tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post823145445395224253..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Late to the Latos bandwagonMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71867982746043064742010-07-09T14:33:41.809-04:002010-07-09T14:33:41.809-04:00On another note, and in re. tonight's game: la...On another note, and in re. tonight's game: last night, when we were heading into the Metro station after the game, a guy was handing out tomorrow's (which would be today's) Post Express newspaper. We picked up copies and were reading our horoscopes on the train, for fun. 1b was reading mine to me and it said (clears throat and picks up clipping) "You may be able to score an exciting come-from-behind victory, provided you don't get frustrated or disheartened." I'm like, "You're making that up, right?" But then she showed it to me and that's what it said. hmmm...<br /><br />Of course, earlier today we watched Major League for the umpteenth time and, after watching the Indians' rousing comeback to win the tiebreaker at the end of the movie, I said "What if that was the win they were talking about?" Uh-oh, d'ya think? Nah. :-)natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32885131716250376302010-07-09T14:20:32.874-04:002010-07-09T14:20:32.874-04:00Read Brain's work carefully and he is saying t...Read Brain's work carefully and he is saying that he is very disappointed in the international FA signings to date. All are very old for that market. Signing a 21 year old from DR is a joke and that is what Brian was saying in is subtle way. You can no ignore the Intl FA DR type market place and be a winning organization. Look at the make up of teams....30% at least are Intl Free agents and Nats are not players in those markets at all...no denying it, no disputing it, why would you even want to sugar coat the facts here unless you just think is is cool to say the opposite of me.....JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-30535878878625835532010-07-09T13:51:20.219-04:002010-07-09T13:51:20.219-04:00Uhmmm Rizzo looks pretty active he did sign a bunc...Uhmmm Rizzo looks pretty active he did sign a bunch of his draft picks ... this year's draft signings seem to have increased significantly? And gee ... they still have to sign Harper, Solis (the guy is a lefty they really need him!), Cole and Grace (another lefty) ... perhaps the another lefty Ray? Smalling and Rapp are still out there as well. <br /><br />Given that right now, Trevor Holder looks to be the best bet for a #3 power pitcher after Strasburg and Zimmermann you have to wonder just how useful the Internationals are? Aroldis Chapman, the left handed Strasburg, has been converted to a reliever in AAA. Where is Jaime? What's up with Frias? Oh and what ever happened to Nate Karns (no he's not International but he is a true power arm)?<br /><br />Brian from NFA was able to track down the 31 players that Mike Rizzo mentioned in his MASN blog. Did you spend any time reading his research JayB? Sheesh. But right now, as Rizzo apparently surmised, Chapman does not look like he is worth what they signed him for. IN fact none of the Cubans look to be. There are no Livan's in the mix unfortunately. Perhaps its best to be happy with Cuban Livan "Ponce de Leon" Hernandez and his legendary fountain of youth. <br /><br />Seems best to be more worried about the pitching and players currently in the minors. At some point, Stras will get shutdown and Zimnn will be taking over. It'll be interesting to see if any of the other prospects advance to Harrisburg and beyond before the end of the season or if they too get shut down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-10230136472283571222010-07-09T12:51:39.195-04:002010-07-09T12:51:39.195-04:00Oh, and thanks to sec 222 for the low-down on his ...Oh, and thanks to sec 222 for the low-down on his group's next anthem performance. I need to check the calendar and see what we have going on August 13.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53564553672908003112010-07-09T12:50:23.377-04:002010-07-09T12:50:23.377-04:00Interesting about the Latos contingent. I wondered...Interesting about the Latos contingent. I wondered whether he might have friends and family there, knowing that he was from the area. We could definitely hear the Padres fans last night.<br /><br />Speaking of Padres fans, did anyone else see the group with the "Let Stairs Hit" t-shirts last night? I thought it was pretty funny (though personally I'd be okay with them not letting him hit against our pitchers).<br /><br />In other news, we were seated, as usual, in the upper deck near the press box, and we noticed that the organist was watching the Lebron show on his monitor. Head in the game, organist dude! Who cares where James went, anyway. :-)natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53357122040271661182010-07-09T12:15:58.278-04:002010-07-09T12:15:58.278-04:00VCUKyle - I get your point about exposure but the...VCUKyle - I get your point about exposure but the Padres just don't excite much anyone including their own fans. They may make the playoffs and it will be based on their pitching if they don't have any injuries.<br /><br />Latos is a young decent pitcher. The Nats again had their opportunities and didn't take advantage and let Latos stay around too long in the game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-55860585521915131712010-07-09T10:16:49.798-04:002010-07-09T10:16:49.798-04:00Exactly....Many other teams announced big dollar s...Exactly....Many other teams announced big dollar signings and plenty of them (see PIT for goodness sake). <br /><br />Rizzo Blog said he was active at the July 2 "deadline". Brain and Chris both have written about the farce that is the Nats International Effort. Time for Mark to find out what is the reality of this years effort.....please.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-23050926761633695692010-07-09T10:05:02.219-04:002010-07-09T10:05:02.219-04:00Les in NC,
Yes, July 2 is opening of signing peri...Les in NC,<br /><br />Yes, July 2 is opening of signing period for international FAs but posters are asking Mark to hold Rizzo's feet to the fire: Rizzo assured us that Nats would be players in this market but many suspect that this was hot air.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64487466717320821242010-07-09T09:57:16.506-04:002010-07-09T09:57:16.506-04:00This really has been the year for pitchers - t...This really has been the year for pitchers - three of the best games this season to observe this (from a neutral, not Nats, perspective) have been the Ubaldo Jimenez game, the Fausto Carmona game (in Cleveland) and this one.Traveler8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26996729784681694962010-07-09T09:24:02.742-04:002010-07-09T09:24:02.742-04:00Nice article Mark, on a pitcher who deserves to be...Nice article Mark, on a pitcher who deserves to be getting more ink. He's an All Star in every respect.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-40678556342731987522010-07-09T09:14:32.770-04:002010-07-09T09:14:32.770-04:00Latos and Joey Votto should have both been All-Sta...Latos and Joey Votto should have both been All-Stars. I know Votto is an All-Star now because of the fan final vote but he should not have been on that vote but Ryan Howard should have been. And no disrespect to Heath Bell who is an excellent closer having another wonderful season but Latos deserved that ad on injury replacement spot over him.<br /><br />You can blame ESPN & FOX for only showing Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Mets, Phillies, Dodgers & some Angels games when they have their broadcast. Finally the Rays are getting some TV exposure after their World Series run in '08. Bottom line the mid market teams have great young talent not getting air time and that’s a shame!<br /><br />~VCUKyleVCUAlum Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08372061529526658414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-50368224205080933512010-07-09T08:40:00.186-04:002010-07-09T08:40:00.186-04:00I think someone has mislead the guys here that are...I think someone has mislead the guys here that are posting about the July 2nd "deadline" for signing internationals FA's. Its my understanding that July 2 was not the deadline, but rather the beginning of the signing period, is that not right?Les in NCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-46069444118385707202010-07-09T06:49:31.395-04:002010-07-09T06:49:31.395-04:00Latos has been really excellent this year. I wasn...Latos has been really excellent this year. I wasn't expecting much when I heard he was pitching against us TBH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-46278671234771733812010-07-09T06:39:47.804-04:002010-07-09T06:39:47.804-04:00Mark,
What is the word on International FA signin...Mark,<br /><br />What is the word on International FA signings....Rizzo said recently that Nats were players at the July 2 deadline but nothing announced?The Rightfully Ignored Onenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7291113735043208822010-07-08T23:53:44.347-04:002010-07-08T23:53:44.347-04:00I like this Latos kid. Definitely gotta tip your ...I like this Latos kid. Definitely gotta tip your cap to him.Cwjnoreply@blogger.com