A look at the struggles at the plate that Ryan Zimmerman<\/span> is haivng. It has been all downhill since the Phillies series. What is clear, three springs into Zimmerman’s career is that he is a slow starter:<\/p>\n
Zimmerman’s primary problem this April is that he is chasing too many pitches out of the strike zone. But he also is learning the difference between a strike that’s worth swinging at and one to lay off. Because he does not swing and miss frequently, a cut at a strike that he can’t really drive often results in an out rather than another chance. This spring, that has often resulted in fly balls to right field rather than drives to the gaps.<\/p>\n
“Obviously, they’re not pitching him easy, and he’s just falling into the pitching plan,” Acta said. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
There is also the expectation that he can\/should carry the team and Zimmerman is not there yet. He also does not have a lot of protection in the line up-now.<\/p>\n
Quiet bat troubles Nats’ top slugger<\/b><\/a> – The Free Lance-Star<\/i>
More on Zimmerman including his “detachment” from the job after games.<\/p>\nNieves is fighting to stay in majors<\/b><\/a> – The Wash. Times<\/i>
In all of the Will Nieves<\/span> stories of late, I don’t think a single one has called him “scrappy.” I appreciate the restraint of the beat writers on this one.<\/p>\nGlavine ‘concerned’ about being rusty<\/b><\/a> – AJC<\/i>
Tom Glavine<\/span> is scheduled to make his first start since he injured his hamstring in the first inning here on April 13. He will face Tim Redding<\/span>, who has won three of five decisions.<\/p>\n
Washington Nationals<\/a>, Nats<\/a>, Ryan Zimmerman<\/a>, Atlanta Braves<\/a><\/p>\n
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