tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post7936566869329493507..comments2023-06-25T04:47:18.160-04:00Comments on NationalsFanboyLooser: MovesMikeHarrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15120210292656990693noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-55440916494620115112009-05-28T15:14:49.345-04:002009-05-28T15:14:49.345-04:00@Wil... Somebody has to sit down with J. Zimm and ...@Wil... Somebody has to sit down with J. Zimm and get him right before games. He's lights out once he gets going, but tends to struggle in the first inning every time out. <br /><br />Thought you were going yard to tie the game Monday night... so close.Deacon Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17827411603052143857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-85590795161761070532009-05-27T21:31:18.206-04:002009-05-27T21:31:18.206-04:00@Mike:
Thanks, I do what I can (but I don't do ste...@Mike:<br />Thanks, I do what I can (but I don't do steroids). If only they had let my Sheffield tag stand...Wil Nieveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15551019393064585336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-48404738972558142822009-05-27T21:01:19.322-04:002009-05-27T21:01:19.322-04:00@Wil... Just saw you throw that guy out at second...@Wil... Just saw you throw that guy out at second. Nice play. Hope it wasn't the steroids. Just joking, in all seriousness I am a fan.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976887102303509143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-92062508275018018892009-05-27T20:18:44.339-04:002009-05-27T20:18:44.339-04:00Don't forget the original medicinal uses for stero...Don't forget the original medicinal uses for steroid drugs. They are anti-inflamatories that can aid a pitcher by doing what they were intended to do - reduce swelling and promote healing. <br />The benefit, especially for relievers, is it can prolong the number of consecutive days they can pitch before having to rest, and accellerate the rejuvenation of thier arms so they can get back out there faster. Muscle growth was a side effect which, once observed, led to the development of illicit steriods specifically targeted to promote strength. <br /><br />PS - Kearns has struggled to bat within 50 points of his career average in Cincy before coming here. Can't deny he is a fine fielder, but he was a band box wonder. Same pretty much for every ex-Red who's run through here except for Dunn.<br /><br />PSS - My verification word right now is "cusse". Were getting a lot of practice watching the Nats this year!DMannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-2636702227934301512009-05-27T15:02:13.255-04:002009-05-27T15:02:13.255-04:00"And I'm not on drugs."
My God, why not? You're s..."And I'm not on drugs."<br /><br />My God, why not? You're self-employed, aren't you? Surely your employer doesn't make you pee in a cup like mine and everyone else's does?<br /><br />BTW, my verification word right now is 'rebra'. Is that (a) what you do sometime after you de-bra, (b) what Ms. McIntyre's jersey would say if she bought it from Majestic, (c) what you get when you clone a zebra, or (d) all of the above?An Briosca Morhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855174362787324401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-78090526775791876982009-05-27T14:25:26.881-04:002009-05-27T14:25:26.881-04:00From most recent Nationals Journal about Nats (cur...From most recent Nationals Journal about Nats (current and former) involved somehow with PEDs:<br /><br />Ron Villone: current Nats reliever. Was named in the Mitchell Report, which said he bought kits of human growth hormone from Kirk Radomski. <br /><br />He's been better than I thought but that 0.00 is fool's gold. The rain came just before Ryan Howard was going to hit a slam off him. He gave up that massive triple to Huff the other night, costing Tavarez a run. He's about as long-term an answer as I am.<br />And I'm not on drugs.MikeHarrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120210292656990693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-82799926052804348632009-05-27T14:21:56.689-04:002009-05-27T14:21:56.689-04:00@Wil Nieves... Probably not. For some reason pitc...@Wil Nieves... Probably not. For some reason pitchers using steroids strikes me as less of a benefit to them. Although I admit I am not very knowledgeable on the subject. It just seems to me that for pitchers, mechanics is far more important than strength. I would imagine a pitcher bulking way up with muscle could actually hurt his pitching. Again, just a thought in my head, I have no real basis to know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976887102303509143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-43374067569088284182009-05-27T13:53:35.804-04:002009-05-27T13:53:35.804-04:00What if Villone is named in the steroids scandal? ...What if Villone is named in the steroids scandal? Will your appreciation of him change?Wil Nieveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15551019393064585336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-35302401575168133802009-05-27T13:41:36.676-04:002009-05-27T13:41:36.676-04:00Absolutely should've been sent. He was hauling.
...Absolutely should've been sent. He was hauling.<br /><br />And Willingham is better than Kearns. Better future. Better attitude. Better player.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520636736348019599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-45907975975766168502009-05-27T11:17:30.057-04:002009-05-27T11:17:30.057-04:00Speaking of moves, I'm ready for the Ronnie Bellia...Speaking of moves, I'm ready for the Ronnie Belliard era to end. He's not "The Future" and he's no longer a long ball or even a small ball threat. The AG may not be "The Future" either, but he's got to have more upside potential than Belliard. Bring Gonzalez back up and let him be the reserve 2B.Sec314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-5601916197116908862009-05-27T11:05:37.006-04:002009-05-27T11:05:37.006-04:00Possible Nats steroid scandle:
http://www.nbcwashi...Possible Nats steroid scandle:<br />http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Caps-Nats-Linked-to-Alleged-Steroids-Dealers.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976887102303509143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-42128161339528714872009-05-27T09:07:21.997-04:002009-05-27T09:07:21.997-04:00Oh, I'm not saying Willingham can't become a bette...Oh, I'm not saying Willingham can't become a better hitter, but right now, I just ain't seeing it.<br /><br />Like I said, I'd give it a few more weeks before I'd make a call either way.<br /><br />FYI, last 20 (or 21) ABs...<br /><br />Willingham 5-21, 0 HR, 0 RBI<br />Kearns 4-20, 0 HR, 0 RBI.<br /><br />Too close to call right now.Ryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-68305029058254859412009-05-27T08:55:24.048-04:002009-05-27T08:55:24.048-04:00Last month or so - Willingham on the UPswing
Last ...Last month or so - Willingham on the UPswing<br />Last month or so - Kearns on a slide.<br /><br />You'll just have to take my word. We've seen it before. There are reasons to believe Willingham will hit better with regular playing time. There is tangible proof that Kearns won't.MikeHarrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120210292656990693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-81137901933428511642009-05-27T08:44:49.452-04:002009-05-27T08:44:49.452-04:00Come on, Mike. You're better than this. Willingham...Come on, Mike. You're better than this. Willingham has twice as many HRs as Kearns, but it's SIX. It's not like Willingham has 24 and Kearns has 12. Not much difference between 6 and 3.<br /><br />So if you're going to go there, I'll counter with this: Kearns has 6 more RBIs than Willingham and three more runs scored.<br /><br />Both have similar batting averages and OBP.<br /><br />The point is, both are putting up similar numbers at the plate RIGHT NOW. I don't care about what Kearns did or didn't do last year or the year before. I care about how he's playing NOW.<br /><br />And NOW, he's MUCH better in the field.Ryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-2156229525776928872009-05-27T08:13:09.546-04:002009-05-27T08:13:09.546-04:00You must be new here. Some of us have been waiting...You must be new here. Some of us have been waiting for Kearns for years.<br />Willingham has twice as many home runs in 10 fewer at bats. His numbers seem to be rising with some semi-regular playing time.MikeHarrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120210292656990693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478750914084047598.post-9067391548527277002009-05-27T08:04:32.685-04:002009-05-27T08:04:32.685-04:00So you think Maxwell should have been sent?
But w...So you think Maxwell should have been sent?<br /><br />But with Kearns...I'm starting to come around a little on him. Willingham hasn't done much more than Kearns at the plate, and Kearns is a MUCH better defensive player. Kid's got a rocket arm.<br /><br />That said, it would be a tough choice for me. Gotta give it another few weeks maybe. Not like it's going to make a huge difference either way.Ryannoreply@blogger.com