Is this Rock Bottom?

[RobDibblesGhost]

In the span of less than one week, the Nats have been no-hit, lost a game where they held a late 8-2 lead and now lost a game 17-0 - the most lopsided loss in team history. What next?

[Slateman]

In the span of less than one week, the Nats have been no-hit, lost a game where they held a late 8-2 lead and now lost a game 17-0 - the most lopsided loss in team history. What next?

I asuume that Gore or Irvin tear their elbows next

[IanRubbish]

With his continued efforts to make something rotten sound better than it is, Mike Rizzo will refuse to courtesy flush in the South Capitol St men's room, and then tell the Sports Junkies the place smells better than ever

[Section214]

I don't know how anyone following this team since the trade deadline 2021 could think this is rock bottom.. We have young players everywhere, a handful of young starters showing out and a loaded farm system. This is not rock bottom, rock bottom is wayyyyy in the rearview.

[IanRubbish]

I don't know how anyone following this team since the trade deadline 2021 could think this is rock bottom.. We have young players everywhere, a handful of young starters showing out and a loaded farm system. This is not rock bottom, rock bottom is wayyyyy in the rearview.

Rock bottom means things can only improve from here on out, and I think they will.  This team is currently 30th in Home Runs per game.  But we have Dylan Crews coming next year and he's got 9 HRs this season across AA and AAA.  Put him in this lineup and I can see us battling the White Sox for 29th.

[imref]

I think rock bottom was when we traded Soto. As bad as the short term is right now, there is a lot more hope for the future than there was at that point.

[nobleisthyname]

I think rock bottom was when we traded Soto. As bad as the short term is right now, there is a lot more hope for the future than there was at that point.

Yup, it's gonna be tough to feel worse than after the Soto trade.

[SkinsNatFan21RIP]

I agree. The Soto trade pummeled me as a fan.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

I still have my 22 jersey hanging with my active shirts, not with Dunn, Fister, JZ, Milledge, RZ, Stras inactive pile. Until he signs as an FA elsewhere, I won't give up hope.

[nobleisthyname]

I still have my 22 jersey hanging with my active shirts, not with Dunn, Fister, JZ, Milledge, RZ, Stras inactive pile. Until he signs as an FA elsewhere, I won't give up hope.

He's still my favorite player and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Honestly makes me sorta kinda root for the Yankees 

[Scrapple]

I asuume that Gore or Irvin tear their elbows next

We could overcome that. We can’t overcome our ownership. 

The Lerner family 💰 💰 💰 💰 💰

[OfftheBat]

In the span of less than one week, the Nats have been no-hit, lost a game where they held a late 8-2 lead and now lost a game 17-0 - the most lopsided loss in team history. What next?

Yup, it's been a horrible week indeed... to top it all off, Thomas is gone (one of my fav. players)

Hopefully the Lerners spend on some solid FA's this offseason, until then I won't lose hope.

[Scrapple]

“Seeing Harper and Turner in Phillies uniforms is the worst”


That certainly is a HUGE part of it. BRUTAL BRUTAL BRUTAL!!!! However, even worse than that is, our fan base is not allowed to fall in love with their great players over time because our cheap azz money pig owners won’t allow for it. Loyal Nats fans and their children should be able to have a connection to at least a few core players over a longer period of time than a few years. That said, you can’t make money pigs look around stuffing even one extra dollar in their freaking pocket. Trade! Trade! Trade! Instant gratification and dollars for the money pigs! And that’s what you have here.

The Lerner family with their clown masks removed 💰🐷💰🐷💰🐷💰🐷💰🐷💰

[OfftheBat]

“Seeing Harper and Turner in Phillies uniforms is the worst”


That certainly is a HUGE part of it. BRUTAL BRUTAL BRUTAL!!!! However, even worse than that is, our fan base is not allowed to fall in love with their great players over time because our cheap azz money pig owners won’t allow for it. Loyal Nats fans and their children should be able to have a connection to at least a few core players over a longer period of time than a few years. That said, you can’t make money pigs look around putting even one extra dollar in their freaking pocket. Trade! Trade! Trade! Instant gratification and dollars for the money pigs! And that’s what you have here.

The Lerner family with their clown masks removed 💰🐷💰🐷💰🐷💰🐷💰🐷💰

hahaha, come on Scrapple, that is insulting to actual real pigs 

[imref]

I don't mind Harper in Philly given he accomplished his goal after arriving of bringing a championship to DC.

He also posted two of his best three seasons (by OPS and OPS+) in DC (not counting this current one). 

[Count Walewski]

Nah, it's an exciting time to be a Nationals fan because the team has a decent chance of being competitive next year if the prospects play up to their promise and the owners approve a big FA contract or two. I'm paying more attention to the team this year than I have in any year since 2019.

[IanRubbish]

Instant gratification and dollars for the money pigs!

They're absolutely money pigs, not sensible businesspeople.    Forbes estimates the SF Giants are worth over 2x the Nats.  Some of that's due to the TV deal but a lot of it is their ability to sell tickets in a high income large market.  DC and SF are comparable in that way, but the big difference is that rather than use the WS to help build the fanbase, the Lerners used it as a chance to tear it down with their idiotic money grubbing ways.   

A lot came together for the good years to happen.  As long as they own this team going forward it will be like the Snyder teams.  Maybe an 85 win season with a wild card happens here or there, but for the most part it will be underperforming players, with coaches, managers, and GMs who should have been fired years ago, and accountability only for leveling up the public perception of the Lerners, not winning.   

[Scrapple]

hahaha, come on Scrapple, that is insulting to actual real pigs 

 

[Scrapple]

I don't mind Harper in Philly given he accomplished his goal after arriving of bringing a championship to DC.

Only loyal Nats fans would have noticed or remembered that.

Hang tough, brother!

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Nah, it's an exciting time to be a Nationals fan because the team has a decent chance of being competitive next year if the prospects play up to their promise and the owners approve a big FA contract or two. I'm paying more attention to the team this year than I have in any year since 2019.

+1.

 I guess I'm still one of the 'shiners.

[Scrapple]

+1.

 I guess I'm still one of the 'shiners.

Glad to hear you’re “still one of the ‘shiners” JCA-CC because I have a 1984 Craftsman riding mower that’s been sitting out in the rain for a few years that I’d love to sell to you. I’ll even give you 10% off yesterday’s “Trade Deadline Special Pricing”!!!   

 

[Senatorswin]

Although I'm a little worried the Nats could become the White Sox short term after Mondays disaster, I think it is an exciting time to be a Nats fan. They had a long run as one of the best teams in MLB from 2012-2019. Of course the old man was at the helm then and it's a little easier to spend money when you know you only have a few more years to spend it. This off-season should tell us if Mark will be willing to spend on at least mid-level free agents. But Wood seems like he could be the real deal. Crews has indicated he may be also. We have an exciting young center fielder who has limitations but brings the leather every day. The infield looks good for the future especially if we can get a first baseman with power. A couple young pitchers were a surprise asset this year. Add a free agent pitcher and the rotation looks promising. I'm all in.

[CoryTheFormerExposFan]

I really haven’t been invested in wins and losses this year.  I was interested in what prospects we could get at the deadline, and have been interested in how the young core guys are progressing and how the prospects are progressing.

[IanRubbish]

I haven't heard one thing here that convinces me there's a plan to do something about being 28th in hard hit rate, 30th in home runs, 28th in BB rate, 25th in OPS, and dead last by a mile in caught stealings.  To be in this position after 5 years of losing is just sad.   Rizzo trading for a 25 year old who hit bombs in AAA at 4,400 foot elevation along with his teammates suggests they're still trying to find some answers on the cheap, as they did by signing Joey Gallo and his sub .200 AVG.   

[varoadking]

I haven't heard one thing here that convinces me there's a plan to do something about being 28th in hard hit rate, 30th in home runs, 28th in BB rate, 25th in OPS, and dead last by a mile in caught stealings.  To be in this position after 5 years of losing is just sad.   Rizzo trading for a 25 year old who hit bombs in AAA at 4,400 foot elevation along with his teammates suggests they don't give a crap they're still trying to find some answers on the cheap, as they did by signing Joey Gallo and his sub .200 AVG.

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