tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post6839329399565408443..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Who's on first?Mark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-68449610188877898322010-12-16T15:08:42.194-05:002010-12-16T15:08:42.194-05:00Who is on first INDEED! with the Padres, Orioles ...Who is on first INDEED! with the Padres, Orioles and Nats all competing for D-Lee and LaRoche, one team is going to come up short, hence maybe you do want so urgency Mr. Rizzo or else Phase 2 will be shortly follwed by Phase III, which for you will be unemployment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19453066648529602042010-12-16T15:02:09.493-05:002010-12-16T15:02:09.493-05:00Ok, so let me get this straight:
1) We lost Dunn ...Ok, so let me get this straight:<br /><br />1) We lost Dunn and his 40 HRs (basically guaranteed each season) and still have not replaced his power in the #4 spot (do not even tell me Werth is a #4 hitter he is a #3 or #5-6 hitter meaning he is a slap hitter who gets lots of doubles based upon speed). <br /><br />2) We lost our #5 hitter Willingham for two yet to be determined cans of corn neither of which will play LF or generate any power!? <br /><br />So, the batting order is what:<br /><br />Nyjer L<br />Ian R<br />Ryan R<br />??? 1B ?<br />Jayson R<br />Roger L<br />Pudge R<br />Danny S<br /><br />so basically if Ryan, our anonymous 1B or Werth do not drive in the runs we will not score...hello Billy Ball version 2011...OY VEY!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14628572917327501452010-12-16T14:29:35.421-05:002010-12-16T14:29:35.421-05:00Good luck Josh, you are one of the truely nice guy...Good luck Josh, you are one of the truely nice guys in the game!markfdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81439774494338515192010-12-16T14:01:56.747-05:002010-12-16T14:01:56.747-05:00As much as I wish it were so, there's no way t...As much as I wish it were so, there's no way the A's of all teams would trade 6 club-controlled years of their top prospect, Carter, for one arbitration year of a good but not spectacular player in Willingham. I like the Tyson Ross suggestion as the player with some major league experience, and one of their projectable low-level pitchers as #2. I'll throw out Justin Marks just b/c he's left handed. <br /><br />http://www.minorleagueball.com/2010/8/21/1634855/2010-top-20-oakland-athletics-preNGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-50909814646684704382010-12-16T14:00:41.426-05:002010-12-16T14:00:41.426-05:00I just hope this trade wasn't to make sure he ...I just hope this trade wasn't to make sure he had a Roster spot in the OF for JMaxwell. Just saying (tongue in cheek)Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-15647133169230903442010-12-16T13:59:27.758-05:002010-12-16T13:59:27.758-05:00So Willingham is gone along with Dunn. The Nats w...So Willingham is gone along with Dunn. The Nats will be fun to root against this year.DFLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-44484628917668151132010-12-16T13:57:14.517-05:002010-12-16T13:57:14.517-05:00If, in fact, it is their #2 prospect Chris Carter,...If, in fact, it is their #2 prospect Chris Carter, that would mean a left handed hitting 1st baseman is imperative. Carter is listed as a left fielder so I'm not sure how that leaves Bernandina and Morse. <br /><br />I'm positive this is the first of several dominoes to fall.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-72864783492319165012010-12-16T13:55:55.414-05:002010-12-16T13:55:55.414-05:00A's could trade Barton to make room for Carter...A's could trade Barton to make room for Carter at 1B, but can't see getting Barton for just Willingham.Jaxpo Natnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65215975968929208212010-12-16T13:49:49.994-05:002010-12-16T13:49:49.994-05:00Carter is right handed, and also plays LF.Carter is right handed, and also plays LF.Sunderlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4595863867624969902010-12-16T13:49:48.773-05:002010-12-16T13:49:48.773-05:00Willinghan has been traded.
http://sports.espn.go...Willinghan has been traded.<br /><br />http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5926547<br /><br />No info on players, other than one minor leaguer and one who has at least some time in the bigs.Tcostantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-21311841659520540222010-12-16T13:49:22.713-05:002010-12-16T13:49:22.713-05:00Would love for one to be 1B Daric Barton, but that...Would love for one to be 1B Daric Barton, but that is asking too much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79228800826460948642010-12-16T13:41:02.954-05:002010-12-16T13:41:02.954-05:00ESPN says that one of the players in the trade (th...ESPN says that one of the players in the trade (that they are calling a done deal)has major-league experience. They aren't saying whether they are pitchers or position players, though. I agree with NatsJack in Florida: I bet there is more to this than just trading Willingham away. I also wonder if this indicates the Nats are OK with a Bernadina/Morse platoon in leftfield.<br />fpcsteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-82453976916319993432010-12-16T13:40:27.280-05:002010-12-16T13:40:27.280-05:00My guess, Tyson Ross. Classic Rizzo guy: 6'-6...My guess, Tyson Ross. Classic Rizzo guy: 6'-6", 225 lbs, high k/9, turns 24 in April and is on the cusp of MLB ready.NatinBeantownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-27451677680230525222010-12-16T13:39:02.819-05:002010-12-16T13:39:02.819-05:00The Hammer is gone, dumped to the As for a couple ...The Hammer is gone, dumped to the As for a couple of unnamed prospects. Maybe Zim will be next. After all, Teddy has to find a way to pay Werth's salary. I knew we would pay for Grandpa Ted's temporary insanity.phil dunnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32655307104208165382010-12-16T13:37:14.885-05:002010-12-16T13:37:14.885-05:00Sunderland: I get that. That's why the Nats h...Sunderland: I get that. That's why the Nats have to work TODAY to improve the rotation for tomorrow, so as to improve the environment and make it more inviting for FAs in 2012 as well as Zim to resign LT. Trading Willingham improves the defense, and perhaps provides more trade matter to bring in a starter. Improve the defense + improve the rotation = nice place to play in 2012.joemktgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24668122787706074112010-12-16T13:34:48.687-05:002010-12-16T13:34:48.687-05:00Yes, would not be smart to trade anyone for "...Yes, would not be smart to trade anyone for "minor league" duds, but would guess that Rizzo and his staff are capable of assessing which minor leaguers are least likely to be "duds".<br /><br />FWIW, the A's have a bit of a log jam at first base with Daric Barton and #2 prospect in the A's organization Chris Carter (Carter hit 34 HRs last year). Wonder if Rizzo is thinking about getting some 1B help from the A's.Pilchardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-10783250456915182152010-12-16T13:34:43.315-05:002010-12-16T13:34:43.315-05:00I don't believe Rizzo would trade Willingham f...I don't believe Rizzo would trade Willingham for a couple of minor league pitchers as reported by Rosenthall unless he had something else fairly big in the works.NatsJack in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38875120853233599872010-12-16T13:33:07.235-05:002010-12-16T13:33:07.235-05:00My guess: Chris Carter of the A'sMy guess: Chris Carter of the A'sVladiHondonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59257044208995809422010-12-16T13:30:16.375-05:002010-12-16T13:30:16.375-05:00I agree with NatinBeantown on Marrero. This is jus...I agree with NatinBeantown on Marrero. This is just speculation on my part, but I bet he is playing for another organization on August 1, 2011 at the earliest or in spring training of 2012 at the latest. He apparently is best suited to be a DH in the AL.<br />fpcsteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-36053987377906594062010-12-16T13:28:42.125-05:002010-12-16T13:28:42.125-05:00I wouldn't mind coming back to Washington. I b...I wouldn't mind coming back to Washington. I bat left-handed. And I would sign an incentive-laden 1 year contract.1B Nick Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24939066702807681542010-12-16T13:28:34.007-05:002010-12-16T13:28:34.007-05:00A's To Acquire Josh Willingham per MLB Trade R...A's To Acquire Josh Willingham per MLB Trade Rumors<br />By Ben Nicholson-Smith [December 16 at 12:21pm CST]alexvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607068733172426326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38973711611953590602010-12-16T13:27:42.723-05:002010-12-16T13:27:42.723-05:00good point, I think they will sing lee and make a ...good point, I think they will sing lee and make a push for pujols next year...ha! Pujols is probably going to get a billion dollar contract.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-40053713100672122262010-12-16T13:26:39.517-05:002010-12-16T13:26:39.517-05:00Dumping Willingham for a couple of minor leaguers ...Dumping Willingham for a couple of minor leaguers who will likely turn out to be duds makes no sense. What't the Nats history with minor league prospects acquired in trades?? It's pathetic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91345022693739400102010-12-16T13:23:08.232-05:002010-12-16T13:23:08.232-05:00Waitaminute. Not one person came up with "wha...Waitaminute. Not one person came up with "what's on second"? I'm very disappointed in you people... ;-)natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-23536855346949401262010-12-16T13:11:20.632-05:002010-12-16T13:11:20.632-05:00I think I prefer LaRoche because I just don't ...I think I prefer LaRoche because I just don't think there are good options for 1B in 2012 in our system or coming on the market (unless, of course, Uncle Teddy offered Reston Town Center for Pujols as an FA in '11). Folks need to forget about Prince Fielder--his downward trajectory is steeper than Dunn's projects to be. Just not a "Rizzo guy" at all.<br /><br />*and yes, by "not in our system," I mean that the brain trust doesn't think Marrero is the 1B on a 'go for it' 2012 squad.NatinBeantownnoreply@blogger.com