Author Topic: The "Former Nat Watch" Thread (2017) (Read 53851 times)

RobDibblesGhost · « **Reply #75:** March 26, 2017, 11:00:14 AM »

Phillies released Sean Burnett.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #76:** March 26, 2017, 02:57:18 PM »

Quote from: RobDibblesGhost on March 26, 2017, 11:00:14 AM

Phillies released Sean Burnett.

We can pick him up after his third TJ surgery.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #77:** March 26, 2017, 04:07:54 PM »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on March 26, 2017, 02:57:18 PM

We can pick him up after his third TJ surgery.

RobDibblesGhost · « **Reply #78:** March 28, 2017, 12:39:40 PM »

Matt Williams joins the Giants broadcasting team.

http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/matt-williams-joins-nbc-sports-bay-areas-giants-tv-coverage

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It has been 30 years since Matt Williams broke into the big leagues with the Giants, and he has been back many times in recent seasons as an opposing player, coach and manager. When the Giants play their home opener on April 10, Williams will once again be affiliated with them, this time in a new role.

Williams will join NBC Sports Bay Area this season as a studio analyst for the pre- and post-game shows, which are expanding to one hour. After spending most of the last two decades in various on and off-field roles for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Williams is coming full circle with the Giants...

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #79:** March 28, 2017, 12:42:35 PM »

Quote from: RobDibblesGhost on March 28, 2017, 12:39:40 PM

Matt Williams joins the Giants broadcasting team.

http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/matt-williams-joins-nbc-sports-bay-areas-giants-tv-coverage

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It has been 30 years since Matt Williams broke into the big leagues with the Giants, and he has been back many times in recent seasons as an opposing player, coach and manager. When the Giants play their home opener on April 10, Williams will once again be affiliated with them, this time in a new role.

Williams will join NBC Sports Bay Area this season as a studio analyst for the pre- and post-game shows, which are expanding to one hour. After spending most of the last two decades in various on and off-field roles for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Williams is coming full circle with the Giants...

I can't imagine anyone worse for that type of show.

DCFan · « **Reply #80:** March 28, 2017, 12:44:14 PM »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on March 28, 2017, 12:42:35 PM

I can't imagine anyone worse for that type of show.

The same attributes he brought while managing the Nats.

aspenbubba · « **Reply #81:** March 28, 2017, 12:53:43 PM »

Billy Burns optioned from Royals

houston-nat · « **Reply #82:** March 28, 2017, 12:55:52 PM »

At least Matt Williams won't be messing up their amazing TV team of Miller & Krukow.

Elvir Ovcina · « **Reply #83:** March 28, 2017, 01:07:10 PM »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on March 28, 2017, 12:42:35 PM

I can't imagine anyone worse for that type of show.

Yeah, it'd be great.

"Matt, what can the Giants do now that Melancon's blown eleven saves in a row?"

"He's the closer, so he closes. Standard decision."

"But they've dropped seven games in the standings over the past three weeks, almost entirely because of him."

"That's baseball. They'll get 'em tomorrow."

varoadking · « **Reply #84:** March 28, 2017, 09:02:54 PM »

Quote from: Elvir Ovcina on March 28, 2017, 01:07:10 PM

Yeah, it'd be great.

"Matt, what can the Giants do now that Melancon's blown eleven saves in a row?"

"He's the closer, so he closes. Standard decision."

"But they've dropped seven games in the standings over the past three weeks, almost entirely because of him."

"That's baseball. They'll get 'em tomorrow."

houston-nat · « **Reply #85:** March 29, 2017, 03:44:09 PM »

Pete Orr is a scout for the Brewers.

RobDibblesGhost · « **Reply #86:** March 30, 2017, 05:14:40 PM »

Padres added Craig Stammen to their roster.

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-stammen-20170330-story.html

whytev · « **Reply #87:** March 30, 2017, 06:13:58 PM »

Quote from: RobDibblesGhost on March 30, 2017, 05:14:40 PM

Padres added Craig Stammen to their roster.

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-stammen-20170330-story.html

...and name him opening day starter?

tomterp · « **Reply #88:** March 30, 2017, 09:02:55 PM »

Quote from: RobDibblesGhost on March 30, 2017, 05:14:40 PM

Padres added Craig Stammen to their roster.

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-stammen-20170330-story.html

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #89:** March 31, 2017, 06:38:06 PM »

Quote from: rotoworld.com

Chris Marrero is expected to begin the season in a platoon with Jarrett Parker in left field for the Giants.

The non-roster invitee was surely headed to Triple-A Sacramento before Mac Williamson (quad) and Michael Morse (hamstring) got hurt, but Marrero certainly played his way into a spot this spring with a .283/.348/.683 line and seven homers. Marrero, who will be on the short side of a platoon, hit .284/.344/.494 with 23 dingers at Triple-A in the Red Sox organization in 2016 and will be playing in the majors for the first time since 2013.

NJ Ave · « **Reply #90:** March 31, 2017, 06:47:18 PM »

Happy for Chris. He was the first Nats prospects I really followed after the move.

imref · « **Reply #91:** March 31, 2017, 10:27:40 PM »

Quote from: NJ Ave on March 31, 2017, 06:47:18 PM

Happy for Chris. He was the first Nats prospects I really followed after the move.

wow, it seems like it was eons ago when he was our top prospect. Glad to see he's still hanging around baseball.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #92:** April 01, 2017, 12:50:43 AM »

Marrero was very good in AAA for the Red Sox the past year or two. It is good to see him get a chance.

NJ Ave · « **Reply #93:** April 01, 2017, 08:27:10 AM »

Quote from: imref on March 31, 2017, 10:27:40 PM

wow, it seems like it was eons ago when he was our top prospect.

Yeah, I'm old now - I get it I get it

houston-nat · « **Reply #94:** April 02, 2017, 11:54:17 AM »

Tyler Moore makes the Marlins.

madj55 · « **Reply #95:** April 02, 2017, 07:43:12 PM »

Melancon blew his first save opportunity with the Giants.

imref · « **Reply #96:** April 02, 2017, 09:21:01 PM »

Quote from: madj55 on April 02, 2017, 07:43:12 PM

Melancon blew his first save opportunity with the Giants.

Wow.

houston-nat · « **Reply #97:** April 03, 2017, 09:01:50 AM »

Quote from: madj55 on April 02, 2017, 07:43:12 PM

Melancon blew his first save opportunity with the Giants.

Meanwhile on SFGFF:

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #98:** April 03, 2017, 09:22:44 AM »

Melancon was a decent closer the past few years. There was no reason to spend close to the type of money on him that Jansen and Chapman got.

houston-nat · « **Reply #99:** April 03, 2017, 03:54:07 PM »

After day 1 in the Atlanta bullpen, Ian Krol has an ERA of 81.