tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post4417124001554385819..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: The FactsScreech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-14363246332066077312008-06-19T15:00:00.000-04:002008-06-19T15:00:00.000-04:00Livo is better suited to pitch in the NL, since he...Livo is better suited to pitch in the NL, since he is such a good hitter. That attribute virtually wasted for the Twins, although they could use him as a pinch-hitter.<BR/><BR/>I sense that the first major personnel move by Nats will be the release of Willie Mo Pena - that saddens me should it occur, since he seems like such a good guy. But, he is pitiful in the field, as evidenced by his misplay in anothe rout by the Twins taking place this afternoon.<BR/><BR/>Shawn Hill should be shut down now; it is pointless for him to pitch through what is obviously a career threatening forearm problem.<BR/><BR/>Lannan is solid, and Bergmann had a decent performance yesterday, undermined by LoDuca making in reality 3 errors in the first two innings, later hitting into what should have been called a triple play. Boy, weaning off steroids for this $5 million off-season acquision must be a real bear...<BR/><BR/>Dukes and Milledge are slowly but steadily improving - they may (hopefully) finish this year in training strong. If they do not, it is going to be difficult to discern what has been accomplished in terms of The Plan. Jesus Flores' development, certainly, qualifies. And, should Dukes and Milledge develop, then those three are clearly plus-ups. Add Lannan and Bergmann.<BR/><BR/>But, no game-changing player among the group, nor a pitching ace. Which leads me to suggest that Rauch should be traded this year for a hitter - someone who ALREADY hits.<BR/><BR/>We have little need to hoard a closer, since we are going to close as many as 65-70 wins: trade him while his value is at its highest.<BR/><BR/>Trust in intelligent timely adjustments to the Plan. All Good.SenatorNathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049860385485455410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-33501214336822143192008-06-18T10:17:00.000-04:002008-06-18T10:17:00.000-04:00SBF,I've said it before and I'll say it again, in ...SBF,<BR/><BR/>I've said it before and I'll say it again, in my opinion one of the biggest mistakes of the year Nats Management made was not signing Livo. Especially when he actually wanted to come back to DC! If nothing more than the pageantry of Livo throwing out the first pitch at National's Park as he did at RFK when the Nats returned to DC. But regardless of pageantry look at Livo's record now and I bet he would be hitting better than many in our current line up!<BR/><BR/>Take me out to the Ballgame!<BR/><BR/>SamSam Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03893689566777764166noreply@blogger.com