Author Topic: Spring Training Thread (Read 45699 times)

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #525 on:** March 16, 2010, 11:12:16 am »

Quote from: Evolution33 on March 16, 2010, 11:10:09 am

do you think they want to pay him to pout and boot balls around the infield and not walk and not earn his money.

based on last year- yes

NatsAddict · « **Reply #526 on:** March 16, 2010, 11:13:49 am »

Quote from: ASSCLOWN on March 16, 2010, 11:07:11 am

Nats lineup against Florida and Rick VandenHurk:

http://joefrisaro.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/03/marlins-nationals_lineup.html

JJ is supposedly going in the S/S game vs the Braves. I think the Nats are getting VandenHurk. The Fish lineup is so weak that Uggla is in the 3 hole, trying to extend his K streak from yesterday.

NatsAddict · « **Reply #527 on:** March 16, 2010, 11:15:44 am »

Marlins writers in Viera have this Marlins lineup:

Miller 8
Barden 6
Uggla 4
Morrison 3
Ross 9
Carroll 7
Jimenez 5
Hayes 2
VandenHurk p

EDIT: Carroll in LF? He may have the best OF arm in MLB.

Evolution33 · « **Reply #528 on:** March 16, 2010, 11:16:11 am »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on March 16, 2010, 11:12:16 am

based on last year- yes

I want to call into Jim Bowden's radio show and demand an apology. I really hope last year was just because there was no one else.

imref · « **Reply #529 on:** March 16, 2010, 12:06:35 pm »

Morgan out until Friday with a tweaked HS.

shoeshineboy · « **Reply #530 on:** March 16, 2010, 12:52:01 pm »

Quote from: imref on March 16, 2010, 12:06:35 pm

Morgan out until Friday with a tweaked HS.

Maybe when he comes back he'll actually start playing.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #531 on:** March 16, 2010, 12:59:41 pm »

Quote from: shoeshineboy on March 16, 2010, 12:52:01 pm

Maybe when he comes back he'll actually start playing.

Its like all that work on his feet first slide zapped his concentration on all other aspects of his game.

tomterp · « **Reply #532 on:** March 16, 2010, 01:09:57 pm »

Wang seems to be making really good progress. From Biff:

Quote

VIERA, Fla. -- Nationals right-hander Chien-Ming Wang had his first bullpen session of the spring Monday afternoon.

Wang, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, threw 10 pitches on flat ground and then 15 pitches on the mound. He was throwing pain-free during the session.

In fact, according to pitching coach Steve McCatty, it appeared Wang wanted to throw more pitches. McCatty said Wang's sinker was moving down in the zone.

"I was happy with what he did," McCatty said. "He felt good and the ball has that sink to it. It was very good to see. The arm slot looked good. He was free and easy with the ball."

Wang is not expected to pitch in a big league game until sometime in May.

imref · « **Reply #533 on:** March 16, 2010, 05:27:44 pm »

i was surprised to see Espinosa and Marrero play today, given they aren't getting much playing time and aren't making the big club, why not send them to the minor league camp already?

JMUalumni · « **Reply #534 on:** March 16, 2010, 06:01:28 pm »

Quote from: imref on March 16, 2010, 05:27:44 pm

i was surprised to see Espinosa and Marrero play today, given they aren't getting much playing time and aren't making the big club, why not send them to the minor league camp already?

They are in minor league camp, but teams sometimes will use guys from the minor league camp as filler for split squad games. This is the reason that a guy like Thompson, who was already optioned, pitched today.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #535 on:** March 16, 2010, 06:03:04 pm »

...and pitched well.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #536 on:** March 16, 2010, 06:06:04 pm »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on March 16, 2010, 06:03:04 pm

...and pitched well.

I'm on the Thompson bandwagon, as is the Lodson. We'll be seeing him soon.

blue911 · « **Reply #537 on:** March 16, 2010, 06:14:09 pm »

Quote from: PANatsFan on March 16, 2010, 06:06:04 pm

I'm on the Thompson bandwagon, as is the Lodson. We'll be seeing him soon.

Wasn't Thompson the guy everybody naged about when they traded Nicky?

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #538 on:** March 16, 2010, 06:25:54 pm »

Quote from: blue911 on March 16, 2010, 06:14:09 pm

Wasn't Thompson the guy everybody naged about when they traded Nicky?

almost everyone.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #539 on:** March 16, 2010, 06:39:05 pm »

Quote from: blue911 on March 16, 2010, 06:14:09 pm

Wasn't Thompson the guy everybody naged about when they traded Nicky?

Not me

Nathan · « **Reply #540 on:** March 16, 2010, 06:39:48 pm »

I wore my sunglasses for the first time since the summer today

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #541 on:** March 16, 2010, 07:12:22 pm »

Blinded by the light... when driving my car =

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #542 on:** March 16, 2010, 07:25:36 pm »

Quote from: Nathan on March 16, 2010, 06:39:48 pm

I wore my sunglasses for the first time since the summer today

I wore shorts to class tonight for the first time this semester

imref · « **Reply #543 on:** March 16, 2010, 08:16:30 pm »

Quote from: JMUalumni on March 16, 2010, 06:01:28 pm

They are in minor league camp, but teams sometimes will use guys from the minor league camp as filler for split squad games. This is the reason that a guy like Thompson, who was already optioned, pitched today.

Aha, thanks!

tomterp · « **Reply #544 on:** March 16, 2010, 08:55:08 pm »

Quote from: ASSCLOWN on March 16, 2010, 07:25:36 pm

I wore shorts to class tonight for the first time this semester

I opted for the Jerry Garcia tie.

(uh, one of about 15 I have)

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #545 on:** March 17, 2010, 01:27:07 am »

Nats on MLB Network's 30 Clubs in 30 Days right now. They brought out their best to cover us: Joe Magrane

and John Hart.

blue911 · « **Reply #546 on:** March 17, 2010, 06:46:09 am »

Quote from: tomterp on March 16, 2010, 08:55:08 pm

I opted for the Jerry Garcia tie.

(uh, one of about 15 I have)

You own 15 ties?!? I thought you grew that soup catcher to eliminate the need for a tie.

tomterp · « **Reply #547 on:** March 17, 2010, 08:26:30 am »

Quote from: blue911 on March 17, 2010, 06:46:09 am

You own 15 ties?!? I thought you grew that soup catcher to eliminate the need for a tie.

15 ties? No, I own 15 Jerry Garcia ties. Probably have another 25 or so of the off-brand stuff.

blue911 · « **Reply #548 on:** March 17, 2010, 03:56:44 pm »

Quote from: tomterp on March 17, 2010, 08:26:30 am

15 ties? No, I own 15 Jerry Garcia ties. Probably have another 25 or so of the off-brand stuff.

How many necks do you own?

PANatsFan · « **Reply #549 on:** March 17, 2010, 03:57:58 pm »

Quote from: blue911 on March 17, 2010, 03:56:44 pm

How many necks do you own?

Turtlenecks?