tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post4919772140389336120..comments2024-03-28T10:50:33.234-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: 0-1, 5 games to go Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-16577119599403372142016-05-19T07:07:47.665-07:002016-05-19T07:07:47.665-07:00@DaveB - Agreed. More than just getting the hits ...@DaveB - Agreed. More than just getting the hits (and don't get me wrong, I strongly approve of the hits!), I liked his approach at the plate. It was the old-school, experienced Werth that we are used to.<br /><br />Robotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-52631011837248611692016-05-19T06:17:45.576-07:002016-05-19T06:17:45.576-07:00Looks like JW must read this blog & took it to...Looks like JW must read this blog & took it to heart. He looked better to me last night than he has all year, certainly in terms of appearing able to read the pitch.DaveBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-40816978872038252512016-05-18T14:21:13.093-07:002016-05-18T14:21:13.093-07:00Long time follower, first time commenting. Thanks ...Long time follower, first time commenting. Thanks for another great post Harper and I would say that I also agree with you. Rendon will come around, but most likely will not hit many HR's this season. I'm just like others commenting on JW. I like the guy and his laid back attitude and I also think he brings a good vibe to the clubhouse because he is a likable person. However, he definitely is depleted at the plate and is a liability in LF. I don't know if Rizzo is going to make a trade, I foresee him and Dusty keeping the team we have and platooning Heisey and MAT due to the fact Rendon, Zimm, and Revere will turn it around eventually. <br /><br />Need to take off some the pressure and get the curly W tonight!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14015335256837945547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-77966906988930189022016-05-18T11:00:35.526-07:002016-05-18T11:00:35.526-07:00To answer JC's question Thor had an MRI on his...To answer JC's question Thor had an MRI on his elbow on May 1 due to elbow pain. I don't think that 100 mph is going to last long. Recent studies have shown that TJ surgery is most likely in pitchers that throw high velocity. The fact that the Mets have imaged both Syndergaard and Matz' elbows in the last two weeks and they have missed 1-2 starts between them (Matz) is downright laughable. These guys might hold up, but I would't count on it. If I'm a Mets fan then they better win this year or next. I've posted previously that the Mets seem to be "all in" for now and don't much care whose arm they blow out. I was surprised they didn't pitch Syndergaard in the 8th as well. <br /><br />I agree on the offense - I mentioned Blackmon. Colorado has surplus outfielders right now. Blackmon is LH, play CF, bats lead off, has some wheels, and hits. I'm not sure of what other OF bats are out there. I definitely don't want Braun - he's worse than Papelbon in my book.<br /><br />Last note. Saw the Braves are likely to hire Bud Black. Hopefully, he doesn't make us regret botching his negotiation for the next few years in Atlanta.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-19969727566570843652016-05-18T10:40:47.468-07:002016-05-18T10:40:47.468-07:00Does anyone know of any data on the careers of pit...Does anyone know of any data on the careers of pitchers like Thor? Obviously he won't be throwing 100 for ever and I wonder whether similar young starters struggle when their velocity comes down? Just because one is unhittable at 97+ doesn't mean that they will be unhittable at 95mph right? JCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-35864092833563800572016-05-18T10:34:03.392-07:002016-05-18T10:34:03.392-07:00I want to see the same level of urgency from the e...I want to see the same level of urgency from the entire organization about these Mets games as if they were September pennant chase baseball. <br /><br />Bring up the non Giolito/Turner prospects and give them a shot. Get on the trade phone NOW. <br /><br />Also, while Gio2 and TT will be good reinforcements, they are more defensive than offensive. Probably need to add a significant bat at this point.Bryceroninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-35347433263439645572016-05-18T10:30:06.987-07:002016-05-18T10:30:06.987-07:00Anthony Rendon...
Khris Davis? Hot and freezing,...Anthony Rendon...<br /><br />Khris Davis? Hot and freezing, not cold. Despite the numbers, he's struck out 13 times for every walk he's drawn (38/3). Granted, no one can sustain that ratio and remain in the Majors. (He's roughly 3.5 to 1 in his career.)<br /><br />Still, I cringe at the thought of the posts on this blog after his first Golden Sombrero against the Mets or Marlins.<br />SMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-36473620161383275552016-05-18T10:07:45.819-07:002016-05-18T10:07:45.819-07:00I don't think Bryce has a problem with big gam...I don't think Bryce has a problem with big games. See playoffs, 2014. Unbelievable pitching beats unbelievable hitting, folks. Dotting the inside corner with 100 mph and 93 mph sinkers is too good. It's as simple as that. When Thor has that kind of command, forget it. But have to win one of next couple games. I agree we can't have 3-4 totally useless bats in the lineup. Need to make a move re Werth. It's now been almost a full season of horrendous production. And Turner will be up in June. I doubt he will be great. But he will hit .250-.270 and not K as much as Danny and steal bases. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-67180751749565524612016-05-18T09:48:10.934-07:002016-05-18T09:48:10.934-07:00Bryce seems to be flailing away a bit more now. Gi...Bryce seems to be flailing away a bit more now. Giving him the benefit of the doubt but those walks seemed to really irk him.Strasburgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891818504426372315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-26609719142291629192016-05-18T09:45:45.260-07:002016-05-18T09:45:45.260-07:00I saw Khris Davis to the Nats rumors. 11 bombs sin...I saw Khris Davis to the Nats rumors. 11 bombs since April 21, plus he's in Oakland right now. He's either really hot or really cold, but Werth is always cold so he is an upgrade. What would it take to get him?Anthony Rendon is coldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-15810475145672226602016-05-18T09:42:28.796-07:002016-05-18T09:42:28.796-07:00Excellent post as usual, Harper. Thank you for you...Excellent post as usual, Harper. Thank you for your in-depth analysis.<br /><br />Last night was disappointing, but not entirely unexpected. Syndergaard was dominant. Max pitched well, but gave up two homers. Nats struggled to score runs against a power pitcher. Mets beat the Nats in an important game. <br /><br />I like the take of viewing this essentially as a six-game series. The bar for me is 3-3. Don't get swept in NY, and take 2 of 3 at home.<br /><br />But even if they don't break even, there's still plenty of season left. Remember last year when the Nats were red-hot, coming off a series win against the Cubs while the Mets floundered? There's still plenty of time for things to change in the season, both positively and negatively. Doesn't mean that these aren't important games - they are. But there's enough time left in the season where ground given up can still be made up without needing a miracle.G Cracka Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16718297381010491862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-49870784971927701402016-05-18T09:39:27.300-07:002016-05-18T09:39:27.300-07:00The Nats are hitting .240 as a team. Plenty of pla...The Nats are hitting .240 as a team. Plenty of places to improve. To me, the easiest place is in LF. JW is doing ok in the RBI department and not much else. Any body on the current roster would most likely be an improvement just on defense alone. I'm with Harp, I say the Nats give him to the end of the month and then start looking at someone else. Either through a trade or call up. Another poster mentioned Blackmon from CO. That would be an interesting trade and not too expensive.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359859089545299921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-77761580078190353232016-05-18T09:28:46.139-07:002016-05-18T09:28:46.139-07:00Troll fail...lolTroll fail...lolRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359859089545299921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-43490565045602145742016-05-18T09:28:44.492-07:002016-05-18T09:28:44.492-07:00I am also worried about Werth, I really thought he...I am also worried about Werth, I really thought he'd come around and give us .270 avg with 15-20 homers this year.....but he looks really bad at the plate, despite the occasional hit. I'm not giving up on him yet......but Harper is righbt we need to start considering that an upgrade might be necessary. I'm not at all worried about Revere, save for injury. if he is healthy he'll perform, end of story. MAT needs to be sent to AAA for DenDekker, we need a useful player and MAT is not that. I don't think he'll ever stick in the majors, that's how bad of a hitter he is. his confidence is completely shot and you can see it in his eyes and the way he carries himself. He is completely useless to this team right now. If we get swept by the Mets (seems like a longshot, no, w Colon and mediocre Matt on deck but IDK....something about last night just reeked of the classic Nats shell-shicked, deer in headlights, oh $@$@ stuff.....like against the Braves in 13 early 14, and the Mets last year) we need to call up Turner immediately. You simply cannot stash a player like that when we are trying to win now....these games are far too valuable. If Werth, Rendon, Revere are all styrggling the extra 1-2 hits per week Turner could provide over espi are far too valuable.<br /><br />Harper and Max had the 50 yard stare last night.....ALWAYS seems to happen to the Nats when the stage gets big. So irritating, hope to God they win the next 2. A blowut W would be nice too.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-45193907694286919002016-05-18T09:27:14.266-07:002016-05-18T09:27:14.266-07:00 . . . same bums that just swept the Mets. . . . same bums that just swept the Mets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-46363728156199292052016-05-18T09:24:38.111-07:002016-05-18T09:24:38.111-07:00Syndergaard, Schmyndergaard. Just you wait until ...Syndergaard, Schmyndergaard. Just you wait until we get at those Quadruple A bum relief pitchers in Colorado, and then you're really going to see what this true championship caliber offense is made of, baby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-61115523289062789852016-05-18T09:13:34.886-07:002016-05-18T09:13:34.886-07:00Keeping Tony in #2 spot with his lack of power sho...Keeping Tony in #2 spot with his lack of power should be fine as long as he can keep his K rate down. He's solid defensively and cheap, so likely a good deal for the Nats for a while. Per your post yesterday, I am much more worried about JW. His lack of production and poor defense could necessitate a major move. I could see them first off bringing up Goodwin and giving him another shot given how well he's been doing in AAA. Maybe platoon him and Werth for a while to see if Goodwin can stick. MAt would likely have to go down though and I don't know if Dusty would be for that.Chas Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00306056671418831755noreply@blogger.com