Author Topic: Nationals @ Twins, Game 2 (Read 17161 times)

ronnynat · « **Reply #50:** June 18, 2008, 08:28:30 PM »

Quote from: spidernat on June 18, 2008, 08:27:31 PM

Boone's play did cost us.

I agree, but I also think Lo Duca should've held onto the ball.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #51:** June 18, 2008, 08:28:37 PM »

Quote from: spidernat on June 18, 2008, 08:27:31 PM

Boone's play did cost us.

Stubborn ass Manny refuses to play the best 3rd baseman (Casto) on the team at Third. I thought Casto looked very solid in the few games he started at 3B when he first got called up.

PC · « **Reply #52:** June 18, 2008, 08:28:58 PM »

Quote from: spidernat on June 18, 2008, 08:16:19 PM

I think sportsfan has become inordinately obsessed with hitters taking pitches for the sake of having good at bats.

There are a lot of things that go into whether a batter should swing early. On the whole, I'm against it but the determination should be a part of the offensive "game plan". Unfortunately, I don't think we ever have an offensive game plan. More often than not, it appears to be every man for himself, at the plate for our offense.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #53:** June 18, 2008, 08:29:40 PM »

Quote from: spidernat on June 18, 2008, 08:26:47 PM

True.

Mauer ≈ Flores - give Jesus time

eagleskins · « **Reply #54:** June 18, 2008, 08:30:26 PM »

That run was unearned, right?

spidernat · « **Reply #55:** June 18, 2008, 08:30:50 PM »

Quote from: eagleskins on June 18, 2008, 08:30:26 PM

That run was unearned, right?

Yep.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #56:** June 18, 2008, 08:31:05 PM »

See, the Twins make the opposing pitcher work. I wish we were as patient as them. 26 pitch inning.

The Chief · « **Reply #57:** June 18, 2008, 08:32:17 PM »

26 pitch 1st inning for our guy, 9 for theirs.

ronnynat · « **Reply #58:** June 18, 2008, 08:33:19 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on June 18, 2008, 08:31:05 PM

See, the Twins make the opposing pitcher work. I wish we were as patient as them. 26 pitch inning.

Slowey doesn't walk many hitters. There are different game plans for each pitcher.

spidernat · « **Reply #59:** June 18, 2008, 08:33:46 PM »

Lopez is being patient

ronnynat · « **Reply #60:** June 18, 2008, 08:34:20 PM »

Yeah, good thing Lopez watched those strikes.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #61:** June 18, 2008, 08:34:25 PM »

Lopez freaking sucks. Come on Manny, erupt in the dugout. Please, do something about this bullcrap.

spidernat · « **Reply #62:** June 18, 2008, 08:34:55 PM »

We're screwed. This might mean Bergmann will have a good outing tonight since we won't hit for crap.

ronnynat · « **Reply #63:** June 18, 2008, 08:35:15 PM »

Our game plan should be: SWING EARLY!!

spidernat · « **Reply #64:** June 18, 2008, 08:37:33 PM »

I'm grateful Guzman broke up the no hitter early.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #65:** June 18, 2008, 08:37:43 PM »

At least Lo Duca worked the count. Too bad he has swings at everything. That's the reason he never strikes out.

eagleskins · « **Reply #66:** June 18, 2008, 08:37:59 PM »

Good at bat for Walnuts despite the outcome.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #67:** June 18, 2008, 08:38:49 PM »

Bergmann has thrown the same amount of pitches (26) in 1 inning that Slowey has thrown in 2 innings.

ronnynat · « **Reply #68:** June 18, 2008, 08:39:08 PM »

Mix Lo Duca's contact skills and Dukes' power together and you've got one hell of a hitter.

eagleskins · « **Reply #69:** June 18, 2008, 08:39:47 PM »

Quote from: ronnynat on June 18, 2008, 08:39:08 PM

Mix Lo Duca's contact skills and Dukes' power together and you've got one hell of a hitter.

Where is Dukes power? It has been non-existent.

ronnynat · « **Reply #70:** June 18, 2008, 08:40:15 PM »

Quote from: eagleskins on June 18, 2008, 08:39:47 PM

Where is Dukes power? It has been non-existent.

It's because he doesn't make good contact.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #71:** June 18, 2008, 08:40:54 PM »

WTF Lo Duca? Routine play for Lopez and he jumps in front of him. Our defense which was once a strength is now a disaster.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #72:** June 18, 2008, 08:41:28 PM »

Delmon Young would fit in nicely here. He is first pitch swinging at least 50% of the time.

spidernat · « **Reply #73:** June 18, 2008, 08:42:33 PM »

I can't believe how bad this defense is!

ronnynat · « **Reply #74:** June 18, 2008, 08:42:36 PM »

Damn it! What a throw by Dukes, though.