Author Topic: The Race for the #1 Pick (2009) (Read 22578 times)

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #250 on:** August 30, 2009, 07:56:32 pm »

Quote from: Nat of the LivingDead on August 30, 2009, 07:35:32 pm

Sadly, I think we'll still finish dead last.

Fortunately, to make myself feel better, I'm going to throw a big party on Draft Day next year.

Considering we play a lot of good teams the rest away and the fact that we suck against good teams we will comfortably finish with the worst record. probably by 5-6 games.

Nat of the Living Dead · « **Reply #251 on:** August 30, 2009, 08:06:38 pm »

Ugh, Jesus. Just reminded myself of the final stretch by looking at the schedule again. That's like running the gauntlet through hell.

Well, let's hope to do some spoiling.

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #252 on:** August 30, 2009, 08:06:42 pm »

Not taking into account the dead tailspin the Royals have gone into?

Nat of the Living Dead · « **Reply #253 on:** August 30, 2009, 08:08:09 pm »

Quote from: PatsNats09 on August 30, 2009, 08:06:42 pm

Not taking into account the dead tailspin the Royals have gone into?

At least they are in a tailspin still. The Nats have already crashed and burned. We are currently sifting through the wreckage and trying to identify the bodies.

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #254 on:** August 30, 2009, 08:09:46 pm »

Quote from: Nat of the LivingDead on August 30, 2009, 08:08:09 pm

At least they are in a tailspin still. The Nats have already crashed and burned. We are currently sifting through the wreckage and trying to identify the bodies.

Meh, we're pretty close to 500 post ASG. Obviously not as good recently, but better than the first half certainly.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #255 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:34:04 pm »

Quote from: Nat of the LivingDead on August 30, 2009, 08:06:38 pm

Ugh, Jesus. Just reminded myself of the final stretch by looking at the schedule again. That's like running the gauntlet through hell.

Well, let's hope to do some spoiling.

Actually...every team left on KC's schedule except for the 3 game set they start tonight with Oakland, is still in a pennant race of some sort...

We can't make that claim.

NatsDad14 · « **Reply #256 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:36:19 pm »

Our magic number is 27. We have 31 games left, the Royals have 32. I'm hoping we get the #2 pick.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #257 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:53:51 pm »

Quote from: GMUNat on August 31, 2009, 05:36:19 pm

Our magic number is 27. We have 31 games left, the Royals have 32. I'm hoping we get the #2 pick.

no chance. we can't beat good teams.

The Chief · « **Reply #258 on:** August 31, 2009, 10:03:13 pm »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on August 31, 2009, 05:53:51 pm

no chance. we can't beat good teams.

You keep chanting that as if KC can. They're 13-29 since the break.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #259 on:** September 01, 2009, 12:50:31 am »

No? It looks to me like other than the Mets, everyone is still in play.

Quote from: DPMOmaha on August 31, 2009, 05:34:04 pm

Actually...every team left on KC's schedule except for the 3 game set they start tonight with Oakland, is still in a pennant race of some sort...

We can't make that claim.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #260 on:** September 01, 2009, 01:52:42 am »

After Monday, August 31st's Games:

2008 Nats after 132 games: 47-85 (.356) (Streak: 1 W; Last 10: 3-7)

The Race for the 2010 1st Overall Pick:
Washington 46-86 (.348) ---- (Streak: 4 L; Last 10: 3-7)
Kansas City 50-81 (.382) 4.5 GB (Streak: 1 L; Last 10: 3-7)
Pittsburgh 53-77 (.408) 8.0 GB (Streak: 5 L; Last 10: 3-7)
Baltimore 54-78 (.409) 8.0 GB (Streak: 1 L; Last 10: 4-6)

On Pace to finish: 56-106

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #261 on:** September 01, 2009, 08:38:59 am »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on September 01, 2009, 12:50:31 am

No? It looks to me like other than the Mets, everyone is still in play.

That's 6 more games than the Royals...

Actually I need to amend, the Royals have 3 vs. Cleveland who'd decidedly out of the race and the White Sox who just raised the white flag. So, I guess the schedules are about the same...

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #262 on:** September 02, 2009, 06:42:29 am »

After Tuesday, September 1st's Games:

2008 Nats after 133 games: 48-85 (.361) (Streak: 2 W; Last 10: 4-6)

The Race for the 2010 1st Overall Pick:
Washington 46-87 (.346) ---- (Streak: 5 L; Last 10: 3-7)
Kansas City 51-81 (.386) 5.5 GB (Streak: 1 W; Last 10: 4-6)
Pittsburgh 53-78 (.405) 8.0 GB (Streak: 6 L; Last 10: 2-8)
Baltimore 54-79 (.406) 8.0 GB (Streak: 2 L; Last 10: 4-6)

On Pace to finish: 56-106

houston-nat · « **Reply #263 on:** September 02, 2009, 09:15:05 am »

29 games left. We need to go 17-12 to avoid 100 losses; we need to go 15-14 to improve on last year. Looking slightly less hopeful these days...

NFA Brian · « **Reply #264 on:** September 02, 2009, 09:21:23 am »

For those interested, you can quickly see the strengths of remaining schedules here.

Nationals
Royals
Pirates
Orioles

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #265 on:** September 02, 2009, 10:05:00 am »

royals' is harder than ours.

NFA Brian · « **Reply #266 on:** September 02, 2009, 10:21:45 am »

Quote from: PatsNats09 on September 02, 2009, 10:05:00 am

royals' is harder than ours.

True, but 5.5 games over 29-30 remaining is a challenge. Especially if you assume that the Royals will likely get 5-6 for Greinke games which tip the scales slightly in their favor

CatsEye · « **Reply #267 on:** September 02, 2009, 10:29:50 am »

Quote from: Nat of the LivingDead on August 30, 2009, 08:06:38 pm

Ugh, Jesus. Just reminded myself of the final stretch by looking at the schedule again. That's like running the gauntlet through hell.

We're DOOMED,DOOMed, DOomed, Doomed..... and we can't find our way home (as the song goes).

But here's to the first or second pick in the DRAFT next year.......

Let's lift all our glasses to the vow to: MESS WITH the METS-- PILLAGE the PHILLIES--- BAZOOKA the BRAVES --- AND----MACHETE the MARLINs......................Grrrrrrrrr rrrr

natsfan4evr · « **Reply #268 on:** September 02, 2009, 10:58:24 am »

As optimistic as I was, without Nyjer this team won't break out of the cellar.
I just hope they don't take Bryce Harper.

NFA Brian · « **Reply #269 on:** September 02, 2009, 11:10:32 am »

The problem with not taking Harper is that, today, the #2-whatever guys are not on the same level as Harper.

The next best bat is likely college catcher Yasmani Grandal who is more a #15-20 guy

After that it is a slew of arms college and a HS

NFA Brian · « **Reply #270 on:** September 02, 2009, 11:13:32 am »

College arms: LSU RHP Anthony Ranaudo, Ole Miss LHP Drew Pomeranz
HS arms: RHP Jameson Taillon, RHP AJ Cole

natsfan4evr · « **Reply #271 on:** September 02, 2009, 11:20:51 am »

Quote from: NFA Brian on September 02, 2009, 11:10:32 am

The problem with not taking Harper is that, today, the #2-whatever guys are not on the same level as Harper.

The next best bat is likely college catcher Yasmani Grandal who is more a #15-20 guy

After that it is a slew of arms college and a HS

He's an arrogant tool, who is probably no where near as good, as his ego thinks he is.
I can see this douche holding out if he doesn't make big bucks. He also is years away.. We need help now, not 5 years from now.

GMUTrkstar · « **Reply #272 on:** September 02, 2009, 11:30:17 am »

Quote from: natsfan4evr on September 02, 2009, 10:58:24 am

As optimistic as I was, without Nyjer this team won't break out of the cellar.
I just hope they don't take Bryce Harper.

Totally agree with Nyjer this was a whole different team, without I can't see them climbing out the cellar.

Quote from: NFA Brian on September 02, 2009, 11:10:32 am

The problem with not taking Harper is that, today, the #2-whatever guys are not on the same level as Harper.

The next best bat is likely college catcher Yasmani Grandal who is more a #15-20 guy

After that it is a slew of arms college and a HS

How about Christian Colon I've read various good reports on his make-up and team leadership skills. Plus he plays a premium position. Do you think he is in top 5 consideration for next year? Still I think Rizzo can pull it off again and get B. Harper in here for around 10 mil.

NFA Brian · « **Reply #273 on:** September 02, 2009, 11:30:56 am »

Quote from: natsfan4evr on September 02, 2009, 11:20:51 am

He's an arrogant tool, who is probably no where near as good, as his ego thinks he is.
I can see this douche holding out if he doesn't make big bucks. He also is years away.. We need help now, not 5 years from now.

Drafting for need in MLB draft = recipe for failure.

Take the best player available is always the best course of action

NFA Brian · « **Reply #274 on:** September 02, 2009, 11:32:32 am »

Quote from: GMUTrkstar on September 02, 2009, 11:30:17 am

How about Christian Colon I've read various good reports on his make-up and team leadership skills. Plus he plays a premium position. Do you think he is in top 5 consideration for next year? Still I think Rizzo can pull it off again and get B. Harper in here for around 10 mil.

Colon isn't a top 10 guy IMO and I don't think he'll stick at SS moving forward.

The only bat aside from Harper that intrigues me is Arkansas 3B Zack Cox. He's a draft eligible sophomore and he might be a top 10 guy if he builds on his Cape Cod performance