Author Topic: 2018 - Waiting for the postseason (Read 11173 times)

Slateman · « **Reply #25 on:** March 31, 2018, 04:12:36 pm »

50% off pizza is always appreciated

Slateman · « **Reply #26 on:** April 02, 2018, 11:14:05 pm »

aBaltoNat · « **Reply #27 on:** April 02, 2018, 11:28:55 pm »

Love Bryce.

Love Goodwin.

Hate Difo's hair.

Hate Tanner's extra LBs.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #28 on:** April 03, 2018, 10:32:51 am »

Quote from: aBaltoNat on April 02, 2018, 11:28:55 pm

Love Bryce.

Love Goodwin.

Hate Difo's hair.

Hate Tanner's extra LBs.

Well, Tanner is planning on keeping his strength for the post-season so he's coming in a little heavy now. He has to stay strong so he can pace back and forth in the dugout when the manager elects not to use him again.

expos1994 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 03, 2018, 10:40:53 am »

Even if Murphy and Harper (and their salaries) go. The Nats will likely go out and bring in a FA or two to fill the gaps. Just like they did with Murphy.

The nucleus is too strong to just let the window close because a few players walk. I wouldn't be surprised if Harper and/or Murphy recognize that and re-sign. Why leave a top contender to try your luck on the open market? Harper has a good thing going here. I know he seems to relish the big stage and the biggest name he can get on the front of his jersey, but Murphy is more beloved here than he ever was in NY.

CoryTheFormerExposFan · « **Reply #30 on:** April 03, 2018, 03:57:11 pm »

I understand the emotions and letdowns, obviously since I'm a fan myself that watches almost every pitch all season and has been crushed by the postseason losses. But I don't think the bad breaks and close call meltdowns of the past have any bearing on what will happen this October. Davey is bringing a fresh mindset, and I think that helps these guys. In sports, you're a "choker" until you aren't. Look at Jay Wright. He once had that label, now he has 2 championships in 3 years. It's not like we're not even close. We're losing Game 5s and can point to a single play where it could've changed and we won.

So, I don't subscribe to the belief we're doomed to repeat history and lose another NLDS Game 5. The biggest hurdle will be entering the postseason with our key guys healthy.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #31 on:** April 03, 2018, 06:40:35 pm »

Quote from: CoryTheFormerExposFan on April 03, 2018, 03:57:11 pm

I understand the emotions and letdowns, obviously since I'm a fan myself that watches almost every pitch all season and has been crushed by the postseason losses. But I don't think the bad breaks and close call meltdowns of the past have any bearing on what will happen this October. Davey is bringing a fresh mindset, and I think that helps these guys. In sports, you're a "choker" until you aren't. Look at Jay Wright. He once had that label, now he has 2 championships in 3 years. It's not like we're not even close. We're losing Game 5s and can point to a single play where it could've changed and we won.

So, I don't subscribe to the belief we're doomed to repeat history and lose another NLDS Game 5. The biggest hurdle will be entering the postseason with our key guys healthy.

The biggest hurdle will be find a guy to take the ball in game three

Slateman · « **Reply #32 on:** April 03, 2018, 10:28:37 pm »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on April 03, 2018, 06:40:35 pm

The biggest hurdle will be find a guy to take the ball in game three

What's wrong with Max?

Slateman · « **Reply #33 on:** April 05, 2018, 04:22:48 pm »

This lack of pizza is annoying

skippy1999 · « **Reply #34 on:** April 09, 2018, 12:17:51 am »

Can we delete this bad juju thread please?

dcpatti · « **Reply #35 on:** April 09, 2018, 12:45:40 am »

Quote from: dcpatti on March 30, 2018, 01:36:05 pm

this thread is one big jinx.

This may be the first time ive ever quoted myself.

LoveAngelos · « **Reply #36 on:** April 09, 2018, 07:29:56 am »

Just when you thought it could not get worse they hand the ball to Cole tonight.
He may go 3 and only give up 4 though.

Slateman · « **Reply #37 on:** April 09, 2018, 07:33:48 am »

Y'all are a bunch of ninnies. They've played a whopping 5% of the season

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #38 on:** April 09, 2018, 07:50:56 am »

Quote from: Slateman on April 09, 2018, 07:33:48 am

Y'all are a bunch of ninnies. They've played a whopping 5% of the season

Slate as the voice of reason. It's a bad stretch. Need to start a good stretch today.

Slateman · « **Reply #39 on:** April 09, 2018, 07:58:44 am »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on April 09, 2018, 07:50:56 am

Slate as the voice of reason. It's a bad stretch. Need to start a good stretch today.

They're gonna rip off a series of 5-8 wins and everyone will be back to being SSS.

The big issue here is when are we getting some of that sweet sweet free pizza

Ray D · « **Reply #40 on:** April 09, 2018, 08:00:53 am »

Quote from: LoveAngelos on April 09, 2018, 07:29:56 am

Just when you thought it could not get worse they hand the ball to Cole tonight.

Scherzer tonight.

LoveAngelos · « **Reply #41 on:** April 09, 2018, 10:13:15 am »

Quote from: Ray D on April 09, 2018, 08:00:53 am

Scherzer tonight.

I hope skipping his start doesn't ruin Cole's confidence.....assuming he has any because it does not look like it to me

tomterp · « **Reply #42 on:** April 09, 2018, 10:37:16 am »

Quote from: LoveAngelos on April 09, 2018, 10:13:15 am

I hope skipping his start doesn't ruin Cole's confidence.....assuming he has any because it does not look like it to me

He needs more time for the wounds to heal. 3-4 years maybe.

Ray D · « **Reply #43 on:** April 09, 2018, 10:39:29 am »

Quote from: LoveAngelos on April 09, 2018, 10:13:15 am

I hope skipping his start doesn't ruin Cole's confidence.....assuming he has any because it does not look like it to me

Cole doesn't look like he has a brain. Just a blank stare. How could anyone judge if he has any confidence from looking at him?

Slateman · « **Reply #44 on:** April 11, 2018, 07:20:29 am »

See? Back over .500. Now we just need some of that sweet sweet 50% off pizza

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #45 on:** April 11, 2018, 08:06:29 am »

Quote from: Slateman on April 09, 2018, 07:58:44 am

They're gonna rip off a series of 5-8 wins and everyone will be back to being SSS.

That's not how the SSS works. If you leave and want to rejoin, you must go through the cruel hazing process again.

bluestreak · « **Reply #46 on:** April 11, 2018, 08:16:35 am »

Quote from: Slateman on April 11, 2018, 07:20:29 am

See? Back over .500. Now we just need some of that sweet sweet 50% off pizza

I think Slate was hacked...

LoveAngelos · « **Reply #47 on:** April 12, 2018, 06:56:03 am »

It will not go well with Colorado.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #48 on:** April 12, 2018, 08:34:57 am »

Quote from: LoveAngelos on April 12, 2018, 06:56:03 am

It will not go well with Colorado.

need some quick suspensions. Do not let Arenado play!

imref · « **Reply #49 on:** April 12, 2018, 09:45:31 am »

So how are we looking for the Wild Card?