tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post216530246011213599..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: Going The DistanceScreech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-47393692344687961872008-09-08T11:57:00.000-04:002008-09-08T11:57:00.000-04:00Mr. Optimistic: Attitude means everything and Wash...Mr. Optimistic: Attitude means everything and Washington has players that want to be here. Guys that are hungry and that has made a world of difference. This team is growing together no tearing itself apart. Big DifferenceScreech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-64418794160546778922008-09-08T11:33:00.000-04:002008-09-08T11:33:00.000-04:00....if they had played a full season together and ...<I>....if they had played a full season together and had bonded as team--in June, not September? </I><BR/><BR/>Doesn't it start with attitude and ability? If I can digress for a moment.<BR/><BR/>Interesting that 2 of our dearly departed in FLop and PLoD faced off against each other in a weekend series (Marlins/Cardinals).<BR/><BR/>As noted before, FLop has the ability to be a good player, but it is only limited by his own attitude. Goes back to when athletes say, "I play when I wanna play".<BR/><BR/>Changes had to made at July 31st and management and ownership stepped up.<BR/><BR/>The Nats have transformed from a low energy team to a high energy team and with that comes speed, and better defense, and a better mindset/attitude which translates to WINS.<BR/><BR/>The important lesson for a young team is not keeping guys that don't fit into the puzzle. I have to think Wily Mo, Dmitri, and Kearns don't fit in here anymore as difficult as that is. There should be some trade value there.<BR/><BR/>When the last week of March 2009 rolls around, and the roster needs to be trimmed, I would want to see guys with the right attitude on that roster from top to bottom. Guys that want to compete. Guys that want to hustle. Guys that want to be fan friendly. Guys that want to WIN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-4502980604754814682008-09-08T10:07:00.000-04:002008-09-08T10:07:00.000-04:00Anonymous, the profundity of your observation is o...Anonymous, the profundity of your observation is only exceeded by the transparency of your handle.An Briosca Morhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855174362787324401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-72433437205650540042008-09-08T00:35:00.000-04:002008-09-08T00:35:00.000-04:00well clearly we know who our closer is and it is n...well clearly we know who our closer is and it is not the chief.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-53739530058279481892008-09-07T23:01:00.000-04:002008-09-07T23:01:00.000-04:00The Nats really showed that they want to win for p...The Nats really showed that they want to win for pride. Another great comeback on a tiring roadtrip.<BR/><BR/>I sure would have liked to have swept this series to make a run out of the NL East cellar but to come back and take the last 2 games showed what this team is capable of.<BR/><BR/>Of note, the Braves are a much different team without Mark Teixeira at 1st base and certainly aren't the power threat they were before much like the Nats have been without a true 1B threat.<BR/><BR/>If we can find that impact power hitting 1B for 2009 through a Free Agent acquisition coupled with our current starting 7 others playing now + Jesus Flores, we can make some noise in the NL East in 2009.<BR/><BR/><I>SBF said...What would This New Version of Our Washington Nationals look like--if they had played a full season together and had bonded as team--in June, not September? And to think, we still don't have a first baseman, a number one or two starter and our starting catcher is currently injured and down--just like so many others lost earlier. Opportunity now taken by worthy others, looking to make a name of their own.</I><BR/><BR/><BR/>Remember the movie, Back to the Future. If only we could go back and make an adjustment or 2 and see it re-play back to a better conclusion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-59009220692088734042008-09-07T22:21:00.000-04:002008-09-07T22:21:00.000-04:00SBF, You don't like the red Atlanta jersey for a s...SBF, You don't like the red Atlanta jersey for a simple reason ... it is horrifically ugly.<BR/><BR/>Nice post on the effort by our team. I think the last two curly Ws have been especially satisfying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com