Author Topic: Fire Matt Williams! (2015) - Standard Decision. (Read 159916 times)

Five Banners · « **Reply #775 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:21:43 pm »

Quote from: GburgNatsFan on August 06, 2015, 05:04:33 pm

Might have been better for him to say "don't be afraid to ambush what looks like a pitching mistake."

But you have to think this probably came on the heels of advice to lay off pitches and work counts because of previous hackathons. Reeks of throwing stuff against the wall and seeing what sticks rather than a professional and effective approach.

whytev · « **Reply #776 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:23:27 pm »

Quote from: Five Banners on August 06, 2015, 05:21:43 pm

But you have to think this probably came on the heels of advice to lay off pitches and work counts because of previous hackathons. Reeks of throwing stuff against the wall and seeing what sticks rather than a professional and effective approach.

Start your at bat aggressively, and be more cautious with 2 strikes.

There, I'll wait for my manager of the year award.

spidernat · « **Reply #777 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:41:29 pm »

Quote from: whytev on August 06, 2015, 05:11:14 pm

They won't announce it today. But he's available if he's sitting out there, and Strasburg is supposed to pitch tomorrow.

Saturday.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #778 on:** August 06, 2015, 06:21:48 pm »

Quote from: whytev on August 06, 2015, 05:11:14 pm

They won't announce it today. But he's available if he's sitting out there, and Strasburg is supposed to pitch tomorrow.

Or he's just kickin' it out there. I'd like to see Stras bump the rotation back a day and keep Fister there, at least for now.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #779 on:** August 06, 2015, 09:16:20 pm »

Quote from: whytev on August 06, 2015, 05:23:27 pm

Start your at bat aggressively, and be more cautious with 2 strikes.

There, I'll wait for my manager of the year award.

OldChelsea · « **Reply #780 on:** August 07, 2015, 08:15:51 am »

Quote from: Ray D on August 06, 2015, 03:27:20 pm

You gotta give Pettibon a pass. Sure he was a complete failure as a HEAD coach. As a defensive coordination, the best we've ever seen in DC.

That's what I meant - solely his head coaching tenure - he was indeed an outstanding defensive coordinator. (Another example of the Peter Principle as it applies to sports.)

Optics · « **Reply #781 on:** August 07, 2015, 12:41:28 pm »

Quote from: PC on August 06, 2015, 02:43:03 pm

Mark Zuckerman ✔ @ZuckermanCSN

Williams spoke to players. His message: "We're best when we're aggressive." Wants them to take extra bases, swing at pitches in good counts.

I'm okay with this. If you're up 2-0 in a count and you see a fastball down the middle, swing.

We got too many guys who just stare at heaters right down the heart of the plate and end up swinging at off speed junk when they're at 2 strikes.

madj55 · « **Reply #782 on:** August 07, 2015, 01:39:18 pm »

http://www.natsenquirer.com/2015/08/masns-askmatt-campaign-is-going-about-as-well-as-you-could-expect.html

Some of these #AskMatt questions are great

dracnal · « **Reply #783 on:** August 07, 2015, 01:41:27 pm »

Jon Heyman says that the team isn't really a fan of Williams:

Here's the relevant excerpt: http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/writer/jon-heyman/25262626/inside-baseball-padres-reds-throw-late-deadline-curves-and-other-notes

It's said to be an "unhappy scene" around the Nats, as manager Matt Williams has not be well-received by many players, who find him "not loose" and "never relaxed." One player says that while Williams looks tight as soon as games begin, it isn't affecting the players, saying, "The players are pretty loose. We have a lot of fun. I don't really fell like the players are tight. We're a pretty rowdy, loose, fun-loving bunch. We have a good ol' time regardless of what's goin' on with our skipper. I don't think it affects us. That's just how he is." Players are wondering about Williams' bullpen choices, though, from as far back as failing to use Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard in Game 5 of last year's NLDS vs. the Giants. It was odd again to see Williams not employ Storen and Jonathan Papelbon in two tight games against the Mets last week (while using the pair down five runs in their first game as soon as they left New York). GM Mike Rizzo didn't respond to a message ... Ian Desmond is having a nightmare season in his walk year, with a .616 OPS and 0.1 WAR. But his teammates still believe in his talent.

varoadking · « **Reply #784 on:** August 07, 2015, 01:42:58 pm »

Quote from: madj55 on August 07, 2015, 01:39:18 pm

http://www.natsenquirer.com/2015/08/masns-askmatt-campaign-is-going-about-as-well-as-you-could-expect.html

Some of these #AskMatt questions are great

If the Nats make the playoffs, who's your 18th inning guy?

tomterp · « **Reply #785 on:** August 07, 2015, 01:48:04 pm »

Quote from: madj55 on August 07, 2015, 01:39:18 pm

http://www.natsenquirer.com/2015/08/masns-askmatt-campaign-is-going-about-as-well-as-you-could-expect.html

Some of these #AskMatt questions are great

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#AskMatt Lots of talk about the appropriateness of fans booing. What's the best way to communicate that we're booing you, not the players?

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #786 on:** August 07, 2015, 01:48:26 pm »

If Jordan Zimmermann is throwing a one hitter thru 8 2/3 again, when should we expect to see Aaron Barrett? #AskMatt

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #787 on:** August 07, 2015, 01:49:52 pm »

I'm curious to see which ones he answers

imref · « **Reply #788 on:** August 07, 2015, 04:21:52 pm »

not sure where else to post this - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/what-can-the-nationals-do/

Ray D · « **Reply #789 on:** August 07, 2015, 04:33:10 pm »

Quote from: imref on August 07, 2015, 04:21:52 pm

not sure where else to post this - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/what-can-the-nationals-do/

Lost me at: "We know that the Nationals have a great pitching staff. Their bullpen unit is solid."

HattoriHanzo · « **Reply #790 on:** August 07, 2015, 07:13:19 pm »

Quote from: dracnal on August 07, 2015, 01:41:27 pm

Jon Heyman says that the team isn't really a fan of Williams:

Here's the relevant excerpt: http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/writer/jon-heyman/25262626/inside-baseball-padres-reds-throw-late-deadline-curves-and-other-notes

It's said to be an "unhappy scene" around the Nats, as manager Matt Williams has not be well-received by many players, who find him "not loose" and "never relaxed." One player says that while Williams looks tight as soon as games begin, it isn't affecting the players, saying, "The players are pretty loose. We have a lot of fun. I don't really fell like the players are tight. We're a pretty rowdy, loose, fun-loving bunch. We have a good ol' time regardless of what's goin' on with our skipper. I don't think it affects us. That's just how he is." Players are wondering about Williams' bullpen choices, though, from as far back as failing to use Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard in Game 5 of last year's NLDS vs. the Giants. It was odd again to see Williams not employ Storen and Jonathan Papelbon in two tight games against the Mets last week (while using the pair down five runs in their first game as soon as they left New York). GM Mike Rizzo didn't respond to a message ... Ian Desmond is having a nightmare season in his walk year, with a .616 OPS and 0.1 WAR. But his teammates still believe in his talent.

Who's the babe in the video?

pazzo83 · « **Reply #791 on:** August 07, 2015, 10:49:37 pm »

Has Matt been fired yet? No?

Now has he been fired yet?

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #792 on:** August 07, 2015, 10:55:18 pm »

He should stay and be forced to watch the remainder of the season with the rest of us.

mmzznnxx · « **Reply #793 on:** August 07, 2015, 11:05:28 pm »

Let's be honest though.

Matt is a crappy manager, but even a good manager wouldn't make this team more than a few wins better. Werth can't drive in runs, he can't get on base, even without 100 at-bats you can see he's bad news. Team is too frail and streaky.

Just start over, man.