tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post797406970620037407..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Down to the wireMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16227608970656331892011-03-24T15:59:13.482-04:002011-03-24T15:59:13.482-04:00Anon @ 2:20,
You are right of course. Still it w...Anon @ 2:20,<br /><br /> You are right of course. Still it would be better to have players who are on base closer to 40% of the time.JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32155625374570871562011-03-24T14:29:25.690-04:002011-03-24T14:29:25.690-04:00"What might a contending team give us for Sta..."What might a contending team give us for Stairs"<br /><br />A whoopee cushion. Dunn took the last one with him to Chicago.N. Cognitonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2350814066203885272011-03-24T14:26:45.395-04:002011-03-24T14:26:45.395-04:00"The thing about Gonzalez over Cora is this....."The thing about Gonzalez over Cora is this..."<br /><br />How about neither. They both suck.N. Cognitonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69394105770656138532011-03-24T14:20:09.453-04:002011-03-24T14:20:09.453-04:00JD said...
"Desmond and Ankiel are out machi...JD said... <br />"Desmond and Ankiel are out machines; 70% of the time you will have Werth come to bat with 2 outs and no one on; that's scary."<br /><br />How did you come up with 70%?<br />Your probablistic math is off. If the top two batters in the lineup have OBP of .300, Werth will come up with nobody on about half the time (.7^2).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51018875382742892462011-03-24T14:14:26.049-04:002011-03-24T14:14:26.049-04:00JD, I could see that lineup long-term just not sur...JD, I could see that lineup long-term just not sure if you throw a Rookie in there on Opening Day.Mark'dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90880308245387064952011-03-24T14:09:28.839-04:002011-03-24T14:09:28.839-04:00Steve M.... I thought I was confirming your take i...Steve M.... I thought I was confirming your take in so many words. We both agree that it appears Zim needs to revamp his core training techniques.<br /><br />And I've marveled at Pujols pregame work. Nobody works harder.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4164599970000655242011-03-24T14:03:00.243-04:002011-03-24T14:03:00.243-04:00Theo....That's my take on Gonzalez, as well. A...Theo....That's my take on Gonzalez, as well. A shame because he could carve out a nice career with the proper attitude. And I had heard about the San Diego thing.<br /><br />I'm OK with either but pretty sure Rizzo and Riggleman prefer Cora.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39771682130187692842011-03-24T14:02:31.789-04:002011-03-24T14:02:31.789-04:00Anonymous said...You caught a lot of crap because ...<i>Anonymous said...You caught a lot of crap because clearly you have no idea what Zimmerman's conditioning/stretching regimen even is. So how could you know whether or not it's adequate? March 24, 2011 1:15 PM </i><br /><br />You aren't too bright, are you? Even if I wasn't a gym rat with a background in kinesiology and power training, I am smart enough to see the end result which has been 4 injuries due to issues in conditioning/stretching within the last 11 months and the empirical results back it up. John Philbin himself would tell you that they now have changed Zim's stretching routine.<br /><br />I am also very familiar with the amazing results that Zim had in January 2009 with Jason Riley, at the Athletes Compound in Tampa’s Saddlebrook complex where Zim really changed how he worked out and viewed his nutrition. Zim has continued his intense off-season routine with Jason so this has nothing, I repeat nothing, to do with effort. This is core conditioning and daily stretching and staying loose.<br /><br />Albert Pujols as I brought up 2 1/2 weeks ago is the perfect example of conditioning and stretching. He has averaged over his 10 year career, 156 games played per year and his injuries have been few and have involved more wear and tear to his elbow, knee and lower back.<br /><br />Pujols lives a lifestyle which doesn't include late nights out, boozing, and bad food. The man is simply amazing. He gets to the ballpark early and works hard and the results are legendary.Steve M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88305284324851614902011-03-24T14:00:39.948-04:002011-03-24T14:00:39.948-04:00Mark'd
Given the horses we have:
Espinosa
...Mark'd<br /><br /> Given the horses we have:<br /><br /> Espinosa<br /> Desmond<br /> Werth<br /> Zim<br /> Laroche<br /> Morse<br /> Ankiel<br /> Pudge<br /><br /> But I don't like it because I would prefer to have guys on top who get on base 37% to 40% of the time. I posted before that Derek Norris will be that kind of hitter but this is way out of the box for Riggleman to consider and in any case Norris is a year or 2 away; so what I,m basically saying is that we have a flawed lineup any way you slice it.JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11716063643340374512011-03-24T13:52:01.393-04:002011-03-24T13:52:01.393-04:00What might a contending team give us for Stairs - ...What might a contending team give us for Stairs - do we really need someone who can't do anything else but hit once a game? Is he worth anything to another team?masnstinksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-60750413974837984092011-03-24T13:48:47.853-04:002011-03-24T13:48:47.853-04:00Good point Natsjack - that's why we need to ke...Good point Natsjack - that's why we need to keep Pudge until at least July so we know that Flores is 100%.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-5300247213631021642011-03-24T13:46:36.029-04:002011-03-24T13:46:36.029-04:00If Espinosa can post a .325 OBP, hit 18 homers, kn...If Espinosa can post a .325 OBP, hit 18 homers, knock in 50(Rodriguez/Ramos & Pitcher ahead of him limits his RBIs), and steal 25 bases, he's serviceable. If Perez pans out and you have a Harper-Perez-Werth outfield in 2013 with Morse at first, then Espinosa drops to seventh or eight, depending on the development of Norris. Norris is a walk machine and should hit as far up the line-up as possible.DFLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19229088523247726712011-03-24T13:46:21.102-04:002011-03-24T13:46:21.102-04:00Jack --
Phil Wood says Gonzalez has no options. ...Jack -- <br /><br />Phil Wood says Gonzalez has no options. I saw something elsewhere to the effect San Diego was unwilling to trade for him because they thought he would fall in their lap when the Nats released him. That leaves 28 other teams . . .. The same article said SD wants him as a backup, but I wonder if his whining didn't poison the well with other teams because they don't need a guy who's gonna gripe about not playing every day.Theophilusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89331261274077213572011-03-24T13:43:35.522-04:002011-03-24T13:43:35.522-04:0036 is now 34. Nine more to go.36 is now 34. Nine more to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45712589750616188162011-03-24T13:40:09.564-04:002011-03-24T13:40:09.564-04:00Theo.... I've been impressed with Cora this sp...Theo.... I've been impressed with Cora this spring and feel Riggleman would prefer him over Gonzo. I don't know if Gonzo has any options left but if he does, I'd like to keep the defense in the organization.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71639198251995341462011-03-24T13:35:46.358-04:002011-03-24T13:35:46.358-04:00Flores and Stammen to Sryacuse... Had a conversati...Flores and Stammen to Sryacuse... Had a conversation with Jesus last Sunday about this and he was fine with it. He wants to play every day and prove his injury issues are all behind him. Plus he needs consistant AB's to get his timing down.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56185539305333855622011-03-24T13:34:02.708-04:002011-03-24T13:34:02.708-04:00KD -- If you need a spare infielder for 100 games,...KD -- If you need a spare infielder for 100 games, neither Gonzalez nor Cora is the answer. That's why they have Hairston, and would call up an extra outfielder to fill that gap. <br /><br />Gonzalez had a lot of opportunities last year. The guy just can't deliver at the plate. A couple of days ago I mistakenly gave him credit for eight RBIs rather than the five he actually got. One RBI in 37 ABs as a PH. Those are Willy Miranda numbers. Cora will at least do the essentials: drop a bunt, give himself up to advance a runner, step in front of a pitch. And this Spring, he's hitting decently. Much better odds of him doing something productive coming off the bench in the late innings.Theophilusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86888547426050679222011-03-24T13:19:43.497-04:002011-03-24T13:19:43.497-04:00JD, what is your 2011 starting lineup?JD, what is your 2011 starting lineup?Mark'dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38758954499001957562011-03-24T13:17:03.202-04:002011-03-24T13:17:03.202-04:00Thanks, NatsJack. My issue would have centered on ...Thanks, NatsJack. My issue would have centered on effort. If he is working, then the injuries are just part of the game. Stuff happens. Thanks for the insight.fpcstevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-27165157922532551442011-03-24T13:15:53.578-04:002011-03-24T13:15:53.578-04:00"I caught a lot of crap when I posted on this..."I caught a lot of crap when I posted on this issue 2 1/2 weeks ago when Zim had the oblique problem and I saw a pattern of issues with his conditioning/stretching regimen."<br /><br />You caught a lot of crap because clearly you have no idea what Zimmerman's conditioning/stretching regimen even is. So how could you know whether or not it's adequate?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20967712912170543722011-03-24T13:12:17.139-04:002011-03-24T13:12:17.139-04:00"Pudge -> NYY. He has yet to wear pin stri..."Pudge -> NYY. He has yet to wear pin stripes and he would feel like a young rookie with that crowd?"<br /><br />Pudge played 33 games for the Yankees in the second half of 2008.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25074477116402313752011-03-24T13:09:46.670-04:002011-03-24T13:09:46.670-04:00fpcsteve said... NatsJack, I would be interested i...<i> fpcsteve said... NatsJack, I would be interested in your opinion on R. Zimmerman's conditioning and work habits. I am beginning to develop an opinion about that, but I would be interested in what that looks like up close. March 24, 2011 12:47 PM </i><br /><br />I caught a lot of crap when I posted on this issue 2 1/2 weeks ago when Zim had the oblique problem and I saw a pattern of issues with his conditioning/stretching regimen. Then when he pulled the groin and was supposed to be out 5 days which has turned into over 10 days everyone shut up.<br /><br />The proof is in the pudding as the chef says and clearly by these injuries he and the Nats need to change his regimen. In 2010 it was the hamstring and oblique that put him out of commission for about 90 missed at-bats vs. the previous season which equates to missing about 20 full games.Steve M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80296367909205010612011-03-24T13:08:48.611-04:002011-03-24T13:08:48.611-04:00The thing about Gonzalez over Cora is this, youth ...The thing about Gonzalez over Cora is this, youth and a "hunger" to play, being dissatisfied with rusting on the bench isn't all bad. Look at it a different way, if you had a major infield injury and had to pick a player to play, say the last 100 games of the season between Cora and Gonzo? You know what you have right now in Cora, but what do you really have in Gonzo given a significant amount of regular games? You know you have good defense, but what about offense? Would he benefit offensively with more playing time, my guess would be yes. If he proves himself worthy, you have a bargaining chip you didn't have with Cora.<br /><br />BTW, I do not have anything whatsoever against Cora, just doing some rationalization.K.D,noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86407761913644634012011-03-24T13:04:56.052-04:002011-03-24T13:04:56.052-04:00fpcsteve.... Zimmerman is in great shape. He came ...fpcsteve.... Zimmerman is in great shape. He came in that way. I don't see the "Albert Pujols" approach to his daily regimene (If you ever get a chance to watch Pujols 2 hours before a ST game, you'll know why he's so good) but he works at his craft. He gets stretched by the trainers like everyone else.<br /><br />His problems usually consist of the pulled hamstring, oblique, groin variety so it seems core strengthening exercises would be in order.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14236212496087462132011-03-24T12:59:37.297-04:002011-03-24T12:59:37.297-04:00JD - Have at your lineup. Unless you move Werth o...JD - Have at your lineup. Unless you move Werth or Morse up, you are screwed and hope these guys develop. Desmond and Ankiel will still get on base 3 of 10 plate appearances and they will stay on base unlike Nyjer who took himself off the bases way too many times.<br /><br />I agree with DFL that you have to let it ride this year and tinker with it as you go on.Steve M.noreply@blogger.com