tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post8554427529909768245..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Game 18: Nats at CardinalsMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44914178078788155452011-04-21T19:09:30.260-04:002011-04-21T19:09:30.260-04:00ugh, did not watch the game, nor did follow it on ...ugh, did not watch the game, nor did follow it on gameday but getting shutout by Lohse is painful. That's pathetic. I hope we don't embarrass ourselves against Pirates.FSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-63487526337561614292011-04-21T16:53:10.662-04:002011-04-21T16:53:10.662-04:00Catching up with the thread postgame:
TimDz: +1 r...Catching up with the thread postgame:<br /><br />TimDz: +1 re. leave for Desmond.<br /><br />NJ and DJ: I also love what Werth has brought to date.<br /><br />JD: re. fines for giving up hits after 0-2 count, okay, but only if we can also fine hitters for swinging at the first pitch after a hit and a walk have given us two much needed baserunners (where's a Kangaroo Court when you need it)?<br /><br />Meds comments, I won't lecture there. I do tend to speak up when brain disorders are used as a metaphor, but that's because of the struggles of a loved one rather than for PC reasons (but maybe that's TMI).<br /><br />JD again, point taken re. being 9-9 without Zimm, and I'll take it. Here's hoping that the bats heat up in Pittsburgh (and that pitching and defense hold up their ends).natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51809778871521623942011-04-21T16:43:42.994-04:002011-04-21T16:43:42.994-04:00The common denominator with all the bad batters? ...The common denominator with all the bad batters? They all have same coach, who has not impressed me for three years now.Manassas Nats Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-287994286785183372011-04-21T16:38:36.432-04:002011-04-21T16:38:36.432-04:00The other thing about Balester, he pitched the nig...The other thing about Balester, he pitched the night before.Exposremainsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11649458459328698412011-04-21T16:37:03.552-04:002011-04-21T16:37:03.552-04:00At Mark'd
I still think that Rodriguez is a ...At Mark'd <br /><br />I still think that Rodriguez is a better option than broderick, Gaudin has to go, as for Balester that was the one I wasn't sure about, but I'm not a big fan of Coffey.Exposremainsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-23062448863820661002011-04-21T16:09:36.146-04:002011-04-21T16:09:36.146-04:00Deitweiler has already proven himself at triple A....Deitweiler has already proven himself at triple A. In 2009 he was excellent after being sent down. When he was brought up in September, he continued to be excellent. Then he was hurt. <br />I'm not sure that Desi is the answer at short, but the two Chicago shortstops who are considered superb have the same (in one case) and more errors than Desmond in the other case. I wonder do their fans have the same attitude towards their shortstops as do a few people on this site. And offensively, in his rookie year, Desi had offensive stats that were as good as any in the American league, with the possible exception of said Ramirez.Jeevesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16069768896085868822011-04-21T16:05:32.875-04:002011-04-21T16:05:32.875-04:00Not turning on the team. Just stating the obvious...Not turning on the team. Just stating the obvious. Opponents will learn quickly to pitch around a couple of their players to get to the weak ones.<br /><br />Small ball is the only means this team has to play on a regular basis, which too will be difficult to execute if they can't get on the base. Perhaps, except for Zimmerman, they don't have anyone on this roster to fear...<br /><br /><br /><br />UNTERPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52399838874048223722011-04-21T16:01:52.711-04:002011-04-21T16:01:52.711-04:00Mark'd,
What's embarrassing? Balester d...Mark'd,<br /> <br /> What's embarrassing? Balester didn't have it today; so what?JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51046967651832128032011-04-21T16:01:40.164-04:002011-04-21T16:01:40.164-04:00Syracuse bound.Syracuse bound.Nats Travel Agent Xnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84957406378991363202011-04-21T16:01:04.176-04:002011-04-21T16:01:04.176-04:00The 2 run lead can be overcome in the 9th. This is...The 2 run lead can be overcome in the 9th. This is a shame because now the 5 runs looks out of reach.<br /><br />Nice to see Slaten do the job too.Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53366945828007083922011-04-21T15:58:34.064-04:002011-04-21T15:58:34.064-04:00UNTERP,
And yet; even with a loss today the team...UNTERP,<br /><br /> And yet; even with a loss today the team will still be 9 - 9 without it's best player. It's amazing how quickly people turn on the team.<br /><br /> Balester will be fine too; as will Morse.JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-28896785368640368472011-04-21T15:54:42.622-04:002011-04-21T15:54:42.622-04:00Exposremains may want to rewrite his GM moves. Emb...Exposremains may want to rewrite his GM moves. Embarrassing ending to this game.Mark'dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83581233387760564552011-04-21T15:53:43.591-04:002011-04-21T15:53:43.591-04:00LoveDaNats,
No big deal; just a bad outing. This...LoveDaNats,<br /><br /> No big deal; just a bad outing. This game was lost due to lack of hitting; not bad pitching.JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64432112154252961292011-04-21T15:53:43.336-04:002011-04-21T15:53:43.336-04:00I've mentioned this before. Even with Zimmerm...I've mentioned this before. Even with Zimmerman, this team will go through more periods with virtually not hitting than stretches when the bats are lively. This, perhaps, will be their biggest obstacle. They are what they are, too many old bats, Cora, Hairston, Pudge, Stairs, and weak ones, Morse, Ankiel. But I'm stating the obvious...<br /><br /><br />UNTERPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-77270815380809990292011-04-21T15:53:01.789-04:002011-04-21T15:53:01.789-04:00The Ballestar of 2011 looks a lot like the one fro...The Ballestar of 2011 looks a lot like the one from 2010. Fewer throws at batters's heads is all. This is what everyone was screaming about during spring training?<br /><br />Desmond, Morse, Ballestar...I'm getting skeptical of people who say that we should expect improvement from these guys...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14137127469775819102011-04-21T15:51:23.288-04:002011-04-21T15:51:23.288-04:00Balester finally up to prove how he can help the N...Balester finally up to prove how he can help the Nats.........FAIL.LoveDaNatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15862413868566964245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-62878017052953145472011-04-21T15:49:17.299-04:002011-04-21T15:49:17.299-04:00Stairs O Hits 9 AB 4 Walks 4 K 0 RBI 0 Runs
Bale...Stairs O Hits 9 AB 4 Walks 4 K 0 RBI 0 Runs<br /><br />Balester, not good. 4 run lead is game over.Gonatsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25850786215078080422011-04-21T15:48:29.145-04:002011-04-21T15:48:29.145-04:00I could smell that one a mile away.I could smell that one a mile away.JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20717199370982716842011-04-21T15:44:33.851-04:002011-04-21T15:44:33.851-04:00"Posted it before he got up. Or certainly bef..."Posted it before he got up. Or certainly before I could switch over to watch". <br /><br />Yes you did<br />I cracked up when they said it on tv here.dj in Fl.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41520752107666115972011-04-21T15:42:31.443-04:002011-04-21T15:42:31.443-04:00Except I happen to know NatsJack saw lots of Brode...Except I happen to know NatsJack saw lots of Broderick in ST, and knew that once he got past the Big League jitters, he would be worth pitching. Which he is. Don't forget that Flores was a Rule 5 guy, and now he is again a real deal, and soon to be our #2 catcher, or someone else's #1. I would love to see Bixler come up for a bit; betting it's Maya. We can't really use Bernie at the moment, I don't think. Gaudin -- I know his numbers in the past dangle the hope that he could be terrific. Haven't seen hide nor hair of "terrific" yet.JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882101532666365432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86967866915296745682011-04-21T15:35:40.754-04:002011-04-21T15:35:40.754-04:00Posted it before he got up. Or certainly before I ...Posted it before he got up. Or certainly before I could switch over to watch.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18529197559571063992011-04-21T15:35:34.380-04:002011-04-21T15:35:34.380-04:00Grandstander said...
For those paying attention, ...Grandstander said... <br />For those paying attention, Broderick in his last 3 appearances is now: <br /><br /><br />7 of those 9 outs were on ground balls. And it was facing the hearts of the Phillies and Cards 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB<br />orders.<br /><br />Yeah, we should totally DFA him... <br /><br />April 21, 2011 3:25 PM <br /><br />4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 BBGonatsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88098192074264871082011-04-21T15:32:45.330-04:002011-04-21T15:32:45.330-04:00NatsJack in Florida said...
And how about my Brod...NatsJack in Florida said... <br />And how about my Broderick call earlier, huh? <br /><br />April 21, 2011 3:22 PM <br /><br />I don't think that was a tough call if you were watching on TV as they showed Broderick warming in the bullpen.Gonatsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73630664115526881952011-04-21T15:30:50.898-04:002011-04-21T15:30:50.898-04:00Broderick has had only 2 outings (including spring...Broderick has had only 2 outings (including spring training) where he has given up runs. And 3 of his runs were given up my Slaten and Gaudin as inherited runners in his first outing of the regular season.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51244510686952709072011-04-21T15:29:40.779-04:002011-04-21T15:29:40.779-04:00Probably means he won't start on Sunday; that&...Probably means he won't start on Sunday; that's too bad. I'm guessing Lannan at this stage.JDnoreply@blogger.com