Washington Nats/Senators

[Terpman92]

:tiphat:Hello all can't wait for the regular season to start up!:cheers: As promised, I will be using this thread to give our members here at CTG insight into the latest Nationals news. Since we are in spring training at the moment, and positions are being worked out during this month, I will include, who the probable players will be at each position, injury info., trade news, etc. I won't be using the thread for my picks. I also will not give advice on whether you should wager on the Nats on any given day.
I will include the opening line each day, starting pitcher, as well as their overall record at that point. Each week I will be more comprehensive with numbers. Ex: Record for the week, against east, central, west, LHP, RHP, night, day, home, away, and record over the last 10 games.
It is my hope that this info. will allow our members to glance at the thread and use it as a tool for each members own handicapping data, when taking into account their own assessment of potential selections for any given day.
It is my hope to post my first Nats. info. on Monday. Terpman92:cheers:

 

[Pablo2k1]

Really enjoyed your posts last year and am glad to see u back. GL this season :tiphat:

 

[RetroVK]

Ditto pablos sentiments.

look forward to your stuff this year terp

 

[Terpman92]

:tiphat:Busy day on Monday! Will be posting today.

 

[Terpman92]

:tiphat:Thank God the weekend is here! I am going to include some general info. about the Nats today, which I feel will be helpful, as we approach the regular season. I realize many of you invest in Spring Training games as well. I will attempt to be as thorough as possible for those folks. The objective here is for all those who are interested in a basic overview of the Nats,to assist you for investment purposes.opcorn:

2007 Power Rankings: 22nd Overall, 11th in N.L., 4th in the east.

2008 Power Ranking: 25th Overall

Pitching Rotation: John Patterson, Shawn Hill, Jason Bergmann, Matt Chico, John Lannan, Tim Redding and Odalis Perez will be competing for the remaining starting slots.

Closers: Chad Codero, Jon Rauch.

Additional pitchers on the roster: Tyler Clippard, Joel Hanrahan, Garrett Mock, Colin Balester, Enrique Gonzalez.

Left Field: Willy Mo Pena. Backups: Elijah Dukes, Rob Mackowiak, Willie Harris, Garrett Guzman.

Center Field: Lastings Milledge. Backups: Elijah Dukes, Willie Harris, Rob Mackowiak, Ryan Langerhans, Justin Maxwell.

Right Field: Austin Kearns. Backups: Elijah Dukes, Ryan Landerhans.

First Base: Dimitri Young, Nick Johnson. Backups: Aaron Boone, Matt Whitney, Josh Whitesell.

Second Base: Ronnie Belliard. Backup: Felipe Lopez.

Shortstop: Christian Guzman. Backup: Felipe Lopez.

Third Base: Ryan Zimmerman. Backups: Aaron Boone, Rob Mackowiak.

Catcher: Paul Lo Duca. (recovering from knee surgery, will return for regular season). Backups: Johnny Estrada, Jesus Flores.
:tiphat:

The brand spanking new stadium located on the Anacostia river is on schedule to be ready for opening day. In order to achieve that objective,. 1,000 workers are involved in the difficult task of working around the clock 24 hours a day to complete the 611 million dollar 41,000 seat stadium.

Spring Training Results:
Nationals 3 Marlins 3 W-0-L-0-T-1
Marlins 4 Nats 1 W-0-L-1-T-1
Orioles 4 Nationals 1 W-0-L-2-T-1
Nationals 8 Astros 3 W-1-L-2-T-1
Nationals 3 Cards 2 W-2-L-2-T-1
Dodgers 5 Nats 3 W-2-L-3-T-2
Nats 4 Dodgers 3 W-3-L-3-T-1
Nats 6 Cards 5 W-4-L-3-T-1
Nats/Mets PPD.
Marlins 3 Nats 2 W-4-L-4-T-1
:cheers:

Todays Spring Training Game: Nationals and Astros 1:05 p.m.

 

[Seabass]

They've got Kearns playing right with Pena in left? Thought that would be switched around...

Headed to the Nats ST site Thursday while I'm in FLA, will post anything I hear or see (see, you can probably get yourself...hear, maybe not)

 

[Terpman92]

Seabass-could very well be switched, for now that's the order.

 

[Terpman92]

Saturdays results: Nationals-12 Houston-10.

Overall Record: W-5-L-4-T-1. Today: Nationals and Indians, 1:05 p.m.

 

[Terpman92]

Sundays Results: Nationals 9 Indians 0

Overall Record: W-6-L-4-T-1 (Spring Training)

Mondays Game: Nationals and Tigers 1:05 p.m.

 

[Terpman92]

I just wanted to check in with an update on this spring training record. To date: Nats W-11-L-11-T-2. Something tells me there are money making opptys. with this type of a team!

 

[Seabass]

I saw the Nationals play 2 games while I was at Spring Training...they've got some players taking some REAL bad at bats (one is Bret Boone though who got demoted)...Milledge has some pretty nice ST stats, but man, he really lunged at some balls like he had no idea what he was doing. Felipe Lopez looked atrocious. I couldn't get over how fat Dmitri Young was...Nick Johnson looked like the old Nick Johnson, so I think its time for Dmitris fat ass to get some blisters in it...

Had a nice conversation with John Patterson and was disappointed to see him get cut, but I wasn't that surprised-he didn't seem to really be meshing with the team. Part of that was because he had an extra rehab session, but looking back on it now, I guess it was a bit off.

Tim Redding actually threw pretty well when I was watching him...but the rotation is a huge concern. Luis Ayala seemed to have pretty nice pop on his ball in his attempt to return from injury.

 

[Terpman92]

The home opener is March 30th against the Braves: Odalis Perez LHP to start.

 

[scdoggy]

GOod info in here Terps. i just got off my ass and posted some stuff on their neighbors 30 miles to the north. Less than a week before first pitch. Let's play some ball.

 

[Shortline]

Good info bro...Perez opening day starter? YIKES!

When you get some time, can you give us some info on the stadium? Prevailing winds, etc...Everything a totals player needs to know.

Much appreciated bro

 

[Terpman92]

Before Opening Day Absolutely!

 

[Terpman92]

The manager said the reason Perez was selected was because of the fact that he was the only pitcher who had achieved 15 wins in his career and he had a good spring training!

 

[Terpman92]

Sorry guys! Coming in just before game time with this info. Thought it might help some.

The Washington Nationals New Ballpark: Capacity: 42,000
Surface:Grass Cost:611 Million Opening Date: March 30 Left Field:336ft
Left Center: 377ft. Center: 404 ft. Right Center: 370 ft. Right field:
335 ft.

The Lineup: Christian Guzman SS
Lastings Millage CF
Ryan Zimmerman 3B
Nick Johnson 1B
Austin Kearns RF
Elijah Dukes LF
Paul Lo Duca C
Ronnie Belliard 2B

Bench:Felipe Lopez, Dimitri Young, Wily Mo Pena

Rotation:Odalis PerezPVR 216 W-8-L-11 WHIP:1.66 Era:5.57 LHP

Matt ChicoPVR244 W-7-L-9 WHIP1.54 ERA4.63 LHP

Tim ReddingPVR247 W-3-L-6 WHIP1.45 ERA:3.64 RHP

Jason BergmannPVR180 W6-L-6 WHIP1.22 ERA:4.45 RHP

Shawn HillPVR140 W-4-L-5 WHIP1.14 ERA: 3.42 RHP

BULLPEN: Chad CoderoPVR49 W-3 Saves-37 K/9 7.4 WHIP 1.39 ERA:
3.36 RHP

Jon RauchPVR143 W-8 Saves 4 K/9 7.3 WHIP1.10 ERA 3.61 RHP

Saul RiveraPVR168 W-4 Saves 3 K/9 6.2 WHIP1.40
ERA 3.68 RHP