BREAK UP THE F-ING NATIONALS

Space wrote:
Why is Howie Kendrick's .330 average not good enough to put him in the starting lineup? Is Zimmerman really that invaluable? Racism.

First at bat for Zimmerman, two on two out…strikeout.

Note to Nats: Howie is hitting .356 with RISP this year. Zimmerman now hitting .100 with RISP this year.

Splits indicate that he's much better at home than on the road:  .271 vs .397

But we all know the reason why is because Howie is making $4m and the Nats are paying Zim $18m this season.

Matt Adams (.232) and Dozier (.232) get the starts today, Howie (.330) in the bench.

Space wrote:
Matt Adams (.232) and Dozier (.232) get the starts today, Howie (.330) in the bench.

I don’t know Kendrick did wrong…this has been going on since he joined Nats

Like in playoff series against Cubs

How does a guy come in with a 17-4 lead, give up three runs in three innings, and get credit for a save?

It’s baseball

Space wrote:
How does a guy come in with a 17-4 lead, give up three runs in three innings, and get credit for a save?

Vansmack and I are still trying to figure out how the ball the Tigers OF batted over the wall on accident last night was a HR and counted as earned runs and not an error. When we get to the bottom of that, we will jump on this.

Space wrote:
How does a guy come in with a 17-4 lead, give up three runs in three innings, and get credit for a save?

This one is an easy one.

3 ways to get a save, per MLB rule 10.20

- He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his club; and
- He is not the winning pitcher; and

He qualifies under one of the following conditions:

- He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning; or
- He enters the game, regardless of the score, with the potential tying run either on base, at bat, or on deck; or
- He pitches for at least three innings.

Under the last condition, the official scorer has some discretion as to whether or not to award a save.  It was at home, so the official scorer gave him a save.  Had it been in Cincinnati, no way that's a save.

Nats really just need to give Rendon whatever he's asking for. I love him as much as i hate Harper.

Space wrote:
Nats really just need to give Rendon whatever he's asking for. I love him as much as i hate Harper.

Same

Space wrote:
Nats really just need to give Rendon whatever he's asking for. I love him as much as i hate Harper.

Scott Boras.  Same problem the Nats faced with Harper - he will go to highest bidder and every team will have a shot.  Godspeed.

Well except I don’t think the Nats wanted to sign Harper


Little difference

I don’t get the big deal…the Nats have signed many players Boras represents


They just have to pay top dollar which seems fair

Rendon MVP?

He is I believe now batting 329 with 29 homers and 104 rbi

Definitely my favorite player since Nomar and Ichiro

hutch wrote:
Rendon MVP?

He is I believe now batting 329 with 29 homers and 104 rbi

Definitely my favorite player since Nomar and Ichiro

I think Bellinger is the MVP unless he sits out the month of September, or takes a knee during the national anthem.

So the Dodgers are up by 20 games in their division


The Nats lead the wild card by a few games and are somehow hanging on about 6 games behind Braves



I don’t know…to me the MVP is about being the most valuable player to a team’s efforts during the season (to make the playoffs)

Wasn’t there a stretch early where Rendon was hurt and the Nats collapsed?

To me the MVP is not about having the best stats although Rendon’s line is something

Without Rendon I have a hard time believing the Nats would be so near…even when Scherzer got injured I think Rendon has carried them

MVP! MVP!

Does anyone know the Nats record in games Rendon didn't start this year?

Oh my!

This Nats team is close to being a real contender!


If only they had a better bullpen


The Braves keep winning though

Nats need Max to go back to being lights out

hutch wrote:

Oh my!

This Nats team is close to being a real contender!


If only they had a better bullpen


The Braves keep winning though

Nats need Max to go back to being lights out

Charlie Slowes' radio call in the 9th was incredible. Somewhat makes up for missing it live.

Really is a shame about the bullpen, given it's been a constant issue on the team for years. Only way they have a chance to make any serious playoff run is to have Scherz, Stras, Corb, and Sanchez pitch lights out and the bats to stay hot.

As I told Hoya last night, Cal State Fullerton is always available to come to your rescue….

And yet, attendance is down 10% from last year.

Come on people, support your team. They've actually earned in this year!