tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post7419077750192359970..comments2023-06-25T04:47:18.160-04:00Comments on NationalsFanboyLooser: Dim Bulb on Line 2MikeHarrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15120210292656990693noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-20157766116362372452009-04-24T10:54:00.000-04:002009-04-24T10:54:00.000-04:00Hey ABM - are you SURE you don't receive a check f...Hey ABM - are you SURE you don't receive a check from Nats management the way you are always sticking up for them no matter how bad their decisions are?<br /><br />As I posted, Hinckley's last two outings prior to this were 2.0 and 1.2 innings, six and five outs respectively. He has NOT been used as a LOOGY, and even if he was, a 115 appearance pace is in-freaking-sane.bdrubenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-24224922882884849152009-04-24T09:29:00.000-04:002009-04-24T09:29:00.000-04:00Re: Jordan v. Jordan. Correct. There have only b...Re: Jordan v. Jordan. Correct. There have only been five players named Jordan in the majors and this is the first time two have been up at once. Baseball Reference is amazing.<br /><br />As for DeezNats' point: It is very valid but those guys are in a tough spot. You can say you're objective as all get out but you can only be so "objective" when the team has a hand in your paycheck. It is the same position the folks writing for the MLB.com sites are in, despite all their disclaimers. That recorded voice of Manny Acta thanking us as we leave isn't directing us to the Post or Times or one of those daggone blogs. It is directing us to Nationals.com<br /><br />How great would it be if they went to "honest" recordings? "Hi, this is Manny Acta! Thanks for coming, sorry we blew tonight. Be sure to check out FJB.com tomorrow because we deserve to get ripped a new one!"MikeHarrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120210292656990693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-44744577167032383962009-04-23T23:35:00.000-04:002009-04-23T23:35:00.000-04:00While I agree with you regarding the inanity of th...While I agree with you regarding the inanity of the 2 calls you cite, I think a far worse problem with the post game call in show in general is that the hosts toe the party line and dismiss very valid points that intelligent callers make. I remember after the home opener, the host was actually defending Manny's decision to leave Rivera in to pitch to Howard when a caller questioned it. The host cited some statistic like "since last September, Howard has hit over .400 against LHPs" as a solid rationale. He completely ignored (or was unaware of) the fact that over his career, Howard's OPS vs. LHP is about 300 points lower against LHP than it is against RHP.DeezNatsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-7723719809976018992009-04-23T13:29:00.000-04:002009-04-23T13:29:00.000-04:00Hey, we're off tonight. WE CAN'T LOSE, BABY!!!Hey, we're off tonight. WE CAN'T LOSE, BABY!!!Ryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-3190136754289983542009-04-23T13:07:00.000-04:002009-04-23T13:07:00.000-04:00Manny brought in Hinckley as a LOOGY or to force B...Manny brought in Hinckley as a LOOGY or to force Bobby Cox's hand after Cox announced a left-handed pinch hitter. Ultimately Cox countered by pulling his left-handed pinch hitter in favor of a right-hander. But no matter what, Hinckley was only in there to get one out, since the pitcher's slot was due up in the bottom of the 9th. Being the only remaining lefty in the bullpen, Hinckley was the only choice to fill the LOOGY role. And getting one guy out a night is not going to break down any pitcher.An Briosca Morhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855174362787324401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-16577938361197906212009-04-23T11:48:00.000-04:002009-04-23T11:48:00.000-04:00Sec 134 makes a good point. Hinckley has had 10 a...Sec 134 makes a good point. Hinckley has had 10 appearences already in only 14 games (putting him on pace for about 115 appearances on the season), and he pitched two innings on Sunday and 1.2 the previous night. I'm not saying he can't blamed for not throwing a strike, or that the question absent context wasn't dumb, but given Manny's propensity to run relievers into the ground, he COULD legitmately stand criticism for this. <br /><br />Hinckley is, after all, still a rookie. I'd hate to see his arm fall off and deprive us of yet another serviceable bullpen arm.bdrubenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-88714407473197411752009-04-23T11:19:00.000-04:002009-04-23T11:19:00.000-04:00I didn't have the stomach to listen to the call in...I didn't have the stomach to listen to the call in show, but I do wonder about Manny's decision to bring in Hinckley and not Tavarez right away. Hinckley's worked a lot recently and I wonder if maybe he should have had a night off.Sec314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-87595496961503564472009-04-23T10:28:00.000-04:002009-04-23T10:28:00.000-04:00I love Charlie and Dave.
Dave was a guest on my ra...I love Charlie and Dave.<br />Dave was a guest on my radio show several times. Excellent guest. Never met him, seems like a fine guy.<br /><br />That Jordan vs. Jordan thing is interesting. It also demands further research.MikeHarrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120210292656990693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-54941623473108766262009-04-23T10:09:00.000-04:002009-04-23T10:09:00.000-04:00Highlights from Charlie & Dave's Rain Dela...Highlights from Charlie & Dave's Rain Delay Theater this week: <br /><br />1. Zimmermann bats/throws right, writes left. Charlie Slowes writes right, brushes teeth left. <br /><br />2. Caller notes that Willingham played 2B in the NY-Penn league in 2001, asks whether Nats have considered using him at 2B.<br /><br />3. Caller named Jordan notes that Zimmermann v Schafer will be the first Jordan v Jordan pitcher/batter matchup in MLB history.<br /><br />4. At one point Mike Rizzo was in the radio booth taking questions. Q for Rizzo: Do the Braves have the depth to contend in the NL East?<br /><br />5. Caller concerned with St. Claire's "acumen." Seems to think St. Claire responsible for pitching personnel decisions. Charlie bitchslapped him.Kevin Reisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16344378594868416521noreply@blogger.com