September Call-Ups: Gonzalez, Casto, Bernadina, Martis, Hinckley & Speigner

[houston-nat]

I'd really like to see Martis start. We really ought to waiver-trade Perez or Redding already, and just plain put Martis in the rotation, honestly.

[ronnynat]

I'd really like to see Martis start. We really ought to waiver-trade Perez or Redding already, and just plain put Martis in the rotation, honestly.

We have about 5 hours left to trade them, I believe.

[houston-nat]

We have about 5 hours left to trade them, I believe.

Dang.

[spidernat]

Actually we can trade them all the way up to the end of the season. They just wouldn't be eligible to pitch in the postseason if they get dealt after tonight.

[LARRYbroadway]

I just don't think our starters have been "that" bad.  Our relievers have been worst, and our offense has been awfull.

[We Won?]

I'd love to see a bullpen next season of Hanrahan, Rivera, Mock, Manning, Martis, & Bergmann.

Why do people continually sell Shell short? The guy has a 2.08 ERA, compared to Rivera's 3.62 and Hanrahan's 3.50.

If you ask me, I'd choose both Shell and Mock over Hanrahan. As a closer, I have as much faith in him as I do Bergmann laying down a bunt.

[spidernat]

I think people want to give Shell a longer look before fully buying into him.

[We Won?]

If you want Bergmann back you obviously don't want the Nats to succeed.

How many times must we see this pathetic scene where 2 WNFF members have to go in to save their hero as Chief with cast still in hand watches idly?

I agree---an inconsistent fly-ball pitcher with so-so stuff. He screws up, the ball's over the fence.

But what do you do with him?

[spidernat]

Trade him for a new sideline reporter.

[Nat of the Living Dead]

I agree---an inconsistent fly-ball pitcher with so-so stuff. He screws up, the ball's over the fence.

But what do you do with him?

If he is as glorious as some say, then he should be easy trade bait.

[spidernat]

If he is as glorious as some say, then he should be easy trade bait.

If we can get one of these sets then let's jump on it.

[KnorrForYourMoney]

I think people want to give Shell a longer look before fully buying into him.

Then there's sportsfan, who calls Shell a bum for having one bad outing.

[mikehughes]

Will there be any more callups?
Im pretty sure teams can have 40 guys on there rosters now so there should still be spots open, the only problem would be most wouldnt get any playing time but it might help them just being up here and in a Major league stadium atmosphere and a feel for it.

[tomterp]

Will there be any more callups?
Im pretty sure teams can have 40 guys on there rosters now so there should still be spots open, the only problem would be most wouldnt get any playing time but it might help them just being up here and in a Major league stadium atmosphere and a feel for it.

If there were an injury or trade, perhaps another one.  It would be nice to see O'Connor get some recognition for being the best AAA pitcher we had this season.

[MrMadison]

Then there's sportsfan, who calls Shell a bum for throwing one pitch that isn't a strike.

fixed.

[blue911]

If there were an injury or trade, perhaps another one.  It would be nice to see O'Connor get some recognition for being the best AAA pitcher we had this season.

O'Connor is out for the year.
     

[PANatsFan]

Why do people continually sell Shell short? The guy has a 2.08 ERA, compared to Rivera's 3.62 and Hanrahan's 3.50.

If you ask me, I'd choose both Shell and Mock over Hanrahan. As a closer, I have as much faith in him as I do Bergmann laying down a bunt.

Hanrahan racks up the K's like a traditional closer. If he can pull it together and keep guys off base, it will be a thing of beaurty.

[tomterp]

O'Connor is out for the year.
     

Had a little boo-boo, but not too big a deal.  He could be called up if they wanted to.

[NFA Brian]

Had a little boo-boo, but not too big a deal.  He could be called up if they wanted to.

Broken nose & orbital bone = little boo-boo? I'd hate to see what you consider a serious injury. 

[tomterp]

Broken nose & orbital bone = little boo-boo? I'd hate to see what you consider a serious injury. 

C'mon, walk it off.   

Okay, a little worse than I thought.   

[PANatsFan]

C'mon, walk it off.  

Okay, a little worse than I thought.  

I really think BP safety for the Nats is an urgent issue. We CANNOT keep having our pitchers destroyed. Redding was lucky, poor Mike was unlucky.

[blue911]

C'mon, walk it off.  

Okay, a little worse than I thought.  

I thought you were supposed to rub dirt on it.

[mikehughes]

I always have hated Speinger with a passion and thought he sucks and will never do anything ever, hes career minor leaguer wow I hate this guy I hope he dosent ever pitch in the majors again

[PANatsFan]

I always have hated Speinger with a passion and thought he sucks and will never do anything ever, hes career minor leaguer wow I hate this guy I hope he dosent ever pitch in the majors again

What team does he play for? Oh right, the Nationals.

[mikehughes]

What team does he play for? Oh right, the Nationals.

Even with us his ugly giraffe lookin ass dont need to be up here pitching