Author Topic: The "Former Nat Watch" Thread (2013) (Read 34447 times)

mitlen · « **Reply #275:** May 11, 2013, 10:05:10 PM »

Quote from: imref on May 11, 2013, 10:03:59 PM

Truth

Squab · « **Reply #276:** May 13, 2013, 03:42:35 PM »

The Mets are signing Rick Ankiel to a major league deal. Good for him.

I found this interesting as well.

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The decision to designate Rick Ankiel for assignment "crushed" the Astros' clubhouse, Carlos Pena told Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle. Pena says that every player on the team loved Ankiel, a testament that Brandon Barnes echoed to Smith. Smith notes that Pena is now alone in his role as elder statesman of a young, inexperienced team.

I remember reading similar things from Nats writers, everyone loves this guy.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/05/mets-interested-in-rick-ankiel.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #277:** May 13, 2013, 06:29:51 PM »

Quote from: Squab on May 13, 2013, 03:42:35 PM

The Mets are signing Rick Ankiel to a major league deal. Good for him.

I found this interesting as well. I remember reading similar things from Nats writers, everyone loves this guy.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/05/mets-interested-in-rick-ankiel.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

That's because he has a cannon of an arm. Love Rick

spidernat · « **Reply #278:** May 13, 2013, 06:37:19 PM »

welch · « **Reply #279:** May 14, 2013, 10:11:19 AM »

I remember that the players were in awe of a guy who could switch from being a phenom pitcher to an outfielder and make it back to the majors. One of them added that Ankiel had the best curve-ball on the Nats.

Good for Ankiel, good for the Merts, and even good for baseball.

Vega · « **Reply #280:** May 14, 2013, 11:38:33 AM »

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/14/manny-acta-thinks-joe-west-is-the-fifth-best-umpire-in-baseball/

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #281:** May 14, 2013, 11:40:02 AM »

I think baseball thinks the first best umpire in baseball because he's the crew chief on the "A" crew. Whatevs. They all suck.

Vega · « **Reply #282:** May 14, 2013, 10:05:43 PM »

Joel Peralta is good.

blue911 · « **Reply #283:** May 15, 2013, 07:13:14 PM »

Adam Dunn hit 2 homers and a double today. A solo shot yesterday. All to left field

imref · « **Reply #284:** May 15, 2013, 10:05:55 PM »

Alberto Gonzalez pitched for the Yankees today.

houston-nat · « **Reply #285:** May 15, 2013, 10:08:24 PM »

Ramon Ortiz got his first win as a starter since April 2007.

Quote from: imref on May 15, 2013, 10:05:55 PM

Alberto Gonzalez pitched for the Yankees today.

Wait, seriously?

imref · « **Reply #286:** May 15, 2013, 10:09:13 PM »

Quote from: houston-nat on May 15, 2013, 10:08:24 PM

Ramon Ortiz got his first win as a starter since April 2007.
Wait, seriously?

yep, yankees got blown out.

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #287:** May 15, 2013, 11:42:50 PM »

Mikey and Ibanez in the Chatting Cage:

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=27142199&topic_id=27334974&c_id=mlb&tcid=vpp_copy_27142199&v=3

Nathan · « **Reply #288:** May 16, 2013, 07:46:50 PM »

Quote from: houston-nat on May 15, 2013, 10:08:24 PM

Ramon Ortiz got his first win as a starter since April 2007.
Wait, seriously?

Faced Robert Andino and got him out on a fly ball

blue911 · « **Reply #289:** May 16, 2013, 08:19:06 PM »

Joel Hanrahan hits the trifecta of elbow surgery. TJ,Flexor Tendon reattached & bone spur removed. Happy Rehab, Joel

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #290:** May 17, 2013, 11:26:28 PM »

Morse has been scratched from the lineup Friday with eye irritation, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #291:** May 18, 2013, 10:44:28 AM »

Quote from: nats2playoffs on May 17, 2013, 11:26:28 PM

Morse has been scratched from the lineup Friday with eye irritation, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

nooooooooooo!

imref · « **Reply #292:** May 21, 2013, 10:18:40 AM »

apparently our inability to hit affects former Nats as well - Willingham's last 14 games: .116 / .269 / .232

captkirk42 · « **Reply #293:** May 21, 2013, 01:51:02 PM »

Quote from: imref on May 21, 2013, 10:18:40 AM

apparently our inability to hit affects former Nats as well - Willingham's last 14 games: .116 / .269 / .232

Willingham? Mr. 2 Grand Slams in the same game?

First Morse drops now Willingham. Don't tell me Dunn can't hit anymore?

tomterp · « **Reply #294:** May 21, 2013, 04:04:24 PM »

I bet Rick Short could still swing the lumber. In case anybody doesn't remember his 2005 slash line for the Nats:

.400/ .471/ .933/ .1404

spidernat · « **Reply #295:** May 21, 2013, 04:09:03 PM »

You're freaking worse than the Morse cockeaters who just won't move on.

tomterp · « **Reply #296:** May 21, 2013, 04:22:28 PM »

Quote from: spidernat on May 21, 2013, 04:09:03 PM

You're freaking worse than the Morse cockeaters who just won't move on.

imref · « **Reply #297:** May 21, 2013, 05:26:44 PM »

Miss Iowa Miguel Batista released by the Blue Jays.

hey, we need a long reliever/spot starter type!

imref · « **Reply #298:** May 21, 2013, 10:09:34 PM »

Lannan throwing bullpen sessions now, i'm guessing he'll be back in another month. He's been on the 15 day DL since mid-April and has only made 3 starts, compiling a 6.14 ERA.

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #299:** May 22, 2013, 02:16:06 AM »

Quote from: imref on May 21, 2013, 05:26:44 PM

Miss Iowa Miguel Batista released by the Blue Jays.

hey, we need a long reliever/spot starter type!

Miss Iowa is only good for one pitch per game. And she's wild.