tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post8592199804454870001..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: "Potential"Screech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-67487432847025960822008-05-23T18:06:00.000-04:002008-05-23T18:06:00.000-04:00Perhaps Stan is holding out to sell the top of the...Perhaps Stan is holding out to sell the top of the Red Loft, like the giant tacky coke bottle in AtlantaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-76648275376647038662008-05-23T16:02:00.000-04:002008-05-23T16:02:00.000-04:00natswin83--Miller Scoreboard Walk--you can't miss ...natswin83--Miller Scoreboard Walk--you can't miss it. It is the construction zone directly behind the HDTV Scoreboard on the catwalk--between The Red Loft Bar and Section 243.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-64363209773077394492008-05-23T15:57:00.000-04:002008-05-23T15:57:00.000-04:00SBF - thanks - I'll have to check it out tonight. ...SBF - thanks - I'll have to check it out tonight. I'm not sure where the Miller Lite Scoreboard Walk is but I'm sure it can't be hard to figure out.<BR/><BR/>Nice weather and Suppan's 4.78 could make for a fun time tonight at the park. Hope we get closer to my pick of 83 wins!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-35206082264821238642008-05-23T15:47:00.000-04:002008-05-23T15:47:00.000-04:00natswin83--Stan Kasten personally told me and was ...natswin83--Stan Kasten personally told me and was reported here last month that The Red Loft Bar will be expanded after the Miller Lite Scoreboard Walk construction is finished. They are not going to pass up on expanding a highly successful part of the park.<BR/><BR/>Here is the link: http://nats320.blogspot.com/2008/04/red-loft-expansion.htmlScreech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-56784498361767511152008-05-23T15:37:00.000-04:002008-05-23T15:37:00.000-04:00The Red Loft has been such a success, I wonder if ...The Red Loft has been such a success, I wonder if they could expand to the roof.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-2728274038554144352008-05-23T15:03:00.000-04:002008-05-23T15:03:00.000-04:00An briosca mor: Good comment that the iconic baseb...An briosca mor: <BR/><BR/>Good comment that the iconic baseball might be tacky looking or get old in a hurry, and we do not want to block good view: possible solution is a giant replica of a Gifford's Dinger, which should fit the round ribbon pedestal nicely, and has naming right's potential!<BR/><BR/>Trust in the red star receipt at Gifford's. All Good.SenatorNathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049860385485455410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-91017123739001674072008-05-23T14:03:00.000-04:002008-05-23T14:03:00.000-04:00I think the same can be said for Austin Kearns. I...I think the same can be said for Austin Kearns. I know I am very harsh on this man but HE CANT HIT. Yeah he can field the ball but he CANT hit and I dont think he is going to live up to those number the "think tank" think he will produce.<BR/><BR/>I also think Church is playing better b/c he is in a better hitting lineup. Yeah I know the Mets are near the bottom of the NL East but face it, WE HAVE NO OFFENSE and NO THREATS. Lerners face this off-season wise up and SPEND SOME MONEY, like the old addage goes, you need to spend money to make money. But also please keep developing the farm aswell by signing our picks!VCUAlum Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08372061529526658414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-57814529638460893152008-05-23T12:46:00.000-04:002008-05-23T12:46:00.000-04:00Where is the iconic baseball over the Red Loft? Lo...<I>Where is the iconic baseball over the Red Loft? Long time passing, due to its $8 million price-tag. </I><BR/><BR/>This might have had a lot more to do with it being too tacky or too kitschy than to the $8M cost. It might have been a nice novelty this year, but two years, five years down the line I think the general opinion would be that it was something that wore out its welcome rather quickly. Plus, if that giant baseball was there it would block some nice views of the Capitol looking down the Half Street corridor from the Gallery Level.<BR/><BR/>Still, they have created a sort of natural pedestal there on top of the Red Porch/Red Loft, with that big round ribbon board as the base. It does kind of suggest that something <I>ought</I> to be there to complete the design, but I for one can't think of anything that would really work there. Maybe that's why I'm not a stadium architect.An Briosca Morhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855174362787324401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-77967706568707827212008-05-23T11:56:00.000-04:002008-05-23T11:56:00.000-04:00I meant to put the designation of DL-April on Duke...I meant to put the designation of DL-April on Dukes, not Kearnes, obviously.SenatorNathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049860385485455410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-23178926071098264762008-05-23T11:54:00.000-04:002008-05-23T11:54:00.000-04:00Po Willie Mo: since he cannot field, he makes Duke...Po Willie Mo: since he cannot field, he makes Duke look better by comparison. Since he cannot hit, he makes Milledge look better by comparison. Since he isn't country, he makes Kearns look better by comparison. Since he cannot run, he makes Harris look better by comparison. And since he does not look like the star of the movie "Grease" he makes Mackowiac look better by comparison!<BR/><BR/>He is such a nice likeable big fella - I would like nothing better than him to succeed, but, alas, his clock is running faster than that of #44 and #34. <BR/><BR/>Things about to change should Bow-Bow bring up Alex Escobar, me thinks and prays: he is hitting .310 in Columbus, and knock-on-wood, is healthy. Makes sense to bring him up, since it is only for one month until Kearns returns, in Bow-Bow's view. I predict (pray) that should he come up, like Jesus Flores, they may never get him out of the line-up...<BR/><BR/>Starting Line-Up 2008: Johnson 1B (DL); Belliard 2B (DL); LoDuca C (DL); Dukes (LF)(DL); and Kearns RF (April DL). Pitching Ace: Shawn Hill (virtual DL) The injury excuse is certainly available to excuse Bow-Bow, and buy him one more year.<BR/><BR/>Where is the iconic baseball over the Red Loft? Long time passing, due to its $8 million price-tag. Indicates that Lerners, not Bow-Bow, could be the true problem, as everything is being done on the cheap. Team salaries total less than $40 million, I would guess.<BR/><BR/>Means team has to win with economy budget - all young or older with injury or attitude or weight issues, and the like. Average season attendance probably 2.5 million for this and next season: nice profit I am sure. Take that $8 million, at least, and put it towards a true free agent - legitimate player.<BR/><BR/>Trust in the power of the internet. All Good.SenatorNathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049860385485455410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-21397622667298549512008-05-23T11:01:00.000-04:002008-05-23T11:01:00.000-04:00The saga of Wily Moe Pena is just further evidence...The saga of Wily Moe Pena is just further evidence of how incompetent Jim Bowden is as a general manager. I mentioned on this blog at the time of his acquisition that Pena was a big whiffer at the plate and a butcher in the outfield, and that trading for him made no sense. I have said it before and I will say it again. this team will never compete until the Lerners smarten up and show Bowden the door.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-41277203082503672332008-05-23T09:40:00.000-04:002008-05-23T09:40:00.000-04:004th if you count his failure to advance above Clas...4th if you count his failure to advance above Class A in the Yankees systemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-80775664881300632132008-05-23T08:37:00.000-04:002008-05-23T08:37:00.000-04:00Everyone can predict the outcome when Pena comes t...Everyone can predict the outcome when Pena comes to bat. Low outside breaking balls off the plate and Pena bending at the waist to reach for it. That image is burnt into my mind. He simply does not seem to have the skill to recognize and react to the pitch.<BR/><BR/>At this point when Pena comes to bat, I usually evaluate if it is a good time to head to the men's room and beat the crowd. For one at bat, I wish he would just take every pitch and only swing at 3-0, just to see if he actually will get a fastball. <BR/><BR/>My guess is that he will see playing time over the next two/three weeks. His performance will determine his future. Or, Escobar will be brought up and move Pena to the end of the bench.<BR/><BR/>I would love to see Pena prove me wrong but I just don't see it happening.<BR/><BR/>The other factor is Bowden. Does he have the strength to make the move? His trades are in question and it may be too hard to admit a mistake. <BR/><BR/>The likely scenario is Pena will probably take up a roster spot for the entire year, pinch hit when we are down by five runs and strike out. Just like he is striking out with his third team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-53645082747963112532008-05-23T02:51:00.000-04:002008-05-23T02:51:00.000-04:00Props for levying some criticism of the team. I ag...Props for levying some criticism of the team. I agree with you that its good to stay positive, but I think you are foolish to leave the coaching issue to another day. IF it is a matter of coaching which im not saying it is, then the coach should be taken to task. By putting this squarely on wily mo's shoulders you are ignoring the thornier Harris issue, which extends beyond Pena and on to Dukes, Kearns, Milledge, and our DLed catchers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-30454860965110114162008-05-23T00:50:00.000-04:002008-05-23T00:50:00.000-04:00SBF I know this one's been weighing on you for a w...SBF I know this one's been weighing on you for a while because you're not quick to criticize. <BR/><BR/>Sadly, I think cutting bait on Wily Mo would be an easier decision if the rest of the outfield weren't playing just as badly. <BR/><BR/>Where to begin? The Nationals' most established and best defensive outfielder is on the DL and having the worst season of his career.<BR/><BR/>The sure-thing talent acquired in trade for Church is batting .241 with one home run and 34 strikeouts.<BR/><BR/>The new 4th outfielder and allegedly biggest raw talent on the team is slugging (gasp) .100!<BR/><BR/>The two 30-something veteran left-handed backups signed in the off-season are batting .170 and .171, respectively. <BR/><BR/>Down at AAA Columbus, it's Ryan Langerhans and Kory Casto. I'm not sure I'm doing much for the future of the Nationals by bringing either of those guys up.<BR/><BR/>I mean, this is like an outfield horror movie. <BR/><BR/>So with Wily Mo still only 26 and with only 90 at bats this year, do you give him a little more time, or do take a flyer on Alex Escobar again (though I think he may still be injured) or do you reach down to AA and bring up Justin Maxwell?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-66783170070413175182008-05-22T23:58:00.000-04:002008-05-22T23:58:00.000-04:00Wily Mo is coming back from injury and was hurt du...Wily Mo is coming back from injury and was hurt during Spring Training you should give him a chance as Manny says he needs 500 ABs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-40690320207271916012008-05-22T21:57:00.000-04:002008-05-22T21:57:00.000-04:00I agree! And miss Ryan also. Thank you for saying ...I agree! And miss Ryan also. Thank you for saying it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com