Author Topic: Nationals vs Astros, Game 4 (Read 16047 times)

Squab · « **Reply #25:** April 19, 2012, 03:38:17 PM »

I still think the only way to get him real ABs is to put him in LF.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #26:** April 19, 2012, 03:41:14 PM »

Davey said the goal was to get Lombo 350 PAs this year in the majors. I can see some sort of "rotate him through 2B -SS - LF once a week" plan working to get him 250 - 300 PAs, with the rest coming from PH and substitution opportunities.

Tokeydog · « **Reply #27:** April 19, 2012, 03:49:00 PM »

Lineups from Zuk:

NATIONALS (10-3)
SS Steve Lombardozzi
2B Danny Espinosa
3B Ryan Zimmerman
1B Adam LaRoche
RF Jayson Werth
CF Rick Ankiel
C Wilson Ramos
LF Roger Bernadina
RHP Edwin Jackson

ASTROS (4-8)
CF Jordan Schafer
2B Jose Altuve
LF J.D. Martinez
1B Carlos Lee
RF Brian Bogusevic
3B Matt Downs
C Jason Castro
SS Marwin Gonzalez
RHP Bud Norris

nobleisthyname · « **Reply #28:** April 19, 2012, 03:52:41 PM »

As others have already pointed out Bud Norris is actually a respectable pitcher, but then again, JZimm isn't on the mound. I'm predicting runs today.

imref · « **Reply #29:** April 19, 2012, 03:53:52 PM »

Quote from: nobleisthyname on April 19, 2012, 03:52:41 PM

As others have already pointed out Bud Norris is actually a respectable pitcher, but then again, JZimm isn't on the mound. I'm predicting runs today.

at least 1.

Hopefully we get a repeat performance from Jackson, could be another 2-1/3-2 type game. Norris pitched pretty well against us IIRC last year.

Squab · « **Reply #30:** April 19, 2012, 03:55:37 PM »

Quote from: imref on April 19, 2012, 03:53:52 PM

at least 1.

Hopefully we get a repeat performance from Jackson, could be another 2-1/3-2 type game. Norris pitched pretty well against us IIRC last year.

7 IP 3 R 2 ER 4 K 2 BB 1 HR

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #31:** April 19, 2012, 04:09:35 PM »

Why is Lombo at SS and not 2B?

Doesn't seem to have the arm for SS.

houston-nat · « **Reply #32:** April 19, 2012, 04:10:26 PM »

Quote from: Tokeydog on April 19, 2012, 03:49:00 PM

Lineups from Zuk:

Thanks, first-posted.

Squab · « **Reply #33:** April 19, 2012, 04:32:13 PM »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on April 19, 2012, 04:09:35 PM

Why is Lombo at SS and not 2B?

Doesn't seem to have the arm for SS.

Davey doesn't seem convinced of this, but I think he said he wouldn't play Danny at short unless King Ian was hurt.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #34:** April 19, 2012, 04:57:58 PM »

That is one think in King Ian's favor. he's got a hell of an arm.

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on April 19, 2012, 04:09:35 PM

Why is Lombo at SS and not 2B?

Doesn't seem to have the arm for SS.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #35:** April 19, 2012, 05:02:04 PM »

Just flip flop Danny and Lombo would seem to be the best defensive fit.

Squab · « **Reply #36:** April 19, 2012, 05:24:40 PM »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on April 19, 2012, 05:02:04 PM

Just flip flop Danny and Lombo would seem to be the best defensive fit.

Davey on Lombardozzi at shortstop: "He's adequate. I've had a lot worse out there."

blue911 · « **Reply #37:** April 19, 2012, 05:26:32 PM »

Quote from: Squab on April 19, 2012, 05:24:40 PM

Davey on Lombardozzi at shortstop: "He's adequate. I've had a lot worse out there."

cough* Kevin Mitchell *cough

Nathan · « **Reply #38:** April 19, 2012, 05:27:28 PM »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on April 19, 2012, 05:02:04 PM

Just flip flop Danny and Lombo would seem to be the best defensive fit.

Putting Danny there would hurt the King's feelings, much better to hurt the team's defense instead.

imref · « **Reply #39:** April 19, 2012, 05:27:28 PM »

Quote from: Squab on April 19, 2012, 05:24:40 PM

Davey on Lombardozzi at shortstop: "He's adequate. I've had a lot worse out there."

i'm guessing he had a big smile on his face when he said that.

Coladar · « **Reply #40:** April 19, 2012, 05:36:55 PM »

I like this lineup, particularly Lombo batting leadoff, which is what I thought would be ideal during ST. Great lineup,and if Jackson pitches to form this season, we've got a great shot at the sweep tonight.

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #41:** April 19, 2012, 05:38:08 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on April 19, 2012, 03:41:14 PM

Davey said the goal was to get Lombo 350 PAs this year in the majors. I can see some sort of "rotate him through 2B -SS - LF once a week" plan working to get him 250 - 300 PAs, with the rest coming from PH and substitution opportunities.

Occasional fill in for Zim at 3B too...

I still don't get why they don't try him in CF. He has the wheels, dudes.

Squab · « **Reply #42:** April 19, 2012, 05:39:07 PM »

Quote from: Baseball is Life on April 19, 2012, 05:38:08 PM

Occasional fill in for Zim at 3B too...

I still don't get why they don't try him in CF. He has the wheels, dudes.

Just waiting for Harper I think. I thought that too.

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #43:** April 19, 2012, 05:40:07 PM »

Quote from: Squab on April 19, 2012, 05:39:07 PM

Just waiting for Harper I think. I thought that too.

Yes, but in the meantime....

Squab · « **Reply #44:** April 19, 2012, 05:44:30 PM »

Quote from: Baseball is Life on April 19, 2012, 05:40:07 PM

Yes, but in the meantime....

Rick Ankiel baby.

Kevrock · « **Reply #45:** April 19, 2012, 05:47:02 PM »

Nice.

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #46:** April 19, 2012, 05:48:18 PM »

Quote from: Squab on April 19, 2012, 05:44:30 PM

Rick Ankiel baby.

We know what Ankiel gives us. Need to find out about Lombo.

Squab · « **Reply #47:** April 19, 2012, 05:49:53 PM »

Quote from: Baseball is Life on April 19, 2012, 05:48:18 PM

We know what Ankiel gives us. Need to find out about Lombo.

I completely agree with you, but we can't even get him in LF much less center where he has never played.

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #48:** April 19, 2012, 05:53:48 PM »

Quote from: blue911 on April 19, 2012, 05:26:32 PM

cough* Kevin Mitchell *cough

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #49:** April 19, 2012, 05:56:16 PM »

Quote from: Squab on April 19, 2012, 05:49:53 PM

I completely agree with you, but we can't even get him in LF much less center where he has never played.

You can't just stick people in CF and expect them to be able to field cause they are somewhat quick.

Lombo would be a disaster... and the coaches must not think much of his work in LF either if they haven't given him a shot to play with the dreck we've been running out there on a nightly basis.