tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post4955371657253770196..comments2024-03-18T07:03:39.210-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: You didn't listenHarperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-38106814057085373972015-05-21T06:51:24.464-07:002015-05-21T06:51:24.464-07:00Overlooked in the Yankees mini-sweep, first place ...Overlooked in the Yankees mini-sweep, first place reclamation, and the Bryce kerfuffle is the fact that Jordan Zimmermann seems to be getting back into the groove. That's huge for this team, as Gio and Strasburg struggle, while Fister is hurt. Scherzer is still a beast, so with a solid ZNN and a now startlingly consistent offense, things are looking up. That's impressive, since things have already been going extremely well.<br /><br />Obviously the Nats can't continue this winning pace, but it's good to see the weaknesses shored up a little bit so that we can start to think of .500 ball as a performance floor.<br /><br />I know Harper posted that he thinks the Nats will fall out of first maybe once more before taking it back and cruising into the fall. I think that's probably right unless the Mets continue to fall apart, which is something the Mets have a tendency to do.Kenny B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01104648417209196641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-37197618980714314102015-05-21T06:22:37.207-07:002015-05-21T06:22:37.207-07:00
YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!
Man beating the Yankme...<br />YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!<br /><br />Man beating the Yankmes feels good :)<br /><br />Also... FIRST PLACE! :)Zimmerman11https://www.blogger.com/profile/14524103974207323535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-26078840034235433692015-05-21T06:04:18.661-07:002015-05-21T06:04:18.661-07:00Washington Nationals to file complaint against Mar...Washington Nationals to file complaint against Marvin Hudson, read article at Federals Baseball<br /><br />http://www.federalbaseball.com/2015/5/21/8633581/washington-nationals-to-file-complaint-against-star-of-wednesdays-game<br /><br />To be fair, the called strike 3 pitch to A-Rod was horrible as well.Froggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425616684415704428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-1213765810796367902015-05-21T05:37:34.425-07:002015-05-21T05:37:34.425-07:00And just in case you didn't think the ump was ...And just in case you didn't think the ump was calling attention to himself, how about a-rods looking k to end the game? <br /><br />Maybe its a makeup call (at least in part) but seemed like a chance to get Bryce and a rod in the same game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-61134695488233970892015-05-21T04:49:37.163-07:002015-05-21T04:49:37.163-07:00The called strike by home plate umpire (Hudson) wa...The called strike by home plate umpire (Hudson) was low, and yes Byrce was being BRYCE and was chirping away. But when th umpire removed his mask and began a shouting match with MW, Harper did the right thing by getting out of the box and becoming a spectator while the girls went at it. <br /><br />Two questions: how does Hudson toss Harper after barking at him to get in the box when HE HIMSELF doesn't have his face mask on and is NOT ready to call balls and strikes? In effect it is Hudson who is delaying the game? <br />Second question, how does the league discipline an umpire who is clearly wrong, lost his cool, and unnecessarily ejected the hottest player (playing wise) in the league who 38,000 fans paid to see?Froggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425616684415704428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-42202194201959448962015-05-20T21:30:29.420-07:002015-05-20T21:30:29.420-07:00Harper- Moment savored.
Also am I sensing a tin...Harper- Moment savored. <br /><br />Also am I sensing a tinge of salt possibly?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-57773110503530616712015-05-20T20:39:02.806-07:002015-05-20T20:39:02.806-07:00JHW - If MLB is rigged for the Yankees they've...JHW - If MLB is rigged for the Yankees they've done a terrible job of it the past couple years. And I never predicted anything for this series - just asked (though I probably would have predicted a split) <br /><br />If you think the distrust of Storen is based off one game ... well I'm not sure how long you've been following this team. Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-33902563075471942342015-05-20T20:18:01.022-07:002015-05-20T20:18:01.022-07:00And if you don't think MLB is rigged for the Y...And if you don't think MLB is rigged for the Yankees, all you have to do is watch the replay of Bryce's ejection tonight. Still, a sweep is a sweep, and Harper misses another prediction on the series the Nats "should" win. Also, remember that entire blog you wrote about Storen and how you didn't trust him in critical situations? Based on one game? Maybe you should write another one.J. Henry Waughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-58733751829271395522015-05-20T13:37:24.568-07:002015-05-20T13:37:24.568-07:00"Fister's arm and the gyrations being use..."Fister's arm and the gyrations being used to justify NOT using Roark in his place, those are present worries."<br /><br />What makes you think they won't use him in Fister's place? Did you catch MW kinda squirming when asked if he was available last night? Is it possible to effectively stretch out a reliever off the field?Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-2894622671717553162015-05-20T13:30:29.981-07:002015-05-20T13:30:29.981-07:00The Nats need not worry whether Bryce becomes the ...The Nats need not worry whether Bryce becomes the first $300 million or $350 million-man.<br /><br />If Bryce piles up 400 total bases this year, the front office will be on the floor crying "Mama!" in his first arbitration hearing.<br /><br />(I'm waiting for some team to offer their entire starting infield in return for Bryce.)SMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-77469075036763164252015-05-20T13:09:51.813-07:002015-05-20T13:09:51.813-07:00This assumes the Nats don't find a way to exte...This assumes the Nats don't find a way to extend Bryce before he hits free-agency. I think with Boras, that's tougher to do, but if they are serious about keeping him, they have the advantage over every other bidder at the moment, in their ability to buy out his arbitration years. Also, because he started so young, they might be able to do some sort of deal now that extends him for 2-3 extra years. He'd still be young enough at the end to be in his prime when he hits free agency, but could keep him here a bit longer.<br /><br />In any case, I think if the Nats really want to keep him, they shouldn't wait until he's a year or two away. At that point, he's going to wait and go for the highest bidder.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295227567170577873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-17109349565286249032015-05-20T12:42:16.561-07:002015-05-20T12:42:16.561-07:00Really, the best thing in favor of Bryce staying w...Really, the best thing in favor of Bryce staying with the Nats is that Rizzo and ownership have a weirdly functional relationship with Boras where they're willing to hand over money. I can see them paying Bryce (predicated on Bryce continuing to be BRYCE from here to his free agency time), and I can see Boras taking their money. Especially if the Nats stay a powerhouse team in 15-16-17.<br /><br />The Scherzer contract proves that the Nats are willing to win a bidding war if they feel it's worth it. On the other hand, they haven't been willing to extend Znn or Ian to those kind of if-they-were-free-agent deals (which with Ian, may well be a good move...).<br /><br />Ah, well, I'll save my worry over Bryce's fate for when it's relevant. Fister's arm and the gyrations being used to justify NOT using Roark in his place, those are present worries.DezoPenguinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-28286916538253274522015-05-20T12:11:56.700-07:002015-05-20T12:11:56.700-07:00Gotcha, and makes sense. Thanks for the insights!Gotcha, and makes sense. Thanks for the insights!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-54884792814316232822015-05-20T11:43:54.285-07:002015-05-20T11:43:54.285-07:00Eric - I would bet that SOME team outbids the Nats...Eric - I would bet that SOME team outbids the Nats. A Bryce Harper deal (presumably - we're still 3+ years away) would be a different animal than one they've done before. Werth was overmarket but he wasn't viewed as a transformational player so the contract was expensive but not biggest and best of the offseason (Crawford got more for same # years, Lee got about same for 5 years). Max's deal could have been like that but the structure is team favorable. <br /><br /><br />Now why did Max agree? For the dollar signs. Boras had a target and wanted to get that target amount. Years aren't important for the selling of the deal. Boras is going to go for the $$$, most likely trying to make Bryce the first 300 million dollar man (assuming he's awesome for the next 4 seasons). I just don't see the Nats making that kind of commitment, or even the 200-250 million one if he's only very good. They may try again to spread it out but someone will give a to be 26 year old exactly the contract he wants. What are the Nats going to do? Go 350 over 20 years? <br /><br />Yankees are always a good bet but Dodgers are there and sometimes owners just want to spend. See Pujols with the Angels or Fielder and the Tigers. Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-30351378235369291172015-05-20T11:12:49.455-07:002015-05-20T11:12:49.455-07:00Makes sense in terms of whether committed funds wi...Makes sense in terms of whether committed funds will have an effect, but what about the Nats' willingness to spend that heavily at all? In other words, is it still as safe to assume that the Yankees would outbid the Nats on Bryce?<br /><br />Sorry, I'm bored today...project on hold. ;)Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-27423839209463256872015-05-20T10:56:29.105-07:002015-05-20T10:56:29.105-07:00tNAT - I am a Giants fan, though I don't live ...tNAT - I am a Giants fan, though I don't live and die with the NFL. I was never much into pro basketball or hockey growing up (or now really) but my toe-dips there were for the Nets and Islanders. Now I toe-dip with the Hurricanes and don't really follow the NBA at all<br /><br />I'd bet there are probably more Yankees/Jets fans than Mets/Jets. Yankees have big adv over Mets. Giants/Jets a lot closer. I'd ascribe that to the Giants being terrible for 2 decades right when the NFL was gaining major traction mid 60s on. <br /><br />Eric - I don't think we can predict but if you were to make me guess I'd say it has little effect. Contract is so spread out. I do think it kills any long-term deal for a SP the next few years, so even if Fister/Stras/Gio all implode and ZNN does well I think they'd still try to offer ZNN under market. Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-23042682661063415822015-05-20T10:01:10.695-07:002015-05-20T10:01:10.695-07:00Going back to the last thread, Harper, you comment...Going back to the last thread, Harper, you commented that the assumption is that the Yankees will offer Bryce the most money.<br /><br />Do you think the Nats' signing of Scherzer makes it seem any more or less likely that the Nats will pay whatever it takes to keep Bryce? Is this even possible to predict with any confidence? <br /><br />Let's use his current output as a reasonable yardstick for the kind of career he'll have until then.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-43667640221464298592015-05-20T09:51:03.512-07:002015-05-20T09:51:03.512-07:00"Like most Yankees fans, I find the Mets amus..."Like most Yankees fans, I find the Mets amusing but not rootable."<br /><br />Harper, are you a Giants/Knicks/Rangers fan too? I rather assume this is that attitude all NY A-team fans have when considering the B-teams (Jets, Mets, Nets, Islanders).The NATuralnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-1278540835617634042015-05-20T08:47:42.159-07:002015-05-20T08:47:42.159-07:00GCX - No. Like most Yankees fans, I find the Mets ...GCX - No. Like most Yankees fans, I find the Mets amusing but not rootable. <br /><br />Anon - And he keeps clearing the bases with these HRs. Doesn't he know a double would keep that men on base pressure on the pitcher? Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-72819240090140793492015-05-20T08:44:23.649-07:002015-05-20T08:44:23.649-07:00Eric - yeah basically the Nats hot streak has almo...Eric - yeah basically the Nats hot streak has almost put them on the 95+esque pace they were supposed to be on. <br /><br />JHW - <br />"The Yankees suck, Harper." That's strong and likely not true. Possibly overplaying their .500 hand a little. Depends really on getting that rotation healthy again. <br /><br />"They're going down tonight and both nights in New York in a couple of weeks."<br />Certainly possible. <br /> <br />"Get used to it, you North Carolina Yankee bandwagoneer."<br />Wait, what? <br /><br />Anon - I don't think trading Taylor and keeping Souza was ever in play was it? I guess it depends on what was offered. Taylor younger and more complete slots right into Span's (FA soon) role, so I mean right move but let's not call Rizzo brilliant here. I don't recall anyone clamoring for something else. <br /><br />Froggy - I was solo kid attending while fixing a computer issue so more like "Harper muttering after glancing at his computer screen" during that big Eovaldi breakdown. But you can still picture what you want. Imagination! <br /><br />Eric - Patting down last of the dirt right now. <br /><br />Donald - What video game was he playing as Span in this scenario?<br />Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-33162466457468373672015-05-20T08:40:54.138-07:002015-05-20T08:40:54.138-07:00Bryce still needs to learn the game properly... Sa...Bryce still needs to learn the game properly... Save the HR for men on base!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-47312277780632151042015-05-20T08:38:50.041-07:002015-05-20T08:38:50.041-07:00Harper, are you going to convert to the Mets if th...Harper, are you going to convert to the Mets if the Nats win again tonight?G Cracka Xnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-81285213680666130902015-05-20T08:09:29.857-07:002015-05-20T08:09:29.857-07:00And for the record, I'm totally sure that Tyle...And for the record, I'm totally sure that Tyler Moore could have made that same diving catch that Span did.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295227567170577873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-48694641146823405692015-05-20T07:54:03.890-07:002015-05-20T07:54:03.890-07:00Froggy, Difo's hit was a great moment! All aro...Froggy, Difo's hit was a great moment! All around quality entertainment last night. I'd rather Gio had held down the fort, but his implosion sure did make for a lot of excitement!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-7123179039930935222015-05-20T07:52:37.479-07:002015-05-20T07:52:37.479-07:00To highlight what the Nats have accomplished a bit...To highlight what the Nats have accomplished a bit further, if you play at a .585 pace from 7 - 13 to the end, you end up with 90.07 wins.<br /><br />I think we can say we've officially dug ourselves out of the hole...Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678357994045101892noreply@blogger.com