Author Topic: Unpopular Nationals Opinions (Read 33678 times)

dracnal · « **Reply #150 on:** July 05, 2016, 04:08:37 pm »

Bryce Harper seems like a decent guy.

whytev · « **Reply #151 on:** July 05, 2016, 04:34:54 pm »

We never should have traded Derek Norris.

imref · « **Reply #152 on:** July 05, 2016, 05:22:47 pm »

Quote from: dracnal on July 05, 2016, 04:08:37 pm

Bryce Harper seems like a decent guy.

I'm not sure that's unpopular. He's not the nicest guy on the field, but off it, i've always heard positive things about him. I've had two direct interactions. The first was at NatsFest when he had to be dragged away after a Q&A when he was the only one who stayed behind and signed anything that was handed to him (he shook hands with one of my sons).

The other was at a P-Nats game where he was making a rehab appearance. He got in his dad's truck to leave after he came out of the game, then got back out with a pile of bobble heads and handed them out to kids who were waiting for his autograph.

Smithian · « **Reply #153 on:** July 05, 2016, 05:24:08 pm »

Quote from: dracnal on July 05, 2016, 04:08:37 pm

Bryce Harper seems like a decent guy.

He doesn't run out ground balls but he seems like a pretty darn quality human being.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #154 on:** July 05, 2016, 05:30:12 pm »

Quote from: Smithian on July 05, 2016, 05:24:08 pm

He doesn't run out ground balls but he seems like a pretty darn quality human being.

Not sure one has envying to do with the other

Bloo · « **Reply #155 on:** July 05, 2016, 09:07:32 pm »

Zim, Dunn and Wilingham were a better 3-4-5 than Harp, Murphy and Ramos.

ajcartwright · « **Reply #156 on:** July 05, 2016, 09:10:55 pm »

tired of Jayson Werth, dislike his attitude, his stiff wrist swing, and his hair.
he is our Joey Votto.
did get a kick out of his round mouth bobblehead though

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #157 on:** July 05, 2016, 10:07:32 pm »

Ben Revere's OPS (.557) is 76 points lower than Nyjer Morgan's was in 2010 (.633).

If he is going to continue to start he needs to bat 8th or 9th.

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #158 on:** July 05, 2016, 10:16:59 pm »

Quote from: ajcartwright on July 05, 2016, 09:10:55 pm

tired of Jayson Werth, dislike his attitude, his stiff wrist swing, and his hair.
he is our Joey Votto.
did get a kick out of his round mouth bobblehead though

Joey Votto shows emotion.

Moving Trea Turner to CF is going to be a disaster.

Slateman · « **Reply #159 on:** July 05, 2016, 10:22:01 pm »

Quote from: MarquisDeSade on July 05, 2016, 10:16:59 pm

Joey Votto shows emotion.

Moving Trea Turner to CF is going to be a disaster.

Disaster like Morgan? Or like Zimmerman?

Ray D · « **Reply #160 on:** July 05, 2016, 10:24:22 pm »

Bryce Harper is a living, breathing piece of dog crap.

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #161 on:** July 05, 2016, 10:31:15 pm »

Quote from: Ray D on July 05, 2016, 10:24:22 pm

Bryce Harper is a living, breathing piece of dog crap.

Care to elaborate?

Quote from: Slateman on July 05, 2016, 10:22:01 pm

Disaster like Morgan? Or like Zimmerman?

I watched Ean Desmond misplay flyballs at Target Field this weekend and he's spent a lot more time at MLB parks than Turner. Just me, but I find it odd when teams jerk prospects around from one position (specifically MIF) to the OF, especially when they don't have power (see: Dustin Ackley).

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #162 on:** July 05, 2016, 10:36:05 pm »

Quote from: MarquisDeSade on July 05, 2016, 10:31:15 pm

Care to elaborate?

I watched Ean Desmond misplay flyballs at Target Field this weekend and he's spent a lot more time at MLB parks than Turner. Just me, but I find it odd when teams jerk prospects around from one position (specifically MIF) to the OF, especially when they don't have power (see: Dustin Ackley).

So. Turner does not have as much power as Ben Revere. Lots of power already at 2B and SS. In fact I bet after a few games he would be better defensively than Revere.

Slateman · « **Reply #163 on:** July 06, 2016, 07:05:44 am »

Quote from: MarquisDeSade on July 05, 2016, 10:31:15 pm

Care to elaborate?

I watched Ean Desmond misplay flyballs at Target Field this weekend and he's spent a lot more time at MLB parks than Turner. Just me, but I find it odd when teams jerk prospects around from one position (specifically MIF) to the OF, especially when they don't have power (see: Dustin Ackley).

Don't care how many fly balls he misplays if he hits like that. Ian Desmond is 6th in WAR amongst qualified players. And he has positive metrics in the OF. Bottom line is that whatever the Rangers did, it worked.

rileyn · « **Reply #164 on:** July 06, 2016, 07:14:10 am »

Quote from: Slateman on July 05, 2016, 10:22:01 pm

Disaster like Morgan? Or like Zimmerman?

Lastings Millege

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #165 on:** July 06, 2016, 07:11:05 pm »

Quote from: PowerBoater69 on July 03, 2016, 07:47:14 am

20. Papelbon should be signed for 2017-8.

Might have to remove this one as it is no longer unpopular.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #166 on:** July 06, 2016, 09:23:08 pm »

Quote from: PowerBoater69 on July 06, 2016, 07:11:05 pm

Might have to remove this one as it is no longer unpopular.

It's not?

imref · « **Reply #167 on:** July 06, 2016, 10:31:23 pm »

Just thought of this one: when we're losing by 3 in the first, thinking it's not over and we may come back to win.

Mathguy · « **Reply #168 on:** July 07, 2016, 05:21:56 am »

There is an interesting article in the Post today about Nats fans not being boisterous enough and how the teams would like to see more energy from the fans:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/07/06/dusty-baker-some-of-the-nationals-would-like-a-more-boisterous-crowd/

mitlen · « **Reply #169 on:** July 07, 2016, 07:58:36 am »

Quote from: Mathguy on July 07, 2016, 05:21:56 am

There is an interesting article in the Post today about Nats fans not being boisterous enough and how the teams would like to see more energy from the fans:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/07/06/dusty-baker-some-of-the-nationals-would-like-a-more-boisterous-crowd/

Dear Dusty,

Where is the DC World War I Memorial?

Sincerely,
mitlen

A Nats' fan

tswphoto · « **Reply #170 on:** July 07, 2016, 09:16:31 am »

You mean "The" World War Memorial? That always gets me.

spidernat · « **Reply #171 on:** July 07, 2016, 09:18:01 am »

I hate how that memorial is neglected and most people don't even know it's there.

imref · « **Reply #172 on:** July 07, 2016, 09:53:50 am »

I miss the CF statues.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #173 on:** July 07, 2016, 09:56:16 am »

I like the view of the parking garage in LF. A nice touch to remind us that fossil fuels rule the land.

mitlen · « **Reply #174 on:** July 07, 2016, 10:22:13 am »

Quote from: tswphoto on July 07, 2016, 09:16:31 am

You mean "The" World War Memorial? That always gets me.

Nope, I meant the WWI DC Memorial. It's dedicated to and inscribed with the names of the folks from the District who died in WWI. You know, the war to end all wars. At the time the memorial was built, there hadn't been a WWII. Those youngsters have their own memorial.