tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post5263545509974370484..comments2024-03-28T10:50:33.234-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: You can't get that from hereHarperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-52594164898451725932012-09-28T07:41:12.539-07:002012-09-28T07:41:12.539-07:00For HFA to be decided by Sunday, the Nats would ne...For HFA to be decided by Sunday, the Nats would need to sweep St.Louis and the Reds get swept by Pittsburgh. Other than that, HFA is still up in the air. I don't think we can lose HFA over the weekend under any circumstances. <br /><br />I'm not sure I agree with your analysis, though. Here's another way of looking at it...<br /><br />Scenario 1) Nats win 3 in St. Louis. If that happens, we've clinched and are at least 1 game up on HFA with the tie-breaker going to us. I start Gio on the 2nd.<br /><br />Scenario 2) Nats win 2 in St. Louis. If that happens, we've either clinched or are up 3 with 3 to play -- close to a lock. If the Reds swept the Bucs then we're tied for HFA and I don't think I want to risk using Gio on the 2nd and having to go again on Saturday. So I start him on the 1st. If the Reds went 2-1 or worse, we're still up on HFA and in control of our fate so I start Gio on the 2nd.<br /><br />Scenario 3) Nats win 1 in St. Louis. If the Braves didn't sweep the Mets, we're still up 3 with 3 left but more likely behind in HFA, so a Saturday game is more likely. I start Gio on the 1st. If the Braves did sweep the Mets, then I'm getting nervous being up 2 with 3 to go. I start Gio on the 2nd and let him pitch on short rest on Saturday if it comes down to that.<br /><br />Scenario 4) The Nats get swept in St. Louis. If that happens, we're probably behind in HFA and at risk of getting passed by the Braves. This is the tricky one and is probably your 4th scenario. I don't agree that you start Gio on normal rest on the 2nd knowing he'll most likely pitch on short rest on Saturday. If we've just gotten swept and are only up 1 or 2 games, I think I pitch Gio on short rest on Monday in hopes of righting the ship. Plus that would allow him to pitch again on short rest on Friday in the worst case scenario.<br /> Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295227567170577873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-74310427871337606372012-09-28T06:23:53.824-07:002012-09-28T06:23:53.824-07:00Sec222- that's what I thought but Zuckerman sa...Sec222- that's what I thought but Zuckerman said differently yesterday and if I'm going to rate my confidence in Zuckerman, what I recall, and mlb.com probables page, I'll go with Zuckerman every time. <br /><br />"How would you handle that if you want Gio ready for Game 1 no matter when it is?" <br /><br />I GUESS you pitch him early. On the 1st, but I don't think that's the best way to go about things. Let's go by scenario. I'd rank scenarios from most likely to least : <br /><br />(1) HFA not decided, Nats close to cliching/ have clinched pennant.<br /><br />I think you still pitch Gio on the 2nd because you want to win HFA and if you do - everything works out for you. I could see Gio being on a short leash though, pulled early if the Nats take a big lead or he gives up a bunch of runs. <br /><br />(2) HFA won, Nats close to cliching/ have clinched pennant.<br /><br />Obviously you pitch Gio on the 2nd<br /><br />(3) HFA not decided, Nats / Braves separated by <=2 games. <br /><br />I think you have to pitch Gio on the 2nd here. You need the win for 2 reasons now and you don't want to fool around with short rest<br /><br />(4) HFA lost, Nats / Braves separated by <=2 games. <br /><br />Still again - have to pitch Gio on normal rest, right? Don't want to try an short rest game - lose it and find yourself in an even closer situation to the Braves.<br /><br />(5) HFA lost, Nats close to cliching/ have clinched pennant.<br /><br />I would go with a short rest start for Gio on the 1st. Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-58273648377812590372012-09-28T03:48:10.013-07:002012-09-28T03:48:10.013-07:00Bryce is starting to look like it's just exten...Bryce is starting to look like it's just extended BP with those first inning swings. Wow.<br /><br />ChaosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-10104450259261149222012-09-27T14:00:25.082-07:002012-09-27T14:00:25.082-07:00Harper, didn't Davey say he was going to, or a...Harper, didn't Davey say he was going to, or at least might, start the rightie Wang against the Cards? I think I've seen somewhere that he would pitch on Saturday, moving JZnn back to Sunday.<br /><br />Also, if Gio pitches Oct. 2, that sets him up to start Game 1 on Sunday 10/7, but not Saturday 10/6. Unless we've clinched or are in the position to clinch the No. 1 seed by then, I don't see Gio pitching on Oct. 2, unless Davey's going to send him out there for 3 or 4 innings and then pull him just in case our NLDS starts on 10/6. It's possible, though, that tonight is Gio's last start before the playoffs.<br /><br />How would you handle that if you want Gio ready for Game 1 no matter when it is?Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-6349671777933517282012-09-27T12:52:33.728-07:002012-09-27T12:52:33.728-07:00Harper - personally I thought it was funny but you...Harper - personally I thought it was funny but you are right especially because it was a 'Jimmy is dying of obesity but gets to sit in the $300 seats and even though I scream you are Worthless Jason, give me the foul ball' way it was a jerk move.<br /><br />But I did jump up and yell at my TV anyway.Froggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425616684415704428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-24705134509363088042012-09-27T12:03:06.230-07:002012-09-27T12:03:06.230-07:00Anon - Even if you like some of the older guys on ...Anon - Even if you like some of the older guys on the Phils (I do) no one under the age of 30 is intersting on that team (Sorry Hamels you do nothing for me) Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-26912245856076410882012-09-27T10:24:50.209-07:002012-09-27T10:24:50.209-07:00The Phillies are so boring to watch, not to mentio...The Phillies are so boring to watch, not to mention old. I feel lucky that I get to watch Harper, Strasburg, Ramos, Espinosa, Desmond, Storen, Zimmermann, and I could go on and on with the players but you get my drift. Go Nats!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-50734235172763044282012-09-27T10:05:05.878-07:002012-09-27T10:05:05.878-07:00Froggy - personally I think it was a jerk move but...Froggy - personally I think it was a jerk move but the kind you love if it's your guy. To paraphrase - something Jeremy Shockey would do. <br /><br />Donald - I replied to that comment. the 5th (FRI) is just for WC games. so the Nats would play the 6th (if the #2 or #3) or the 7th (if #1). <br /><br />If they've clinched - YES he pitches, sets him up for game #1<br /><br />If they're close to clinching - YES you want it and it would set him up for game 1 if you do get it<br /><br />If they aren't close to clinching but the Braves are within a game or two - YES you need to win the division<br /><br />If they aren't close to clinching and the Braves are 3 games out - ok now maybe you don't. Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-2092411466362669332012-09-27T09:34:58.965-07:002012-09-27T09:34:58.965-07:00As I mentioned in a previous comment, it isn't...As I mentioned in a previous comment, it isn't likely that Gio makes that start on Tuesday 10/2, is it? Assuming the Nats have clinched the division by then, their first playoff game will either be Friday or Saturday. Even if they've clinched the #1 seed by that day so they know it'll be Saturday, I don't think you want to open the series on short rest. <br /><br />It will be interesting to see what they do, though. If they haven't clinched the division by then, do they use Gio in what could be a critical game and start the playoffs with Zimm? Probably. If they've clinched the division but not the #1 seed, would they blow Gio just to try to nail that down? I don't think so, particularly since the #1 doesn't get to know who they are facing until a day or so before.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295227567170577873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-88662575657088884552012-09-27T08:09:05.428-07:002012-09-27T08:09:05.428-07:00So funny you said 'suck it Philly' in your...So funny you said 'suck it Philly' in your comment, because I jumped up when he made the hit and said: "suck my philly cheese steak Phillies fans...suck it, suck it, suck it!"<br /><br />The best was the ball fake to the little kid though. 'Here you go little fat philly kid...oh wait...weren't you just booing me all game...no ball for you.'Froggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425616684415704428noreply@blogger.com