tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post9055209933533990720..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: 2011 Nats predictionsMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58289591441959639352011-04-01T23:51:17.844-04:002011-04-01T23:51:17.844-04:00Mazel tov, young man.Mazel tov, young man.Scooternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-9113514443162066182011-03-31T18:37:40.320-04:002011-03-31T18:37:40.320-04:00I agree with Mark'd earlier today, who said .....I agree with Mark'd earlier today, who said ...<br /><br />"I think If the baby is a boy, Ryan Zuckerman is a nice name!"Ryan O'Hallorannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20487613410483884572011-03-31T17:11:07.881-04:002011-03-31T17:11:07.881-04:00Mark, congrats to you and Mrs. Z!
No predictions ...Mark, congrats to you and Mrs. Z!<br /><br />No predictions here, just enjoying the headline of "Game One" and savoring the thought of all sorts of lovely baseball in store for the coming months!drywnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38997049612733365082011-03-31T12:59:23.768-04:002011-03-31T12:59:23.768-04:00We ended up having six kids, and it's worked o...We ended up having six kids, and it's worked out great because they are all adults now and buy me all kinds of cool stuff and send me on trips because I was such a great dad.<br /><br />So we adopted a four-year-old last year. The only problem is the only thing he'll be paying for when he becomes an adult is the cost of my nursing care and diapers :).<br /><br />Kids are wonderful things. Congratulations.<br /><br />Farid @ IdahoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70079778211106658942011-03-31T12:20:43.896-04:002011-03-31T12:20:43.896-04:00Mazel tov, Mark. In the words of the Sages: may i...Mazel tov, Mark. In the words of the Sages: may it come at a good time!<br /><br />(Obligatory on-topic point: how does Werth get to 101 RBI's if he's batting second, Mr Heist?)<br /><br />As for Harper, I expect he'll finish Harrisburg's year. But it'd be silly to give him a taste of coffee after that as it would start his clock ticking -- or do I understand that correctly?<br /><br />Anyone?A DC Wonknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-61918040942317402292011-03-31T11:32:19.202-04:002011-03-31T11:32:19.202-04:00Awww...a Baby "z"! Congratulations to yo...Awww...a Baby "z"! Congratulations to you & Mrs. Z! Gear up for the most rewarding and hardest job you will ever have - raising children :) an exciting adventure is waiting for you! All the best to your growing family.cadeck13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57926406580211915512011-03-31T11:20:26.527-04:002011-03-31T11:20:26.527-04:00Mark -
Mazel Tov, and good luck to you and Mrs. Z ...Mark -<br />Mazel Tov, and good luck to you and Mrs. Z the rest of the way. May the baby be a great blessing and bring your family great joy.<br />Best Regards, Mark in ArlingtonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80869999814844123222011-03-31T10:57:41.511-04:002011-03-31T10:57:41.511-04:00Anon @ 10:51,
JayB has his opinions about baseba...Anon @ 10:51,<br /><br /> JayB has his opinions about baseball with which you can agree or disagree but I do not find that he attacks other posters in a way which you are doing especially hiding behind your anonymous stamp. <br /><br /> We are here to discuss Baseball and the Nationals; your opinions about other posters are not welcomed.JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-85888931666218913582011-03-31T10:51:22.742-04:002011-03-31T10:51:22.742-04:00My prediction: The "kindler, gentler" Ja...My prediction: The "kindler, gentler" JayB turns negative again before the end of the day and sinks to new lows of negativity by the All Star Break. This is totally independent of the team's record, because he's a hater plain and simple. The only wildcard is whether he lashes out at his imaginary friend ABM today or waits until tomorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-10763284470512308002011-03-31T10:05:33.187-04:002011-03-31T10:05:33.187-04:00Anybody care to offer a bold prediction....mine, D...Anybody care to offer a bold prediction....mine, Desmond demoted by June.Nats fan in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05611418057185496150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56944423707233764132011-03-31T10:02:15.979-04:002011-03-31T10:02:15.979-04:00Congrats Rachel & Mark,
Wins - 75
Harper - ...Congrats Rachel & Mark,<br /><br /> Wins - 75<br /> Harper - Harrisburg<br /> Strasburg - Whichever the most cautious smart date is; let's not rush him at all.<br /> RBI totals - irrelevant.<br /> Starting pitcher's win totals - irrelevant.<br /> All stars - Zim, Werth.<br /> 1st pitcher called up - Detwiler (May 15th).JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88138216084085226532011-03-31T09:54:22.977-04:002011-03-31T09:54:22.977-04:00If Strasburg makes a Sept 6th comeback which seems...If Strasburg makes a Sept 6th comeback which seems like the optimum date, that should give the Nats on 5 days rotation probably 3 home starts and they could stretch it into 4 home games with a couple extra days rest.<br /><br />That is 3 x 40,000 fans and if Bryce Harper is a September callup, Nats Park will be packed.<br /><br />Throw in 3 sold out Phillie/Nats games and a sold out Opening Day and you get almost 275,000 in 7 games. Take 74 games at a light average of 15,000 and Nats Park should easily eclipse 1,385,000. Got to like Mark Z. going with 1,562,538 and not 1,560,000. <br /><br />So there is 5 thinking BHarper will be in Washington in 2011 and 3 thinking he finishes in Harrisburg.<br /><br />Heading to the Park. See you all there!!!!Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71212130384994709662011-03-31T09:50:55.664-04:002011-03-31T09:50:55.664-04:00And Mrs. Zuckerman officially hates Sheinin.
Atre...And Mrs. Zuckerman officially hates Sheinin.<br /><br />Atrendance of 1.2M, really Kilgore? They probabyl have sold close to that already.John O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08014476389355562158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73625684476266893902011-03-31T09:50:08.861-04:002011-03-31T09:50:08.861-04:00Lol Sue.....very generous saying JulyLol Sue.....very generous saying JulyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73531286751436130552011-03-31T09:45:00.119-04:002011-03-31T09:45:00.119-04:00congratulations to you and Mrs. Z, Mark
I'll v...congratulations to you and Mrs. Z, Mark<br />I'll vote for Oct 9, my birthday<br />Nats win 80 this yearOriginal Nats Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67887462781838530762011-03-31T09:43:22.243-04:002011-03-31T09:43:22.243-04:00Congrats Mark to you and your wife on being in the...Congrats Mark to you and your wife on being in the "expecting" column. My two girls bring me a lot of joy, even if they roll their eyes when I start talking baseball. I'll be at the game today. I'm rummaging through my closet for the long johns.DCDingonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-78389010140117445362011-03-31T09:38:00.547-04:002011-03-31T09:38:00.547-04:00Congrats on the baby, Mark!
As soon as I saw the ...Congrats on the baby, Mark!<br /><br />As soon as I saw the title, I was expecting to be able to point out how absolutely ridiculously crazy Bill Ladson's picks are...but they aren't. Wins, I think, are a little bit high, but optimism is afloat on Opening Day!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02623009442776550453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14037112539552227122011-03-31T09:25:48.671-04:002011-03-31T09:25:48.671-04:00Mark--Congrats on the baby! That's excellent ...Mark--Congrats on the baby! That's excellent news! And he/she will arrive just in time to see the Nats make their first post-season (if you can't dream on opening day . . . )<br /><br />Best to you and your wife!ChicagoNatsGirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54226111656867645672011-03-31T08:59:56.876-04:002011-03-31T08:59:56.876-04:00LOL Sue....I was thinking he was moving to AAA CF ...LOL Sue....I was thinking he was moving to AAA CF by July.....your comment makes much more sense!JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44637898601093881272011-03-31T08:55:46.439-04:002011-03-31T08:55:46.439-04:00In preparation for a great 2011 filled with hope, ...In preparation for a great 2011 filled with hope, promise and a few more wins:<br /><br />Who will represent the team at the All-Star Game? Zimmerman, Werth & Storen<br /><br />What will total home attendance be? 2.2 million<br /><br /><br />When will Stephen Strasburg make his next start in the majors? <br />mid-September 2011.<br /><br />Where will Bryce Harper finish the season?<br />Washington<br /><br />How many total home runs will Harper hit in 2011? 35<br /><br />How many errors will Ian Desmond commit? 19<br /><br /><br />How many RBI will Jayson Werth finish the season with? 92<br /><br />Who will lead the pitching staff in wins? How many wins? Jordan Z -- 16 wins<br /><br />Who will lead the pitching staff in saves? How many saves? Drew Storen, 30<br /><br /><br />When will they use a sixth starting pitcher for the first time? April 24 vs. Padres (bonus ansser, Detwiller will be the new 5th starter)<br /><br />How many games will the Nats win this season? 79<br /><br />Special bonus question: When will the Zuckerman baby be born? (Due date: Oct. 4) Oct 6. Congratulations the the Zuckermans!!sm13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89792035595377621972011-03-31T08:52:26.914-04:002011-03-31T08:52:26.914-04:00Congrats! That's awesome!
I'll go on rec...Congrats! That's awesome!<br /><br />I'll go on record with 81 wins. I figure with all the bad breaks they've had, the Nats are due for a few lucky bounces to kick up the win total above what it "should" be.Suicide Squeezenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88173158062321332052011-03-31T08:50:16.995-04:002011-03-31T08:50:16.995-04:00Can't believe Kilgore's attendance predict...Can't believe Kilgore's attendance prediction of 1.2 million--that is less than 15,000 per game! What does he know that we don't? That attendance would take some terrible weather and a terrible team.phil dunnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-31225676975713323322011-03-31T08:46:50.260-04:002011-03-31T08:46:50.260-04:00Mark and Mrs. Z: Congratulations on the new backup...Mark and Mrs. Z: Congratulations on the new backup shortstop on the way! Tremendous. Our two daughters are grown, 23 and 21, and what a ride you're in for!! We can only send our heartfelt congratulations and wish you only the best for both of you, and your soon-to-be healthy, happy, switch-hitting shortstop. Way to go!<br /><br />John and Jaleh Schulz<br />BethesdaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69716230451821548842011-03-31T08:32:53.435-04:002011-03-31T08:32:53.435-04:00Congrats, Mark!!!Congrats, Mark!!!RickHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327826624168391873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64577391252062482692011-03-31T08:21:36.990-04:002011-03-31T08:21:36.990-04:00Who will represent the team at the All-Star Game? ...Who will represent the team at the All-Star Game? Zimmerman and Werth<br /><br />What will total home attendance be? 2.6 million<br /><br /><br />When will Stephen Strasburg make his next start in the majors? <br />mid-September 2011.<br /><br />Where will Bryce Harper finish the season?<br />Washington<br /><br />How many total home runs will Harper hit in 2011? 28<br /><br />How many errors will Ian Desmond commit? 29<br /><br /><br />How many RBI will Jayson Werth finish the season with? 104<br /><br />Who will lead the pitching staff in wins? How many wins? John Lannan, 15<br /><br />Who will lead the pitching staff in saves? How many saves? Drew Storen, 35<br /><br /><br />When will they use a sixth starting pitcher for the first time? late June<br /><br />How many games will the Nats win this season? 80<br /><br />Special bonus question: When will the Zuckerman baby be born? (Due date: Oct. 4) Oct 12. Congrats Mark!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com