Author Topic: The "Former Nat Watch" Thread (2011) (Read 55066 times)

The Chief · « **Reply #350 on:** June 11, 2011, 09:18:34 pm »

Shrug, maybe I'm wrong about the number of times he was tossed, but there might have been other incidents. Regardless, my point was that the "fire" he showed against the Yankees didn't really stand out to me. As you said, feckless.

imref · « **Reply #351 on:** June 11, 2011, 11:51:03 pm »

FiLo DFA's "again" by the Rays. 2nd time in a month.

spidernat · « **Reply #352 on:** June 12, 2011, 11:13:10 am »

He went the hell off on Dukes in the dugout once.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #353 on:** June 12, 2011, 01:38:22 pm »

In other news, Austin Kearns sucks ass and Acta keeps playing him

He has to be the worst outfielder in baseball.

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #354 on:** June 12, 2011, 03:05:50 pm »

Quote from: The Chief on June 11, 2011, 09:18:34 pm

Shrug, maybe I'm wrong about the number of times he was tossed, but there might have been other incidents. Regardless, my point was that the "fire" he showed against the Yankees didn't really stand out to me. As you said, feckless.

Well, I wouldn't say it was nothing, but it was mainly just him responding the way he was supposed to. As someone else was saying in another thread, you don't get credit for the crap you're supposed to do.

The Chief · « **Reply #355 on:** June 12, 2011, 03:27:44 pm »

Quote from: KnorrForYourMoney on June 12, 2011, 03:05:50 pm

Well, I wouldn't say it was nothing, but it was mainly just him responding the way he was supposed to. As someone else was saying in another thread, you don't get credit for the crap you're supposed to do.

That was me

And I agree, Girardi got in his face and he reacted as you would expect a major league skipper to react.

PC · « **Reply #356 on:** June 13, 2011, 12:28:19 am »

Winston Abreu just made an appearance...for the AAA affiliate of the Blue Jays, the Las Vegas 51s. He gave up a grand slam to Padres' AAA affililiate, the Tucson Padres.

EdStroud · « **Reply #357 on:** June 13, 2011, 09:28:03 pm »

Joel Hanrahan 17 for 17 in saves this season

imref · « **Reply #358 on:** June 14, 2011, 12:15:08 pm »

rumors are floating that the Phillies and Braves are looking at Willingham.

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #359 on:** June 14, 2011, 12:17:43 pm »

Quote from: imref on June 14, 2011, 12:15:08 pm

rumors are floating that the Phillies and Braves are looking at Willingham.

I mentioned that in another thread. Pretty funny that the Phillies might get Willingham to fill the void left by our 7-year, no-trade clause $126m man Werth...

Galah · « **Reply #360 on:** June 14, 2011, 12:24:33 pm »

Quote from: MarquisDeSade on June 14, 2011, 12:17:43 pm

I mentioned that in another thread. Pretty funny that the Phillies might get Willingham to fill the void left by our 7-year, no-trade clause $126m man Werth...

Even as a Fillie, I don't think Nats fans would boo Willingham though

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #361 on:** June 14, 2011, 12:26:30 pm »

Why should we? He didn't want to leave.

The Chief · « **Reply #362 on:** June 14, 2011, 12:28:05 pm »

If Willingham becomes a Philly he'll just become a bigger lightning rod than he already was. Hammonds would devote fully 75% of his post to sarcastically proclaiming that we don't need him.

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #363 on:** June 14, 2011, 12:28:48 pm »

Quote from: Galah on June 14, 2011, 12:24:33 pm

Even as a Fillie, I don't think Nats fans would boo Willingham though

No way, I'd create a cardboard hammer just for him, Willingham is aces in my book. If he does get traded rest assured he'd get a standing ovation from me.

Obed_Marsh · « **Reply #364 on:** June 14, 2011, 02:05:12 pm »

I don't recall any player who was traded being booed at the park. I do recall several receiving polite applause. Players who were released or opted for another team via free agency are another matter.

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #365 on:** June 14, 2011, 02:07:32 pm »

Quote from: Obed_Marsh on June 14, 2011, 02:05:12 pm

I don't recall any player who was traded being booed at the park.

Lastings Milledge.

Obed_Marsh · « **Reply #366 on:** June 14, 2011, 02:09:14 pm »

Ah yes. I had blocked him from my memory. I now recall booing him myself before and after the trade.

Kevrock · « **Reply #367 on:** June 14, 2011, 02:09:53 pm »

Quote from: The Chief on June 14, 2011, 12:28:05 pm

If Willingham becomes a Philly he'll just become a bigger lightning rod than he already was. Hammonds would devote fully 75% of his post to sarcastically proclaiming that we don't need him.

And others will devote 75% of their posts to propping Willingham up as the missing link in our pennant run.

imref · « **Reply #368 on:** June 14, 2011, 02:13:21 pm »

Quote from: MarquisDeSade on June 14, 2011, 02:07:32 pm

Lastings Milledge.

Morgan too.

PC · « **Reply #369 on:** June 14, 2011, 02:19:44 pm »

Who wants to bet the A's will get more in exchange for Josh than we did?

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #370 on:** June 14, 2011, 02:21:34 pm »

Quote from: Kevrock on June 14, 2011, 02:09:53 pm

And others will devote 75% of their posts to propping Willingham up as the missing link in our pennant run.

I don't know about all that. Would Willingham makes this team better right now? Probably. Would he keep us from losing 90 games this season? No.

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #371 on:** June 14, 2011, 03:16:24 pm »

Quote from: MarquisDeSade on June 14, 2011, 02:21:34 pm

I don't know about all that. Would Willingham makes this team better right now? Probably. Would he keep us from losing 90 games this season? No.

That's actually not necessarily true. In order to lose 89 games or less, we'd have to win 73 games. Our projected record right now is 74-88, so he could definitely help us with that.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #372 on:** June 14, 2011, 09:12:06 pm »

Ronnie Belliard has retired.

Nathan · « **Reply #373 on:** June 14, 2011, 09:22:25 pm »

Ronnie "I used to be a pretty good baseball player" Belliard.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #374 on:** June 14, 2011, 09:51:32 pm »

Ronnie is a good guy, I like him. That blackmail thing had to really hurt him.