tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post52962543592796120..comments2024-03-28T10:50:33.234-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: Monday Quickie - Relative or AbsoluteHarperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-23752221791980923312017-05-29T22:21:31.150-07:002017-05-29T22:21:31.150-07:00Thanks for sharing nice blog.
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"The Nats have play...Oh dread....@harper says<br /><br />"The Nats have played .500 ball for 3+ weeks and have gained ground on EVERYONE in their division. They do not play in a baseball vacuum. They play in the NL East. Even in this scenario, they are fine."<br /><br />Isn't this very similar to how we all felt in 2015, right before the Mets went out and pulled the trigger on some very impactful trade deadline moves and the Nats didn't? <br /><br />I am afraid this kind of thinking seeps into the front office and particularly the Lerners who feel like things are "fine" or at least "good enough" and we can get nipped at the end. It's not like we've run away and hid just yet.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-80028301957736688762017-05-22T10:20:09.188-07:002017-05-22T10:20:09.188-07:00@G Cracka X: Yes! Dusty cannot continue to have ...@G Cracka X: Yes! Dusty cannot continue to have Roark, Gio, Strasburg and Scherzer pitch close to 120 pitches per game. It's just too dangerous. And, with the exception of Scherzer, the other 3 really start to lose their effectiveness after 100 pitches. So, there's just no reason to leave them in (other than abject fear of having to use the bullpen). And remember that even though Dusty let his starters pitch that extra inning, the Nats LOST the games this weekend anyhow (except for the Strasburg game, and that was pretty close to getting tied).PotomacFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17479027458024348671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-65106255347262747932017-05-22T09:59:31.368-07:002017-05-22T09:59:31.368-07:00Harper: on Turner, do we really think it's pos...Harper: on Turner, do we really think it's possible turner is going to "not hit" going forward? He's striking out a bit more, but not like in a crazy way. He's always hit for average in the minors. He did it for like 340 ABs in the majors last year. I think more likely one of two things are going on. Either he's not actually totally healthy, which based on how often he is running when on base and his decreased statcast sprint speed, seems very plausible, or the league is adjusting to his aggressiveness a bit by throwing him fewer fastballs in the zone, and he will have to re-adjust to the league---given that he did walk more in the minors, I think he will. The good news I suppose (if u want to glean good news for long term Trea) is that the short term returns are that he's a very good defender at SS and that his power last year was not a fluke....he is indeed a guy who can hit 15-20 homers a year. I'm not terribly worried yet---his batted ball profile is worse than last year but not by a ton-- his average should be higher based on how well he's hitting the ball. The main thing he will have to work on is walking more/being more selective. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-75501609899747159552017-05-22T09:58:17.457-07:002017-05-22T09:58:17.457-07:00Given the sizable lead, should the Nats be willing...Given the sizable lead, should the Nats be willing to lose a couple of extra games here and there by using extra bullpen, saving the starters from potential injury and fatigue?G Cracka Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16718297381010491862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-36653776105192486852017-05-22T09:51:24.599-07:002017-05-22T09:51:24.599-07:00I think what it comes down to is do u believe Bryc...I think what it comes down to is do u believe Bryce was healthy last year? I don't. Which is why I'm not worried about a reversion to 2016. The fact is he became a type of hitter he never has been the rest of his career. Also I've realized that Bryce "pulls off" the ball a tiny bit even when he's hitting great, and including covering the outside corner. So when he has a mini slump everybody focuses on his mechanics, which always exist. You have to allow a guy to slump for a week or two, even a superstar. It just happens. If it lasts deep into June, sure. But again, I think it's abundantly clear the guy was hurt last year. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-88400187904252109782017-05-22T09:22:13.247-07:002017-05-22T09:22:13.247-07:00Score 4 or more. Give up 4 or less. That's bas...Score 4 or more. Give up 4 or less. That's basically what it comes down to. I'd shift the blame on the lineup or the pitching based on those two factors alone. Of course, we'll win game 10-9 and lose 9-10, or win 2-1 or lose 1-2. But generally speaking, 4 is the magic number everyday.<br /><br />Our bats aren't going to put up 4 everytime, but more often than not. Our rotation won't give up 4 or less every time, but more often than not. If say, Strasburg leaves in the 6th with us tied 4-4 or winning 5-4, I don't trust the bullpen to not give up a run/inning. Its a tall order for a group with this many problems.<br /><br />So as it stands, we might be fine. But only because the NL East is so god awful. Not really expecting much in the NLDS though. Just another early exit as its rare that teams score 8 runs/game in October.Ole PBNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-21414041415768796202017-05-22T09:16:06.342-07:002017-05-22T09:16:06.342-07:00@harper if Turner keeps struggling how long can Du...@harper if Turner keeps struggling how long can Dusty justify leading him off, and should Dusty drop him in the order, who become's the leadoff hitter?<br /><br />Also, I know Harper is doing well statistically, but he's in a mini-slump and I'm seeing signs of 2016 Harper now. Pulling off the ball, hitting lots of foul balls. Am I being overly worried or is there some room for concern?nicoxenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919499690593370391noreply@blogger.com