tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post5306229190188779545..comments2024-03-27T19:05:25.362-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: BreatherHarperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-49454819967072330452019-10-31T01:11:24.590-07:002019-10-31T01:11:24.590-07:00An fascinating dialogue is value comment. I think ...An fascinating dialogue is value comment. I think that you should write extra on this subject, it might not be a taboo subject but typically individuals are not sufficient to speak on such topics. To the next. Cheers <a href="https://onlinecasino1488.us.com" rel="nofollow">online casinos for us players</a>moshrabbi121https://www.blogger.com/profile/09196655542415341085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-89490137293066921992018-06-19T11:59:36.582-07:002018-06-19T11:59:36.582-07:00BxJaycobb ... RE Trout going 0-12 over a series......BxJaycobb ... RE Trout going 0-12 over a series... HE HAS NEVER GONE 3 GAMES IN A ROW WITHOUT GETTING ON BASE. NEVER.<br /><br />Funny that at one time people debated would you rather have Trout or Harper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-45152828812136317422018-06-15T07:39:58.364-07:002018-06-15T07:39:58.364-07:00Bryce wouldn't be the first one to have pendin...Bryce wouldn't be the first one to have pending FA negatively impact his approach. Hope he gets his head on straight soon.<br /><br />On the nickname front for Soto, my 1-see is "La Verdad" and my runner-up is ChildishBambino, neither of which I'll claim original credit forBjd1207https://www.blogger.com/profile/08595153543505790679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-71659644438742898522018-06-15T07:34:02.037-07:002018-06-15T07:34:02.037-07:00@JE34 Nice nickname! I propose we call him Juan So...@JE34 Nice nickname! I propose we call him Juan Solo for here on out as a compliment to his defy-the-odds, buck-the-trend Han Solo styleG Cracka Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16718297381010491862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-28992072233949399242018-06-15T07:17:19.598-07:002018-06-15T07:17:19.598-07:00^^ Bryce's K on that curve in the dirt even ma...^^ Bryce's K on that curve in the dirt even makes MAT's swings look sensible. Wow. Sometimes players go through a funk, but I don't know how your pitch-recognition skills go completely out the window... That was a "as long as he doesn't throw it in the stands, I'm swinging on this next pitch" kind-of-approach. I do honestly think this is rock bottom for Bryce, but knowing what he's capable of and seeing him so far from that is very irritating. Thank god for Soto.<br /><br />I'd like to see some more from Jefry Rodriguez. Big frame, nice velocity. Didn't get a good enough flavor for his offspeed, but I think he's someone who could offer decent value for us (either as a spot SP or in the pen).Ole PBNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-54606510408946578552018-06-15T06:42:15.676-07:002018-06-15T06:42:15.676-07:00The emergence of JuHan Solo and his insanely good ...The emergence of JuHan Solo and his insanely good plate discipline has made one thing more obvious: Bryce's plate discipline is GONE right now. He looks like he can't see the ball and is guessing, especially with 2 strikes on him. He is mashing mistake pitches, yes (but so did Ian Desmond until pitchers figured out they could throw him 3 sliders down and away). It hurts to watch Bryce swinging 3 feet over a pitch in the dirt, as he did on his last K in NY.<br /><br />Where can one find league average splits in different counts (BA/OBP/SLG on 0-2 counts, 1-2 counts, etc)? My eyeballs say that this year, Bryce is basically done when down 0-2 or 1-2... and his splits reflect this, but I don't know if his performance with 2 strikes on him is appreciably worse than others. Thus the question.JE34noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-34924542534369771282018-06-15T03:36:24.854-07:002018-06-15T03:36:24.854-07:00If Murph won't be able to play the field this ...If Murph won't be able to play the field this year due to injury, then maybe we can find a rental (like we did last year for Kendrick). Then, next year we can go back to Kendrick, or if he's still injured, we can begin with Difo and then transition to KieboomG Cracka Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16718297381010491862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-70119455807432687182018-06-14T22:33:15.257-07:002018-06-14T22:33:15.257-07:00Harper’s prognosis on Nats pitchers who are either...Harper’s prognosis on Nats pitchers who are either struggling or hurt is generally much darker than similar such prognosis on hitters. <br />Harper thought Max was broken and about to collapse or at least decline big time when he had that 2 month HR spree. Since then he’s been Jesus basically. Stras came back last year and threw the best pitched game in Nats postseason history and finished 3rd in Cy Young voting after just not giving up a run for like 40 innings. Gio was given up for dead 2 years ago (I’ll be fair—-I was ready to help you Harper with the shovel). And you didn’t see Justin Miller coming!!!! (Just kidding LOL). <br />Meanwhile, when hitters look different or get injured or are struggling I feel like Harper is more inclined to given the hitter time to dig out of it. Maybe this is just the nature of pitching and hitting: pitching is so much more risky and hitting has so much more random variation and large samples (e.g. Max Scherzer is not going to have a game with less than 4 K this year or more than 6 ER I bet....but Mike Trout may have an 0-12 over a series.)<br />So. Let me be dark about a hitter and optimistic on a pitcher for a change: we will not see Daniel Murphy of 2016-2017 this year, period, and he may be legit BAD or not make play that much; while I bet Strasburg makes 25 starts this year. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-55710789799157132112018-06-14T18:57:40.115-07:002018-06-14T18:57:40.115-07:00Mark - Well if he can't jog normally there'...Mark - Well if he can't jog normally there's going to be SOME issue getting to balls in the field and he wasn't great to begin with. <br /><br />Anon @ 11:57 - Normally I consider myself pretty straight and even but my estimate on Strasburg was decidedly pessimistic. <br /><br />Want something more even handed - He'll probably be out until after the ASB not because he necessarily HAS to but because they aren't going to want him to sit for 2 weeks, work his way back in to pitch for two weeks and then sit again for a week. So expect him to get a nice long rest just because. Then he'll probably pitch for as long as he's ok. Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-45441270385733918642018-06-14T14:55:09.068-07:002018-06-14T14:55:09.068-07:00Well. Unless you consider the fact that
1. Robles...Well. Unless you consider the fact that <br />1. Robles will be coming off a serious injury. <br />2. Soto has missed most of a season due to injury in the past.<br />3. Eaton will still be not far from a BAD BAD injury <br />4. And Bryce gets injured sometimes. <br />That outfield is not going to be all healthy all the time. If you were the Yankees you would just keep all 4 figuring they all will be full time players. But nats don’t operate that way. And it goes without saying i think Michael a Taylor’s time as a full time starter (on the Nats at least) is over. If you were going to trade one of those three to make room for Bryce, it would be Eaton because you wouldn’t trade Soto and Robles u need to play CF. So I think actually it is relevant how good a season Eaton now has that he’s back. Because you wouldn’t want to trade him at bottom of value. But look I agree with you. The sensible move here is to let Bryce walk, role with this potentially phenomenal outfield, and use the money saved to extend turner or rendon or buy pitching or a catcher or a replacement for Murphy (unless that is Kieboom). One thought I’ve had: and I’m totally serious. Would Bryce consider moving to 1B? That solves everything (if you’re fine making Zim a bench bat). LONG SHOT SCENARIO THERE I KNOW!!!!! But come on. Nobody in their right mind would count on Zim being both good and healthy for next couple years. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-70725744392691003392018-06-14T13:49:43.011-07:002018-06-14T13:49:43.011-07:00@Anon 11:57 - PREACH
@The Rest - There's 2 li...@Anon 11:57 - PREACH<br /><br />@The Rest - There's 2 lively discussion threads on Nats reddit regarding our crowded outfield once Robles is back in the mix.Bjd1207https://www.blogger.com/profile/08595153543505790679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-87084521486299990332018-06-14T13:00:51.498-07:002018-06-14T13:00:51.498-07:00In terms of Bryce, I think we’re going to see what...In terms of Bryce, I think we’re going to see what we have been seeing with the Lerner’s (I hope) - that they are going to set a limit to the $$$ amount that they think he’s worth and if Bryce’s team goes over it they’re gonna let him walk. We can’t mortgage the future on a player as unpredictable as Bryce. However, I won’t be surprised if we do sign him for the other reasons such as tickets and marketing. This will be very interesting, and hopefully Harper understands that if he wants to win a World Series he won’t make his future team (be it the Nationals or someone else) sink $40m/yr into him.Huzzah!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03728993885000677878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-16859236415480938442018-06-14T12:50:54.932-07:002018-06-14T12:50:54.932-07:00I'm really happy about Soto, but I think that ...I'm really happy about Soto, but I think that it is one more contributor to the fact that B. Harper isn't going to return. There's no room in the outfield next year with Soto, Eaton, and Robles. Certainly one of those guys could be dealt, but it doesn't seem likelyG Cracka Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16718297381010491862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-482424626453309322018-06-14T11:57:30.505-07:002018-06-14T11:57:30.505-07:00The doom and gloom on Strasburg is premature (just...The doom and gloom on Strasburg is premature (just as it was last year, Harper, when you stuck to your guns that Strasburg's post ASB break portended DOOM until it didn't).<br /><br />Yes, shoulder inflammation is bad news, in that concerns about the shoulder are more significant that concerns about the elbow and soft tissue. But Strasburg was still hitting 95 MPH before he came out of the game, and it's not like he came out of the game in the middle of an inning. Both of these factors suggest a less serious problem. I agree that it's unlikely we see Strasburg in MLB until after the All-Star Break. There is an ENORMOUS gulf between that and "he won't make more than two starts again this year." We need to wait and see.<br /><br />And let's not compare Stephen Strasburg, who has thrown almost 1200 innings in MLB with season of 215, 183, and 175 IP, with Koda Freaking Glover, who has 39 major league innings to his name. Strasburg clearly has trouble pitching a full season and shouldn't be counted on to do so. But if he is "injury prone," then Koda Glover is something else entirely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-48359334462881036602018-06-14T11:31:15.665-07:002018-06-14T11:31:15.665-07:00@Harp: well said. I think you’re Trea clarificatio...@Harp: well said. I think you’re Trea clarification is right on. Few quick points: <br /><br />1. That play by Didi.....I played SS in school. I literally do not understand how he made that play. I don’t. I don’t understand how he had the arm strength, i don’t understand how he threw it with ANY accuracy while collapsing down like that; I just think that was one of the greatest plays I’ve ever seen in recent memory if you really watch it in slow mo. <br /><br />2. Ok. I’m sold on Soto as a star. Maybe not as a star THIS YEAR. I’m sold on him barring injury or something being a star in the majors starting fairly soon. As in, a middle order, cornerstone offensive player for the Nationals for some stretch of time. Not from the slash line or things like that bomb, which was AWESOME. From watching him and his idea of the zone and his K/BB ratio (crazy for his age. CRAZY. And those stats stabilize FAST), and his reaction to pitches, and the way he doesn’t bail AT ALL against lefties (has any teenage LH hitter looked this comfy against filthy LHP?). He may not be a good fielder now, but I imagine he’s athletic enough that he will be an average or bit better corner OF defender once he’s played more than literally like 100 pro baseball games. I mean jeez. Getting instantaneous good reads off major league hitters bats off major league pitchers at this level when youve barely played a minor league or college game? Takes time.) <br /><br />3. This is the first time all season I’ve thought the Nats should probably no longer be clear favorites to win NL East. The reason is two names. Strasburg and Murphy. I’m worried about Stras. Shoulder inflammation is very very bad news, even if it’s not career threatening (nothing structural). He’s going to be out a good long while, and that’s a big blow. Lop 2-3 games off our projected win standings. And Murphy. I mean. Hope for the best but I feel comfortable at least saying this: he won’t be beast Murphy this year. Can he work his way back to being better overall than Difo? Yeah maybe. But I would be truly shocked if he hit at his Nat Murphy level in a Nat uniform again or fielded acceptably decent. Lop another game or two off the standings. (Then again, I think it’s fair to add a game or two based on Soto!) anyway...not good....so as a result....<br /><br />4. All of these things (Soto’s emergence+injuries to Stras and Murph+of course our catcher woes) make me think a big trade is possible. We have a bit of an outfield surplus going into next year IF we think we have a decent chance at Bryce. And even if we don’t. I don’t think it’s impossible Robles gets dealt for a pitcher or catcher or both. I wouldn’t I don’t think and would try to use Kieboom (a legit touted prospect now). But still. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-29783139967794053452018-06-14T09:40:39.398-07:002018-06-14T09:40:39.398-07:00Just because Murphy "looks" terrible jog...Just because Murphy "looks" terrible jogging, doesn't mean he is unplayable. My wife hates it when I bring up high school, but I tore up my knee playing football and once it was healed... meaning, there was no more pain, I still found myself limping under certain conditions because it takes a long time for the mind to get used to the idea that making a certain move no longer causes pain. Murphy as said he doesn't feel pain, so what is happening is mental and what many people returning from a knee injury go through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-71341309481304033182018-06-14T08:47:14.684-07:002018-06-14T08:47:14.684-07:00Stras almost never makes it through the full seaso...Stras almost never makes it through the full season. It's all about the timing of his injury. In this case, the timing is pretty good. I figure he'll come back after the ASB, well-rested, and hopefully ready to be an ace pitcher like last year. I've always thought the Nats should shut down Stras for 4 - 6 weeks in the middle of each season. Of course, they'll never plan it that way, but it seems to work. <br /><br />In the meantime, the Nats will have to start hitting because they just can't replace Stras in the rotation.PotomacFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17479027458024348671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-4053158637101318172018-06-14T08:29:23.703-07:002018-06-14T08:29:23.703-07:00Stras shoulder did not have any structural issues....Stras shoulder did not have any structural issues. The Nationals are one of the best teams in the majors in being careful with injuries. I expect them to take their time and bring him back around ASB and probably after but will still give him 2.5 months before playoffs. Last year he took a month off and was the best pitcher in baseball in 2nd half. Lets wait to jump to conclusions about stras being out for significant portion of timeTreaples69https://www.blogger.com/profile/04875053153656460229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-52685171765048986502018-06-14T08:22:38.441-07:002018-06-14T08:22:38.441-07:00I was proud of the Nats not going big on Arrieta. ...I was proud of the Nats not going big on Arrieta. If Harper's gut feeling about Stras is right though, we might be looking back on that as the fundamental mistake that undid this team. I've long since left the "Stras is more important than Max" wagon that I foolishly jumped on when Max was giving up bombs left and right a few years ago, but Max-Gio-Roark is a merely above average top 3. A Strasburg injury that eats most or all of the season dwarfs even the sum total of all other Nats injuries this year.Josh Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524273388243642450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-86765398494453126102018-06-14T08:11:47.273-07:002018-06-14T08:11:47.273-07:00I've seen the words "extended period"...I've seen the words "extended period" and "not resuming throwing" and other such lingo re Strasburg. I'm guessing we don't see him before the ASB at minimum.<br /><br />Jefry Rodriguez and Austin Voth are the only options on the 40-man currently, so yeah, Jefry.JE34noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-52807321986783203522018-06-14T08:11:18.195-07:002018-06-14T08:11:18.195-07:00Hellickson - hammys are very individual but let...Hellickson - hammys are very individual but let's take a guess and say 3 weeks? so maybe next weekend (23rd-25th)? I don't think it'll be sooner. Hellickson isn't young. <br /><br />Strasburg - you want my honest opinion? I'm not very strong on him pitching more than an couple starts again this year. I think 95% he doesn't even try to pitch until after ASB. They do not want a Koda Glover repeat. (and they were careful with him!) Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-66954301629876766952018-06-14T07:43:04.915-07:002018-06-14T07:43:04.915-07:00Any guesses on how long Stras and Hellickson will ...Any guesses on how long Stras and Hellickson will be out? I don't think Fedde can be traded at this point since he is needed for SP depth. Will Rodriguez be SP5?G Cracka Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16718297381010491862noreply@blogger.com