Yeah, I thought House got short ended too with just about everyone chosing last. I still think Lile will have a higher OPS, because he will walk more, but think House will have a slightly higher slugging percentage.
In that same vein, Spencer Nusbaum predicted that the Nats would break the record for the most players used in a season. The record was set last year by the Braves. 71 different players.
This is great! Some interesting answers. How long ago were some of the responses? I only ask because some of the choices made are for guys sent to AAA or since injured (Crews, Gray, Ortiz).
Jacob Young goes over the wall and finally snags the Golden Glove.
Two of the three “inning eater” one-year free agents are busts, one brings a good-to-great return at the deadline, and the entire situationship gives Parker and Lord the opportunity to nail down backend rotation slots.
Nats set a franchise record for steals.
Win total = 70, with an early significant losing streak early (say 7-8 games) coupled with a mid-season significant win streak (9-10 games)
Wood and Lile flip positions in the outfield after the ASG.
Thanks for doing this, Mark. Interesting and varied opinions among the experts. I think I’m more aligned with Al Galdi on most of these predictions, except he has much higher expectations for Dylan Crews. But I share his optimism for Brady House, who was undervalued by everyone else.
Not sure what jurisdiction you're in (I'm in MoCo, MD), but 1261 is up and running with the Nats for me. And someone below reported they're good to go in the Richmond area.
It should be there. But...did you get MASN last year? The only issue I can think of is I'm pretty sure you have to have a premium Comcast plan that includes some of the sports tiers.
Love this! Look forward to it every season!
Mark did when he was with MASN. Glad to see he kept the tradition alive!
I could say this is one of the toughest years to do these predictions. Almost impossible to know
WHICH NATIONALS WILL BE SELECTED FOR THE ALL-STAR GAME?
James Wood
WHAT WILL TOTAL ATTENDANCE AT NATIONALS PARK BE?
2,250,000
HOW MANY HOME RUNS WILL JAMES WOOD HIT?
36
RANK THESE PLAYERS FROM HIGHEST TO LOWEST OPS: CJ ABRAMS, DYLAN CREWS, LUIS GARCIA JR., BRADY HOUSE, DAYLEN LILE
House, Abrams, Crews, Lile, García
WHO WILL START THE MOST GAMES AT FIRST BASE? HOW MANY?
Yohandy Morales 62
WHO WILL START THE MOST GAMES AT SECOND BASE? HOW MANY?
Luis García Jr. 100
WHO WILL START THE MOST GAMES AT CATCHER? HOW MANY?
Keibert Ruiz 81
Yeah, I thought House got short ended too with just about everyone chosing last. I still think Lile will have a higher OPS, because he will walk more, but think House will have a slightly higher slugging percentage.
I’ll make some easier predictions:
Wood .256, 40 bombs, 89BBs, 98 rbis; House .245, 30 HRs, 82 RBIs; Cavalli ERA 3.90, xERA:3.57; Lile .312, 40 doubles, 14 triples; Nunez utility Gold Glove, 90 BBs, 45 SBs; Young CF gold glove, 40 SBs; Abrams .276, 26 dingers, 76 RBIs , 30 SBs and is not traded. Nats 70-92
Great to see the names of your colleagues! I predicted a 20% success rate in the final outcomes!
Great stuff. Thanks to all.
On the total wins, Mark's right where I am when I made my picks with some Nats friends. A few games improvement from last year but nothing crazy.
Yeah, I think they'll win between 68-70 games.
In other news...
Comcast/Xfinity folks, it looks like your magic number is Channel 1261.
We have liftoff. Comcast Channel 1261 is operational in Richmond.
Note: If you want to synch up Charlie and Dave, pause the TV broadcast at the beginning of the game until the radio broadcast catches up.
My only bold prediction is that CJ Abrams signs an extension with the Nationals before the All-Star break.
I'll make my prediction: Gloom. Doom.
Quite the disparity in the "number of lineups" answers!
What is this guy Bill Ladson smokin’? Eight?!
Yeah that one sort of jumped out. -:)
I like Bobby thinking he won't use the same lineup twice and Mark thinking that he will only repeat it once.
Wow. Some of these ate quite……bold. My favorite is Bobby Blanco’s prediction of 162 different lineups. 😂
In that same vein, Spencer Nusbaum predicted that the Nats would break the record for the most players used in a season. The record was set last year by the Braves. 71 different players.
I think 8 is bolder!
As is Al's prediction that Luis will start 90 games at 1B and then 70 games at 2B. I wonder if he thinks he will get 2 days off or will DH twice.
Always love this, Mark. This year I'll go on the record with:
Wins - 68
Jame Wood - .286, 38 HR, 101 RBI, .931 OPS
Cade Cavelli - 11 Wins, 142 K, 4.07 ERA
Attendance 1,625,800
Bold predictions:
Most games at first - Someone not currently on the 26-man roster
Jacob Young demoted or traded before the end of the season
I'll be in front of the TV this afternoon and at the Park next Friday. GO NATS!
This is great! Some interesting answers. How long ago were some of the responses? I only ask because some of the choices made are for guys sent to AAA or since injured (Crews, Gray, Ortiz).
Nats All Stars: Wood, Abrams
Attendance: 1,899,050
James Wood Home Runs: 38
High to Low OPS: Lile, Abrams, House, Crews, Garcia
Most games at 1b: Garcia, 88
Most games at 2b: Nunez, 120
Most games at C: Ruiz, 82
Most games at Cf: Young, 135
Number of batting orders: 61
Most pitching wins: Cavalli, 12
Cavalli strikeouts: 145
Starting pitching ERA, low to high: Cavalli, Irvin, Griffin, Mikolas, Littell
Josiah Gray starts: 0
Saves leader: Beeter, 14
Most homers against: Harper
(NB: And can we PLEASE stop booing him?)
NL East: Mets, Phillies, Braves, Nats, Marlins
Wins: 70
Extras:
Jacob Young goes over the wall and finally snags the Golden Glove.
Two of the three “inning eater” one-year free agents are busts, one brings a good-to-great return at the deadline, and the entire situationship gives Parker and Lord the opportunity to nail down backend rotation slots.
Nats set a franchise record for steals.
Win total = 70, with an early significant losing streak early (say 7-8 games) coupled with a mid-season significant win streak (9-10 games)
Wood and Lile flip positions in the outfield after the ASG.
Thanks for doing this, Mark. Interesting and varied opinions among the experts. I think I’m more aligned with Al Galdi on most of these predictions, except he has much higher expectations for Dylan Crews. But I share his optimism for Brady House, who was undervalued by everyone else.
Where do I watch on Comcast? There is no 1261
Not sure what jurisdiction you're in (I'm in MoCo, MD), but 1261 is up and running with the Nats for me. And someone below reported they're good to go in the Richmond area.
It should be there. But...did you get MASN last year? The only issue I can think of is I'm pretty sure you have to have a premium Comcast plan that includes some of the sports tiers.
Good luck.