Thank you Willie Harris!
July 24, 2008
For getting a hit in your first at bat last night! I finally picked a National in my newly started “Beat the Streak” and went with the hot bat, worried I’d doom his hot streak or doom the Nats to losing. Ok, maybe I’m a little superstitious. Willie got his hit (and then promptly got himself picked off), and when I fell asleep in the top of the 8th inning with the Nats winning 4-3, I thought maybe I was just being silly with the superstitious thing. Nope, just checked the box score and they lost the game right after I fell asleep.
So I’m going to have to break this superstition thing. I picked a National again, going with Paul Lo Duca. If they lose again, I’m switching back to picking players from our opponents.
Sad News: The Nationals have decided to non-tender closer Chad Cordero after his shoulder surgery according to an article on MLB.com. He could, of course, re-sign with the team when healthy, but still, it’s a little disheartening to read that. Best of luck to you, Chief! [Update:] Brian at NFA has an excellent explanation of the how’s and why’s behind the decision.
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July 24th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Is it really sad news about Cordero? Don’t get me wrong, I’ve read all the wonderful things he has done for community, family, etc., and he seems like a great person. But everyone’s love and praise of him as our closer? I never did quite understand that. Personally, he stresses me out a little bit whenever I watch him. I’ve always cheered him on despite my anxiety (I try to cheer for all of our players no matter what I feel for them), but I have never thought he is as great as people seem to think. Of course, I hate to see any of the pieces of my 2005 Original Nationals chipping away, but I just have to be eager for the future.
BTW, don’t feel bad about your “slump.” I feel like all fans are slumping right now, bloggers included.
July 24th, 2008 at 10:08 am
I agree with RT4 NATS. The sad news about the Chief is that he hasn’t pitched at all this year. I was there the day he was brought in in the 9th, pitched about 3-4 pitches, and then told the dugout he needed to leave.
That was sad.
I think the Nats have done the only reasonable thing there is to do. I do appreciate Brian’s explanation of the implications of player contracts over at NFA.
July 24th, 2008 at 11:06 am
I dunno, the “Cardiac Closer” thing added little adrenaline and excitement :-) As one of the few remaining original Nats, I do find it a little sad. I totally understand the reasoning behind it, though.
July 24th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Hmmm I think I discovered the comment posting issue (first time I saw it happening). Hopefully I fixed it.