Sports Illustrated Is Not Impressed With The '09 Washington Nationals.
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 9:00 AM EDT
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PrintA couple weeks back, I wrote an article entitled, "Federal Baseball.com Declares Jordan Zimmermann: The Washington Nationals' Next Big Thing!" Well, I'm not claiming it's in any way a response, but in the April 6th issue of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, (out on newsstands today), which features the 2009 Major League Baseball Preview, the SI Staff writer Joe Lemire* writes that Zimmermann:
"...is merely the franchise's interim Next Big Thing. The Nationals hold this June's No.1 draft pick, almost certain to be San Diego State right hander Stephen Strasburg, whom some scouts have gone so far as to call the greatest prospect of all time."
The G.O.A.T? Stephen Strasburg? If everyone keeps talking like this, Strasburg and his agent, Scott "Maximum" Boras are going to start to believe they might actually get the $50 million out of the Nationals that several sources have reported is their goal, but the SI writer says only that, "Strasburg's rumored asking price is at least $10 million."
The SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Washington Nationals profile, which is titled "Federal Disaster", also contains a column entitled, "Consider This A Modest Proposal", in which the SI writers recommend that the Nationals move, "Nick Johnson, Cristian Guzman, Willie Harris, and especially Ronnie Belliard," who is considered by SI to have the most value of the players given bad contracts by the Former Washington Nationals' GM...
In SI's projected lineup, they have Adam Dunn, Lastings Milledge and Elijah Dukes left to right in the Nationals' starting outfield, but, as Washington Post writer Chico Harlan noted in a Nationals Journal post yesterday entitled, "Dmitri, Stammen, Anderson":
"According to (DC Manager Manny) Acta and others, [Austin Kearns] is still very much a legit candidate to be starting in right field on Opening Day."
?'s For the DC Faithful...
Who do you have in right field on Opening Day?
How does John Lannan measure up to other staff aces around the league?
Do you agree with Sports Illustrated's plan to trade away the last of the Former DC GM's bad contracts?
Spring Training #'s...
Austin Kearns vs Elijah Dukes:
Kearns - 16G, 11 for 40, .275 AVG, 1 2B, 3 HR, 9 RBI's, 7 BB, 10 K's, .408 OBP, .525 SLG.
Dukes - 16 G, 11 for 44, .250 AVG, 3 2B, 1 HR, 6 RBI's, 7 BB, 16 K's, 3 SB, .353 OBP, .386 SLG.
Today's GAME THREAD...
It's going to be John Lannan vs Roy Halladay this afternoon in Lannan's last start before Opening Day against Florida on Monday April 6th. What will John "Ace" Lannan do with his last start? Will Dmitri Young hit HR's in back to back games as he fights for his baseball life? Who's Watching Following The Nationals??
(ed. note - " * = I believe it's SI writer Joe Lemire writing about Washington, he's the only current writer who matches the initials in the pdf I received.")
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Why is Kearns' mom allowed to vote here?
Not that impressed with the SI article, stating the obvious about veteran bench players having trade value, yet ignoring the advantage that they protect prospects from being rushed into the majors, or another season of Casto, K. and Langerhans, R. being thrust into the Heroes of the 9th roles…..
And yeah, MSM sportswriters steal from the blogosphere…..
Just to be clear, I'm not claiming anyone stole anything from anyone...
For a fun game, though, try to figure out where I fell asleep at the computer writing this post…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I had read where another blogger was claiming his stuff was being looted, but to another fan site...
And, I have seen MSM guys posting in comments sections, so they’re keeping up with the cool kids…
Sleep occurred after listing only two ST # examples……. Whadda I win?
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I actually fell asleep after the Acta quote about Kearns, woke up to a sleeping computer at about 3:45 am...
…as for the ST #’s I meant to have just a Kearns v Dukes comparison, but I settled for just putting their stats side by side…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Curiously, I was shocked into sleeplessness by the same quote.....
Dang, and I got used to comparisons of the numbers for the whole lineup. I never win nuttin’… WAPO’s Guess the Booney Bunch? Who cares!!!……
Guess when chigliak passes out? That’s a contest…
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
First Bard's mom is voting yesterday, now Kearns' mom...
Federal Baseball.com: The Players’ Mother’s Favorite Blog!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Seems they're dragging in their morning Koffee Klatch with cognac circle to vote, as well......
Gotta love the moms goin’ all in for their babies……
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
The return of Pete Orr!!!!
Nats, Jays line-ups
By Pete McElroy on April 1, 2009 MASN Sports
Nats
CF Lastings Milledge
LF Roger Bernadina
DH Elijah Dukes
1B Brad Eldred
3B Kory Casto
C Josh Bard
RF Justin Maxwell
2B Pete Orr
SS Alberto Gonzalez
Lefty John Lannan makes his final start before Opening Day.
Blue Jays
2B Aaron Hill
DH Adam Lind
RF Alex Rios
CF Vernon Wells
1B Kevin Millar
3B Scott Rolen
C Rod Barajas
LF Travis Snider
SS John McDonald
Toronto ace, right-hander, Roy Halladay will start for the Jays.
Agreed about Maxwell, and also seeing Bernadina and Alberto... The Future...
Milledge needs to show he cares at the plate, and keep up in the field with his replacements on either side of him…….
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it should be Dukes, at least at the start of the season
I think Dukes should be given the chance to start, because Kearns really struggles at Nationals Park. Dukes’ home/away numbers are a little more even, and I think the team could use his the power he maintains at their home park.
Now, if Dukes has problems, I don’t think the position should necessarily be his outright, and maybe Kearns should get a shot.
Now writing for Ridiculous Upside, where we knew who Mike Taylor was before you did.
Kearns=blind squirrel+acorn..... A homer in garbage time when he K'd during the actual rally..... meh...
I’m calling Dukes to have a monster year, and Kearns to be Dunn’s liitle buddy on the bench. (although I wouldn’t mind Austin making a fool outa me and Bowden a genius for believing in him.)
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Rizzo...
I really think strategy is playing a big part in this outfield situation. Before, it always felt like the Nats were desperate. Now, it feels like we’re going to be happy with having so many options in the outfield. Rizzo will take calls and see what people are offering and just see what plays out. Jimmy wanted to make deals no matter what. So, I think the stance will be to use who we have and split the games among the players. Who needs a label anyway. Co-right fielders Kearns and Dukes. Floater-Willingham.
As long as the guys don't get all pouty, but I'm not confident about Josh and (please no) Dukes, copping an attitude.
Competition is all good and well, until somebody becomes a crybaby…..
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Right, the only problem is if Kearns or Hammer balk at splitting time...
…otherwise it’s just like a real roster…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Chico reports Anderson to the DL, The General makes the 25-man roster
“With Hernandez out, Gonzalez, already on the 40-man roster, will start the year with the Nationals, Acta said. A final roster spot remains for a position player, almost certainly to be filled by either a third catcher (Wil Nieves or Josh Bard), Kory Casto or Alex Cintron.”
I’m going with the 3rd catcher. Sorry Alex…..
I don't want to, but man, is he getting on my nerves......
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
That quote you linked about his approach made me angrier...
…than when he changed his # to 85.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly, it's like he's already got it figured out
No quote about Eckstein working with him on his approach and how he’s learning.
Corey Patterson Jr…….
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
List of things that seem to concern Lastings above being a good fielder, hitter, and baserunner...
Hat issues because of hair style. Always spending his concentration jamming the hat or helmet on his dreads.
Wiggling his bat too much because it looks cool
Spitting between his teeth because it looks cool
Worrying if everybody thinks he looks ok
Meanwhile, Dukes is dripping sweat, filthy before the game starts, shirt hanging out…but…knows how to play center field and knows how to take walks.
Lasto just needs to keep his head in the game and stop caring about anything that doesn’t have to do with baseball. It makes me insane sometimes.
My problem with Lasto and I obviously don't "know" him...
…is that he seems to think he’s as good as he can get…when I see lots of room for improvement…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
...and by your statement...
…that means he thinks he’s a good well-rounded player now.
Put on the Sham-Wow salesman’s voice…He’s not a five tool player, not even four. Three you ask? No…lower. Two? No way he’s only a two tool player.
In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels at hitting for average, hitting for power, baserunning skills and speed, throwing ability, and fielding abilities. (wikipedia…I know but it was a quick google)
How many tools does Lastings have?
An error on a J-Max grounder let's Bard score for a 1-0 DC lead.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions
The Jays need a backup 3B......... I vote for Casto to Toronto
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
It'll be interesting to see where Casto ends up...
…sad for me cause it’ll be one more link to Expos gone…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Every time I see Vladi...
…or Orlando “Woop Woop” Cabrera it still gets to me…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Without Tim Wallach at 3B, the list is flawed......
My favourite Expo ever……
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Aw man, now you both got me all misty, too.........
Nos Amours……….
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Two RBI doubles in the 2nd give the Jays a 3-1 lead.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions
Right, that was three doubles to Roger.......
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
...between the 3 of us we'll get this right...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
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by Real Baseball Intelligence on Apr 1, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions
Rick Porcello named to Tigers' rotation...DC's not the only team going wit the yutes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions
I guess smackin' around the other candidate yesterday clinched it for the kid....
“You gave up a homer to Austin F. Kearns, buddy…….. Get out!!”
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
That and Dontrelle's issues...
…will Willis ever get it back?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Very weird story there. There was a theory he just got figured out and the wild delivery wasn't working anymore.
And that starts to prey on the mind…..
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I could see how it would take the rest of the league a little longer than usual...
…to figure Dontrelle out…but sooner they get a good report on everyone…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Later, Roscoe.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Lannan gives up...
8 hits, 6 runs, 3 walks…6-1 Jays…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, that got ugly in a hurry.
Now writing for Ridiculous Upside, where we knew who Mike Taylor was before you did.
Harlan says it is Lannan's fault......... or the bus ride...... 7-2, on a Rolen homer
I’m still in the top of the 5th. No idea how the Nats scored yet….. Bard?
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I still have 6-1 Jays in the 6th...lazy scoreboard hamsters!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it happened this way
Bard hit a double, and there was an error of some kind charged to Rolen. Halladay’s currently listed with 0 earned runs.
If the Blue Jays were scoring on home runs I’d say it was the wind, but they hit six doubles, so yeah, I’d put most of that on Lannan.
Now writing for Ridiculous Upside, where we knew who Mike Taylor was before you did.
Lannan REALLY has to be solid this year if DC is to avoid another embarassing season...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
In Lannan's defense
he’s facing an AL lineup, one that was better than a fourth-place division finish might indicate. Plus they added Snider.
Now writing for Ridiculous Upside, where we knew who Mike Taylor was before you did.
Hey Jon.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Hello
I know I’m relatively new here, but I just moved out of the DC area and have been looking for more ways to follow the team.
Now writing for Ridiculous Upside, where we knew who Mike Taylor was before you did.
I live in NJ and couldn't find coverage a few years back...
…that’s how this started so welcome. Coverage is much better/easier wjen I can actually see the games, I promise…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Scoreboard still stuck in 5th on mobile MLB.com...
..one more week…one more week…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions
Those defensive substitutions really annoy the Rodent Overlords.....
Then there’s scoring and one thing leads to another, and it just devolves into chattering and squeaking
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
So they skipped over two innings and now it's the 7th........
Bard doubles and scores on an Orr sac fly………
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The backup C battle is going down to the wire...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright, now I'm actually annoyed I'm not seeing this cause...
SS Stephen King’s getting a look…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions
I'll plan a class trip to...Harrisburg? Don't know where King's headed...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I hear "Smiley's" gonna tear up the GCL...uh, that's right...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
7-2 Jays in 7th.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions
Let's assume he's saving it for Monday...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Bill The Thrill is back...followed him a bit in the AFL...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Now Detwiler's pitching it's Farm Day...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Back to the farm night for us low brows.
Now lm a gonna use my one tooth an eats me some hawt dawgs…
Gameday just showed a 75-pitch AB for Nieves, 40 outs and hits, many strikes and balls...
The hamsters are drunk with power, and also drunk like hamsters……
Back shortly going to go Twitter Lannan's bad day...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions
Twitter this : Shawn Hill makes the Padres rotation as the No. 5 starter.
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll quote you check front page in a minute...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Leadoff Lasto grounds into a DP after S. King earned a walk to start 8th...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
"I led off my whole Minor League career. I know what it takes to be a good leadoff hitter and get things going," Milledge said.
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you, Lasto? Do you?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I regret saying DC had a "cult-like" status last week in an interview...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
He knows what it takes to be listed as a leadoff hitter
though he’s not the only one who still sees “leadoff hitter” and thinks “speed and maybe home runs”
Now writing for Ridiculous Upside, where we knew who Mike Taylor was before you did.
Knowing what it takes does not = doing what you have to do...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Detwiler by Sept!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be awesome
We’ll have so many Pitchers we won’t know what to do with them.. That’s good, right!
Where's Hanrahan been since WBC?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions
Not right...I was very excited for half a second...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Woh...it is actually 7-6 Jays now...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Lasto walks to keep the rally going!!!!
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Daniel can be a ST Hero?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Lasto takes a 2-out walk...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
M. Daniel flies out to end it...
…promise I won’t fall asleep during tonight’s post.
Punching out…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, there has been some late inning rallies, which gives the cult some hope......
We never had that last year……..
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 1, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
That's not what Berndaddy means by handshake, Cat Daddy...
We do have a secret cheer though…
Let’s Go Nats Go!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh...Does Sports Illustrated know I'm not impressed with them?
Maybe I’ve been away for too long. What happened to Willingham? I saw the Washington Nationals spread in the Post today and they’ve got Dunn in LF. Willinghammer is riding the pine?
" Tiger Woods. Enough already. Act like you've been there before. "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 1, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions
Willingham became outdated when the new Dunn Model arrived, and Johnson didn't get traded...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 1, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Outdated = Comedy gold
Secret special handshake from Cat daddy = Not the "Ed’s Nats fight song = the anti-fightsong=very scary…
Rick Porcello is 20 years old. Stephen Strasburg is 21.
Strasivarius may be MLB ready quick. Has anybody heard Tony Gwynn compare Strasburg to major league pitchers? That could be interesting. I’d love to see Gwynn (in his prime) face the kid just for kicks. Maybe EA Sports could program that into a game.
Similar to Tyson vs. Ali
Just saw the commercial for that today.
" Tiger Woods. Enough already. Act like you've been there before. "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 2, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Or Rocky vs Mason Dixon...
Ugh…even Clubber Lang was a better dumb name…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2009 1:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Dukes over Kearns, and it's not even close
Small. Sample. Size. I’d much rather see Willingham starting than Kearns. I don’t think that Kearns’ contract can expire fast enough…. and yes, the SI article looked a bit shortsighted in my eyes. On the plus side, they did predict an eleven win improvement this season… quite a bit behind where Baseball Prospectus (77) has the Nats finishing. I do tend to agree with the thought process that they should try and deal Belliard, but that’s partially assuming that they’re going to give him the opportunity to showcase himself for a deal. My assumption is that he’ll get the majority of the time at second base (while it’s his natural position, it may be his weakest defensively) while Hernandez is out, and he’s probably a better option because of his bat when Hernandez is healthy.
While I, too, would like to see how Nick Johnson can perform in a full healthy season, what are the chances of him staying healthy? Either he or Willingham have to go, and they have to go soon. Even if it’s just for a solid bullpen arm, it’d be a start. I do think there’s some hope on the horizon, and I’ll go so far as to say that they won’t only shoot up the overall standings (from 30th up), but also be better than the Marlins in 2009. The Nats are clearly a couple of years away from trying to seriously contend, though, and the fact of the matter remains that it’s just stupid to play Kearns over Dukes when one is going to be part of your future and the other isn’t.
As for whoever said they saw big things out of Dukes this season, I’m behind you all the way. Extrapolate last season’s numbers over a full healthy season and he’s falling just short of the 30/30 club. I don’t expect him to do that in 2009, but I’d be less than surprised to see him hit 25 dingers and swipe 25 bags with a decent average and a terrific OBP.
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