tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post115872473523003067..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: Beltran PerezScreech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-1158843246611965502006-09-21T08:54:00.000-04:002006-09-21T08:54:00.000-04:00I think it may come down to a "no trade clause" wh...I think it may come down to a "no trade clause" which Stan Kasten has never given. Maybe thats where Jim Bowdon and Stan Kasten don't see eye to eye. They may have Soriano wrapped up if they gave him that and a near market salary. If they don't give Soriano the no trade clause, he will go to the highest bidder who is willing to give it to him.Say Hey Klibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667848836540633209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-1158830403987141392006-09-21T05:20:00.000-04:002006-09-21T05:20:00.000-04:00It's not John Thomson who was claiming this...it w...It's not John Thomson who was claiming this...it was Phil Wood. In all due fairness, everything else in my post was based on pure speculation on my part as to why Bowden would suddenly be on thin ice. <BR/><BR/>Hope to visit you at 320 before the season ends!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-1158801451570103382006-09-20T21:17:00.000-04:002006-09-20T21:17:00.000-04:00The African Queen and I were invited to a special ...The African Queen and I were invited to a special Fan Forum with Season Ticket Holders, about 15 folks, this past monday night, before the Nats/Braves Game at RFK. Stan Kasten was there, and told us that they HAVE exchanged numbers for a contract with Soriano. More than once. Kasten frankly stated that he "LOVES" Alfonso and wants him to return to Washington. Stan going on to say he's our "most dynamic and popular player" I really believe the Nats want to keep Soriano. They realize he draws FANS. Its just a numbers game. The numbers in a 3-5 year contract. Give it time, don't believe anything John Thompson says, he knows nothing about baseball. Thompson also is promoting Frank Robinson to return as Manager. That should tell were he stands. Frank and Jimbo don't get along. Thanks for the comment.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-1158795782799145242006-09-20T19:43:00.000-04:002006-09-20T19:43:00.000-04:00I heard some news which may mean that Fonzie won't...I heard some news which may mean that Fonzie won't be sticking around. (Hope I'm wrong.) Phil Wood said on the John Thomson show that it has become apparent to others that Jim Bowden and Phil Kasten are not on the same page and that Trader Jim will probably not remain as Nats GM after next year.<BR/><BR/>For argument's sake, let's assume this is true. What possible difference of opinion between Bowden and Kasten would lead to Bowden leaving after he was allowed to keep his job as GM after having it on an interim basis? I can only think it is about keeping Soriano, and I don't think Bowden wants to get rid of Fonzie. I suspect that Kasten does not want to offer Soriano a minimum fair market contract after his terrific season this year. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, does anybody have more information on this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-1158787190793534352006-09-20T17:19:00.000-04:002006-09-20T17:19:00.000-04:00Today, while flying down to Cape Canaveral, I was ...Today, while flying down to Cape Canaveral, I was listening on my IPOD the download MLB Rewind which is the RADIO highlights of every single game with their home announcers. Last weekend, when Alfonso stole his 40th base, I could hear clearly today on my IPOD, as Alfonso held up the base, over Charlie Slowes Voice--ALFONSO!! SORIANO!! I WILL KEEP THAT ONE ON MY COMPUTER FOREVER!! Charlie Slowes saying "History at RFK Stadium!!" immediately followed by our CHANT!! Its just GREAT!!Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-1158757816353983372006-09-20T09:10:00.000-04:002006-09-20T09:10:00.000-04:00Just so you guys know, Shawn and I watch a lot of ...Just so you guys know, Shawn and I watch a lot of the games at home when we don't have tickets. We always listen in for you guys...and sometimes we can definitely hear you. We've definitely heard the "Alfonso-Soriano" chant during various games...pretty clearly, too. But I'm pretty sure that I heard "What-EVER!" at least once last night (though, it may have been wishful thinking).<BR/><BR/>Also, the people that nat del negro described annoy the heck out of me. Sometimes these four guys sit next to us in row 5 and all they do is play with their blackberries. It's so annoying. Oh, and they call people around the stadium that they know and invite them down to see their fantastic seats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-1158736654445606942006-09-20T03:17:00.000-04:002006-09-20T03:17:00.000-04:00Just wanted to augment the 214 experience, as I wa...Just wanted to augment the 214 experience, as I was sitting for the one late "Alfonso" inning and it was:<BR/><BR/>Awesome (and this is a "well duh"): Great line of sight for all things baseball. Seeing the ball leave the bat is a great experience, as KentuckyRob noted, you could really see the true curve of the ball as it left Kerns' bat, and you can see pitches perfectly and have the opportunity to truly judge whether blue's on or not. For that alone, worth sitting in for at least one inning... the rest of the game, you might want to avoid, because otherwise, it...<BR/><BR/>Sux and Blows: The crowd down there is exactly the kind of crowd I'd never ever wanna be around for 9 innings. It was the exact "I'm the most awesome person in the f*in world, and that's why I am sitting in these awesome seats" kind of persona I absolutely abhor in DC. Yeah, sorry that my cheering for our team which is playing RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU is interrupting your "Oh, I so rock because I'm sitting in these great seats and I just had to call someone on my cell phone" moment...<BR/><BR/>It was a vacuum down there. It suddenly felt a LOT like the time I had in Arizona (see previous post). I am so happy to have found a 2-season home in 320, and whatever happens this offseason regarding our group's seating for 2007 and beyond, I can tell you with full confidence that I will never, ever be sold on the idea that the better price equals the better Nats experience. At the risk of sounding like a Hallmark card, section 320 makes each game exactly the experience I could hope for, and I have a blast every single time... (cue violins)<BR/><BR/>Allrighty, enough of that, see you tomorrow night in our normally scheduled seats, and I ain't going anywhere (except maybe for a beer... and maybe a smoke... and then maybe another beer...)<BR/><BR/>As always, great post SBF, best of luck on your journey south, and of course, best hopes for a safe Atlantis return.<BR/><BR/>CheersBang the Drum Natlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07213808473792642631noreply@blogger.com