tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post6007321681116663397..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: What's Plan B? It might be the status quoMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43611841713033043832011-12-08T15:40:39.486-05:002011-12-08T15:40:39.486-05:00Hey Anon, because when the Nats eventually sign mo...Hey Anon, because when the Nats eventually sign more guys (and they will), then they will need to send players 38 - 40 through waivers to make room for the new guys. And they would be more likely to lose those guys then than now.<br />There's actually less chance of losing them now since Rule 5 Pickups need to stay on the active roster. That's why they leave them unprotected.Sunderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251102255354124971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80312074696585262322011-12-08T14:15:47.656-05:002011-12-08T14:15:47.656-05:00On a different note, I am very confused about the ...On a different note, I am very confused about the rule 5 draft and the 40 man roster. When I look at the Nationals 40 man roster on their team website there are only 37 players listed! Is someone able to explain why they didn't add 3 more players and potentially not lost anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39224476822460884382011-12-08T14:03:04.993-05:002011-12-08T14:03:04.993-05:00With Pujols to the Angels --- Trumbo for Desmond &...With Pujols to the Angels --- Trumbo for Desmond & Lannan?TheMichaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69379905991449324302011-12-08T12:32:09.178-05:002011-12-08T12:32:09.178-05:00I too am fine with not landing Buehrle. It will p...I too am fine with not landing Buehrle. It will provide more opportunities for our talented young arms to show what they've got at the major league level. <br /><br />If we need an experienced veteran pitcher to mentor this young staff, sign Livo. He's already said he loves this organization and will work for cheap. He can be used for spot starts and as long relief (although he takes forever to warm up).<br /><br />Keeping the payroll low now will enable us to make a huge move next July and still have $$ to mine the fatter free agent market next year. <br /><br />I like our chances in 2012 with all this young talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24869414826547046392011-12-08T11:51:28.779-05:002011-12-08T11:51:28.779-05:00I wonder if this reopens the possibility of a Bour...I wonder if this reopens the possibility of a Bourjos trade? Maybe a Hunter dump trade? He could probably still handle center.blovy8https://www.blogger.com/profile/06888192019412533415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-8175484923407559282011-12-08T11:39:17.685-05:002011-12-08T11:39:17.685-05:00I think Rizzo has some magic number in his head th...I think Rizzo has some magic number in his head that pitcher turn into bums at exactly age 35.blovy8https://www.blogger.com/profile/06888192019412533415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-28834709396317500722011-12-08T11:26:41.876-05:002011-12-08T11:26:41.876-05:00I like it, too. :-)
And I'm guessing totally ...I like it, too. :-)<br /><br />And I'm guessing totally bummed.<br /><br /><i>That's my favorite Earl Weaver quote.</i><br /><br /><i>How would you feel as a Cardinal fan if Albert goes into the HOF as an Angel?</i>natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56754913694640088372011-12-08T11:21:37.300-05:002011-12-08T11:21:37.300-05:00The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports that ...The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports that Wilson has agreed to a deal with the Angels.<br /><br />SI.com's Jon Heyman adds that the deal is for $75 million over five years.The Foxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-5464859375367129522011-12-08T11:19:29.008-05:002011-12-08T11:19:29.008-05:00natsfan1a said...
On a related note, everything ch...natsfan1a said...<br />On a related note, everything changes everything.<br /> <br />That's my favorite Earl Weaver quote. <br /><br />Just keeping the discussion going not trying to offend anyone. <br /><br />I wonder if the Cards were given the chance to match the Angels?<br /><br />How would you feel as a Cardinal fan if Albert goes into the HOF as an Angel?The Foxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-76079641690677990862011-12-08T11:08:46.884-05:002011-12-08T11:08:46.884-05:00On a related note, everything changes everything.
...On a related note, everything changes everything.<br /><br />Sec 3, My Sofa said...<br /><br /> Not signing anyone now may have unforeseen consequences.<br /><br /> Everything has unforeseen consequences.<br /> December 8, 2011 10:50 AMnatsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79184892516051417522011-12-08T11:08:08.967-05:002011-12-08T11:08:08.967-05:00Also surprised on Pujols. Too bad for STL fans, bu...Also surprised on Pujols. Too bad for STL fans, but I'm glad that we won't be frequently facing him as Fish Albert.natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-45223689663837669522011-12-08T11:05:01.801-05:002011-12-08T11:05:01.801-05:00Sofa said
"Everything has unforeseen conseque...Sofa said<br />"Everything has unforeseen consequences"<br /><br />Yes Sofa that was my point. But a player with a 10 year track record is a little more predictable. <br /><br />The 4th year for Buehrle would have been lost money. I would offered a 3 year contract with a 17 million dollar a year salary. But the point still is either Rizzo is some type of Zen master and has everyone fooled or he has yet to master how the FA market works. <br /><br />My opinion, I've been wrong before.The Foxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-64308857988844114382011-12-08T10:58:53.946-05:002011-12-08T10:58:53.946-05:00Yea, count me out for Darvish. I look at next year...Yea, count me out for Darvish. I look at next year as the year. I think we go this year and try out Det/Pea/Pur at that 5th spot and see what we have. I do trade LaRoche-that is the smart thing to do. As this is his last year without resigning. I do try for Cepedes, and I pick up a free agent SP or trade for one next season.Whoa_nownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-31500120803740233702011-12-08T10:56:39.807-05:002011-12-08T10:56:39.807-05:00Can we discuss something that might actually happe...<i>Can we discuss something that might actually happen, like bringing Willie Mays here with a time machine?</i><br /><br />Ted Williams's frozen head is a free agent. And if the Nats thaw him out, combining that with his time as Senators manager might get him up on the Ring of Honor with all those Expos and Homestead Grays.Feel Woodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44297209359904194702011-12-08T10:50:43.703-05:002011-12-08T10:50:43.703-05:00Not signing anyone now may have unforeseen consequ...<i>Not signing anyone now may have unforeseen consequences.</i><br /><br /><b>Everything</b> has unforeseen consequences.Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1755177091895615442011-12-08T10:49:37.680-05:002011-12-08T10:49:37.680-05:00Of course CiL and Jaybee aren't the same perso...Of course CiL and Jaybee aren't the same person. They're the Paul LoDuca and Johnny Estrada of the Nats blogs. Jaybee gets surly whenever he comes off the drugs, and CiL is just surly.Annoying 222 since 2010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56876278338342588212011-12-08T10:44:09.277-05:002011-12-08T10:44:09.277-05:00I would prefer they sing Solis to Cepedes. Granted...I would prefer they sing Solis to Cepedes. Granted he will be in the minors for years but that continues the development plan.Water23noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43164300503825348262011-12-08T10:43:00.008-05:002011-12-08T10:43:00.008-05:00All right let's say everything turns out to be...All right let's say everything turns out to be the best case scenario and the Nats are competing for the playoffs at the end of July? You still trade LaRoche? Is that a good business decision? Maybe you trade some of your top prospects to get a pitcher because you need to shut Strasburg down? Not signing anyone now may have unforeseen consequences. FA cost money and you lose a draft pick but they don't cost current prospects. Trust me when a trade is made most of the people on this board are going to be unhappy. <br /><br />Theophilus is correct paying someone who has never pitched in the major leagues $100 Million is much riskier than Buehrle being overpaid 14 million <br /><br />Also I find it hard to believe it is less risky to overpay for an Cuban CF but not for a known MLB.<br /><br />Signing anyone to a 10 year contract is too risky for this team.The Foxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-37413617070041090072011-12-08T10:42:13.462-05:002011-12-08T10:42:13.462-05:00So, $58M for a proven, super-duarable lefty SP is ...So, $58M for a proven, super-duarable lefty SP is crazy talk, but comparable money for the Cuban who has never played in the US on any level is smart money?<br /><br />I never said it was smart money. I said I would rather over pay for the 26 yr old cuban-for a position we lack, and a position hard to fill...than overpay for a "super-durable" 32 yr old lefty SP...who may or may not durable in those last two years. <br /><br />Yes I would. Next FA has about 6 pitchers twice as good as Buehlre, 4 better and a couple similar-and all will be cheaper than this year.<br /><br />If you believe in the Nat's ability to scout, then they've been scouting this guy for more than a year...and I would rather go all in on him than Buehrle..its a crap shoot eitherway. Why not fill a position of need.whoa_nownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-75994038133587351512011-12-08T10:41:44.934-05:002011-12-08T10:41:44.934-05:00[Prince Fielder's] father was productive into ...<i>[Prince Fielder's] father was productive into his late 30's </i><br /><br />No he wasn't. He was done at 34, in 1998.<br /><br />Can we discuss something that might actually happen, like bringing Willie Mays here with a time machine? <br /><br />and CiL = Jaybee is silly.Soul Possession, PFB Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891662837668214475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-47766934627750013652011-12-08T10:40:28.782-05:002011-12-08T10:40:28.782-05:00NatsJack,
How about Kendry Morales? Switching hit...NatsJack,<br /><br />How about Kendry Morales? Switching hitting 1B would look nice in a Nats Uni. Granted he is coming off an injury but looks like the real deal.Water23noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-84874672541776338812011-12-08T10:38:04.802-05:002011-12-08T10:38:04.802-05:00If you are going to sign Pujols that long, the AL ...If you are going to sign Pujols that long, the AL makes sense with the DH.<br /><br />I am shocked! Didn't see that coming!Steve M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-62181163568593840462011-12-08T10:33:23.628-05:002011-12-08T10:33:23.628-05:00I wanted to share a story I was told by someone wh...I wanted to share a story I was told by someone who used to play for the Tampa Bay Rays. He claimed that BJ Upton has had a full-time shadow. A guy who hangs with him to keep him out of trouble was how it was told to me. Reminds me of when Dukes came to the Nats and they had a former law enforcement person shadown him.<br /><br />Supposedly this shadow used to work for MLB in NYC and was hired by his agent to shadow BJ. He said the guys name is Dylan/Dillon, not sure the spelling. When I googled I found many references to "Joined by his marketing manager, Mike Dillon".<br /><br />Not sure if it has any relevance or any truth or has anything to do with anything but 2 other guys in the conversation chimed in with stay away from BJ as he is a bad teammate. I only said he is rumored to possibly go to the Nats and everyone laughed. I'm not thinking this is funny. Again, maybe a new setting would be a new beginning for BJ.Steve M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26876705456441913132011-12-08T10:28:27.906-05:002011-12-08T10:28:27.906-05:00If only JayB and CoverageisLacking were the same p...If only JayB and CoverageisLacking were the same person, there'd be so much less hate in the world. And between the two of them they might actually come up with a coherent and relevant thought for a change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39724184492871762152011-12-08T10:26:04.495-05:002011-12-08T10:26:04.495-05:00Ethan Edwards..... Cody Ross has been crossing my ...Ethan Edwards..... Cody Ross has been crossing my mind lately as well, but I believe I'd prefer Ankiel and his left handed bat and arm over Ross.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.com