Author Topic: Kurt Suzuki Appreciation Thread (Read 2375 times)

PANatsFan · « **Topic Start:** September 06, 2012, 10:14:56 PM »

Gio and Zimmermann and some of the bullpen guys were starting to suck, and the beat writers were blaming Flores.

Somebody please look up the pitching numbers before and after Suzuki - my money is on a serious improvement.

zimm_da_kid · « **Reply #1:** September 06, 2012, 10:16:57 PM »

why drink kool aid when you can have some hawaiian punch!

wpa2629 · « **Reply #2:** September 06, 2012, 10:18:35 PM »

PANatsFan · « **Reply #3:** September 06, 2012, 10:23:19 PM »

Quote from: zimm_da_kid on September 06, 2012, 10:16:57 PM

why drink kool aid when you can have some hawaiian punch!

YES

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #4:** September 06, 2012, 10:53:43 PM »

Bat heating up as he gets more comfortable! I had hoped that would happen and now it is. Could be huge down the stretch and in October if he stays a threat at the plate.

mimontero88 · « **Reply #5:** September 06, 2012, 10:57:43 PM »

TribeTime was right. We need to get rid of this scrub!!!!

Though in all seriousness I think Zimmermann had a tough time adjusting to Suzuki for a bit and vice versa. But they seem to be on point now.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #6:** September 06, 2012, 11:42:01 PM »

I really should put that ohio dipcrap cracker on ignore, but he'll probably get banned before I get around to it. Or he'll die in a horrible power mower accident or kerosene fire. Who cares.

But in any event, Suzuki-san is crushing for us!!

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #7:** September 07, 2012, 09:13:01 AM »

SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUZ

I can't wait for Ramos to come back though. He and Suzu are going to be the best Catcher core in baseball.

welch · « **Reply #8:** September 07, 2012, 10:12:02 AM »

Quote from: cmdterps44 on September 07, 2012, 09:13:01 AM

SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUZ

I can't wait for Ramos to come back though. He and Suzu are going to be the best Catcher core in baseball.

I suspect that Ramos might have nearly as hard a recovery as Flores did: a catcher works with his knees a lot -- squat, stand, throw...and Ramos is a big guy: a lot of weight for a repaired knee to lift.

I won't be surprised if Suzuki is the starter next season, with Flores or Solanno or Leon as backup.

lastobjective · « **Reply #9:** September 07, 2012, 10:50:26 AM »

Quote from: welch on September 07, 2012, 10:12:02 AM

I suspect that Ramos might have nearly as hard a recovery as Flores did: a catcher works with his knees a lot -- squat, stand, throw...and Ramos is a big guy: a lot of weight for a repaired knee to lift.

I won't be surprised if Suzuki is the starter next season, with Flores or Solanno or Leon as backup.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/nationals-journal/wp/2012/09/06/wilson-ramos-in-good-spirits-as-he-continues-rehab-from-acl-mcl-surgery/

Looks like Ramos is trying to lose weight just for that reason.

mitlen · « **Reply #10:** September 07, 2012, 03:48:39 PM »

Props to Kurt ...

Mathguy · « **Reply #11:** September 07, 2012, 03:56:50 PM »

It's about time we applauded Kurt - he's been a wonderful addition. Definately better defensively than Ramos

Quote from: cmdterps44 on September 07, 2012, 09:13:01 AM

SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUZ

I can't wait for Ramos to come back though. He and Suzu are going to be the best Catcher core in baseball.

hammondsnats · « **Reply #12:** September 07, 2012, 05:20:06 PM »

wow now this is a PA thread i can dig

i said it then, i'll say it now ... TREMENDOUS move bringing him in. hey tribetime, i got two words for ya ... SUCK IT!

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #13:** September 07, 2012, 05:26:50 PM »

It seems like this board is always trying to get rid of Ramos.

hammondsnats · « **Reply #14:** September 07, 2012, 05:30:12 PM »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on September 07, 2012, 05:26:50 PM

It seems like this board is always trying to get rid of Ramos.

i think next year ramos and suzuki makes the best catching tandem in all of baseball.

suzuki is a clear upgrade over Flores.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #15:** September 07, 2012, 05:33:13 PM »

In the post game interview, Zimmnn called him Zuke, or Zook.

Quote from: cmdterps44 on September 07, 2012, 09:13:01 AM

SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUZ

I can't wait for Ramos to come back though. He and Suzu are going to be the best Catcher core in baseball.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #16:** September 07, 2012, 05:35:43 PM »

Well, we called Meiklejohn "Klej," so taking something in the middle as a nickname has precedent.

aspenbubba · « **Reply #17:** September 08, 2012, 06:32:10 AM »

Ramos and Suzuki are identical for the number of AB's and AVG and HRS at this point in the season. Slash lines are similar.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #18:** September 08, 2012, 10:36:05 AM »

What are they since Suzuki was traded?

Slumpbuster · « **Reply #19:** September 09, 2012, 12:41:02 AM »

The Zuker will lead us to the promised land.

UMDNats · « **Reply #20:** September 09, 2012, 12:44:12 AM »

Hitting .265/.340/.410 as a Nat, with 3 HR, 14 RBI and 9 walks to 8 strikeouts as a Nat.

In the last 2 weeks (9 games; 37 PAs), he's hitting .387 and is OPS'ing 1.196 (6 walks to 1 strikeout - awesome).

hammondsnats · « **Reply #21:** September 09, 2012, 12:44:36 AM »

:tribe time bat signal:

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #22:** September 09, 2012, 01:26:45 AM »

That would be "sooo-weee!"

Quote from: hammondsnats on September 09, 2012, 12:44:36 AM

:tribe time bat signal:

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #23:** September 09, 2012, 04:01:45 AM »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on September 07, 2012, 05:26:50 PM

It seems like this board is always trying to get rid of Ramos.

Yeah I don't know why. I think Ramos is/will be the best catcher this team has.

Nathan · « **Reply #24:** September 09, 2012, 04:08:43 AM »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on September 07, 2012, 05:26:50 PM

It seems like this board is always trying to get rid of Ramos.

Where in this thread does anyone say that?