Around Baseball 2015 Edition

[NinersSBChamps]

When did Nick become Nick the Stick?

I gave him that name months ago.

 

[ramadon101]

Jason Werth out till August (as a best case scenario) with wrist fractures. Tough break for the Nats.

 

[Orphan Black]

Is it just me or does it seem like Werth fractures his wrist every year?

 

[Tapate50]

Is it just me or does it seem like Werth fractures his wrist every year?

Has his fair share of nicks and bumps. Probably why he prefers not to shave.

 

[jpx7]

Is it just me or does it seem like Werth fractures his wrist every year?

Brushing that mane everyday puts mad strain on the wrists.

 

[Hawk]

Jayson Werth is probably my favorite player on the Nats. Mainly because he isn't a festering glob of smegma.

 

[ramadon101]

Jayson Werth is probably my favorite player on the Nats. Mainly because he isn't a festering glob of smegma.

Ah, yes. I'm also reminded of the alien with the cold from the movie Flight of the Navigator whenever I see Bryce Harper.

 

[Hawk]

 

[ramadon101]

Wow. So he does workout with a pink, glow in the dark wristband...

 

[Heyward]

10.3 k/9

2.3 bb/9

0.83 hr/9

3.24 ERA

2.89 FIP

2.79 xFIP

vs.

8.4 k/9

2.1 bb/9

0.81 h4/9

3.06 ERA

3.18 FIP

3.31 xFIP

Yes, I do.

What Bumgarner did last year in the playoffs should shut you up but nope.

When Strasburg does anything close to that in the playoffs, come talk to me.

 

[Heyward]

Huge homer for Heyward last night.

Yeah maybe he can get his OBP over 300, baby steps.

 

[Heyward]

I guess I don't like the Braves!

Still very debateable.

 

[sturg33]

Yeah maybe he can get his OBP over 300, baby steps.

there it is...

glad y'all aren't haters

 

[Heyward]

there it is...

glad y'all aren't haters

I dont hate Heyward.

I hate the people on here who are still bitter he's gone and bash the moves the FO made last winter.

 

[Dalyn]

I dont hate Heyward.

I hate the people on here who are still bitter he's gone and bash the moves the FO made last winter.

 

[yeezus]

I love the optimism, but the outright refusal of some to accept that we've performed over our actual ability is a little shocking to me

I just don't see how we've been THAT "overperforming," if at all. It's not like we're crushing the ball. And the fact that we have a better approach is huge to me. This team isn't nearly as frustrating as last year's, IMO, and I don't see why we can't keep up our mediocre at best hitting. We will see.

 

[jpx7]

I just don't see how we've been THAT "overperforming," if at all. It's not like we're crushing the ball. And the fact that we have a better approach is huge to me. This team isn't nearly as frustrating as last year's, IMO, and I don't see why we can't keep up our mediocre at best hitting. We will see.

Different strokes, I guess. If I had invested any pretensions in this team being competitive this season, I'd personally find this year's squad a lot more frustrating to watch that last year's, at least on the hitting side.

 

[chop2chip]

I just don't see how we've been THAT "overperforming," if at all. It's not like we're crushing the ball. And the fact that we have a better approach is huge to me. This team isn't nearly as frustrating as last year's, IMO, and I don't see why we can't keep up our mediocre at best hitting. We will see.

I could see the Braves offense performing like they have the past 10 games, but it is readily apparent that the Braves pitching is starting to perform to expectations. The pitching upgrades will more than account for the offensive regression, IMO.

I still think we are a 70ish win team, but I wouldn't be shocked to see them flirt with .500 the rest of the season and/or up until the trade deadline.

 

[gilesfan]

What Bumgarner did last year in the playoffs should shut you up but nope.

When Strasburg does anything close to that in the playoffs, come talk to me.

What are we talking about here- 5-6 starts?

 

[chop2chip]

What are we talking about here- 5-6 starts?

Heyward's logic is undeniable. Kershaw hasn't anything to prove Heyward he's an ace yet because he hasn't done it in the playoffs yet.