Washington Nationals/New York Mets: Spring Training GameThread.
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 12:27 PM EDT
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• The latest round of cuts came this morning for the Washington Nationals, as reported here at Federal Baseball by Dave Nichols from the Nats News Network with RHP Shairon Martis sent to Triple-A Syracuse, while INF Pete Orr and OF Chris Duncan went to Minor League Camp... • The Nats and New York Mets play a 1:05 pm EST game this afternoon...• According to MLB.com's Bill Ladson's latest blog post entitled, "Three things to look for on Monday", Jordan Zimmermann and Chien-Ming Wang will be throwing bullpen sessions at some point today. • Jason Marquis will make his third start of the Spring against New York this afternoon. • After Ian Desmond's 2 for 4, 2 error performance yesterday (and one of the error's was tough scoring), Jim Riggleman penciled Cristian Guzman in at short today against New York. The Mets' have right-hander Mike Pelfrey (who's allowed 15 hits, 8 R, 7 ER and just 1 walk in 3 Spring starts and 10.0 IP), starting opposite the Nats' Marquis this afternoon and after that, according to New York Times' writer David Waldstein's article entitled, "Wilpon (Not Mets) Leaves Seinfeld Laughing", the Nationals will see, "Mike Pelfrey, Bobby Parnell, Sean Green, Ryota Igarashi and [Jenrry] Mejia..." When the Nationals released Elijah Dukes last week it opened up a competition for the starting job in right that MLB.com's Bill Ladson speculated in a blog post entitled, "Harris to be Opening Day starter; Bernie in outfield mix", will be filled, at least on Opening Day, by Willie Harris, but according to Mr. Ladson the Nationals haven't ruled out other options:
"Don't rule out general manager Mike Rizzo trying to acquire a right fielder. Jermaine Dye is still a free agent. Don't look for the Nationals to break bank to acquire his services. If Dye is too expensive, look for the Washington to make a trade for an outfielder."
DC Starting Lineup: AFTER THE JUMP...
DC Starting Lineup:
- Cristian Guzman - SS
- Adam Kennedy - 2B
- Ryan Zimmerman - 3B (Word.)
- Adam Dunn - 1B
- Josh Willingham - LF
- Justin Maxwell - CF
- Mike Morse - RF
- Wil "Blocker" Nieves - C
- Jason Marquis - SP.
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J. Zimmerman
I am confused. I thought that he was clearly and unquestionably out for the entire season. But he’s now throwing off a mound. Is he actually closer to being back than originally announced?
he's "throwing"
but only at about 50%. Rizzo was pretty clear in statements last week he won’t pitch competitively until August.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Only throwing fastballs from what I read too, but they said (as Dave notes above)...
That regardless how ahead of schedule he is right now, he’ll be held out til August, which is smart. The kid’s young, he’s bouncing back quickly, but you can’t rush the no.1 pitching prospect (outside Strasburg) back for games that probably won’t mean anything late this year…
But the takeaway from the Zimmermann news right now is that he’s busting his butt to get back onto the field…
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
it takes several months for TJ surgeries
to build up arm strength once they beging throwing. Ask Matt Chico.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait as long as you want with Zimmermann, I know he'd disagree...
But next April’s fine with me.
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I approve of this message
I’d like to see something to let us know whether he is on schedule, ahead of schedule, or behind schedule but I agree that we don’t need to see him in DC unless he’s one hundred percent healthy. If I had to choose between seeing Detweiler in DC this year and Zimmermann, I’d prefer Detweiler almost.
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I think Detwiler's expected back a lot sooner, how long it will take him to get in shape...
I have no idea…I expect he’ll be in the Nats’ rotation sooner than later….
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, he’s expected back a lot sooner. There’s a lot of heat on that 4th starter position. Perhaps the main affect of his injury has been to give Livo a roster spot.
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If that's the case
Then I’m really mad about the delay in surgery. Livo. Bah, humbug.
Rob
"Man may penetrate the outer reaches of the universe, he may solve the very secret of eternity itself, but for me, the ultimate human experience is to witness the flawless execution of a hit-and-run." -- Branch Rickey
ah, the dulcet tones of Charlie and Dave
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 1:01 PM EDT reply actions
Oddly, the Mets don't have it on TV or radio today...
Only the Nationals I guess…(self-pitying sigh)…
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice to see the patient Cristian Guzman leading off....
Please don’t stink again, Marquis….
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:06 PM EDT reply actions
Back-to-back fly ball outs from Pagan and Tejada, Marquis 2/3rds of the way to a scoreless frame...
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Marquis ready to start the season
one hit, no runs in the first.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 1:09 PM EDT reply actions
the hit was a single past a "diving" Adam Dunn at first.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I love how with Dunn's slow dives, he actually reaches the ground as the right fielder get the ball...
(slight exaggeration)….
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that no runs for Marquis in the first.
Just turned it on.
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Single, 3 fly ball outs for the extreme ground ball pitcher...
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
my Game Day audio is barely audible, and i have the sound all the way up
can’t i get a break? just a tiny one? i just want to listen to crappy baseball.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 1:13 PM EDT reply actions
i'm in my pop's hospital room. internet only.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks.
finishing his second round of chemo. he’s a fighter.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I had to go to the headphones, Dave...
Really weak signal from the FED…
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Like I've said
i’d rather be the Nats than the Mets right now. They are expensive and bad and low performing stars. We are just bad and have hope. And their system sucks.
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Absolutely, they've got no prospects...
And an injury-riddled roster…The Nats are just a step above at this point, but I’d take the DC system any day…
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Fernando Martinez is a pretty good prospect
i’d take him in RF right now.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree...I think they exposed him too early...
With all the injuries last year. But he does look good and probably better than the Nats’ RF options right now…
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!! SOLO 2-out HR for Zimmerman, 1-0 Nats...
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:18 PM EDT reply actions
1st - Recap - Guzman pops out, Kennedy grounds out, Zim HR, Dunn groundout...1-0 Nationals...
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Quick 1-2-3 second for Marquis apparently...
I’m getting Tweets that are way ahead of the radio feeds…
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:22 PM EDT reply actions
Hammer gone!
This would be the Mets no. 2 starter I believe.
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wind-aided HR by Josh Willingham. Nats 2-0.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 1:25 PM EDT reply actions
Mets should have signed Marquis
Marquis is from Brooklyn I believe and wanted to pitch in NY. Who has NY added to their staff? What’s their rotation looking like? Santana, Pelfrey, Maine and junk?
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Marquis practically begged, don't think the Mets were sure what they had to work with then...
He seemed disappointed they didn’t go after him…
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
It's funny, I get HR tweets, the play-by-play shows up here then I hear the HR...
It’s actually nice, not complaining, I know when to pay attention…
PLEASE HAMMER DON’T HURT’EM!!! 2-0 Nationals.
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Maxwell popped out.
he’s not helping his cause with weak pop-ups.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
If you like him you can Cheer Cheer Cheer for him
in Syracuse.
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He's going to get to split time solely because of Dukes' departure, he hasn't done anything...
…that i’ve seen or heard to earn the spot this Spring…
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Bernadina might beat him out
Hopefully pitching depth can get us a trade for a right fielder. Neither of these guys are servicable in my opinion.
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I read that too, but I don't see Bernie as a RF...
He’s a CF/LF most of the time, I’m sure he can play right…but I’m think Harris and Maxwell in right, Bernie backing up in left and center….
Just my guesses of course…
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't think Maxwell or Bernadina are major league players, honestly
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
We need pitchers to exceed expectations
and become tradable. We’re not building enough pitching inventory and now are lack of drafting outfielders of substance is revealing.
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Housekeeping:
Bottom of 2nd…
Hammer homer/J-max flies out, Morse K’s looking, Nieves (sans music) grounds out…
Marquis back on the mound….
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:36 PM EDT reply actions
Where are the ground balls, Marquis?
Too many fly balls.
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The Bulldog
had a tough go of it in the top of the third.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 1:42 PM EDT reply actions
He took his rage out on the baseball.
Base knock for the Marquis.
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Just discovered downside of listening to games on iPhone, someone just called...
And it just turns the game off for the phone…ugh….
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:50 PM EDT reply actions
i just fell asleep
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
That's why you should listen using Safari/Quicktime
Rob
"Man may penetrate the outer reaches of the universe, he may solve the very secret of eternity itself, but for me, the ultimate human experience is to witness the flawless execution of a hit-and-run." -- Branch Rickey
Not on the laptop with the AT&T card....
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
2 doubles and an RBI single off Marquis in the third....2-1 Nationals after three...
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:51 PM EDT reply actions
back in a minute....
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 1:51 PM EDT reply actions
For those of you scoring at home
Marquis after 3 – 13 batters faced, 2 groundouts, 5 flyouts, 1 strike out (and 1 hit – he might be competing for the backup right fielder?)
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
Looks like Stammen will get 4 innings
Hopefully Stammen can step up and show that he belongs. Really rooting for the guy to do well.
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Sounds like Morse has been an adventure
but avoided serious harm in right field.
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ugh
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
Hammer getting warmed up
Two run dinger for the Hammer after Dunn reaches on an error.
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Good News-Marquis gives up 3 in 4, lowers his ERA to 15.43
The line on Marquis – 4 IP, 6 hits, 3 runs, 3 earned runs, 1 BB, 1K
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
More on Marquis - 4 groundouts - 6 flyouts.
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
Marquis is hitting
Wonder if they are going to keep him or just trying to get him some ABs.
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Other than Bernadina and Bruntlett, the guys that need reps are already in the game
Might as well let the pitchers get a few reps too
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
Marquis back on the mound in the 5th...
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Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:18 PM EDT reply actions
Good - he could use a confidence boost
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
Two quick outs in the 5th...and he's up 0-2 on Frenchy...
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
And the third double off the extreme ground ball pitcher....
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Frenchy's double ends Marquis' day....
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Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Tyler Walker up next....
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably on pitch count
I can’t believe he’d get yanked for throwing a 2 out double
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
makes sense
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
Coincided with the end of his day rather than caused, yes....
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
it's also a good test for Walker
to see how he reacts to coming in with a runner on second. After all – these games don’t mean anything ;)
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
The real final line on Marquis
4.2 IP, 22 Batters Faced, 6 groundouts, 6 flyouts, 1 strikeout, 1 walk, 7 hits, 3 runs, 3 earned runs. Lowered his ERA to 14.40 if Walker doesn’t cash in the runner.
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
Patient Guzman lines out on the first pitch he sees....
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:31 PM EDT reply actions
born leadoff hitter
Did he wait until he got to the plate, or did he swing on his way up to the box?
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
One fluid motion, stepped in swinging...heh....
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
The King is Dead, Long Live the KING!! THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!!
Zimmerman takes Pelfrey deep again for his second HR of the game…
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Taveras sees a job opening...5ft wall according to Charlie and Dave...
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Stammen needs to buy that man a steak
I hear that the spread in DC is better than the one in Syracuse.
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Taveras has had a decent spring at the plate too
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
Really this is the important part of the game
Stammen is pitching for a job and potentially his major league life
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After Taveras helps, Stammen spins a two-seamer back into the zone for a called strike three..
Two outs….
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Stammen in the Pen
I think making him a reliever could really be a sign of confidence. He doesn’t have much of a future in the rotation. If he gets the 5th spot he will be pushed out by Stras, Zim, Wang. He could be a cheap player in the bullpen for years. Even a long man
Same deal with Martin
I just think Martin has less potential. And less to gain by being a reliever. He is just a 4-A pitcher. Stammen could become a solid and valuable arm in the pen. IMO
I think that's where Stammen's headed too, and he'll end up getting starts....
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
A bit of both
I think he starts and relieves. Goes back and forth. But his long term future is a reliever. Livo has no long term future with the Nats. When ZIm, Wang, Strasburg are ready Livo goes out the door. When that happens Stammen can go to the pen
Remember right now Mock is our 3rd starter
Mock is no lock to make it through the year either. I’d like to see Stammen make it over Olsen for one. Syracuse’s rotation will be pretty solid this year regardless it looks like.
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He has more of a future in the rotation than Livo
If he pitches well enough to get into the rotation let him pitch there as long as he can earn it. If he outperforms Livo let him stay there even when Stasburg and Wang return. Don’t forget Detweiler either as a potential starter by midyear.
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What does Desmond have to do to end the debate?
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Those 2 yesterday brought all the questions about his D up again...bad timing....
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Guzman's D ain't great anymore either
But they can say that Desmond needs to work on his D in AAA. The RF experiment needs to come to an end though for this year to make sure he can focus on fundamentals at short.
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I know most people thought Guzman's "I'm not competing with Desmond" talk sounded bad...
But in an interview with Zim this morning, even he said the spot’s was Guzman’s to lose…so maybe that’s how the whole team is approaching it…
And you’re preaching to the choir on the no Desmond in RF crap…
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure that's kind of what you expect them to say
He had the job last year and would win it in a tie. He loses it if Desmond outperforms him.
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I think we all expect the best player to win the job...
Think we might be disappointed….
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope they judge on performance and not $$$
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
At this point I believe that Desmond is a better defender too
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
AT&T stinks, their laptop connect card drops out constantly...
Why can’t I drive a car listen to a game on my phone and post comments on my site withouth interruption…
#spoiled2010fan…
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by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 2:56 PM EDT reply actions
Bruntlett in at short
Wonder if Desmond’s going to get any ABs.
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Going in to today Desmond led the team in ABs
At this point they know what he can do at the plate
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
Stammen stays in the game and gets the sac bunt down...
Somebody’s pitchers have been practicing!!!
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 Mar 22, 2010 3:15 PM EDT reply actions
good way to help himself make the roster
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
Nats Journal just posted a Jermaine Dye entry
Personally my answer is that you let things ride on this team for awhile because you will have to overpay for him and Dye is a bad defender for our young pitchers. Last year we learned how bad D can rock a team’s psyche.
Go with your pitching rotation as is. Observe Willie Harris or a Willie Harris + Mike Morse(ground ball pitchers)/4th OF defender Maxwell/Bernadina platoon for 25 games or so. If they are above replacement level keep that. If not, trade AAAA pitching for a replacement level right fielder.
Eventually we will have to trade or sign a RF to contend but this doesn’t seem like the year to do that and Dye isn’t the guy I want.
I’d rather do something like the Mets did with Jeff Francoer deal.
Punch the Bowden for the legacy of Kearns and Dukes.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
Guzman 3 LOB so far...
Hi All, love the community, this is my first post. BTW, I am on the Desmond bandwagon (hard not to be). The byproduct of Guzman at leadoff is not only shortening pitch counts for opp. pitchers, he’s killing any production by the bottom of the order. Anyone have a comparison of how many Guz has left on vs. Des in ST per AB?
Also, thanks to those that run this site, it’s nice to see that I’m not the only one with hope for my Nats.
I can look up the LOB later, in my car at the moment....
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 Mar 22, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Texting and driving? That's a no-no!
Rob
"Man may penetrate the outer reaches of the universe, he may solve the very secret of eternity itself, but for me, the ultimate human experience is to witness the flawless execution of a hit-and-run." -- Branch Rickey
Thank for the first post...
And for supporting Desmond, otherwise the first post might not have gone so well…I kid, I kid!!!
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 Mar 22, 2010 3:21 PM EDT reply actions
Uh oh
Stammen gives up a leadoff double. Really want to show that you can get these AAA guys out.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
Generic Met with w/ a double...I've given up on keeping track of these minor leaguers....
Here’s Ike Davis, I know him…
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 Mar 22, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Desmond's in the game now, luckily at SS, not RF...thanks, Mr. Riggles!!!
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 Mar 22, 2010 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
No boots big guy!
Just get through today with some good fielding to put these concerns to rest.
by Skins_Fan_47 on Mar 22, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
By the way - Taveras got an RBI in the bottom of the 7th
to go along with the catch. I like to see guys competing
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
If only J-Max realized he was competing...Been waiting for him to put it together...
It’s frustrating to watch him blowing this chance…
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 Mar 22, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I.Just.Can't.Accept.It....in spite of all the evidence...
Better he fails now than in season i guess…
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 Mar 22, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately. Neither. Is. Taveras.
What’s with the periods?
Rob
"Man may penetrate the outer reaches of the universe, he may solve the very secret of eternity itself, but for me, the ultimate human experience is to witness the flawless execution of a hit-and-run." -- Branch Rickey
Periods for emphasis on Maxwell although I hope that I’m proved wrong. I think that I’m holding my nose and rooting for Harris to be a placeholder until a trade is made after we have a better sense of what exactly our young pitching inventory is this year.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
Stammen gets out of trouble
This is an impressive outing that will certainly help his case
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
Gets the K to strand a runner and end another IP, well played, Stammen...
I think he’s got toughness points in his favor too for pitching with chips in his elbow all last year, all the Nats’ Front Office types are constantly praising Stammen, deservedly so….
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 Mar 22, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
1 hitter through 3 innings - 4 Ks
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
Mets A prospect Martinez
Just gunned down the general at the plate.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
Desmond pops out in his first AB, swinging first pitch like Guzzie...
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 Mar 22, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh oh--learning the wrong lessons from Guz.
And the General continues to cover himself in shame…didn’t believe in Martinez’ arm.
FMart is one of the few Mets' prospects I like...
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 Mar 22, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Just read the Mets season review
Surprisingly, the guy was not totally down on the Mets system. Sounds like he feels there just bottom heavy and they are lacking A prospects. I’ll believe that when I see it.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
Stupid scouts with their stupid accurate assessments....
Desmond just keeps missing the easy one….kills the ball makes tough plays and boots gimmes….
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 Mar 22, 2010 3:44 PM EDT reply actions
YaaaaaY, NATS WIN! Another Curly W!
Good to see that both Zim and the Hammer are warming up their bats.
Craig Stammen with four Ks?
that’s a nice day for the kid
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 3:54 PM EDT reply actions
Nats win it, phew...laptop went down right as it got interesting at the end....
Back later with post game….
Really enjoying all additions to the game thread…night games the next two days so it’ll be a lot easier to keep up with the actual gameplay…
Later, all..
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 Mar 22, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, pitched 4 innings and he kept his composure after Taveras dropped a ball and
Desmond committed another error.
Desmond is giving them all the fuel they need to send him down
but if Guz can’t make the throws…
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope not, but
maybe he is a right fielder after all
2009
Nats fan to usher: "Hey isn’t it a bit early for the Nationals to erect a statue of Manny Acta?"
Usher: "Uh sir, that’s not a statue, that actually is Manny Acta."
Not enough pop to be a RF
He’s got to play solid D or else he’ll just be AAA or super utility player. He doesn’t want to be in AAA this year because he’ll risk having Espinosa pass him.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
the Nats are much better if he can handle short, but
I’m not so sure he doesn’t have the pop to play rf….
2009
Nats fan to usher: "Hey isn’t it a bit early for the Nationals to erect a statue of Manny Acta?"
Usher: "Uh sir, that’s not a statue, that actually is Manny Acta."
Line on Stammen
4 innings pitched, 2 hits, 2 Runs, 0 Earned Runs, 0 BB, 4K, 5 ground ball outs, 2 fly ball outs, and a Sac Bunt. Spring ERA – 2.89
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
That's a great line
He seems to be ahead of Olssen at this point but I guess we’ll know more later in the week.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
that's a real good line from Stammen
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 22, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
+1 on Stammen
- 5 on Maxwell
even on Desmond
3 on Marquis -- let’s start to worry, eh..
Love = Hammer and Zim and Bruntlett (well maybe a warm feeling) and Kennedy ( You got to love the name, right)
Chilling to = Max and Bernie ( We need a RF’r like yesterday and I’d prefer one that doesn’t rhythm with Romaine Fry)
I don't see what was so funny about Waldstein's article.
I like Seinfeld and I like the Mets. Where was the humor in the article? Sure as heck wasn’t funny looking at the box score for Pelfrey today.
Wonderful…More mediocrity from the #2 starter for the Mets. Looks to be a long season.
This season I will expect the worst but I will be prepared for 'worser'.
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Mar 22, 2010 4:26 PM EDT reply actions
Heh, honestly I just read the pitchers who were going to throw for the Mets...
In that article, Lou. Didn’t read aboot Seinfeld, good to see I didn’t miss any “Gold, Jerry!”
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 Mar 22, 2010 4:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The Ghost of Minaya Past beats the Ghost of Minaya present
Mets fans have to be drinking with both fists…
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
MINAYA!!
Wait, uh, I mean,
BOWDEN!!
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Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 22, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
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