Fire Matt Williams! (2015) - Standard Decision.

[imref]

I'd say it's more fear of having Scherzer go nuclear on him on the mound in front of the whole ballpark, fanbase, and media.

and a complete and total lack of trust in the bullpen.

[welch]

If Williams cannot pull Scherzer even though Scherzer is struggling and has thrown more than 110 or 120 pitches, then Williams is finished. Hire Rancona, for instance. Made Adam Dunn the bench coach, since Dunn is the only guy close to Hondo-sized. Let Dunn pull the pitcher, and if Scherzer objects, Dunn can carry Scherzer back to the club house.

Enough!!!

[mitlen]

for instance. Made Adam Dunn the bench coach, since Dunn is the only guy close to Hondo-sized. Let Dunn pull the pitcher, and if Scherzer objects, Dunn can carry Scherzer back to the club house.

 

[pazzo83]

Just in for my daily "fire this loser" post.

[Mr Clean]

From Rosenthal re Williams, uh oh: https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/647194053331820545


Definitely notice the lack of energy, something is going on we don't know about yet.

[RobDibblesGhost]

From Rosenthal re Williams, uh oh: https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/647194053331820545


Definitely notice the lack of energy, something is going on we don't know about yet.

Phil Wood said last night on his radio call-in show that all this "no energy" talk is bullcrap 

[rileyn]

No energy surrounding the team.  Period.  MW deflated the franchise with his managerial gaffes last October, and Desmond and Storen finished the job this season.

[mitlen]

Phil Wood said last night on his radio call-in show that all this "no energy" talk is bullcrap 

Wood is the drum major of bullcrap.

[Mr Clean]

Phil Wood said last night on his radio call-in show that all this "no energy" talk is bullcrap 

Not surprising. Still thinks Desmond is great.

Of course I guess he believes pro scouts don't know their job.

[Natsinpwc]

Wood is the drum major of bullcrap.

After the Tuesday night massacre debacle against the Mets a couple weeks ago listened to him on the way home and he said there are no mental of pressure issues with Storen; it's just mechanics.  Right.  His mechanics only go bad in high pressure situations.  He is an apologist for the team.  Come to think of it most of the media here has been easy on the team.  Too busy getting ready for the Skins.

[stoneghost28]

If Williams is going to gripe about Harper's bunt attempts, how about making a stink about all the hitters' at bats because everybody looks like they're completely winging it.  There's no rhyme or reason or plan for any of them.

Why the hell would any moron have Harper Bunt anyway. This isn't the 1920's, there should actually be some science behind these decisions, not brick headed stupidity, and stubbornness guiding them.

[Mr Clean]

Why the hell would any moron have Harper Bunt anyway. This isn't the 1920's, there should actually be some science behind these decisions, not brick headed stupidity, and stubbornness guiding them.

An even larger point: No one on this team seems to know HOW to bunt.

[GburgNatsFan]

He also said the night before that the team looked bleh. Which means low energy.

Was he snapping at a caller, contradicting them? He'll often go back on a theme he's developing if someone calls in all emotionally charged.

Phil Wood said last night on his radio call-in show that all this "no energy" talk is bullcrap 

[BrandonK]

Daily "is he gone yet?" post

[Baseball is Life]

Is there some stat that measures "low energy" or "lack of urgency"?

In a sport that worships numbers, I find it strange that those subjective and vague concepts get thrown around all the time.

[dracnal]

Is there some stat that measures "low energy" or "lack of urgency"?

In a sport that worships numbers, I find it strange that those subjective and vague concepts get thrown around all the time.

Not sure what units quantify it, but when you're predicted to have a historically great rotation/team and the question people are asking themselves by midseason isn't 'How far above 100 games will they finish?' but rather 'Will they finish above .500?' you probably need to be asking some questions like which executives urgently need to use the restroom when they contemplate their future and faced with a choice between ass cancer and MW, which would feel is more urgent to get rid of.

[Five Banners]

An even larger point: No one on this team seems to know HOW to bunt.

What, fundamentals and team preparation basics are less than outstanding? We've seen the fruit of that in Landover for years, which the current regime is continuing. This is why it would be nice to see someone else at the helm who executes that more successfully.

For the cost/benefit guys in ownership and management, there is the cost of eating one contract year for a manager versus the potential cost of leaving the current situation and its lack of success in executing fundamentals and being prepared to affect the organization for another full year.  It would be nice to see the latter prioritized; we will see.

[tomterp]

Valid point.     I retract fat cow.

She's a fat freaking cow.

 

Do you secretly find her attractive Ray?

[tomterp]

An even larger point: No one on this team seems to know HOW to bunt.

Two things happening - one, bunting as directed by Matt is very poor strategy that, if successful, would result in FEWER runs being scored.  Better to have a runner on 1st with no outs than one on 2nd with 1 out.

But as you observe, being incapable of executing a flawed strategy well is yet another failure.

[GburgNatsFan]

So, you're into her? Is that what you're saying? Because that's what we're reading...

Valid point.     I retract fat cow.

She's a fat freaking cow.

[pazzo83]

Fire. Matt. Now.

[Traded For Mclain]

If MW's fate really is tied to how this team plays out as has been speculated in the press, he's toast. 

[welch]

Two things happening - one, bunting as directed by Matt is very poor strategy that, if successful, would result in FEWER runs being scored.  Better to have a runner on 1st with no outs than one on 2nd with 1 out.

But as you observe, being incapable of executing a flawed strategy well is yet another failure.

Depends on where the runner is and the number of outs. If a team has a runner on 3rd with none or one out, a squeeze bunt can result in a run. I've never seen this Nats team do it, but I've seen opposing teams score that way against the Nats. Even more fun: a suicide squeeze.

Otherwise, no, don't bunt a runner from 1B to 2B.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Depends on where the runner is and the number of outs. If a team has a runner on 3rd with none or one out, a squeeze bunt can result in a run. I've never seen this Nats team do it, but I've seen opposing teams score that way against the Nats. Even more fun: a suicide squeeze.

Otherwise, no, don't bunt a runner from 1B to 2B.

didn't Davey do it one of his first games managing just to put the thought in opponents' heads?

[Baseball is Life]

If MW's fate really is tied to how this team plays out as has been speculated in the press, he's toast. 

I've said all along that how they play out will decide if he keeps his job. I think we have our answer.