Nationals @ Giants, Game 3

[spidernat]

The 'pen has been worked hard the last couple of games - we've got a day game tomorrow and 3 more in Arizona.  Down 4-0, we can afford to think long-term when it comes to pitching. 

So you're saying let Redding go back out there for the 8th? Makes sense because it would give the bullpen an entire day off.

[sportsfan882]

I'm only keeping Shawn Hill of those four.  The rest are being sent down if I'm the GM.

And who exactly is going to start for us next season?  I don't think we are going to sign 4 stud starters.. It would be nice but I don't see it happening.

[Senators2005]

I don't think it was severe enough for that.

[sportsfan882]

So you're saying let Redding go back out there for the 8th? Makes sense because it would give the bullpen an entire day off.

Redding's pitch count is too high.. I'd let Traber pitch the last inning.   

[spidernat]

And who exactly is going to start for us next season?  I don't think we are going to sign 4 stud starters.. It would be nice but I don't see it happening.

I don't see that at all. I see us signing 1 bat and maybe 1 pitcher.

[Senators2005]

And who exactly is going to start for us next season?  I don't think we are going to sign 4 stud starters.. It would be nice but I don't see it happening.

I would keep Patterson (as much as I'm frustrated with his girlie ass) and Hill and sign 3 proven starters.  And I don't think that's asking for the world.  Lerner should be able to do that.  I'm not saying 3 Santanas here, just 3 proven names that are dependable starters like Livan was.

[Senators2005]

I don't see that at all. I see us signing 1 bat and maybe 1 pitcher.

that would be extremely sad if that is indeed what occurs.  This is the inaugural season for the new stadium.  I certainly hope they will do more than sign just two players.   

[spidernat]

I would keep Patterson (as much as I'm frustrated with his girlie ass) and Hill and sign 3 proven starters.  And I don't think that's asking for the world.  Lerner should be able to do that.  I'm not saying 3 Santanas here, just 3 proven names that are dependable starters like Livan was.

And then have Chico or one of the other youngsters move up and down from Columbus to Washington to fill in for JP all season long?

[rich_nats]

Redding's pitch count is too high.. I'd let Traber pitch the last inning.   

I agree.

[sportsfan882]

Nook/Felipe are the only guys on the team hitting worth a damn

[rich_nats]

nook has to be thinking 3rd - one out, c'mon do it

[Senators2005]

And then have Chico or one of the other youngsters move up and down from Columbus to Washington to fill in for JP all season long?

well that wouldn't be my plan obviously...but knowing Patties track record you are probably close to what would occurr.   

[spidernat]

that would be extremely sad if that is indeed what occurs.  This is the inaugural season for the new stadium.  I certainly hope they will do more than sign just two players.   

I think the fact that it is the inaugural season is what scares me. Because of the novelty of the new park attendance is guaranteed to be high. The comment from Lerner that we're not that bad especially considering what we have on the shelf scares me to death as a precursor to say that we are fine with what we have if we stay healthy.

[rich_nats]

I'm shell-shocked we got a key hit with only one out.

[Senators2005]

Nook/Felipe are the only guys on the team hitting worth a damn

You forgot the guy with the bad hamstring there buddy   

[rich_nats]

Gotta send Nook- we'll see breaking balls from here on

[spidernat]

I'm embarrassed that we went to SF and at best we'll leave with a split.

[Senators2005]

I think the fact that it is the inaugural season is what scares me. Because of the novelty of the new park attendance is guaranteed to be high. The comment from Lerner that we're not that bad especially considering what we have on the shelf scares me to death as a precursor to say that we are fine with what we have if we stay healthy.

I think you are reading way to much into that...you've been wounded too much by previous owners I think.   

[rich_nats]

That's a run if we sent him with Batista up

[sportsfan882]

You forgot the guy with the bad hamstring there buddy   

He has been bad during these first 3 games.. I'm talking just during this series.  Lopez and Logan have been tearing it up

[ronnynat]

Damn, looks like Cain whooped us. He's A LOT better than his record says. He's a sick pitcher. Nook's looking like he's found his swing = positive for the game

[spidernat]

I think you are reading way to much into that...you've been wounded too much by previous owners I think.   

Perhaps but I don't trust anything Kasten says. I think Ken has infected me and I now need to see them do something before I take them at their word. I hope I'm wrong about my fears though.

[Senators2005]

He has been bad during these first 3 games.. I'm talking just during this series.  Lopez and Logan have been tearing it up

well I know he was bad yesterday...but I thought he did ok the first game of the series, and you can't count today since he's out of the game. 

[sportsfan882]

disgraceful

[spidernat]

We hit like crap tonight.