tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post8399394605446182153..comments2024-03-18T07:03:39.210-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: Shockingly - I'm not always right.Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-27366695524944025872011-08-31T07:09:07.218-07:002011-08-31T07:09:07.218-07:00Froggy - If you can get the Nats to eat LaRoche...Froggy - If you can get the Nats to eat LaRoche's deal then ok - bring back Nix. (although really the Nats need to find at least one more great hitting bat and Laynce isn't that so they'd be grabbing a CF and/or making a revelation in the MI in this scenario) <br /><br />Wally - well if he were the closer than Storen would be free to take his role. He hasn't been Clip good but he's been good enough. What I'm really glad is that neither Johnson or Riggs were married to the Clip in the 8th idea. (though Johsnon has drifted in that direction)Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-91101650680274566182011-08-31T06:31:14.319-07:002011-08-31T06:31:14.319-07:00On Clip, was just thinking how we lucky we are tha...On Clip, was just thinking how we lucky we are that he hasn't been annointed the closer, and relegated to 9th innings with leads. This way he gets into the highest leverage situations.<br /><br />Re: Desi, I keep going back and forth. Initially I was thinking the same thing (namely, the conclusion that he wasn't the SS on the WC contender) and wanted to see a change from outside (Reyes or Phillips, with Espy taking whichever other spot), but then I started thinking about things like Rendon and where payroll should be allocated in 2014, etc. Then I said 'leave him there for another year'. Flipped flopped again by saying 'well, if Espy needs to moves to SS, better to move him now rather than in 2013'. <br /><br />Anyhow, the only thing that I know for sure is that they need at least 1 more good bat, and it has to be either CF or MI. If they got a good hitting CF, I am flexible about Desi so I would focus primarily there, one good SP and some bullpen additions.Wallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01557557989122256161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-4854157689603695842011-08-31T06:24:39.948-07:002011-08-31T06:24:39.948-07:00Switching gears back to your 'Disregarding Liv...Switching gears back to your 'Disregarding Livan?' post a couple days ago, I think you got that one right as well. He would come cheap and the following article supports your assertions. All up side I think.<br /><br />http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/nationals-watch/2011/aug/31/livan-hernandez-reaches-milestone-talks-about-next/<br /><br />Now if I could get you to come around on Nix...Froggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425616684415704428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-4459226339298498052011-08-31T05:57:58.287-07:002011-08-31T05:57:58.287-07:00Wally - Danks or Billingsly would be great and I a...Wally - Danks or Billingsly would be great and I agree - pay the (not Bryce) price. Danks though would have to come with a contract extension. <br /><br />I looked at a few top relievers and the best - like perennial All-Star, HOF best - can keep it under the average but even some of them can't do it. I think this year for Clip is just one of those years. Pitch like this next year and he's still good but with an ERA about a run higher. <br /><br />Anon - I think my best call was on Nyjer Morgan leading the Brewers to the playoffs. <br /><br />GONATS - Maybe I'm rushing a bit but it's because the timing I think demands it. What you are looking for is the fewest holes to fill going into 2013 (when most of us think the Nats can compete for a WC) The question is do you think starting Ian next year makes it more likely to be a hole or less likely?<br /><br />I think more because (1) I think he's shown an inability to hit well at this level* (2) his fielding has not become the plus everyone thinks it could be (3) if he does fail, given the MI strength of the Nats, they are likely to bring up a rookie in 2013 who would have a tougher time than someone with a year under their belt. <br /><br /><br /><br />*He did not hit awesome, even for a SS, before this year. Well, I take that back. He did in '09 but that was 20 games. In '10 he was average at best.Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-69733102100454124442011-08-30T18:48:36.876-07:002011-08-30T18:48:36.876-07:00although I like generally what you write, I think ...although I like generally what you write, I think your rushing to judgement on Desmond as well. You say his previous 85 games matter, but you are discrediting his offensive work prior to this season. He hit awesome for a Ss prior to this year. Then he had a bad half season as a sophomore. Plenty of superstars have had bad half seasons, and quite commonly as sophomores as well. He deserves to play his age 26 season and possibly his age 27 season before he is fired. Age 26 seasons are typically much better than age 25 seasons, and age 27 seasons are often career peeks. he is not a liability with the glove at a premiere defensive position, so lets be patient here.kick me in the GO NATSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-5287653495159616342011-08-30T16:59:51.802-07:002011-08-30T16:59:51.802-07:00Well at least you were right about Pudge...Well at least you were right about Pudge...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-53864794903551536332011-08-30T11:54:00.241-07:002011-08-30T11:54:00.241-07:00Wow, I have made the big time. Where do I get an a...Wow, I have made the big time. Where do I get an agent? Fickleness of fame: stupid to headliner in a few days!<br /><br />Your August stats are pretty interesting on JZimm, since I had the impression that he was starting to slip a little, maybe showing some fatigue. Probably it was just the HR rate leveling off. Anyhow, adding a Danks or Billingsley to JZimm, Stras and Lannan sets up a pretty good rotation, no? I say that Rizzo should pay the prospect price if he can get a #3 with that kind of age profile. Even if 2012 isn't the year, those guys should roll into 2013 still strong.<br /><br />On Clip, hard to blame your prediction, although I would like one of those sandwiches (hold the Avacado and Tomato, tho, and add cheese and mustard, on a nice baguette). BABIP says lucky, but where do you think it levels off for top end relievers? With K/9 kind of the same, and pretty big uptick in HR%, it really seems like it came down to walk rate for him, doesn't it? I mean, big drop this year. What else explains the ridiculous LOB%? I haven't been a McCatty fan, but this year's 'pitch to contact' philosophy seems to have paid dividends across the board.Wallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01557557989122256161noreply@blogger.com