PleaseBlitz Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 22 minutes ago, Dan T. said: Nats sign catcher Miguel Montero to a minor league contract with an invite to the major league spring training camp. Montero is the guy who caught a game for the Cubs in late June last year with Jake Arietta on the mound against Washington, and the Nats went 7 for 7 in stolen bases. After the game, Montero said it was largely Arietta's fault because he didn't hold the runners and was too slow to the plate. The next day, the Cubs designated him for assignment. My thoughts at the time, and now, were that: 1) he wasn't wrong, but 2) he still shouldn't have said it. My only new thought is 3) can he hit better than Weiters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, CRobi21 said: I wonder if we're out on Realmuto now. Or if Montero is just insurance. I doubt it. You don't pass up on Realmuto, especially without giving up Robles or Soto, for Montero. He's filler, not much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, PleaseBlitz said: My only new thought is 3) can he hit better than Weiters? His numbers of late say "no." But Rizzo signed him originally, and Martinez coached him in Chicago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 20 minutes ago, Dan T. said: His numbers of late say "no." But Rizzo signed him originally, and Martinez coached him in Chicago... Wieters after his hot April: .206/.261/.301 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Warhead36 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Spring can't get here fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Anyone going to opening day this year? I was thinking about taking my son out of school to bring him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, DC9 said: Anyone going to opening day this year? I was thinking about taking my son out of school to bring him. Maybe not opening day but certainly going to try to make it for opening weekend at Nats Park. It'll be right after I get my commission and now that I'm better established up here in PA, I can afford to spring for box seats for me and myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 I got club level tickets to April 7th vs the Mets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 10 minutes ago, thebluefood said: Maybe not opening day but certainly going to try to make it for opening weekend at Nats Park. It'll be right after I get my commission and now that I'm better established up here in PA, I can afford to spring for box seats for me and myself. Congrats on commissioning! That's good ****! Which branch are you going to? I am betting I'll end up doing the same route. I've never been to opening day (only been to two Nats games in person and we lost both games) but I'm assuming secondary market tickets will be a pain in the ass price-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Just now, DC9 said: Congrats on commissioning! That's good ****! Which branch are you going to? I am betting I'll end up doing the same route. I've never been to opening day (only been to two Nats games in person and we lost both games) but I'm assuming secondary market tickets will be a pain in the ass price-wise. 1.) Thank you! Didn't really want to go down the sales route but it keeps a roof over my head and helps me spend my time and money on the things that really matter. Plus it brought me closer to Washington so it was a semi-homecoming, something I've been waiting on for nearly 15 years. Just glad I get to treat my dad to this stuff. As I've mentioned ad nauseam on this forum, he's a true D.C. sports fan, especially with baseball. He saw a lot of bad baseball growing up with both Senators teams and he waited 30+ years for a team to come to D.C. Now he's got it and they're a winner. It's the least I can do for him. 2.) Been to three games: two in 2011 (one win and one loss) and another game last year - but it rained out. Hoping to go to at least a game a month in 2018 and maybe, just maybe, one of those games will be in late October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, thebluefood said: 1.) Thank you! Didn't really want to go down the sales route but it keeps a roof over my head and helps me spend my time and money on the things that really matter. Plus it brought me closer to Washington so it was a semi-homecoming, something I've been waiting on for nearly 15 years. Just glad I get to treat my dad to this stuff. As I've mentioned ad nauseam on this forum, he's a true D.C. sports fan, especially with baseball. He saw a lot of bad baseball growing up with both Senators teams and he waited 30+ years for a team to come to D.C. Now he's got it and they're a winner. It's the least I can do for him. 2.) Been to three games: two in 2011 (one win and one loss) and another game last year - but it rained out. Hoping to go to at least a game a month in 2018 and maybe, just maybe, one of those games will be in late October. Basically in a similar boat. Fam and I have been stationed out of the area for 12 of the last 15 years. So I want to take full advantage of getting my son and daughter hooked over the next two to three years we're here (hopefully it's five). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, skinsfan_1215 said: I got club level tickets to April 7th vs the Mets. The 7 Line Assholes will be there for that game. Throw something at them for me, would you? I'll be at the Opener for sure. My wife and I go every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Great article on Nats pursuit of Realmuto. Rizzo is sitting with his middle digit extended. He knows full well the Nats would LIKE Realmuto, they don't NEED him. (See, Bruce Allen, you miserable, vomitous mass. This is how you do it. Warthog faced buffoon) https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-nationals-lack-of-urgency-is-a-problem-for-the-marlins/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 16 hours ago, Riggo#44 said: Great article on Nats pursuit of Realmuto. Rizzo is sitting with his middle digit extended. He knows full well the Nats would LIKE Realmuto, they don't NEED him. (See, Bruce Allen, you miserable, vomitous mass. This is how you do it. Warthog faced buffoon) https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-nationals-lack-of-urgency-is-a-problem-for-the-marlins/ This is an excellent article. Thank you for posting. Everyone should read this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 15 minutes ago, PleaseBlitz said: This is an excellent article. Thank you for posting. Everyone should read this. Especially those who want to give up the farm for Realmuto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I thought the most interesting thing about that article was simply the discussion about how negotiating from a position of strength gives you even more leverage. The Nats are more likely to get the deal that they want BECAUSE they don't NEED to make the deal. They dont NEED to make the deal because they are already really good. Why Mike Rizzo hasn't had a truck full of money driven to his house is mind blowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 48 minutes ago, PleaseBlitz said: I thought the most interesting thing about that article was simply the discussion about how negotiating from a position of strength gives you even more leverage. The Nats are more likely to get the deal that they want BECAUSE they don't NEED to make the deal. They dont NEED to make the deal because they are already really good. Why Mike Rizzo hasn't had a truck full of money driven to his house is mind blowing. I am rather confident the Lerners won't **** this up. Rizzo is a fantastic GM--they don't grow on trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I could live with losing Harper if we kept Rizzo. Players come and go but great management wins you championships. The Giants made it to one World Series with Barry Bonds but were a dynasty after he left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 One thing is for certain. If they lose both Harp and Rizzo, you can forget about them ever meaning anything to anyone in the DC area for the long haul. That would be Franchise altering stupidity of the highest order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DC9 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Is Soto going to play at Potomac to start the season? I can't access the article from work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 He'll probably start at Hagerstown, since he only played 32 games there. I'd imagine he'll end the year at Potomac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 On 2/5/2018 at 9:59 PM, Riggo#44 said: Great article on Nats pursuit of Realmuto. Rizzo is sitting with his middle digit extended. He knows full well the Nats would LIKE Realmuto, they don't NEED him. (See, Bruce Allen, you miserable, vomitous mass. This is how you do it. Warthog faced buffoon) https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-nationals-lack-of-urgency-is-a-problem-for-the-marlins/ I wonder if the Miami market plays at least a secondary role in what the Marlins are asking for. The Nats offer Carter Kieboom and Erick Fedde. The Marlins want Victor Robles or Juan Soto. There is a huge Latino population in the Miami area. Presumably it would do the Marlins' bottom line good if they can acquire a young, marketable Latino star to generate fan interest and build a future around. For most fans, the background doesn't matter. But I wonder if it might tilt the wish list for a team in a market like Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 43 minutes ago, Dan T. said: I wonder if the Miami market plays at least a secondary role in what the Marlins are asking for. The Nats offer Carter Kieboom and Erick Fedde. The Marlins want Victor Robles or Juan Soto. There is a huge Latino population in the Miami area. Presumably it would do the Marlins' bottom line good if they can acquire a young, marketable Latino star to generate fan interest and build a future around. For most fans, the background doesn't matter. But I wonder if it might tilt the wish list for a team in a market like Miami. They couldn't draw with Jose Fernandez, Marcel Ozuna, Christian Yelich, or Giancarlo Stanton. The WBC games produced the largest attended games in that stadiums history. They had trouble selling out the All Star Game. Miami is one of the worst towns when it comes to supporting professional teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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