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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #26: February 15, 2023, 04:22:22 PM »
https://www.talknats.com/2023/02/15/heck-guy-nats-field-guide-2023-spring-training/

So we'll soon find out if Strasburg can pitch, and if House exists.

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #27: February 15, 2023, 04:46:49 PM »
https://www.talknats.com/2023/02/15/heck-guy-nats-field-guide-2023-spring-training/

So we'll soon find out if Strasburg can pitch, and if House exists.

Not good news on Strasburg. But lots of spaghetti thrown at that wall with all those guys in camp.

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #29: February 15, 2023, 07:26:00 PM »
https://twitter.com/markzuckerman/status/1625936088333262848?s=46&t=k1z6Ihyh6mr5JKA7EHb93g

Corbin doesnt look in shape at all
why should he? he's getting paid and taking the mound every 5th day regardless.


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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #31: February 16, 2023, 01:40:29 AM »
Good to see MacKenzie Gore throwing, hope he stays healthy.

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #32: February 16, 2023, 10:26:19 AM »
The most interesting guy to watch at Nats ST according to mlb.com: Sean Doolittle. Sigh...

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Nationals: Sean Doolittle, LHP

Doolittle, a respected veteran arm who was limited to just 5 1/3 innings last season because of an elbow injury, is expected to be a full participant in camp. Having signed a Minor League deal, the 36-year-old Doolittle is a fascinating case study, because he opted for what is called an “internal brace procedure” -- an alternative to Tommy John. The procedure is relatively new and unproven.

I would have gone with Gore.

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #33: February 16, 2023, 11:03:21 AM »
Maybe the extra weight will help. Gotta try something. Anything at this point.

https://twitter.com/markzuckerman/status/1625936088333262848?s=46&t=k1z6Ihyh6mr5JKA7EHb93g

Corbin doesnt look in shape at all

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #34: February 16, 2023, 02:26:43 PM »
The most interesting guy to watch at Nats ST according to mlb.com: Sean Doolittle. Sigh...

I would have gone with Gore.

Yeah, the Nats related content from MLB.com is generally not very insightful. 

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #35: February 16, 2023, 03:30:46 PM »
The most interesting guy to watch at Nats ST according to mlb.com: Sean Doolittle. Sigh...

I would have gone with Gore.
Or Cavalli or Abrams or Ruiz or Gray

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #36: February 16, 2023, 03:34:41 PM »
Maybe the extra weight will help. Gotta try something. Anything at this point.

More mass, more gas? Worked for Sabathia . . .

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #37: February 16, 2023, 04:51:39 PM »
The most interesting guy to watch at Nats ST according to mlb.com: Sean Doolittle. Sigh...
Perhaps not so much Doo as Doo, but Doo as a demonstration of the new surgical technique for dealing with partial UCL tears.  Maybe it will become known as a "Doo-over" the way UCL replacement is known as "Tommy John Surgery."

I think I read either a QB or maybe a catcher is getting the same surgery as Doo.

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #38: February 16, 2023, 04:53:11 PM »
Perhaps not so much Doo as Doo, but Doo as a demonstration of the new surgical technique for dealing with partial UCL tears.  Maybe it will become known as a "Doo-over" the way UCL replacement is known as "Tommy John Surgery."

I think I read either a QB or maybe a catcher is getting the same surgery as Doo.

Brock Purdy of the Niners.

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #39: February 16, 2023, 11:08:05 PM »
MASN to carry 3 spring training games plus the home exhibition vs the Yankees. That’s it.

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #40: February 17, 2023, 10:27:27 AM »
Not to pour salt in a wound, but I wonder how many Blo's games they are broadcasting.

MASN to carry 3 spring training games plus the home exhibition vs the Yankees. That’s it.

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #41: February 17, 2023, 02:17:00 PM »
Alu getting some time in left field.
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Alu has a fan in Martinez, who is impressed with Alu’s bat and wants to test him in left. Last season, in stints with the Class AA Harrisburg Senators and Class AAA Rochester Red Wings, Alu made 112 starts at third base and nine at second. Advanced defensive metrics considered him a plus defender at third. As for the outfield, he has four starts in left as a pro, all with the Senators in 2022. He also manned a bit of left and right while at Boston College.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/02/17/washington-nationals-spring-training-vibe/

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #42: February 17, 2023, 05:08:53 PM »
Alu getting some time in left field.https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/02/17/washington-nationals-spring-training-vibe/

No matter what the scouts opinion of Alu he has produced in the minors and deserves a chance to prove himself in the majors. Glad they're trying to find a spot for him.

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #43: February 19, 2023, 08:24:05 AM »
Gray has been working on his mechanics, trying to straighten his body consistently.

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“The delivery is so unique, it comes down to how you set up and where you’re distributing your force, where you’re distributing energy,” Gray said. “I think I was a bit straighter. I haven’t looked at any video. … But from the feedback I got, it seems like everyone is on the same page. That’s all you can ask for, for now.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/02/19/josiah-gray-nationals-corrections/

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #44: February 19, 2023, 12:51:53 PM »
Gray has been working on his mechanics, trying to straighten his body consistently.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/02/19/josiah-gray-nationals-corrections/
the photo of his delivery looks like the classic Stras giveaway tee shirt.

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #45: February 19, 2023, 02:38:12 PM »
If gray, cavalli, and gore pitch well this might “not” be the worst season ever.

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #46: February 19, 2023, 02:51:53 PM »
If gray, cavalli, and gore pitch well this might be the worst season ever.
Remember, it's easier to have high hopes now with marijuana being legal.

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #47: February 19, 2023, 03:28:11 PM »
Remember, it's easier to have high hopes now with marijuana being legal.

Virginia killed that. Thanks Youngkin :)

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #48: February 19, 2023, 03:49:20 PM »
If gray, cavalli, and gore pitch well this might “not” be the worst season ever.

Cavalli and Gray have to cut the walks.   But if both stay healthy and make 25+ starts, that'll take some of the sting out of the 90+ losses.

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Re: Spring Training 2023
« Reply #49: February 19, 2023, 04:56:33 PM »
There's a MLB starting rotation ranking that has the Nats 26th best. That's actually higher than I would of thought it would be.

https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/all_30_mlb_starting_rotations_ranked/s1__37352363#slide_26