:28.581-04:00@mjames - If you platooned Maxwell and Bernadina i...@mjames - If you platooned Maxwell and Bernadina in CF next year, I think the combo could hold their own. not a long term solution but at least suitable and preferable over watching MorganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-66798588037698680832010-10-01T17:49:08.369-04:002010-10-01T17:49:08.369-04:00I know I am in the minority on this but I continue...I know I am in the minority on this but I continue to have some faith in Maxwell. From a pure fielding perspective he is a better center fielder than either Morgan or Bernadina. He arm is superior to Morgan's and close to Bernadina's. His base running is on par or better than Morgan's. <br /><br />I know he has not hit but I have noticed that he has shorten his swing and his bat speed is better than either Morgan's or Bernadina's. I have nothing against Bernadina but I don't understand why all the experts put him in the "core " class on the team. His swing is so long that he ends up swinging with one hand most of the time. Maxwell has all the tools except hitting. He has no discipline at the plate. I am not ready to give up on him just yet and I hope Rizzo doesn't.Mjames (1)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-9842842628412478692010-10-01T17:35:58.941-04:002010-10-01T17:35:58.941-04:00Thanks NatsJack! It's great to get your report...Thanks NatsJack! It's great to get your reports.<br />Some of that talent may find its way to the Nats.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-48264260732913002672010-10-01T17:30:40.126-04:002010-10-01T17:30:40.126-04:00OK... Just got back from Lakeland and beautiful Jo...OK... Just got back from Lakeland and beautiful Joker-Marchant Stadium were I watched the Tigers and the nats FIL teams play to a 3 - 3 tie.<br /><br />Highlight of the day was Bryce Harpers 2nd home run of the FIL games (he hit one either Tuesday or Wednesday into the wind, opposite field in Viera. Rickie Hague had walked with one out followed by a Derek Norris strikeout and for some reason, the Tigers lifted the lefthander that wa pitching for a righthander. The second pitch Bryce saw was a fastball up and in that he promptly turned on and deposited over the RF wall and the palm trees behind that wall that are supposed to protect the covered batting cages that the Tigers use. Two locals who attend spring training games as well as Tigers class "A" ball said that was only the fourth one that they remember landing that far on the roof of the cages.<br /><br />Other than that, Derek Norris threw out a guy stealing second and looked great behind the plate. Randolph Odruber made three real good catches in CF and 18 YO Gregori Baez pitched a perfect 3 innings with 3 K's.<br /><br />I'm going over tomorrow to watch the game in Viera to watch them play the Astros.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38596783722108175462010-10-01T17:24:24.013-04:002010-10-01T17:24:24.013-04:00Anon @ 4:53
At the end of the day it doesn't ...Anon @ 4:53<br /><br />At the end of the day it doesn't matter much; 70 does sound a bit better than 68 or 69.JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26756042061747453722010-10-01T16:53:08.406-04:002010-10-01T16:53:08.406-04:00Unfortunately, the Nats seem to have as much troub...Unfortunately, the Nats seem to have as much trouble with B teams then they have with A teams. Beyond that, they are a poor road team. I don't like our chances to get to 70 wins. My guess is 69 at best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81608367781592727862010-10-01T16:33:30.453-04:002010-10-01T16:33:30.453-04:00Rumors abound that Minaya and Manuel will lose the...Rumors abound that Minaya and Manuel will lose their job come Monday (http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101001&content_id=15287626&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb)Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185015186706579462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-63131797682642845852010-10-01T16:20:54.898-04:002010-10-01T16:20:54.898-04:00Mike Hessman never gives up!Mike Hessman never gives up!Souldrummerhttp://www.federalbaseball.comnoreply@blogger.com