New chat box for the next LIVE D.C. Sports Guys
The next LIVE D.C. Sports Guys will have a new feature, real time chat. By using any browser that supports flash, viewers and listeners will now be able to have a one on one chat with the guys during a show. This is a two way form of communication that requires no sign-up or accounts to use. Simply go to http://www.dcsportsguys.com during any LIVE show and the chat box will be located below both the audio only and video feeds. Just enter your name and message and the chat will begin. If your browser doesn't support flash the traditional form will still be available for use. Here is a snapshot of what the new layout will look like:
Juicy's response to emails from Giants fans
Here is my take on the Giants for the benefit of Misters Giovingo and Newman, among our other Giant loving friends.
Clearly the Giants are the best team in the NFC East but I think they have taken a step back on offense. The biggest thing is losing Plax. Yes he is an asshole and a distraction but saying the team gets better without him is blind homer-ism. Without him they have nobody that can stretch the field and that was pretty obvious down the stretch last year that was a big dimension of their offense that was missing. Without Burress and Toomer they are left with very little in the way of proven talent at the WR spot. Hixon, Smith and Moss are decent complimentary guys but I think continuing to wait on those guys to develop into starter level recievers is a waste of time. Hakeem Nicks is the wild card. He's a talented rookie who they drafted to take over for Plax eventually, but counting on rookies for immediate impact is risky at best. For every Marques Colston or Calvin Johnson there are plenty of Charles Rogers' and Robert Meechams. On a key 3rd and 8 late in the game where does Eli go with the ball?
As for the running game I think it's a mistake to assume that Jacobs will be healthy and effective all year. This is a guy who has missed 8 games due to injury in the last 2 seasons. Derrick Ward did a good job filling in for him as the main RB option when he was out the past couple years, something that Bradshaw isn't big or physical enough to do, and behind him are 2 young, unproven guys in Danny Ware and Andre Brown. RB is a position where young guys can make more of an immediate impact, but I still say counting on rookies (Brown) and undrafted free agents with 2 career carries (Ware) isn't something I'd be entirely comfortable with. The running game should be fine, particularly behind the Giants really good O-line, but what do they do if (when?) Jacobs has to sit for a few games?
The defense will be as dominant as any in the league again this year. They get Osi back from injury but they didn't miss a beat without him last year. They also added Chris Canty (not the filthy ginger who works at Dock St.) to just add to their stable of pass rushers. They are solid in the seconary as well, aided greatly by the dominant pass rush. Not a whole lot of question marks on this side of the ball.
I think the Giants will win the NFC East this year with 11 or so wins but will struggle to score points at times which could make them vulnerable.
My biggest point about the other teams getting worst was that, from a Redskins perspective, one of our biggest weaknesses the past few years has been wide reciever and the passing game in general, and by just staying with what we already had we could possibly have the best passing game in the division.
Clearly the Giants are the best team in the NFC East but I think they have taken a step back on offense. The biggest thing is losing Plax. Yes he is an asshole and a distraction but saying the team gets better without him is blind homer-ism. Without him they have nobody that can stretch the field and that was pretty obvious down the stretch last year that was a big dimension of their offense that was missing. Without Burress and Toomer they are left with very little in the way of proven talent at the WR spot. Hixon, Smith and Moss are decent complimentary guys but I think continuing to wait on those guys to develop into starter level recievers is a waste of time. Hakeem Nicks is the wild card. He's a talented rookie who they drafted to take over for Plax eventually, but counting on rookies for immediate impact is risky at best. For every Marques Colston or Calvin Johnson there are plenty of Charles Rogers' and Robert Meechams. On a key 3rd and 8 late in the game where does Eli go with the ball?
As for the running game I think it's a mistake to assume that Jacobs will be healthy and effective all year. This is a guy who has missed 8 games due to injury in the last 2 seasons. Derrick Ward did a good job filling in for him as the main RB option when he was out the past couple years, something that Bradshaw isn't big or physical enough to do, and behind him are 2 young, unproven guys in Danny Ware and Andre Brown. RB is a position where young guys can make more of an immediate impact, but I still say counting on rookies (Brown) and undrafted free agents with 2 career carries (Ware) isn't something I'd be entirely comfortable with. The running game should be fine, particularly behind the Giants really good O-line, but what do they do if (when?) Jacobs has to sit for a few games?
The defense will be as dominant as any in the league again this year. They get Osi back from injury but they didn't miss a beat without him last year. They also added Chris Canty (not the filthy ginger who works at Dock St.) to just add to their stable of pass rushers. They are solid in the seconary as well, aided greatly by the dominant pass rush. Not a whole lot of question marks on this side of the ball.
I think the Giants will win the NFC East this year with 11 or so wins but will struggle to score points at times which could make them vulnerable.
My biggest point about the other teams getting worst was that, from a Redskins perspective, one of our biggest weaknesses the past few years has been wide reciever and the passing game in general, and by just staying with what we already had we could possibly have the best passing game in the division.
The D.C. Sports Guys 8-11-2009
Brian joins the D.C. Sports Guys Show for the first time to talk about the Nat's recent success. The guys also look forward to the Redskins vs. Ravens match-up on Thursday, discuss UFC 101, WEC 42, Patrick Kane and Tiger Woods.
No video for this show and we apologize up front for the last 5min. of the show being cut off. The hard drive which records the show had a bit of a miss-hap. We were able to save almost all the audio but the video is gone forever.
As always, send your comments, suggestions, or ideas to mailbag@dcsportsguys.com
Podcast Times
Intro
MLB/Nats: 00:01:30
Redskins/NFL: 00:33:30
Everyone Gangs up on Kevin: 01:04:40
UFC 101/WEC 42: 01:11:00
NHL/Ron Artest/Golf: 01:46:00
End
Promised Video of Colten Teubert:
No video for this show and we apologize up front for the last 5min. of the show being cut off. The hard drive which records the show had a bit of a miss-hap. We were able to save almost all the audio but the video is gone forever.
As always, send your comments, suggestions, or ideas to mailbag@dcsportsguys.com
Podcast Times
Intro
MLB/Nats: 00:01:30
Redskins/NFL: 00:33:30
Everyone Gangs up on Kevin: 01:04:40
UFC 101/WEC 42: 01:11:00
NHL/Ron Artest/Golf: 01:46:00
End
Promised Video of Colten Teubert:
LIVE D.C. Sports Guys tonight at 7:30
Go to http://www.dcsportsguys.com to watch The D.C. Sports Guys LIVE Tuesday, August 11th, at 7:30pm. Before the show send an email to mailbag@dcsportsguys.com with any questions, comments or topics you would like the guys to discuss. During the show use the on-line form next to the live feed to send messages instantly to the guys.
The D.C. Sports Guys 8-4-2009
The Juicy One is back to join Kevin and Big J to talk Redskins and MMA. TJ also calls in since he could not be in the studio with the guys this week.
As always, send your comments, suggestions, or ideas to mailbag@dcsportsguys.com
Podcast Times (for audio AND video)
Intro
MLB/Nats/O's: 00:01:30
Redskins/NFL: 00:22:40
MMA: 00:56:40
Caps/Golf: 01:31:00
End
LIVE D.C. Sports Guys Tuesday 8/4 at 7:00pm
Go to http://www.dcsportsguys.com to watch The D.C. Sports Guys LIVE Tuesday, August 4th, at 7:00pm. Before the show send an email to mailbag@dcsportsguys.com with any questions, comments or topics you would like the guys to discuss. During the show use the on-line form next to the live feed to send messages instantly to the guys.
Nats Active at Trading Deadline
The 2009 MLB trading deadline has come and gone, with several contenders attempting to fill some crucial holes as the race to the playoffs intensifies. The Phillies picked up reigning AL Cy Young award winner Cliff Lee from the Indians, who joined the team only to throw a stellar complete game on Friday night. The Cardinals added a solid bat and some added protection for Albert Pujols in Matt Holiday, and the Red Sox added C/1B/DH Victor Martinezz to push their already potent offense to the next level.
The Nationals stayed active at the trading deadline, swapping veteran first baseman Nick Johnson to the Marlins for AA pitcher Aaron Thompson, a former first round pick of the Marlins. Thompson, who had posted a 5-9 record this season with Jacksonville, the Marlins AA-affiliate, posted a 4.11 ERA in 20 starts. Additionally, and for what its worth, Baseball America voted his changeup the best in the Marlins system.
I was surprised the Nats didn't push for higher level talent in the swap for Johnson, one of the longest tenured Expos/Nationals. Johnson was having a solid year at the plate for the Nationals this season, having overcome significant injuries which cut into his playing time over the past few years. Johnson, who will become a free agent in the ofseason, is seeking a 2-year deal in the neighborhood of $16 - $18 million. Whether he gets this is something that remains to be seen. I see Johnson moving to a small to mid-market AL team (maybe the A's, Royals, or Mariners) in the offseason, where he can split time as a first baseman and DH. If he stays healthy, Johnson can be a solid contributor for a number of clubs, with his solid defense and patient plate approach.
The departure of Johnson means that Adam Dunn will become more or less the everyday first baseman. It also meant the call-up of Elijah Dukes to regain one of the corner outfield spots, possibly platooning with Willie Harris.
In addition to the Johnson trade the Nats swapped reliever Joe Beimel, who had played a number of roles this season, including 8th inning setup man, occasional closer, and stop-gap, to the Rockies for two minor league pitchers and cash. Probably a smart move for a guy who the Nats signed to a one-year deal just before the start of the season.
Now that the trade deadline has come and gone, we now wait to see what happens with the next big question in Nationals personnel moves, whether the Nationals can sign super-pitching prospect and number 1 overall prospect Stephen Strasburg.
The Nationals stayed active at the trading deadline, swapping veteran first baseman Nick Johnson to the Marlins for AA pitcher Aaron Thompson, a former first round pick of the Marlins. Thompson, who had posted a 5-9 record this season with Jacksonville, the Marlins AA-affiliate, posted a 4.11 ERA in 20 starts. Additionally, and for what its worth, Baseball America voted his changeup the best in the Marlins system.
I was surprised the Nats didn't push for higher level talent in the swap for Johnson, one of the longest tenured Expos/Nationals. Johnson was having a solid year at the plate for the Nationals this season, having overcome significant injuries which cut into his playing time over the past few years. Johnson, who will become a free agent in the ofseason, is seeking a 2-year deal in the neighborhood of $16 - $18 million. Whether he gets this is something that remains to be seen. I see Johnson moving to a small to mid-market AL team (maybe the A's, Royals, or Mariners) in the offseason, where he can split time as a first baseman and DH. If he stays healthy, Johnson can be a solid contributor for a number of clubs, with his solid defense and patient plate approach.
The departure of Johnson means that Adam Dunn will become more or less the everyday first baseman. It also meant the call-up of Elijah Dukes to regain one of the corner outfield spots, possibly platooning with Willie Harris.
In addition to the Johnson trade the Nats swapped reliever Joe Beimel, who had played a number of roles this season, including 8th inning setup man, occasional closer, and stop-gap, to the Rockies for two minor league pitchers and cash. Probably a smart move for a guy who the Nats signed to a one-year deal just before the start of the season.
Now that the trade deadline has come and gone, we now wait to see what happens with the next big question in Nationals personnel moves, whether the Nationals can sign super-pitching prospect and number 1 overall prospect Stephen Strasburg.
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