The Nats Thread

Oh no Trea…

vansmack wrote:

Yes, wrote:
Don't worry Nats fans, you're getting K-Ro– hAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, I can't even say it.

I probably should have added you to my text to Hoya when I saw this….

That was a short experiment.

34 > 27

At least last night.

Space wrote:

DeathFromAbove1979 wrote:
Went to JZimms no no last year and went to Mad Max's this year haha. Oh man. Talk about luck! The crowd was ON FIRE from about the 7th inning on.

Took my dad for father's day. He was stoked after I explained it to him lol. Took my gf last year and she didn't know/care and same with my dad. Hopefully I can see another one with someone who cares about sports history!

The first time we ever went on a family vacation to St. Petersburg, Zimmerman threw the Nats first no-hitter on our second day there.

The second time we ever went on a family vacation to St Petersburg, Scherzer throws a no-hitter on our first night there.

If the Nats want a third no-hitter, they're obviously going to need to fund a family vacation to Florida for us.

Do you guys remember when I went on a family vacation to St Petersburg, FL?

vansmack wrote:

Kubacheck wrote:

vansmack wrote:
I guess the Angles Brass really like Meyer.

Meyer seems to be that perennial "young talent" that GM's and scouts love, he's been consistently on Baseball America's top 100 prospects list since he was drafted by the Nats…. meanwhile, he's now 26 and still hasn't had a modicum of success at the big league level when given the chance so we'll see how he does in his 3rd organization in 3 years….

Meyer finally started for the Angels last night.  Just as described - hard thrower with little control.  He was better than his numbers (4.0 IP, 8 H, 6 ER, 3 BB, 4K) but he will be frustrating to watch for a while.

But not NEARLY as frustrating to watch as Danny Espinosa.  Hoya warned me that he was not my kind of ball player, but my god how did Nats fans stand him for 6 seasons?  He's definitely not Scioscia's type either with the lack of contact he makes.  Not sure how he's tolerating it and I'm not sure how many more times I can watch him hit.

Meyer found his control and was nearly unhittable.

Espinosa was cut.

Sounds about right.

Smackie, I'm going to see your Halos when I'm in Dallas next month. I don't know why I felt the need to inform you of this, but I did.

Julian, wrote:
Smackie, I'm going to see your Halos when I'm in Dallas next month. I don't know why I felt the need to inform you of this, but I did.

Let me know when you're going to see my Adirondack Red Wings.

Space wrote:

Julian, wrote:
Smackie, I'm going to see your Halos when I'm in Dallas next month. I don't know why I felt the need to inform you of this, but I did.

Let me know when you're going to see my Adirondack Red Wings.

I assure you, the next time I see any ECHL hockey, you will be the first person I inform.

Nat's acquire a utility player in Howie Kendrick from the Phillies.  Only two days left before the trading deadline and looking forward to seeing what Rizzo does to address the bullpen needs. 

martinrob wrote:
Nat's acquire a utility player in Howie Kendrick from the Phillies.  Only two days left before the trading deadline and looking forward to seeing what Rizzo does to address the bullpen needs.

What does this guy add that the current bench doesn't already have, especially once Turner, Taylor, and Werth return?

With the upcoming deadline the nats  could add Kendrick to have a reliable bat and field player on the roster.  Of for a trade for later.  Taylor could be dealt to another team, and Werth is in his last season of his contract.
Also, with the returning of Turner, Taylor, Heisey and Werth, there is no telling how each will play once they come back. 

Space wrote:
What does this guy add that the current bench doesn't already have, especially once Turner, Taylor, and Werth return?

Veteran leadership.  And somebody to help Dusty not make bad decisions.

Excellent game last night.  Gio was pitching very well, and a very emotional day for him and the Miami Marlins organization.
Awesome to see Doolittle come in and complete the 9th for Gio.
Brandon "the Rhino" Kintzler is now added to the bullpen for the postseason run for the Nats. 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/08/01/brandon-kintzler-was-feeding-a-rhino-when-he-learned-hed-been-traded-to-nats/?utm_term=.a8cedec23ca1

Tough weekend for the Nat's.  Although they took 2 of 3 from the Giants, they lost Bryce for a most of the remaining season.  He wants to come back when he is 100% and Goodwin tweaked his groin and will be day to day. 
Michael A Taylor is back with the club and at a time when we need him the most.  It is quite impressive how the Nat's are able to compete with players from within their own system.  Also the addition of Howie Kendrick will keep the outfield as a strong unit.  Howie hit a game winning grand slam last night to win the game in the 11th.

Space wrote:

martinrob wrote:
Nat's acquire a utility player in Howie Kendrick from the Phillies.  Only two days left before the trading deadline and looking forward to seeing what Rizzo does to address the bullpen needs.

What does this guy add that the current bench doesn't already have, especially once Turner, Taylor, and Werth return?

vansmack wrote:

Space wrote:
What does this guy add that the current bench doesn't already have, especially once Turner, Taylor, and Werth return?

Veteran leadership.  And somebody to help Dusty not make bad decisions.

And game winning grand slams….

And single-handedly reminding his old team that's he can still win games.

Nolasco's calf cramp was a blessing.  He was about to serve up a another long ball….

I'll take a split in DC.

The strong getting stronger.
Welcome back Jason Werth.  2-4 with a 2 run bomb.
Next, Trea Turner is scheduled to come back this evening.

Harper has gone all Negro on us.

http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2017/09/05/252643550/bryce-harper-unveils-new-hairstyle-on-instagram

Space wrote:
Harper has gone all Negro on us.

How can you be sure he didn't go all white college girl on spring break?