Rizzo talks Harper call-up

What do the Jerky Boys have to do with the Nats?

Let the kid work his way up, if he's all the media says he is, he'll get called up soon enough.

Stay the course.

Terrible headline for this article--really should read "Rizzo dismisses all talk of a Harper call-up" but that's probably a little too straightforward for T&R.

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Originally posted 09:03 AM ET  05.19 by Go_Bills

Terrible headline for this article--really should read "Rizzo dismisses all talk of a Harper call-up" but that's probably a little too straightforward for T&R.

Most of the headlines in FN are misleading as to what the article actually states.

They have let the guy develop. Sure in some aspects of the game he's MLB ready but he's making a transition from catcher to outfield. Actually, maybe he's not quite ready hitting wise either. He may very well breeze through the pitching at the various levels but I would want to see him do it first.

At least we didn't get the usual melodramatic headline, like "Rizzo pregnant with Harper's baby --sources say."

Give the kid some time, he'll be alright. The Nats are still reeling from the whole Strasburg episode.

What season was being talked about again? Couldn't tell...

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Originally posted 08:31 AM ET  05.19 by Mongo Alex

Let the kid work his way up, if he's all the media says he is, he'll get called up soon enough.

Agreed.....

Good decision. First off, the Nationals will not contend this year, so there is no urgency to bring Harper up just for his bat. At this point, Harper probably has the offensive skills to be called up right now. However, he is still learning to play outfield, and the minor league is definitely the place for that.

More importantly, Harper is learning how to be a professional. The Major League, and all of the distractions that come with it, should wait at least a year for him to settle into the day-to-day routine and discipline associated with being a professional baseball player. This delay will pay huge dividends in the form of a much more mature and disciplined player when the Nationals need him to contend.

Wait until late August or early September?Don't take away his chance to be the rookie of the year.

The way he is hyped one would expect him to hit .400 with 50 hrs a year...

Oh boy. Another Harper thread plus another Mauer thread. My week is complete.

In the meantime, the Tribe can't even get arrested (except for Choo)...

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Originally posted 12:35 PM ET  05.19 by CLE fan

In the meantime, the Tribe can't even get arrested (except for Choo)...

yep..... another sure sign that the world will end on Saturday.... the Tribe in 1st

Harper has unreal talent. Arrogance and sense of entitlement that he lives by, though, will prove to be his downfall. Would like to root for his success, but he's just such a jerk.

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Originally posted 08:14 AM ET  05.19 by HellAwaits!

What do the Jerky Boys have to do with the Nats?

Are you sure that wasn't Ratzo Rizzo? He's walkin' here!