Author Topic: The Race for the #1 Pick (2009) (Read 19408 times)

natsfan4evr · « **Reply #175:** July 26, 2009, 08:39:05 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on July 26, 2009, 08:26:48 PM

I think the trade deadline will decide that. If we dump Dunn, Johnson, Willingham and Beimel I think we have a shot.

13 wins out of 64 games? They just aren't THAT bad

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #176:** July 26, 2009, 08:43:26 PM »

Quote from: natsfan4evr on July 26, 2009, 08:39:05 PM

13 wins out of 64 games? They just aren't THAT bad

we're only 5 games off the Mets. Think about our lineup if those guys get traded. Also keep in mind that the rookie pitchers (and maybe Lannan who is only a second year guy) will begin to get shut down in September.

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #177:** July 26, 2009, 08:44:25 PM »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on July 20, 2009, 12:04:14 AM

Cleveland Rocks!

Not according to Sam Wyche.

"YA DON'T LIVE IN CLEVELAND, YOU LIVE IN CINCINNATI!"

natsfan4evr · « **Reply #178:** July 26, 2009, 09:14:14 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on July 26, 2009, 08:43:26 PM

we're only 5 games off the Mets. Think about our lineup if those guys get traded. Also keep in mind that the rookie pitchers (and maybe Lannan who is only a second year guy) will begin to get shut down in September.

It won't happen. I'll leave the board for a year if it does

thurdl01 · « **Reply #179:** July 27, 2009, 10:13:16 AM »

Even those 62 Mets managed 15 wins out of their last 64 games. It's going to be another 14 games before they even hit the Nats current win total. Right now I'm more curious how we fare compared to the infamous 88 Os and their 0-21 start (after 98 games the 09 Nats are surprisingly a game back from those woeful birds).

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #180:** August 02, 2009, 08:40:56 PM »

After Sunday, August 2nd's Games:

1962 Mets after 105 games: 26-79 (.248) (Streak: 5 L; Last 10: 2-8)
2008 Nats after 105 games: 38-67 (.362) (Streak: 6 L; Last 10: 2-8)

The Race for the 2010 1st Overall Pick:
Washington 33-72 (.314) ---- (Streak: 1 W; Last 10: 5-5)
Kansas City 41-63 (.394) 8.5 GB (Streak: 1 W; Last 10: 4-6)
San Diego 43-63 (.406) 9.5 GB (Streak: 1 L; Last 10: 6-4)
Cleveland 44-61 (.419) 11.0 GB (Streak: 1 W; Last 10: 7-3)
Oakland 44-60 (.423) 11.5 GB (Streak: 2 L; Last 10: 4-6)
Baltimore 44-60 (.423) 11.5 GB (Streak: 3 L; Last 10: 3-7)

On Pace to finish: 51-111

NatsDad14 · « **Reply #181:** August 02, 2009, 08:43:08 PM »

We can basically rule the Indians and everyone below them. Our competition comes down to KC and SD. KC will be tough. They actually had a decent record early on and inexplicably collapsed. The Padres might be even tougher. They already started tank mode though thankfully they kept Gonzalez and Bell.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #182:** August 02, 2009, 08:45:37 PM »

Quote from: GMUNat on August 02, 2009, 08:43:08 PM

We can basically rule the Indians and everyone below them. Our competition comes down to KC and SD. KC will be tough. They actually had a decent record early on and inexplicably collapsed. The Padres might be even tougher. They already started tank mode though thankfully they kept Gonzalez and Bell.

you forget we suck and have a huge lead. If we were up by 8.5 in the division, people would be saying it was ours.

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #183:** August 02, 2009, 10:02:47 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on August 02, 2009, 08:45:37 PM

you forget we suck and have a huge lead. If we were up by 8.5 in the division, people would be saying it was ours.

Unless we changed our name to the New York Mets midseason.

The Chief · « **Reply #184:** August 07, 2009, 11:47:56 AM »

Can we get an update?

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #185:** August 07, 2009, 12:11:12 PM »

The Race for the 2010 1st Overall Pick:
Washington 37-72 (.339)
Kansas City 42-66 (.389)
San Diego 45-65 (.409)
Pittsburgh 45-63 (.417)
Baltimore 45-63 (.417)
Cleveland 46-62 (.426)

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #186:** August 07, 2009, 12:11:20 PM »

After Thursday, August 6th's Games:

1962 Mets after 109 games: 29-80 (.266) (Streak: 1 L; Last 10: 4-6)
2008 Nats after 109 games: 39-70 (.358) (Streak: 1 W; Last 10: 1-9)

The Race for the 2010 1st Overall Pick:
Washington 37-72 (.339) ---- (Streak: 5 W; Last 10: 6-4)
Kansas City 42-66 (.389) 5.5 GB (Streak: 1 W; Last 10: 3-7)
San Diego 45-65 (.409) 7.5 GB (Streak: 1 W; Last 10: 7-3)

On Pace to finish: 55-107

PC · « **Reply #187:** August 07, 2009, 12:19:53 PM »

I, now, firmly believe we won't get the top pick, probably not even #2.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #188:** August 07, 2009, 12:45:10 PM »

23 -30 beats last year's record. Possible.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #189:** August 07, 2009, 12:46:29 PM »

We've actually been decent under Riggs and we're still only at 37 wins.

Damn, Manny set this franchise so far back.

houston-nat · « **Reply #190:** August 07, 2009, 12:54:13 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on August 07, 2009, 12:45:10 PM

23 -30 beats last year's record. Possible.

If we play .500 ball for Riggleman's entire tenure this year, we'll end up 64-98 (27-26 from here on out). But I would expect a drop-off in a few weeks.

KV · « **Reply #191:** August 07, 2009, 01:43:20 PM »

So....
If we get overtaken by KC for the first pick, and
If we don't sign Strasburg, then

KC may end up with both Crow and Strasburg next year????

Wow

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #192:** August 07, 2009, 02:43:04 PM »

Quote from: KV on August 07, 2009, 01:43:20 PM

So....
If we get overtaken by KC for the first pick, and
If we don't sign Strasburg, then

KC may end up with both Crow and Strasburg next year????

Wow

No. they may draft them, but I'd bet the @$$#0!_$ will not actually sign with them, either.

Nat of the Living Dead · « **Reply #193:** August 07, 2009, 02:47:44 PM »

This letting the draftee "decide" where they want to go by all this holding out is complete bullcrap.

spidernat · « **Reply #194:** August 07, 2009, 02:50:27 PM »

Quote from: Nat of the LivingDead on August 07, 2009, 02:47:44 PM

This letting the draftee "decide" where they want to go by all this holding out is complete bullcrap.

QFT

UMDNats · « **Reply #195:** August 07, 2009, 05:31:43 PM »

We are now under 6 games behind the next-worst team. Nice. We throw a couple more streaks together and the Royals/Padres collapse we are in business.

xposbrad · « **Reply #196:** August 08, 2009, 10:32:29 AM »

This team needs the #1 pick, what are we doing winning?

PANatsFan · « **Reply #197:** August 08, 2009, 10:40:13 AM »

They are trying to end the draft. Period.

Good players are whining about signing with bad teams. I don't give a crap. Bryce Harper wants to play for the Yankees, and only the Yankees - good luck with that, genius.

Trading draft picks isn't a solution either - look at how NBA teams get hosed, especially by international players who just hold out until their draft control expires.

A lifetime draft in MLB without tradable picks is the only way to achieve parity.

NatsDad14 · « **Reply #198:** August 08, 2009, 10:42:31 AM »

Quote from: PANatsFan on August 08, 2009, 10:40:13 AM

They are trying to end the draft. Period.

Good players are whining about signing with bad teams. I don't give a crap. Bryce Harper wants to play for the Yankees, and only the Yankees - good luck with that, genius.

Trading draft picks isn't a solution either - look at how NBA teams get hosed, especially by international players who just hold out until their draft control expires.

A lifetime draft in MLB without tradable picks is the only way to achieve parity.

NBA teams never lose control of international players. They are under that NBA teams control forever until that player comes to America to play in the NBA.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #199:** August 08, 2009, 10:45:38 AM »

Quote from: GMUNat on August 08, 2009, 10:42:31 AM

NBA teams never lose control of international players. They are under that NBA teams control forever until that player comes to America to play in the NBA.

Must be NHL? Thought that Ricky Rubio and Yi Jinlian used international play to hold out. How would that work for Rubio - is he threatening to play in Spain for the rest of his life?