Author Topic: Return engagement: Josh Bell & Trevor Williams (Read 11901 times)

imref · « **Reply #125 on:** May 21, 2025, 08:48:52 am »

some improvement for Bell over his Last 7: .261 / .393 / .391, still not what you want to see from your DH

nobleisthyname · « **Reply #126 on:** May 21, 2025, 02:12:46 pm »

Given MLB average OPS is only ~~~.685~~.710 that's actually pretty solid.

IanRubbish · « **Reply #127 on:** May 23, 2025, 10:16:08 am »

Quote from: nobleisthyname on May 21, 2025, 02:12:46 pm

Given MLB average OPS is only ~~~.685~~.710 that's actually pretty solid.

Yeah, and for now they need his patience at the plate. One thing I have noticed is he seems to be in worse shape than last time he was here, looks like he's been taking full advantage of the Terra Club chefs.

IanRubbish · « **Reply #128 on:** May 24, 2025, 01:32:04 pm »

Now dead last in MLB among qualified players in BABIP.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #129 on:** May 24, 2025, 03:07:27 pm »

Quote from: IanRubbish on May 24, 2025, 01:32:04 pm

Now dead last in MLB among qualified players in BABIP.

seems strange they are sitting him v lhp today. Lowe could use a rest.

Smithian · « **Reply #130 on:** May 25, 2025, 09:06:16 am »

Josh Bell has shown signs of life. Still, I’d like to hear reports of James Wood taking infield at First before a few games. Lowe is solid there, but I prioritize keeping James Wood away from DH at this age.

Trevor Williams needs to be in the bullpen yesterday.

IanRubbish · « **Reply #131 on:** May 25, 2025, 12:34:35 pm »

Quote from: Smithian on May 25, 2025, 09:06:16 am

Trevor Williams needs to be in the bullpen yesterday.

His fastball velo is so slow it's made his changeup useless. So my guess is batters are expecting his slider/sweeper. This has been compounded by the fact that he's struggling to stay in the zone with that pitch. So if you tell him to throw fewer ball fours and more four seamers, you're basically going to have to rescue the outfielders from flipping over walls or making long diving catches. We don't need anymore OF injuries.

welch · « **Reply #132 on:** May 25, 2025, 05:06:02 pm »

Williams needs to be a reliever again. Maybe he can throw harder over one or two innings. Lord should start.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #133 on:** May 25, 2025, 06:19:47 pm »

Lord is prospering in the bullpen. I am getting comfortable with Henry, Lopez when used with rest and a clean inning, Chafin, Lord, and Finnegan if he's healthy. Even Ferrer and Rutledge are fine more often than not. I suppose that,if the alternative is Williams putting us in a hole every 5 days or having him slotted in low leverage until he gets right, I guess Lord to the rotation makes sense

imref · « **Reply #134 on:** May 29, 2025, 03:38:52 am »

Rizzo you magnificent genius.

Slateman · « **Reply #135 on:** May 30, 2025, 07:41:19 am »

Josh Bell redemption arc?

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #136 on:** May 30, 2025, 08:26:44 am »

Quote from: Slateman on May 30, 2025, 07:41:19 am

Josh Bell redemption arc?

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on May 30, 2025, 08:25:57 am

5/11 was the start of Josh Bell vindicating his signing.

.277 / .370 / .489 over 54 PAs with 3 HRs. Done with pretty neutral BABIP, too (.303).

Nats are 9-7 over this stretch.

Slateman · « **Reply #137 on:** May 30, 2025, 08:34:02 am »

Also, Bell said he specifically worked with Darnell to fix his swing.

Suck it, Darnell haters!!

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #138 on:** May 30, 2025, 08:36:10 am »

Quote from: Slateman on May 30, 2025, 08:34:02 am

Also, Bell said he specifically worked with Darnell to fix his swing.

Suck it, Darnell haters!!

well, he was trying to elevate and pull, so the one thing Darnell can do is discourage that and get you swing flatter.

Smithian · « **Reply #139 on:** May 30, 2025, 09:55:01 am »

Let’s see if this hot couple weeks turns into a hot month.

That DH spot still looks awfully appetizing for a few options once Jacob Young gets healthy or Brady House forces his way up.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #140 on:** May 30, 2025, 10:37:37 am »

Need to get Lowe and Bell to heat up so we can deal one. Alternatively, I suppose Seattle might want him instead of Tellez if we need to clear space and Bell stays hot.

imref · « **Reply #141 on:** July 19, 2025, 01:40:12 pm »

was there ever an explanation of what Bell was thinking when he ran for 2nd and then stopped?

I'm not upset with the play at 3rd, it was close and a perfect throw to nail him.

welch · « **Reply #142 on:** July 19, 2025, 02:33:38 pm »

Quote from: imref on July 19, 2025, 01:40:12 pm

was there ever an explanation of what Bell was thinking when he ran for 2nd and then stopped?

I'm not upset with the play at 3rd, it was close and a perfect throw to nail him.

Cairo says that it was a double-steal in which Wood was supposed to try for home. He didn't. Iguess that with two outs, Cairo decided to gamble. A revival of Germany Schaeffer's favorite play, with Bell almost trying to steal first after failing to draw a throw to second that Wood could have used to steal home.

imref · « **Reply #143 on:** July 22, 2025, 10:08:25 am »

Bell's last 45 games: .297/.371/.480

https://www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/with-less-focus-on-homers-more-focus-on-line-drives-bell-has-finally-surged-back

IanRubbish · « **Reply #144 on:** July 22, 2025, 04:20:50 pm »

Quote from: imref on July 22, 2025, 10:08:25 am

Bell's last 45 games: .297/.371/.480

https://www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/with-less-focus-on-homers-more-focus-on-line-drives-bell-has-finally-surged-back

He was exceptionally unlucky re: BABIP at the start of the season.

Mattionals · « **Reply #145 on:** July 22, 2025, 05:00:37 pm »

Quote from: imref on July 22, 2025, 10:08:25 am

Bell's last 45 games: .297/.371/.480

https://www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/with-less-focus-on-homers-more-focus-on-line-drives-bell-has-finally-surged-back

Making a good case for the deadline.

Smithian · « **Reply #146 on:** August 13, 2025, 10:17:44 am »

From another thread:

Quote from: Slateman on August 12, 2025, 03:58:28 pm

At this rate, I think we should DFA Lowe and Garcia, and sign Bell and DeJong to one year extensions ...

Lowe should be non-tendered and Josh Bell should be resigned to an extension. He's dirt cheap, can still play 1B, and the Nationals don't have an internal person who should be at DH next season.

Smithian · « **Reply #147 on:** August 14, 2025, 04:04:31 pm »

Quote from: Smithian on August 13, 2025, 10:17:44 am

From another thread:

Lowe should be non-tendered and Josh Bell should be resigned to an extension. He's dirt cheap, can still play 1B, and the Nationals don't have an internal person who should be at DH next season.

Good post from last evening's winning GDT starter!

imref · « **Reply #148 on:** September 10, 2025, 01:15:45 pm »

so...um...do we bring back Bell next year? Maybe start him Rochester for a month?

Slateman · « **Reply #149 on:** September 10, 2025, 01:23:27 pm »

Quote from: imref on September 10, 2025, 01:15:45 pm

so...um...do we bring back Bell next year? Maybe start him Rochester for a month?

Not sure we can afford him any more. Since giving up on hitting for power and going with his old approach, he's hit .284/.377/.472 against RHP. Even at his age, that's enough to get a lot more money and probably some sort of mutual/vesting option for a second year. Probably too rich for the Lerners