And said youth was a while ago. To that point, an amusing tale from my attendance at Thursday's getaway game: Mike Yaz comes up and as an icebreaker I say to the fellow sitting next to me: "you know you're old when you saw a player's grandfather play and the grandson is in his 7th season in The Show." The guy responds: "His grandfather was in the Majors?" I allowed the ice to refreeze after that....
I've been there a couple of times, but not since the late '90s. Very sterile atmosphere; for one of the "new retro" stadiums it felt like one of the concrete bowl stadiums.
"New Comiskey" opened the year before Camden Yards did and has always suffered by comparison as very sterile. It was a real upgrade in terms of sightlines (no girders obstructing views) and overall appeal (no falling bricks and didn't smell like a latrine) but totally without charm.
Apparently it’s nats day on fangraphs - they published both the org’s prospect list and an article about the gulf between big league hitting and pitching. Most notably, FG has pushed Ronny Cruz all the way up to their Top 100 - first outlet to do so, as far as I can tell.
Agreed. However, the Waldichuk news, though not really unexpected, is truly a downer. All the best to him. Hope he makes it back stronger and better than ever.
Focusing on the good is what we all should be doing right now. There certainly is a lot of it, despite the agonizing and/or frustrating moments the Nats dish up from time to time!
Plyometrics are high-intensity, explosive exercises—such as jumping, bounding, and throwing—that use the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) to increase power, speed, and athletic performance. Benefits include improved vertical jump, agility, and muscle elasticity. While ideal for athletes, beginners should start slow to avoid high-impact injury risks
And we're underway on a 72-degree Friday evening on the South Side. Both teams are using openers. And both teams are wearing colored jerseys (navy blue for the Nats, red/black for the White Sox).
Hoping to avoid another Fedde CGSO
Speaking of injuries, how is Ruiz doing? Seems he’s been undercover of late.
fyi: Fedde also spent the 2023 season pitching in Korea.
Pretty successful — Fedde’s stint in S. Korea, or so I read somewhere.
Mark.. take it from a South sider in his youth: just call it New Comiskey…
And said youth was a while ago. To that point, an amusing tale from my attendance at Thursday's getaway game: Mike Yaz comes up and as an icebreaker I say to the fellow sitting next to me: "you know you're old when you saw a player's grandfather play and the grandson is in his 7th season in The Show." The guy responds: "His grandfather was in the Majors?" I allowed the ice to refreeze after that....
What is going on with Brady?
Great question. At first glance, not much, right? On a related note, Crews had been doing well recently. Now, not so much. He is a real puzzle.
Always love those "where was he/how did he get the call up" news stories. Good luck to Conelio.
I've never been to the "new" Sox ballpark but I went to a game at Old Comiskey in its final season. Literally falling apart.
I've been there a couple of times, but not since the late '90s. Very sterile atmosphere; for one of the "new retro" stadiums it felt like one of the concrete bowl stadiums.
"New Comiskey" opened the year before Camden Yards did and has always suffered by comparison as very sterile. It was a real upgrade in terms of sightlines (no girders obstructing views) and overall appeal (no falling bricks and didn't smell like a latrine) but totally without charm.
“Do you go to Fangraphs at all?”
Apparently it’s nats day on fangraphs - they published both the org’s prospect list and an article about the gulf between big league hitting and pitching. Most notably, FG has pushed Ronny Cruz all the way up to their Top 100 - first outlet to do so, as far as I can tell.
Will go check it out!
I think Mark's reference to Fedde owning the Nats will jinx him. Sports suffer funny things like that.
Let's hope!
Glad to hear the good news on our injured pitchers. Heaven knows we need the help right now.
Agreed. However, the Waldichuk news, though not really unexpected, is truly a downer. All the best to him. Hope he makes it back stronger and better than ever.
Yes, that one is sad. I guess I'm trying to focus on the good right now.
Focusing on the good is what we all should be doing right now. There certainly is a lot of it, despite the agonizing and/or frustrating moments the Nats dish up from time to time!
Taijuan Walker is available - could he help a beleaguered bullpen?
I'm ready for a series opening CURLY W!!⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️ GO NATS!!
What is Plyometrics?
Plyometrics are high-intensity, explosive exercises—such as jumping, bounding, and throwing—that use the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) to increase power, speed, and athletic performance. Benefits include improved vertical jump, agility, and muscle elasticity. While ideal for athletes, beginners should start slow to avoid high-impact injury risks
Thanks
Thanks for the injury update. Getting Cole Henry back will be helpful but I'm really waiting for Herz who I think has real potential.
And we're underway on a 72-degree Friday evening on the South Side. Both teams are using openers. And both teams are wearing colored jerseys (navy blue for the Nats, red/black for the White Sox).
Another screwup on the basepaths. Who saw that coming?
😱😱
To be fair, that’s a gross pickoff move
Both wearing dark jerseys is weird.
I will now go find a cloud at which I will shake my fist.
Don’t watch the game on your black-and-white TV.