You'd certainly think so, but we've been churning through relievers so much this week that the options to replace Mikolas are limited. If we were to drop Mikolas today, we couldn't call up Schultz or Ribalta to replace him. Our only callup-able pitchers on the 40 man (absent injury) are Cornelio, Luis Perales, and Julian Fernandez.
By my count, Lile has started every game this year, against RH and LH pitchers alike, so it's not nothing to see him sit. Probably more to do with giving him a break in a slow offensive start than discipline for him getting picked off. But still worth mentioning.
He's had a very productive career, including a Cy Young award. Ray wasn't one of those obvious can't miss high end prospects. He was a 12th rounder in the 2010 amateur draft. I know many like to bash Rizzo today for his poor drafting and player development record, give credit to him for this find.
I sure hope that minimizing Mikolas, and Alvarez being the long guy today gives the Nats a chance on that side of the ball. Keep the offense cooking with few more timely hit early and often!
The way the team lost yesterday - mental and physical mistakes that seemed undisciplined - is an early season test of the culture the new staff says they want to establish (players being held accountable to a standard of play). Hope to both hear and see some noticeable response from that fiasco.
Glad to see Alvy getting the opportunity - was really impressed with him in the Spring. Would have liked to see him come up as the 5th starter when we (hopefully soon) part ways with Mikolas - rather than being the guy who had to come in after MM has made a mess of things.
Facing former Nats prospect and Cy Young winner Robby Ray is going to be a tall order for the Nats today, especially if they're unable to limit the Giants offensive output. Just being realistic.
Seems we should just cut bait with Mikolas and let Alvarez ride it out as a starter after today. Probably best to eat the 2 mill we owe Mikolas.
Pretty close to last chance for him.
You'd certainly think so, but we've been churning through relievers so much this week that the options to replace Mikolas are limited. If we were to drop Mikolas today, we couldn't call up Schultz or Ribalta to replace him. Our only callup-able pitchers on the 40 man (absent injury) are Cornelio, Luis Perales, and Julian Fernandez.
I notice that Lile, Mead and Vivas not in the lineup today. Coincidence?
Very interesting!
Mead is 2nd in the lineup, Lile and Vivas are lefties against a lefty
Oops!
By my count, Lile has started every game this year, against RH and LH pitchers alike, so it's not nothing to see him sit. Probably more to do with giving him a break in a slow offensive start than discipline for him getting picked off. But still worth mentioning.
Yep, today it’s LRRLRRLSS - with the 3-batter rule it pays to break up the lineup with at least one hitter in 3 capable of challenging a new pitcher
Then why is Garcia playing ? He can't hit lefties and Lile can
Small thing, but love seeing Alvarez seemingly use the vocab being taught during Spring Training in explaining his own development
Not a small thing.
Today's SF starter, Robbie Ray, was a Rizzo draft choice by the Nats. Went to Detroit in the Doug Fister deal.
I always liked him and thought he would have been a good player for the Nats but today we have to destroy him.
He's had a very productive career, including a Cy Young award. Ray wasn't one of those obvious can't miss high end prospects. He was a 12th rounder in the 2010 amateur draft. I know many like to bash Rizzo today for his poor drafting and player development record, give credit to him for this find.
I sure hope that minimizing Mikolas, and Alvarez being the long guy today gives the Nats a chance on that side of the ball. Keep the offense cooking with few more timely hit early and often!
GO NATS!! ⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️
The way the team lost yesterday - mental and physical mistakes that seemed undisciplined - is an early season test of the culture the new staff says they want to establish (players being held accountable to a standard of play). Hope to both hear and see some noticeable response from that fiasco.
Glad to see Alvy getting the opportunity - was really impressed with him in the Spring. Would have liked to see him come up as the 5th starter when we (hopefully soon) part ways with Mikolas - rather than being the guy who had to come in after MM has made a mess of things.
Facing former Nats prospect and Cy Young winner Robby Ray is going to be a tall order for the Nats today, especially if they're unable to limit the Giants offensive output. Just being realistic.
If the Nats have so little confidence in Miles Mikolas, they need to DFA him and move on. It is not worth the stress every 5 days. The guy is done.
I guess Mikolas gets another chance today, but if a starter can’t start and can’t seem to get through 3 innings then what’s his use?
The rain has passed, there are blue skies to the west and we're underway on a 51-degree Sunday afternoon.
That should have been a slam dunk for House. It's this sort of thing that pushes pitch counts higher.
It would not be a Nationals game if someone did not make an ERROR
Nunez🤯
I confess. I held my breath when Mikolas came in.
Exhale
So, THAT is why I was turning blue.
Hustle by Brady!