tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post893069111705362983..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: And then there were twoMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-9528803401017639092010-10-26T14:45:11.315-04:002010-10-26T14:45:11.315-04:00Hey, the Nationals/Expos may not have a WS appeara...Hey, the Nationals/Expos may not have a WS appearance, but by golly Washington, DC, does! To hell with the Twins....those banners fly in Nats Park! BTW...heard it somewhere that Minnesota does not recognize those WS appearances, and do not fly those banners at Target Field....maybe you smart guys can confirm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53819094935676855052010-10-26T12:03:48.816-04:002010-10-26T12:03:48.816-04:00Don't come to any Flores conclusions yet. Win...Don't come to any Flores conclusions yet. Winter leagues can generally add players at any time. Flores could be planning on joining a team and getting 6 weeks of time in prior to spring training.Sunderlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-13821116385791578022010-10-25T21:17:09.222-04:002010-10-25T21:17:09.222-04:00I don't usually duplicate posts, but under the...I don't usually duplicate posts, but under the circumstances ... <br /><br />Hey BOBO -- this one's for you:<br />www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J2WdcW0ZY4Sec3MyHummBabyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J2WdcW0ZY4noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79326046894364942992010-10-25T21:09:01.379-04:002010-10-25T21:09:01.379-04:00AWOL. So much for getting ready for ST. I serched ...AWOL. So much for getting ready for ST. I serched the Winter Leagues too--figured I had missed somein'<br /><br />Thanks for the research! <br /><br />Da Bears is finished! Nice that they lost while the Nats Guy was in town!Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47478134901764806142010-10-25T21:08:31.200-04:002010-10-25T21:08:31.200-04:00More of the same on Flores....lots of talk from Ri...More of the same on Flores....lots of talk from Rizzo and Nats but it does not match up with reality. Rizzo clearly said he would be playing winter ball and was cleared to play.....yet he doe not play.......He is done.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81405799726740547112010-10-25T20:39:33.529-04:002010-10-25T20:39:33.529-04:00Doc said...
Mark, in your rundown of players in th...<i>Doc said...<br />Mark, in your rundown of players in the Fall/Winter leagues, I didn't see Flores' name. Is he playing racquet ball in Miami with Livo?</i><br /><br />I can't find Flores listed on anyone's roster in Venezuela, the D.R., Puerto Rico or Mexico.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-51599925417298794232010-10-25T19:08:57.947-04:002010-10-25T19:08:57.947-04:00Oops, my bad. I should have known. The real sec3 i...Oops, my bad. I should have known. The real sec3 is inimitable. <br /><br />Couchette, maybe, but not coucher. Seeing as how we're both spoken for and all... :-)<br /><br />One another note, there was a time when the All-Star game was just an exhibition. Not that I'm complaining, seeing as how we've got home field advantage this year and all...<br /><br />(Paver? That's the best you can do, Captcha elves? Sheesh.)<br /><br />----<br /><br />Sec3AcceptNoSubstitutes said...<br /><br /> NOT YOU! "Sec4onHisSofa" is horning in on my estilo.<br /><br /> He ought to pay royalties, at least..natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45265511008957453372010-10-25T18:45:31.436-04:002010-10-25T18:45:31.436-04:00But the World Series was, in fact, the exhibition ...But the World Series was, in fact, the exhibition he's talking about. It hasn't been that within living memory, practically, but there was a time.<br /><br /><br />(wow, the captcha was 'hothevy')Sec3MyHummBabynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67587921340863129622010-10-25T18:41:41.652-04:002010-10-25T18:41:41.652-04:00that said...
Sam has a point, he's just about...that said...<br /><br />Sam has a point, he's just about a hundred years too late in making it.<br />The two leagues did used to be in direct competition, of course. And there was a players' union back in 1890 that tried to run its own league for a year (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Players%27_League). But I would argue that once they installed a commissioner, they became one entity for practical purposes. The DH thing is a red herring.Sec3MySofahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Players%27_Leaguenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-60721612305374178242010-10-25T18:34:18.188-04:002010-10-25T18:34:18.188-04:00which is not to say you can just couchette avec mo...which is not to say you can just couchette avec moi whenever...still on the sofanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19284670638834557542010-10-25T18:32:54.435-04:002010-10-25T18:32:54.435-04:00NOT YOU! "Sec4onHisSofa" is horning in o...NOT YOU! "Sec4onHisSofa" is horning in on my estilo.<br /><br />He ought to pay royalties, at least...Sec3AcceptNoSubstitutesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-25250564625834387402010-10-25T18:27:37.374-04:002010-10-25T18:27:37.374-04:00Yeah, yeah, whatever. Just pass me the peanuts and...Yeah, yeah, whatever. Just pass me the peanuts and Cracker Jacks, bub. :-)<br /><br />---<br /><br />Sec3MySofa said...<br /><br /> HEY!! Get the hell off my couch!! I was here first!natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-68090738284605282232010-10-25T18:23:56.917-04:002010-10-25T18:23:56.917-04:00A couple of years ago I went to a Tulsa Driller...A couple of years ago I went to a Tulsa Driller's (AA Rox) game. A Tulsa pitcher blew up two promising innings with a couple of 3 pitch strike outs. I then politely shared my views of pitchers as hitters with the folks I was sitting with (season ticket holders and close friends). One lady was a relation of the Boyers (Ken and Clete)and a real fan and student of the game. I mistook her silence during my brief sermon for agreement. Later in the game another Drillers pitcher got a hit and drove in a run. I found out my ramblings were nonsensical when she called me on pitchers as hitters. It was hilarious. I have since given up on the DH and gotten true religion--NL baseball. There is nothing like summer nights, friends, and baseball. It's the best. fpcsteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44297500857769153122010-10-25T18:19:10.650-04:002010-10-25T18:19:10.650-04:00HEY!! Get the hell off my couch!! I was here first...HEY!! Get the hell off my couch!! I was here first!Sec3MySofanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39870799592612805852010-10-25T18:13:02.444-04:002010-10-25T18:13:02.444-04:00Dynasty, schmynasty. Those guys are all home setti...Dynasty, schmynasty. Those guys are all home setting up their tee times now. I'll have what sec3 is having (i.e., go Giants).natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4468155401441399612010-10-25T17:45:35.113-04:002010-10-25T17:45:35.113-04:00Mark, in your rundown of players in the Fall/Winte...Mark, in your rundown of players in the Fall/Winter leagues, I didn't see Flores' name. Is he playing racquet ball in Miami with Livo?Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52459937697139418942010-10-25T17:16:43.272-04:002010-10-25T17:16:43.272-04:00I'd like to see the Giants put one on the boar...I'd like to see the Giants put one on the board for San Francisco this year. This Giants team ain't exactly dynasty material. Don't know when they'll be back!Sec4onHisSofanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-15052840165112505212010-10-25T17:14:10.142-04:002010-10-25T17:14:10.142-04:00NatsJack in Florida said...
"And you do it w...NatsJack in Florida said... <br />"And you do it well. And with out being insulting, I might ad."<br /><br />My kids do it to me all the time. They laugh and make fun of me.<br />"Dad's rambling again."N. Cognitonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44024987824299083582010-10-25T17:13:47.077-04:002010-10-25T17:13:47.077-04:00It started slow but gradually the history of the o...It started slow but gradually the history of the old Senators of Griffith-Johnson-Cronin-Goslin-Killebrew etc. and the struggling Frank Howard Senators and even those sometimes potent Expo teams became interesting. The great murals at Nationals Park help. That's a history from 1901 to the present with a couple of years of overlap, plenty of interesting stuff.Richardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79569560951264403892010-10-25T17:04:08.523-04:002010-10-25T17:04:08.523-04:00This could be an epic World Series where The Freak...This could be an epic World Series where The Freak and Cliff Lee could match up 3 times against each other if it goes 7 games, that would be awesome!!!<br /><br />I have no rooting interest for either team but would love to see Vlad Guerrero get a World Series ring after toiling on so many years in Montreal, he reminds me a lot of The Hawk.Harper_ROY_2012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69572218956825827472010-10-25T17:00:35.785-04:002010-10-25T17:00:35.785-04:00And words from another intelligent being. Well sai...And words from another intelligent being. Well said, Josh. <br /><br />I rail against the DH rule but enjoy watching both leagues play. While my preference is now and always will be the National League, I do not vilify AL teams for having the rule.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87193689411556329972010-10-25T16:55:02.400-04:002010-10-25T16:55:02.400-04:00The NL and AL compete for the same talent base, re...The NL and AL compete for the same talent base, resources, and audiences. They share the draft, trade with each other, play against each other (interleague play), are represented by many of the same agents, share merchandise, money, websites, and more. Player salaries are roughly commensurate between the two leagues. The talent gap exists but is getting smaller every year. The key difference between the two leagues is a single rule that didn't even exist back in the day. How does this turn the World Series into a "glorified exhibition series"? Both teams are trying their hardest to win, with money, fame, and hardware on the line. Some players' careers are built on how they do in the World Series. That's not an exhibition game. Just because you don't feel like watching AL baseball doesn't change that fact.Joshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47035610280625822952010-10-25T16:49:40.532-04:002010-10-25T16:49:40.532-04:00And you do it well. And with out being insulting, ...And you do it well. And with out being insulting, I might ad.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-85185323441838448342010-10-25T16:43:07.348-04:002010-10-25T16:43:07.348-04:00I will point out nonsensical ramblings when I see ...I will point out nonsensical ramblings when I see them.<br />When I do it, call me on it.N. Cognitonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34140286350124412112010-10-25T16:35:02.310-04:002010-10-25T16:35:02.310-04:00If you're going to argue the DH rule, then I&#...If you're going to argue the DH rule, then I'm with you 100% but, fortunately, baseball is much more that a DH. And to say the two leauges are comparable to the NFL and Arena League Football is beyond laughable.<br /><br />And who's been insulting?NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.com