Absolutely. No matter what happens with the tv issues, it's a comfort to know that Nats fans can still rely on our stellar radio team to inform and entertain us while bringing us the play-by-play.
I bought the $99 Nationals.TV streaming package because there's no cable where I live and I refuse to put a dish on my house. So, I'll enjoy getting to watch some games this year but I still plan to listen to Charlie and Dave as I feel they are the superior play calling team. In my perfect world, they would have gotten the TV gig.
Nasim Nuñez opens up so many interesting avenues for conversation. If he’s found his bat, he ideally should be getting starting reps in SS or 2B and offer the team a huge plus in defense they’ve been missing, which means Luis should get moved to 1B—which means is there really a 1B spring battle happening?
A 1B platoon makes sense with players like Chaparro and Ortiz, but if it’s Garcia, would it not be beneficial to keep him in against lefties and hope he adapts? Surely Chaparro becomes a bench bat then and Ortiz waits in the wings in AAA.
Too small a sample size to make assumptions yet, but even a near average offensive production from Nasim would be electric with what he provides on the base paths, defense, and from what it seemed based on last year, the clubhouse—he seems a real spark plug.
Regarding Garcia, if he's not adapted to lefties by now, it probably ain't happening. Perhaps the new staff can help him make some adjustments on the margins but it seems unlikely he'll morph into a competent bat against lefties. For his career, he's hitting just .237 against lefties with a measly .591 OPS. While he's shown minor improvement the last few years, with 2300 career PAs, he's pretty much a known commodity at this point.
The reality is Luis, with only 58 career HRs in those 2300 PAs, does not profile as a 1B even if he fields the position well. Which is far from a certainty. Everyone thinks 1B is the easiest spot on the field. It is decidedly not. A 1B who can field the position well -- think LaRoche or Zimm -- makes the whole infield better.
Ahh the MEDIA desert continues but i do enjoy Charlie and Dave it's just that we don't get any TV at all and this is as bad as MASN if not worse and does anyone with the Nationals say HEY WE NEED ATTENTION which is why often I get Bob Short vibes from Ownership and the Front Office can't wait for the trade of a BIG player for garbage
I do not believe that they have no input and the silence is madding and deafening. Say something at the very least or do they believe they have NO fanbase at all to make happy.
UPDATE: Dylan Crews has been scratched with left thumb soreness, according to the team. Christian Franklin is now starting in right field, batting third.
A bit of a ragged start for Brad Lord. He gave up a run in both the first and second innings, was pulled in the second with his pitch count already up to 33, then returned for the third to get more work. That inning at least went better, with Lord retiring the side on 10 pitches. So he finished with 43 pitches over 2 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits.
Riley Cornelio is human, it turns out. The young right-hander gave up a solo homer to Heriberto Hernandez in the top of the sixth, his first run allowed this spring. That's all Cornelio gave up in three innings of relief, though, and he struck out four. So in the bigger picture, he continues to impress early on in camp.
Charlie and Dave calling the game will be gold
Absolutely. No matter what happens with the tv issues, it's a comfort to know that Nats fans can still rely on our stellar radio team to inform and entertain us while bringing us the play-by-play.
That is why ALL Nationals Highlights have the radio feed as the play by play call with the video
I bought the $99 Nationals.TV streaming package because there's no cable where I live and I refuse to put a dish on my house. So, I'll enjoy getting to watch some games this year but I still plan to listen to Charlie and Dave as I feel they are the superior play calling team. In my perfect world, they would have gotten the TV gig.
Nasim Nuñez opens up so many interesting avenues for conversation. If he’s found his bat, he ideally should be getting starting reps in SS or 2B and offer the team a huge plus in defense they’ve been missing, which means Luis should get moved to 1B—which means is there really a 1B spring battle happening?
A 1B platoon makes sense with players like Chaparro and Ortiz, but if it’s Garcia, would it not be beneficial to keep him in against lefties and hope he adapts? Surely Chaparro becomes a bench bat then and Ortiz waits in the wings in AAA.
Too small a sample size to make assumptions yet, but even a near average offensive production from Nasim would be electric with what he provides on the base paths, defense, and from what it seemed based on last year, the clubhouse—he seems a real spark plug.
I think you are right on. Small sample size for sure but it certainly passes the eye test
Regarding Garcia, if he's not adapted to lefties by now, it probably ain't happening. Perhaps the new staff can help him make some adjustments on the margins but it seems unlikely he'll morph into a competent bat against lefties. For his career, he's hitting just .237 against lefties with a measly .591 OPS. While he's shown minor improvement the last few years, with 2300 career PAs, he's pretty much a known commodity at this point.
The reality is Luis, with only 58 career HRs in those 2300 PAs, does not profile as a 1B even if he fields the position well. Which is far from a certainty. Everyone thinks 1B is the easiest spot on the field. It is decidedly not. A 1B who can field the position well -- think LaRoche or Zimm -- makes the whole infield better.
Thanks for the information on 106.7 carrying today's game, and the time of the game.
Ahh the MEDIA desert continues but i do enjoy Charlie and Dave it's just that we don't get any TV at all and this is as bad as MASN if not worse and does anyone with the Nationals say HEY WE NEED ATTENTION which is why often I get Bob Short vibes from Ownership and the Front Office can't wait for the trade of a BIG player for garbage
MLB has control of any decisions, so like in other cities where they have control it will be a last-minute announcement
I do not believe that they have no input and the silence is madding and deafening. Say something at the very least or do they believe they have NO fanbase at all to make happy.
Contracts are not negotiated in public and they, mlb, are not going to show their hand while they try to lure the highest bid possible.
Looking forward to seeing how Lord does on Sunday. Still excited to look for good pitching, hitting, and defense.
GO NATS!!⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️
In WPB for my first ST game.
Getting to wear Florida clothes!
Enjoy both!
And post your in-game impressions, of the team and the experience, when you get a chance.
I found it to be a bit cool for Florida this morning and put on a mock turtleneck to deflect the chill.
I heard there was rain earlier. By the time I landed, things looking good.
UPDATE: Dylan Crews has been scratched with left thumb soreness, according to the team. Christian Franklin is now starting in right field, batting third.
Bad news
I can leave a comment now! Thanks for your help Mark!
A bit of a ragged start for Brad Lord. He gave up a run in both the first and second innings, was pulled in the second with his pitch count already up to 33, then returned for the third to get more work. That inning at least went better, with Lord retiring the side on 10 pitches. So he finished with 43 pitches over 2 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits.
A much better inning for Lord. Glad they sent him back out there. (I'd forgotten that they could do that during ST.)
Spring training rules are so wierd!
Riley Cornelio is human, it turns out. The young right-hander gave up a solo homer to Heriberto Hernandez in the top of the sixth, his first run allowed this spring. That's all Cornelio gave up in three innings of relief, though, and he struck out four. So in the bigger picture, he continues to impress early on in camp.