Wire Taps: Washington Nationals Rubber Match With Atlanta Braves, Stephen Strasburg Start Six.
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 1, 2011 10:51 AM EDT
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Print• Programming Notes: The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves play the third game of the Nats' three-game visit to Turner Field at 7:05 pm EDT in ATL. Chien-Ming Wang gave up seven hits and six runs (two earned) in 5.0 IP against Atlanta in his second start this season back on August 3rd. Tim Hudson hasn't faced the Nats since July 15th when he held the Nationals to one run on seven hits in an 11-1 win over Washington. The Nats homered their way to a win in game one and the Braves had Lowe hold the Nationals at bay last night...Well, everyone but Michael Morse that is... Morse cannot be stopped. MASN HD, MLB Network, MLB.tv, 106.7 the FAN in D.C., 1500 WFED, Sirius/XM channel 184. Who's Watching the Nationals? And Who's Watching Strasburg's 6th Rehab start? 7:05 pm EDT in Harrisburg, you'll need MiLB.tv...
• LINKS AND LINKS AND...
• NATS BEAT:
• "In the next few years they will become the team to beat in the East; they are young; loaded with talent and with great young pitching." - Ted Leonsis -"Leonsis: Nats will be team to beat in NL East" - Dan Steinberg, DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post
• "When the Nationals signed Werth this offseason, General Manager Mike Rizzo touted Werth’s ability to play center as one reason for the acquisition." - "Jayson Werth, Michael Morse form what could be a lasting outfield combination" - Adam Kilgore, Nationals Journal - The Washington Post
• "Ramos believes he contracted the food poisoning on Monday night after eating shrimp and French fries, though it wasn't until Tuesday morning that he started to feel ill." - "Ramos remains sidelined with food poisoning" - Bill Ladson, nationals.com: News
• "Following a third inning that featured both Lowe’s homer and an RBI-single from Dan Uggla — and coming after Chipper Jones’ 450th career home run in the second — Lannan was nearly unhittable." - "Nationals can't help Lannan top Braves" - Amanda Comak, Washington Times
• "'I feel great, and I feel strong. I wish I could keep going,' he said.'I know there is a process where you don't want to pitch too much.'" - "Though done playing, Zimmermann with the Nats" - Bill Ladson, nationals.com: News
• "Once again, John Lannan did some of his best work against the Atlanta Braves. And once again, the Nationals couldn't make it count for much." - "Nationals waste Lannan's strong night in loss to Braves" - Ben Goessling, MASNSports.com
• "Milone will lead the way, and start Saturday, but he'll be joined quickly by right-hander Brad Peacock and infielder Steve Lombardozzi is all but sure to follow." - "Call-ups, Morse in left and other pre-game notes" - Amanda Comak, Washington Times
• "Here’s a quick rundown of likely additions aside from Milone and Chris Marrero..." - "A primer on the Nationals’ likely September call-ups" - Adam Kilgore, Nationals Journal - The Washington Post
• "He can still throw it over the plate, he can still trick a hitter with his breaking ball, he can still field his position, he can still handle the bat, and he can still give you 200 innings." - "Livan's engine keeps cranking" - Phil Wood, MASNSports.com
• "For most of the game, Lowe hit the outside corner for strikes. Manager Davey Johnson was not happy that his hitters weren't aggressive at the plate -- Lowe got called third strikes four times." - "Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves: Nationals, Lannan out-homered by Braves" - Bill Ladson, MLB.com WSH Recap
• "The Senators now need to win one of their remaining five games -- and Stephen Strasburg and Ivan Rodriguez start for them Thursday night..." - "Double-A Harrisburg, Single-A Potomac clinch playoff berths" - Amanda Comak, Washington Times
• "In 14 starts against the Braves, Lannan is 8-4 with a 3.31 ERA and has allowed just three home runs. By contrast, he’s given up 17 to the Phillies." - "Lannan's struggles versus Phillies balanced by dominance of Braves" - Amanda Comak, Washington Times
• "[Derek] Lowe may have deserved as much credit Wednesday as the Nationals’ hitters deserved scorn." - "Nationals vs. Braves: Derek Lowe sends Washington’s offense back to its meager norm" - Adam Kilgore, The Washington Post
• "On Wednesday the National League Wild Card leaders acquired outfielder Matt Diaz from the Pirates and infielder Jack Wilson from Seattle..." - "Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves: Re-stocked Braves send Hudson to face Nats" - Jesse Sanchez, MLB.com Preview
• "All eyes will be on Milone and Peacock as potential 2012 rotation candidates, as well as Lombardozzi -- a Maryland native -- and how he fits in in the infield." - "The call-ups are coming, the call-ups are coming: Sept. 1 has arrived" - Amanda Comak, Washington Times
• "Strasburg will have rehab company tonight in Ivan Rodriguez, who will be making his third rehab appearance..." - "Class AA Harrisburg and Class A Potomac make the playoffs, and Stephen Strasburg can clinch the division" - Adam Kilgore, Nationals Journal - The Washington Post
• Your Daily Message From The Dalai Lama On Twitter (@DalaiLama): "Happiness comes through taming the mind; without taming the mind there is no way to be happy." -
• NATS MINOR LEAGUES:
• Class-A Auburn: Matthew Skole - 2 for 5, 2 2B; Nathan Karns - 5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K's - Auburn Doubledays Scoreboard
• Class-A Potomac: Zach Walters - 2 for 4, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 BB; Adam Olbrychowski - 7.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K's - Potomac Nationals Scoreboard
• "The Single-A Potomac Nationals downed the Lynchburg Hillcats 6-3 to advance to the playoffs again and a chance to defend their 2010 Mills Cup Carolina League crown." - "Potomac into the playoffs again with another win over Lynchburg" - Byron Kerr, MASNSports.com
• Double-A Harrisburg: "Erik Arnesen started and went seven strong innings for the Sens, allowing just a an unearned run while striking out nine batters." - "Senators Win 2-1 and Clinch Playoff Spot" - Harrisburg Senators News
• "The Double-A Harrisburg Senators edged Portland 2-1 to clinch at least a tie atop their division over Richmond." - "Harrisburg clinches playoff berth after dropping Portland" - Byron Kerr, MASNSports.com
• Triple-A Syracuse: "Right-hander Brad Meyers capped a stellar August with the win, finishing the month 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA in six starts." - "Chiefs edge Bisons for 4th straight win" - Syracuse Chiefs News
• "Thursday’s News & Notes" - NationalsProspects.com
• NATSTOWN:
• "Not only did Derek Lowe of the Atlanta Braves hit his first career round-tripper, a line drive over the left field wall on a 3-2 pitch, but he threw six strong innings..." - "GAME 134 REVIEW: Nats on the Down Lowe; Fall to Braves 3-1" - Dave Nichols, Nats News Network
• "Since 2008 there are 11 pitchers currently season-age 27 or younger that have pitched at least 690 innings with an ERA <4.00." - "Fun with arbitrary cut-offs" - Harper, Nationals Baseball
• "Rotation #27 marks the final time we’ll see Jordan Zimmermann starting this year." - "Nats Rotation Cycle #27: good/bad/soso" - Nationals Arm Race
• "It might be time to start recognizing that after 50-60% of the season completely wasted with the bat, Jayson Werth might be back." - "Is Werth Back?" - Charlie, The Nationals Review
• "Some critics have said that Milone is a second coming of John Lannan. A weak tossing southpaw who pitches to contact and despite all odds manages to get out of innings..." - "Stephen Strasburg's Upcoming Start May Be The Most Anticipated, But Tom Milone's Will Be The Most Intriguing" - Will Yoder, The Nats Blog
• "Regardless of what we call it, ticket prices are apparently soaring for Tuesday, Sept. 6, with good reason." - "Strastember is almost here." - Nats Enquirer
• "Give credit to the Nationals’ racing presidents. These guys get around." - "Racing presidents invade Canada, visit Buffalo tonight" - Presidents Race Fan, Let Teddy Win!
• NL EAST UPDATES:
• Marlins: "The Marlins are awaiting the results of an MRI that was performed on Hanley Ramirez’s injured left shoulder on Wednesday..." - "Florida Marlins’ Hanley Ramirez has MRI; return still uncertain" - Clark Spencer, Miami Herald
• Mets: "Wright lightheartedly noted he had 'almost 800 feet worth of double' in the game." - "Wright: '800 feet worth of doubles'" - Adam Rubin, Mets Blog - ESPN New York
• Phillies: "Lee came within one out – one strike, really – of his sixth shutout of the season as the Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds..." - "Lee dazzles Reds in Phillies’ 19th shutout win" - Jim Salisbury, CSNPhilly.com
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Will not be able to watch tonight, as I'll be in Raljon MD to observe the local NFL franchise
I was amused over the link of “is Werth back?” – apparently inspired by the article (or simply seeking to answer the question), Werth went 0-3 with 3 K’s last night.
You have my sympathy.
Brain: "Pinky, are you pondering what i'm pondering?"
Pinky: "Yes, but isn't a cucumber that small called a gherkin?"
Well, as a Giants fan since Fran Tarkenton & Spider Lockhart,
I can just wish you more of the same with the Potomac Drainage Basin Indigenous Persons (to steal from Gregg Easterbrook).
Brain: "Pinky, are you pondering what i'm pondering?"
Pinky: "Yes, but isn't a cucumber that small called a gherkin?"
I understand completely, and offer my hope for confusion to both of New Jersey's NFL teams :-)
I’m actually cautiously optmistic about the ‘Skins. Although they have a long way to go (Cerrato = Bowden [spit] as far as I can tell) they are at least moving in the right direction. They finally let someone else “win the offseason” – may it to the Iggles as much good as it ever did the Redskins – and the team is finally sloughing it’s considerable supply of deadwood. Even more so than the Nationals, ownership has been an obvious problem. But despite being in excellent shape vis the salary cap, the team went for youth instead of the highest profile over-the-hill malcontent available. I don’t think it translates into more than six or seven wins this season, but at least there’s a sense that adults are more or less in charge.
I think Werth certainly answered that question last night
He’s definitely back. Back to his season-long form.
If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!
Werth is ...um...worthless when he simply stares at the pitches.
Yeah, it drove us nuts when Dunn did the same thing, but then he’d. Unleash one of those Donkey Bombs…and we’d forgive him for everything.
Werth? Not so much. I just wish he’d try to make more of a battle out of his ABs instead of givinv the pitcher a free pass.
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
by MissB on Sep 1, 2011 2:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So....
we should start hearing very shortly the fate of such players as:
Collin Balester
Brian Bixler
Adam Carr
Garrett Mock
Doug Slaten
Craig Stammen
All of these guys are reasonable nominees for DFA-land, and it appears that two of them will be drawing short straws.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
Out-in-Zee
Mock and Slaten can leave now………Bixler and Stammen are history at some point after 2011………And I really don’t see a future for Bally……….LIVO is taking one of those long relief spots next season……
WTF is Adam Carr?
I nominate Mock and Stammen....
though I wouldn’t cry bitter tears to see Bix go either.
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
by MissB on Sep 1, 2011 2:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No BIX in 2012 for sure...........
Only Bally has a shot at this roster in 2012………
Of course, in AAA ball Bixler is outhitting Lombardozzi
And Lombardozzi is many fan’s choice to be the starting 2b in Nats Town (with Espinosa moving over to SS). So we should all be careful what we ask for :-)
This year's AAA stats among relievers (as reliever)
Balester (age 25) 28 G, 39.1 IP, 19 ER, 47 H, 15 BB, 46 K (3.07 K/BB), 1.57 GO/AO
Severino (age 26) 34 G, 31.1 IP, 14 ER, 34 H, 22 BB, 37 K (1.68 K/BB), 1.29 GO/AO
Mock (age 28) 8 G, 10.1 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 12 K (6.00 K/BB), 2.33 GO/AO
Mock’s got a smaller sample, but it’s much better than the other two (Slaten’s only pitched in three games, too small a sample to discuss). He is damaged by his age and past history. I would dump Balester in a heartbeat, and probably Severino too (I’m not a fan of soft-tossing lefties), but then again you all would expect me to say something like this.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
Yeah, that's true
His red flag is his walk totals. Though he really is a soft-tosser.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
Isn't it true that if a person is DFA'd they are only lost if someone puts in a waiver claim and therefore puts them on the 40 man rsoter?
Adam Carr is unlikely to be claimed, given his age, injury status (he’s on the 7 day DL with Syracuse) and shaky results this season. Mock could well sneak through and remain a part of the organization as well. I believe taht it’s only if a player is “released outright” that you know he’s not coming back.
Speaking of DFA, any potential DFA list is incomplete without Severino. I do think that Carr and Mock are ahead of him on the chopping block. If I had to rank likelihood of release, from most to least likely, I would put it as:
Carr
Mock
Severino
Slaten
Bixler
Stammen
Balester
That said, I think they only lose one of these guys; two slots will be opened up by moving LaRoche and Kimball to the 60 day DL. They could make all three open by moving Mattheus to the 60 day DL as well, and not cut anyone (yet).
The 60 Day option only buys them time 'till the end of the season
Then of course, they get room by freeing up Cora’s and (at least one of Nix/Ankiel/Gomes)’ spots. But they’ll still have trouble finding room for Prince Fielder. ;-)
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
[waiting for a response to the last-sentence straight line]
…
[still waiting]
Brain: "Pinky, are you pondering what i'm pondering?"
Pinky: "Yes, but isn't a cucumber that small called a gherkin?"
Well, at the end of the season they have openings for Wang/Nix/Ankiel/Gomes/Cora/Pudge/Livo
All of whom become free agents. It’s likely that a couple will be brought back, although it’s not inconceivable (you keep using that word … ) that none of them come back. Either way, the Nationals have flexibility in their 40 man roster, at elast until (November, I think) when they have to firm up the roster before the Rule 5 draft.
Well, Prince Fielder takes up
a lot of room (bada-bing)
I could be wrong (again), but
my understanding is that, if the player passes through waivers, he can either accept a minor league assignment outright (i.e., not on the 40-man roster), or decline the assignment and become an unrestricted free agent, with the Nats liable for his remaining salary, less the major league minimum if another team signs him.
Brain: "Pinky, are you pondering what i'm pondering?"
Pinky: "Yes, but isn't a cucumber that small called a gherkin?"
The "outright" option
can be used only once in a minor leaguer’s career, and can be done without the player’s consent. None of the guys on “the list” have been outrighted, AFAIK.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
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