Author Topic: The Ryan Zimmerman 1B/LF Experiment (Read 21895 times)

wpa2629 · « **Reply #25:** May 18, 2014, 12:13:16 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on May 18, 2014, 11:53:43 AM

Braun and Soriano were moved because they were error machines. Zim has a shoulder issue.

1. Can he make those throws reasonably well (as well as Morse)?
2. Will this aggrevate his shoulder?

Intriguing possibility ...

Smithian · « **Reply #26:** May 18, 2014, 12:16:42 PM »

If Zimmerman can make the throws in outfield then I have no doubt he will become a Gold Glove caliber player out there. Zimmerman is the consummate professional and grinder. His bat is big enough for LF and no doubt his defense would be a plus.

If Harper comes back after Zimmerman then having Span in CF could help Zimmerman out in the early going.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #27:** May 18, 2014, 12:33:49 PM »

Can he use his old black glove in LF

blue911 · « **Reply #28:** May 18, 2014, 12:35:08 PM »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on May 18, 2014, 12:33:49 PM

Can he use his old black glove in LF

Tan

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #29:** May 18, 2014, 12:39:57 PM »

So can he burn his black glove or send it to Darfur?

blue911 · « **Reply #30:** May 18, 2014, 12:56:26 PM »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on May 18, 2014, 12:39:57 PM

So can he burn his black glove or send it to Darfur?

Yes,please. Da black glovez haz all da Es.

Slateman · « **Reply #31:** May 18, 2014, 01:00:49 PM »

Black glove? Why we gotta make it freaking racist?!?!

TigerFan · « **Reply #32:** May 18, 2014, 01:14:19 PM »

I wonder what he thinks about this possibility.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #33:** May 18, 2014, 01:18:04 PM »

It's different, but I'm not sure that if you can't throw overhand in the infield, you'll suddenly lose the impingement when you try to outfield style.

Quote from: Slateman on May 18, 2014, 10:19:58 AM

And Chipper got injured.

I guess. Never thought about it like that.

Squab · « **Reply #34:** May 18, 2014, 01:38:01 PM »

This "move" might help Werth get to 1B eventually if Zimmerman sticks in LF.

Smithian · « **Reply #35:** May 18, 2014, 01:45:48 PM »

Quote from: Squab on May 18, 2014, 01:38:01 PM

This "move" might help Werth get to 1B eventually if Zimmerman sticks in LF.

Right now I think long term Zimmerman is at 1B and Werth stays in LF. If Zimmerman ends up playing high caliber outfield outfield defense, then maybe Werth moves to 1B in 2016 or '17. Werth isn't Adam Dunn out there and the Nats aren't paying him for elite defense. I would rather have Harper in LF, Werth in RF, and Zim at 1B with Rendon at 3B and a good glove, not-bad bat at 2B.

Slateman · « **Reply #36:** May 18, 2014, 01:58:03 PM »

Long term, Werth should be in LF. Whether Harper plays CF or RF depends on who develops in the minors

Optics · « **Reply #37:** May 18, 2014, 04:28:27 PM »

We need his bat anyway we can get it. He can't hurt us worse from LF than he did at 3B.

imref · « **Reply #38:** May 18, 2014, 07:50:09 PM »

it does make more sense to keep the IF as is and put zimm in LF until Harper returns. Zimm's bat is way better than anyone else we can put out there.

lylelgreen · « **Reply #39:** May 18, 2014, 08:18:54 PM »

Zimm was taking infield practice at first base today before the game.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #40:** May 18, 2014, 08:59:36 PM »

Quote from: lylelgreen on May 18, 2014, 08:18:54 PM

Zimm was taking infield practice at first base today before the game.

MASN also showed him taking flies and ALR sang his praises.

tomterp · « **Reply #41:** May 18, 2014, 09:00:58 PM »

Quote from: Ray D on May 18, 2014, 08:28:44 AM

An outfield throw is very different from an infield throw; it puts less strain on the shoulder. Try it at home: short arm throw, feel the pressure point at the shoulder. Full arm-circle throw, less pressure. I think it could work.

Agreed, outfield throw is easier because you can put your whole body into it easily. Even get a running start.

madj55 · « **Reply #42:** May 18, 2014, 10:46:37 PM »

I actually really like the idea of Zim in LF...hope we get to see it. Until then, put Souza in.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #43:** May 19, 2014, 09:31:22 AM »

Quote from: madj55 on May 18, 2014, 10:46:37 PM

I actually really like the idea of Zim in LF...hope we get to see it. Until then, put Souza in.

You are at QU, right? Were you at graduation?

mitlen · « **Reply #44:** May 19, 2014, 10:24:47 AM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on May 19, 2014, 09:31:22 AM

You are at QU, right? Were you at graduation?

Heard about that on the news. I guess a young lady didn't want her parents to find out she dropped out of school.

madj55 · « **Reply #45:** May 19, 2014, 10:43:15 AM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on May 19, 2014, 09:31:22 AM

You are at QU, right? Were you at graduation?

Yeah, I'm up here right now. I was at a graduation party when the threat was called in, but I heard there wasn't any actual bomb. This girl is kinda screwed though.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #46:** May 19, 2014, 11:37:50 AM »

Quote from: madj55 on May 19, 2014, 10:43:15 AM

Yeah, I'm up here right now. I was at a graduation party when the threat was called in, but I heard there wasn't any actual bomb. This girl is kinda screwed though.

Man I could go for some good apizza right now.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #47:** May 19, 2014, 11:53:20 AM »

I assume you have tried Pete's Apizza by now? I had a slice of "New Haven" (white w/ clams) after the game on Saturday.

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on May 19, 2014, 11:37:50 AM

Man I could go for some good apizza right now.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #48:** May 19, 2014, 02:19:53 PM »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on May 19, 2014, 11:53:20 AM

I assume you have tried Pete's Apizza by now? I had a slice of "New Haven" (white w/ clams) after the game on Saturday.

I'm less keen on their slices. This stuff is better as a fresh whole pie.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #49:** May 21, 2014, 08:49:46 AM »

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Williams on Zim playing OF "To say it would never happen is not accurate but to say it would be an ever day thing is not accurate either"