tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post1006352409145560087..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Maturing into a top-flight starterMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-50081889589923818532012-08-03T11:09:57.163-04:002012-08-03T11:09:57.163-04:00Detwiler had a good day yesterday. Peric had a goo...Detwiler had a good day yesterday. Peric had a good day yesterday. I personally would like both of them to remember what they did right and keep up the good work, and I prefer to forget the bad days.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14978276877764732072012-08-03T11:07:55.837-04:002012-08-03T11:07:55.837-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52334701926505316512012-08-03T10:43:49.143-04:002012-08-03T10:43:49.143-04:00On the question of re-signing Edwin Jackson, sever...On the question of re-signing Edwin Jackson, several factors will be in play:<br /><br />-- Mr. Jackson recently terminated his relationship with Scott Boras; the suggestion was that he had wanted a multi-year contract this past offseason and was unhappy that the Boras Company hadn't gotten him one; the further suggestion was that Mr. Jackson will be looking to his new agency to secure a lucrative, long-term deal for the future.<br /><br />-- Under the new CBA, if the Nats want to get a draft pick if/when Mr. Jackson departs for another team, they have to make him a 'qualifying offer' that is likely to be about $13.3 million for a one-year contract. That number will be set by the league, based on an average of the top 125 contracts already signed for next season (or something like that).<br /><br />-- The Nats will have five days after the end of the World Series to make such an offer; Mr. Jackson would have seven days to accept/reject.<br /><br />-- Alternatively, if I understand the system correctly, they could work out a multi-year deal in which they pay Mr. Jackson less (or more) per season, just like any other extension.<br /><br />Personally, I don't see the Nats signing Mr. Jackson to the long-term contract I assume he wants. However, at least at this point, I certainly see them making that qualifying offer to him. I don't see him accepting, though, so my expectation is that Mr. Jackson effectively becomes a draft pick.Eugene in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321559588541830539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67117628119981182212012-08-03T10:25:13.174-04:002012-08-03T10:25:13.174-04:00NatsLady
It's a 4 year limit (if signed after...NatsLady<br /><br />It's a 4 year limit (if signed after age 18) before you become exposed in the rule 5 draft--and then, only if you're not on the 40-man, which Maya still is. <br /><br />So either way, that won't be a factor for him this off season.hiramhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08496411226029547341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-78241103479653714222012-08-03T10:17:53.844-04:002012-08-03T10:17:53.844-04:00When you watch Chipper (or Tracy) play 3B you wond...When you watch Chipper (or Tracy) play 3B you wonder if RZ throwing that way is necessary. But, he's tried changing and it hasn't worked. Totally agree on ALR.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-18346215930836828982012-08-03T10:13:05.111-04:002012-08-03T10:13:05.111-04:00John Lannan is not a free agent until 2014. Do we...John Lannan is not a free agent until 2014. Do we do this again with him next year? Seems like all the same considerations apply: marginal No. 4-5 SP, big salary (even with the time in the minors, I believe they can't offer less than $4MM, that is 20% less than his current salary). I'm not a fan, but he turned around our season--OK, maybe an exaggeration but it sure felt like it.<br /><br />Also, isn't there a limit on how long guys like Maya and the Emperor can stay before they are Rule 5? This winter will be interesting.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91396419941118950822012-08-03T10:11:50.607-04:002012-08-03T10:11:50.607-04:00Good points #4. And thanks, JamesFan. I don't ...Good points #4. And thanks, JamesFan. I don't get to see the games but those observations are great. I appreciate thoughtful comments like that.Derwinicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16082163458851553319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-27728886414032515832012-08-03T10:09:00.342-04:002012-08-03T10:09:00.342-04:00My 2 cents:
1. I'm not sure re-signing EJax ...My 2 cents:<br /><br />1. I'm not sure re-signing EJax is essential in the first place, but I also don't think Ross's continued success--if it continues--will change the calculations that much. Still need 5 starters, right--and who else are the Nats ready to hand the ball to 32 times next year? The question with EJax will be $$$ and years - the Nats aren't going to pay him like a 1-3 starter, and other teams may.<br /><br />2. Seems to me you move the older player whose range will be declining first. But I'd be v. surprised to see Zimm at 1B for at least 2 years.hiramhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08496411226029547341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-20974981841348327832012-08-03T10:07:23.888-04:002012-08-03T10:07:23.888-04:00I sat in a position by third which allowed me to s...I sat in a position by third which allowed me to see all of Zimms throws directly across the diamond to LaRoche. In addition to carrying the team offensively, LaRoche makes Zim look great. Zim makes tough catches, then launches the ball in the direction of first. The rest is up to LaRoche. The throws were all over the place-high, in the dirt, off to the side, in the dirt off to the side. ALR made all the plays. A true hero of the season.JamesFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176931883287954229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84039719789820467792012-08-03T10:06:07.541-04:002012-08-03T10:06:07.541-04:00I'm glad you enjoyed the list, Michele.
I'...I'm glad you enjoyed the list, Michele.<br /><br />I'm not Peric and I don't know if I'm more knowledgeable, but I'll chime in.<br /><br />I'm not sure you can replace Ejax with someone cheaper. To get a cheaper quality starter, you need to 1)have someone of equal value under team control - which they don't. Their young starers aren't ready for 2013, 2) get lucky with a cheaper FA signing - which is risky, or 3) trade prospects for a younger pitcher a la the Gio trade - not something you want to do two years in a row for fear of depleting your system. Money will have to be spent to fill that rotation spot, either in EJax or someone else.<br /><br />I think moving Zim to 1st was a reaction to his throwing problems, not his health.#4https://www.blogger.com/profile/03100452642306906218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84599247559287461552012-08-03T09:52:32.435-04:002012-08-03T09:52:32.435-04:00Two questions for the more knowledgeable and Peric...Two questions for the more knowledgeable and Peric:<br /><br />1) Does Detwiler's emergence make Jackson's re-signing unnecessary? Stras, Zimm, Gio, and Det are making $37,284 more combined than Edwin this year. (If ESPN salaries and my calculator are correct.) Not sure about next year. The fifth spot could be filled cheaper and those other guys are pretty good.<br />2) Why does Zimmerman have to move to first to make room for Rendon? Why can't Rendon move to first? Zim is a known quantity at 3B. Both have a history of injuries.Derwinicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16082163458851553319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-41411651241831415072012-08-03T09:51:08.468-04:002012-08-03T09:51:08.468-04:00Re: waiver wire deals - don't forget, it was a...Re: waiver wire deals - don't forget, it was a waiver wire deal in August 2006 when we sent Livan to Arizona for Garret Mock and Matt Chico. Looked like a good deal for the Nats at the time, but in retrospect it was pretty much a wash.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2700942262500993852012-08-03T09:30:31.399-04:002012-08-03T09:30:31.399-04:00flash back.. Big Red machine verse Sister Sledge, ...flash back.. Big Red machine verse Sister Sledge, lol actually Sistersledge was 799 but those 197071 Bucs and Red teams were unbelievable!!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34927323560896270482012-08-03T09:27:47.082-04:002012-08-03T09:27:47.082-04:00great info gang... greatly appreciate it. So it so...great info gang... greatly appreciate it. So it sounds like Rizzo would consider picking up some one if put through waivers?<br /><br />djinfl... I hear you on Reds-Pirates, should be a great series!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83590997580046742042012-08-03T09:22:03.219-04:002012-08-03T09:22:03.219-04:00mick, yes. The only difference is the potential t...mick, yes. The only difference is the potential traded player has to go through waivers, so other teams can make a claim, whereas before the deadline you were only dealing with your trade partner. Also, I believe a player can only go through waivers once, so if you attempt to trade a guy and don't like the offers and you pull him off waivers, that's it for the season, can't trade him later. <br /><br />Teams are putting a lot of guys on waivers now, guys they may or may not expect to trade, just to see if they get a nibble. Could be guys they want to pass waivers so they can send them to AAA and make roster adjustments, or could be guys with big salaries (Cliff Lee) that, well, you never know...<br /><br />I suppose a GM could say to another GM, if you put so-and-so on the waiver wire, we'll match whatever offer you get...NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-28344533969151819942012-08-03T09:21:27.923-04:002012-08-03T09:21:27.923-04:00"Fun stat of the day: In his first 13 minor l..."Fun stat of the day: In his first 13 minor league games Anthony Rendon has an OPS of 1.335."<br /><br />They played him at 3b yesterday, for the first time, as far as I can recall. They have been using him as a DH, up until now. That kid is a special talent. If he stays healthy, we will see him next year, or the year after, at the latest. <br /><br />Peric may then get his wish to see Zim at 1b. We have a very good IF now. That one would be one of the all-time great IFs, with Desi and Danny taking care of the middle. If Danny can hit just .260 by then, with 15-20 HRs, it will also be one of the best offensive IFs ever assembled, with Rendon, Desi and Zim all power hitting monsters.<br /><br />Rendon has got to stay healthy.Laddie Blah Blahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474416524698003749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-70707223782575639572012-08-03T09:20:12.151-04:002012-08-03T09:20:12.151-04:00One of the best series to watch this weekend Mick ...One of the best series to watch this weekend Mick will be the Pirates at Cincy.<br />and yes trades can be made but the player must pass thru waivers first. Which is why most gm's are starting to run their most likely to be traded trough the waiver wire now so the can be ready to deal. If a player is claimed the team can pull him back but then can not trade him, I think unless he goes through the process again.djinFl.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08510134031791365382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-42638387531794707572012-08-03T09:16:53.398-04:002012-08-03T09:16:53.398-04:00ok, I get it thanksok, I get it thanksmickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43525680078457462052012-08-03T09:16:41.076-04:002012-08-03T09:16:41.076-04:00Some love for our 1b:
ESPN on LaRocheSome love for our 1b:<br /><br /><a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/27582/laroche-an-underrated-key-for-nationals" rel="nofollow">ESPN on LaRoche</a>MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58334827689193495382012-08-03T09:12:05.132-04:002012-08-03T09:12:05.132-04:00NatsJack in Florida is there talk of cutting McCan...NatsJack in Florida is there talk of cutting McCann??mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90690253651650494782012-08-03T09:11:43.415-04:002012-08-03T09:11:43.415-04:00Theo.. I don't think that was a Me First post ...Theo.. I don't think that was a Me First post by Gonat. There was some good comments about Leon last night.<br /><br />BTW.. #4.. thanks for that link on the Switch hitting catchers. I enjoyed looking at those names.MicheleShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972863154063796569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-12875527879018608002012-08-03T09:09:49.145-04:002012-08-03T09:09:49.145-04:00Yes, you can still trade, but now the players have...Yes, you can still trade, but now the players have to pass through waivers first (so other teams can complicate things, if they have a mind to do so).Brother Juniperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106991469009619453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-78243131623356828632012-08-03T09:03:51.555-04:002012-08-03T09:03:51.555-04:00can one still make trades? I though deadline was 3...can one still make trades? I though deadline was 31st... I see some in here are talking about McCannmickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79158317790835731862012-08-03T09:03:38.694-04:002012-08-03T09:03:38.694-04:00"Unsung, so far, on today's blog, Sandy L..."Unsung, so far, on today's blog, Sandy Leon."<br /><br />I made similar comments last night. I believe Leon has called the Nats last 2 shutouts. It was he, as I recall, who called Lannan's standout game against the Braves. Last night, Det's time to the plate from the stretch was too quick for any Brave to even try to run on Det and Leon. And the kid can hit.<br /><br />I expect that he will catch Lannan, again, today, with Flo catching Gio. Leon is showing he can play in the bigs. So did Solano. Davey was right about our catching corps - its very deep, and all of them in their 20s.Laddie Blah Blahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474416524698003749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53851880695351639252012-08-03T09:02:43.764-04:002012-08-03T09:02:43.764-04:00For the folks out there who are good researchers, ...For the folks out there who are good researchers, is there any reason to believe J. Zimmermann's shoulder tightening during warmups situation is not a harbinger of a more serious shoulder injury? Maybe I'm just the eternal pessimist, but I just cant recall any situations where other guys have had "trouble loosening up" that didnt snowball into a full blown shoulder injury. I can practically see the headlines as story unfolds. Start pushed back, soon he'll pitch a few clunkers, and voila it's off to the DL for an extended stay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com