Author Topic: Where is Ryan Zimmerman helping/hurting us? (2018) (Read 44786 times)

bluestreak · « **Reply #250 on:** April 17, 2018, 09:50:08 pm »

Quote from: PowerBoater69 on April 17, 2018, 08:57:29 pm

He's making hard contact, maybe he'll get his groove back at the plate, maybe he'll just pull himself back up from the bottom of the league in OPS, but regardless of how Zim recovers at the plate he does not belong on a baseball field while his team is on defense.

Well last time I checked, the Nats are in the NL, so

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #251 on:** April 18, 2018, 08:49:47 am »

To be fair, he hit a few balls really well last night. I don't think anything was going out, but he absolutely crushed at least one warning track fly that I Bob Carpentered - perfect launch angle, hard hit - but died. I think it ended up with ice on it. The single RBI was a crushed liner. I'm not saying this is a turn around start, but you can see where those hard contact stats are coming from.

Optics · « **Reply #252 on:** April 18, 2018, 04:30:39 pm »

He's officially reached albatross status. When the hell does his contract expire?

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #253 on:** April 18, 2018, 04:38:22 pm »

Quote from: Optics on April 18, 2018, 04:30:39 pm

He's officially reached albatross status. When the hell does his contract expire?

This is how I feel about Zim.
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Quote from: Optics on April 18, 2018, 04:34:04 pm

A bunch of supposed contenders are hovering at or below the .500 mark. I'll wait till the weather warms up before panicking.

LoveAngelos · « **Reply #254 on:** April 18, 2018, 05:50:51 pm »

That may never happen......the weather warming up that is....

spidernat · « **Reply #255 on:** April 18, 2018, 05:52:52 pm »

Or until the package arrives.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #256 on:** April 18, 2018, 07:26:17 pm »

Quote from: LoveAngelos on April 18, 2018, 05:50:51 pm

That may never happen......the weather warming up that is....

Warmed up about 20 degrees from yesterday. Maybe more. It worked!

tomterp · « **Reply #257 on:** April 18, 2018, 07:27:47 pm »

Bob Carpenter - "Don't bury a guy with a 12 season record of success"

So let that be a lesson to all of you.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #258 on:** April 18, 2018, 07:30:46 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on April 18, 2018, 08:49:47 am

To be fair, he hit a few balls really well last night. I don't think anything was going out, but he absolutely crushed at least one warning track fly that I Bob Carpentered - perfect launch angle, hard hit - but died. I think it ended up with ice on it. The single RBI was a crushed liner. I'm not saying this is a turn around start, but you can see where those hard contact stats are coming from.

the one tonight was also well hit

imref · « **Reply #259 on:** April 18, 2018, 07:48:51 pm »

someones warming up....

Don't ignore the BABiP!!

mitlen · « **Reply #260 on:** April 18, 2018, 07:52:54 pm »

Quote from: tomterp on April 18, 2018, 07:27:47 pm

Bob Carpenter - "Don't bury a guy with a 12 season record of success"

Bob, I tell these guys that about you all the time.

hotshot · « **Reply #261 on:** April 18, 2018, 08:25:12 pm »

What is Bob saying now after Zim blows an inning-ending, run saving DP with one of his patented Steve Sax throws?

varoadking · « **Reply #262 on:** April 18, 2018, 08:49:05 pm »

Quote from: hotshot on April 18, 2018, 08:25:12 pm

What is Bob saying now after Zim blows an inning-ending, run saving DP with one of his patented Steve Sax throws?

mitlen · « **Reply #263 on:** April 18, 2018, 08:49:59 pm »

Quote from: varoadking on April 18, 2018, 08:49:05 pm

Someday I'm gonna learn how yunz do that. Then, I can post 'em from my smart phone.

catocony · « **Reply #264 on:** April 18, 2018, 08:50:45 pm »

Quote from: hotshot on April 18, 2018, 08:25:12 pm

What is Bob saying now after Zim blows an inning-ending, run saving DP with one of his patented Steve Sax throws?

He's still insisting everyone bow down because of the first inning dinger. In the 4th, Zimm hit one to the second baseman for an easy out and Bob said "he's locking in now" or something along those lines. I guess if it's batting .125, he's locked.

Zim has had three bad throws so far this season, on barely more than three attempts. I do believe that the reason he took the spring off was to try and save his shoulder for the regular season. It is just so apparent now that he can no longer throw a baseball, I'm not sure what the Nats can do. He has a few years left on his contract, but then again, they did sign Mark Reynolds to a minor-league deal.

The bum shoulder was acceptable last year due to hitting over .300. So far this year, it's just negative-WAR on both offense and defense.

mitlen · « **Reply #265 on:** April 18, 2018, 08:51:49 pm »

Quote from: catocony on April 18, 2018, 08:50:45 pm

He's still insisting everyone bow down because of the first inning dinger. In the 4th, Zimm hit one to the second baseman for an easy out and Bob said "he's locking in now" or something along those lines. I guess if it's batting .125, he's locked.

Zim has had three bad throws so far this season, on barely more than three attempts. I do believe that the reason he took the spring off was to try and save his shoulder for the regular season. It is just so apparent now that he can no longer throw a baseball, I'm not sure what the Nats can do. He has a few years left on his contract, but then again, they did sign Mark Reynolds to a minor-league deal.

The bum shoulder was acceptable last year due to hitting over .300. So far this year, it's just negative-WAR on both offense and defense.

Welcome

catocony · « **Reply #266 on:** April 18, 2018, 08:54:46 pm »

Quote from: mitlen on April 18, 2018, 08:51:49 pm

Welcome

My first post on this board is a Zim bash. I will always appreciate the guy, but he's physically unable to play professional baseball. I keep hoping he accepts that and retires, so everyone can finally move on.

tomterp · « **Reply #267 on:** April 18, 2018, 09:00:56 pm »

Quote from: hotshot on April 18, 2018, 08:25:12 pm

What is Bob saying now after Zim blows an inning-ending, run saving DP with one of his patented Steve Sax throws?

With respect to arms, tomterp = Zimm

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #268 on:** April 18, 2018, 09:01:22 pm »

Quote from: PowerBoater69 on April 17, 2018, 08:57:29 pm

He's making hard contact, maybe he'll get his groove back at the plate, maybe he'll just pull himself back up from the bottom of the league in OPS, but regardless of how Zim recovers at the plate he does not belong on a baseball field while his team is on defense.

In the five at bats since this post Zimmerman has three hits, three runs, and four RBIs, with some really poor play in the field. Got that in just in time.

tomterp · « **Reply #269 on:** April 18, 2018, 09:02:13 pm »

Quote from: catocony on April 18, 2018, 08:54:46 pm

My first post on this board is a Zim bash. I will always appreciate the guy, but he's physically unable to play professional baseball. I keep hoping he accepts that and retires, so everyone can finally move on.

Are you an MLB board refugee? Regardless, welcome.

bluestreak · « **Reply #270 on:** April 18, 2018, 09:12:16 pm »

Quote from: tomterp on April 18, 2018, 09:02:13 pm

Are you an MLB board refugee? Regardless, welcome.

Of course he is.

varoadking · « **Reply #271 on:** April 18, 2018, 09:13:10 pm »

Quote from: bluestreak on April 18, 2018, 09:12:16 pm

Of course he is.

LOL...do we not like them?

bluestreak · « **Reply #272 on:** April 18, 2018, 09:14:29 pm »

Quote from: varoadking on April 18, 2018, 09:13:10 pm

LOL...do we not like them?

I don’t like or dislike. But there is a predictable posting pattern.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #273 on:** April 18, 2018, 09:14:44 pm »

Quote from: varoadking on April 18, 2018, 09:13:10 pm

LOL...do we not like them?

We like them when they know their place.

spidernat · « **Reply #274 on:** April 18, 2018, 09:19:09 pm »

That seemed like a legit post. Zimmerman is due to make another $18 million next season and probably get a $2 million buyout the following year (

) and his production, without the juice, doesn't merit the salary. But It's not necessary to be gargling the players' balls to show that you are a Nats fan.