tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post7852133438788097758..comments2024-03-28T10:50:33.234-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: Boz is excitedHarperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-58280703689512641592017-10-05T04:22:48.680-07:002017-10-05T04:22:48.680-07:00Seeking to join additional affiliate networks?
Vis...Seeking to join additional affiliate networks?<br /><a href="http://directory.syntaxlinks.com/r/AffiliateNetworkReviews" rel="nofollow"><b>Visit our affiliate directory</b></a> to look at the ultimate list of affiliate programs. Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287821785570247118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-81531415562105127922017-09-22T07:36:45.567-07:002017-09-22T07:36:45.567-07:00I know it's small sample stuff, but Kendrick h...I know it's small sample stuff, but Kendrick has not hit Lester or Arrieta well at all, but he has hit .500 against Quintana. That's the kind of thing that would get Dusty to change the lineup, especially since he's a guy most Nationals have not faced.blovy8https://www.blogger.com/profile/06888192019412533415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-46274626899883400262017-09-22T06:39:20.029-07:002017-09-22T06:39:20.029-07:00@Anon 1:44 - I only ripped your logic because its ...@Anon 1:44 - I only ripped your logic because its a flawed solution to winning a series. If Werth is going to suck in October, but is good for team chemistry, then have him trade his bat for pom poms. It was never an argument of WILL HE START, it was always a debate over SHOULD HE START. You say he should for team chemistry, I say he shouldn't based on the data. He's hitting .122 since his return from injury for crying out loud. I'm all for team chemistry and firmly believe that it not only exists, but is critical to team cohesion/success. But at a certain point, you have to weigh how much value a player's presence in the lineup is if he is struggling. Werth is struggling. Mightily. Not only that, but you have a combo of Kendrick/Lind that is not only better than Werth at the moment, but better than a lot of other LF options that opposing teams have.<br /><br />I'm not here to argue/debate what Dusty will end up doing. I'm giving a stance of what he should be doing. I don't think predicting the future is as fun as having a discussion of WHY a certain strategy should be implemented. We'll see how far "White Magic" (as you previously dubbed him) will take this team. I just prefer he works his Harry Potter wizardry from the bench. Let the better players play. Ole PBNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-68991095146651134812017-09-22T05:41:33.057-07:002017-09-22T05:41:33.057-07:00Same goes for the pitching. Top four are very good...Same goes for the pitching. Top four are very good right now, if you lose one it hurts a lot, but you probably don't worry about it so much in a five game series. If Doo is doo-doo, you have Madson and some guys now.blovy8https://www.blogger.com/profile/06888192019412533415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-71906899025841643102017-09-22T05:37:43.432-07:002017-09-22T05:37:43.432-07:00The most important guy may be Taylor. Who is going...The most important guy may be Taylor. Who is going to play center if not him? No one is really capable of it defensively without hitting like a pitcher, and by that I mean Stevenson. Will Goodwin even have had a dozen real at-bats anywhere by then? De Aza and Bautista are not center fielders, and there's no way you put Harper there now, even if he can run some. A pretty good case can be made for Robles on the postseason roster just for that reason. It wouldn't hurt to have a defense only guy with Werth AND Harper in the OF.<br /><br />If something goes wrong anywhere else the dropoff is to Lind, Kendrick, Difo, and in a world that's fair - Severino - which isn't terrible.blovy8https://www.blogger.com/profile/06888192019412533415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-79754152392475338312017-09-22T01:44:40.338-07:002017-09-22T01:44:40.338-07:00You guys are really astute. I said a month ago tha...You guys are really astute. I said a month ago that Werth would start because of team chemistry and got ripped by half a dozen guys including the too cool for school guy. Good to see that you guys finally get it. Werth is going to surprise you to the upside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-2543323700549230242017-09-21T19:13:35.169-07:002017-09-21T19:13:35.169-07:00Side note: we were discussing a while back player ...Side note: we were discussing a while back player comps to Michael A. IMO the player who is most similar to him as a raw tools center fielder who strikes out too much.....Keon Broxton. Very similar players. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-32137199650687986372017-09-21T18:08:57.786-07:002017-09-21T18:08:57.786-07:00Ugh, doesn't that annoy you though? This playo...Ugh, doesn't that annoy you though? This playoffs is so huge. We're trying to get over the hump and win a series---and we're making decisions based on the old guy needs to play? If the dodgers can sit Adrian Gonzalez we should be able to sit a much less talented/accomplished veteran. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-83623119193300659122017-09-21T15:17:52.662-07:002017-09-21T15:17:52.662-07:00I agree with Fries. There is an article by Bob Ni...I agree with Fries. There is an article by Bob Nightengale right now that essentially says Harper, Strasburg, and Zim wants to win this one for Werth. No way he doesn't play unless he fakes an injury.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-35499121117769709752017-09-21T14:28:24.008-07:002017-09-21T14:28:24.008-07:00@Bx
The only argument is CLUBHOUSE MORALE. We alr...@Bx<br /><br />The only argument is CLUBHOUSE MORALE. We already know Bryce looks up to him as a mentor, he's very well respected by the rest of the team, and Dusty is a players' manager. I think the only hope is that Werth recognizes he "can't get it in gear after his injury" and steps aside for the good of the team. Because if he wants to play, he will play.Friesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-27443977854268431502017-09-21T14:00:53.200-07:002017-09-21T14:00:53.200-07:00Harper: what is the reasonable argument (aside fro...Harper: what is the reasonable argument (aside from NOSTALGIA! FEEL GOOD CLUBHOUSE MORALE! BEARD!) for starting Werth over a Lind/Kendrick platoon. Especially Lind agaisnf RHP, whom Werth hasnt touched since 2013. I say go with that platoon to start with Robles as defensive replacement slash pinch runner. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-32825242096819062102017-09-21T09:23:15.451-07:002017-09-21T09:23:15.451-07:00Moar Robles, and moar Simpsons:
https://www.youtu...Moar Robles, and moar Simpsons:<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M67E9mpwBpMJE34noreply@blogger.com