tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post7334103623829657472..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Should the Nats trade Capps?Mark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7416192212514815702010-07-07T22:48:43.605-04:002010-07-07T22:48:43.605-04:00Trade Capps? Never gonna happen. Chad Finn at Bost...Trade Capps? Never gonna happen. Chad Finn at Boston.com lists Capps as an option for the Sox. But who would the Nats get in return? And that's from a team that's in the hunt and needs bullpen help badly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-23889256767480149882010-07-07T22:23:06.710-04:002010-07-07T22:23:06.710-04:00One time Matt Capps gave me a ride back to my apar...One time Matt Capps gave me a ride back to my apartment from the ball park. Really nice guy. We should hang on to him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-87747338875077804702010-07-07T07:51:08.401-04:002010-07-07T07:51:08.401-04:00I wouldn't trade Capps for prospects, unless t...I wouldn't trade Capps for prospects, unless they're gold-plated ones. But Capps and Maxwell for a solid ML 2B? In a second!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71615869744468312822010-07-07T01:27:09.851-04:002010-07-07T01:27:09.851-04:00Dmitri Young was arrested (drug charges) and,
repo...Dmitri Young was arrested (drug charges) and,<br />reportedly, released on a $100 bond Monday (USA Today).URban@DCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-15303820200243295652010-07-07T01:11:07.727-04:002010-07-07T01:11:07.727-04:00Capps gives up lots of hits but can succeed becaus...Capps gives up lots of hits but can succeed because of his excellent control. He has walked a total of 7 in 37.2 innings, and 3 (!) of those were intentional.Cwjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88130450393014801112010-07-06T22:38:13.292-04:002010-07-06T22:38:13.292-04:00Yeah, difficult decision, but he just doesn't ...Yeah, difficult decision, but he just doesn't seem as good as his stats.tappynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-85014544981496656652010-07-06T21:00:51.794-04:002010-07-06T21:00:51.794-04:00Absolutely. What's George Sherrill up to latel...Absolutely. What's George Sherrill up to lately? Oh yeah, zero saves. 2009 All-Star.<br /><br />Trade Capps now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-48054389056427328782010-07-06T18:57:38.156-04:002010-07-06T18:57:38.156-04:00>>>If Rizzo can not get a good deal on hi...>>>If Rizzo can not get a good deal on him then the market has spoken.<<<<br /><br />The problem is that you seldom get "good deals". You usually get someone who'll never prominently contribute to a major league roster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-62076008650619124962010-07-06T17:56:17.316-04:002010-07-06T17:56:17.316-04:00I'm not against a trade of Capps. But trading...I'm not against a trade of Capps. But trading Clippard and even thinking about Storen would be one of the stupidest things the Nats could do. They drafted Storen to be their future closer. Clippard is a top level setup man who should stick around for a while.Cwjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89797175880828078362010-07-06T17:55:31.132-04:002010-07-06T17:55:31.132-04:00Trade him. Does anyone think he will mirror the f...Trade him. Does anyone think he will mirror the first half of this season again, which will probably be the best half season of his career?<br /><br />If Rizzo can not get a good deal on him then the market has spoken.dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4229881136482837442010-07-06T17:20:05.238-04:002010-07-06T17:20:05.238-04:00Great discussion both ways. Not sure where I come...Great discussion both ways. Not sure where I come down, but given his youth, relative low cost, and the cohesion the bullpen is enjoying, I think there's something to the 'chemistry' argument by raymitten and others. <br /><br />But, when you're last (?!) in team defense and your hitting is only mediocre, obviously you're not going to turn down a chance to improve the team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83722974032856757802010-07-06T15:24:09.660-04:002010-07-06T15:24:09.660-04:00I am generally pretty loath to trade some of our s...I am generally pretty loath to trade some of our starters, more so than others here.<br /><br />OTOH, it seems that relief pitching is the one area where we have an inordinate amount of talent compared to the other areas of the Nats (Nats are average in hitting, a bit below average in starting pitching, dead last in fielding, and pretty darn good in relief pitching).<br /><br />And so, trading some relief pitching to help the other areas make sense.<br /><br />Furthermore, all season long I've thought that Capps was only the second best reliever ont he team (behind Clippard), and for a number of weeks I've come to believe that Capps is actually the #3 guy on the team (behind Clip and Storen).<br /><br />So, if your #3 guy is the one with the gaudy (but useless) stats (saves) and if he's also the one that gets the all star appearance, then, as Mark noted: his value will probably never be higher than it is right now. (Even more so if you really think he's the third best on the team).A DC Wonknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3743225749649649812010-07-06T15:19:12.952-04:002010-07-06T15:19:12.952-04:00"my lord people... the Nats will NEVER be com..."my lord people... the Nats will NEVER be competitive if we continuously sell our talent for 'prospects'... the hope of future talent. We are not the Pirates or Royals of old."<br /><br />Amen! Keep the major league talent we have!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-89234635338670950162010-07-06T15:17:05.105-04:002010-07-06T15:17:05.105-04:00Like most people, I think that if you get a valuab...Like most people, I think that if you get a valuable long-term (or potentially long-term) position player, then go for it. Don't trade him just to trade him. If you can get, say, the 2B equivalent of Bernadina (ML-ready but not completely polished or proven, early- to mid-20's, high ceiling, etc), then by all means pull the trigger. If not, if that's unrealistic, then forget it. We've got a solid back of the bullpen for the next couple years at least.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24602208938513746372010-07-06T15:04:43.538-04:002010-07-06T15:04:43.538-04:00I would trade him if we could get something worthw...I would trade him if we could get something worthwhile in return. Capps hasn't been light out effective. He's had many narrow escapes when he's come in to pitch the 9th inning and he's blown a few save opportunities. He's given up 44 hits in 36 innings, which is nothing to brag about.phil dunnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-31477943739650586432010-07-06T15:00:01.510-04:002010-07-06T15:00:01.510-04:00Storen? A trade commodity?
Perhaps, but from wha...Storen? A trade commodity? <br /><br />Perhaps, but from what I've read Mike Rizzo proposed very one-side trades. Aroldis Chapman is now a AAA reliever who is not as good as Storen ... once again Rizzo turns out to be right by not bidding higher than the Reds.<br /><br />I don't think you trade Storen ... perhaps Clippard? But not Storen.<br /><br />Trade Dunn first. Keep Willingham as he appears to be the better all-around player.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14128429414602752562010-07-06T14:44:26.401-04:002010-07-06T14:44:26.401-04:00I don't have a problem with trading Capps or e...I don't have a problem with trading Capps or even Clip if we get major league ready prospects. We have enough inventory in SP that we could convert to RP when the injured return.Stammen, Martin, Atilano Detwiler , Balester all are good candidateds for the pen.aspenbubbanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65183516262590012522010-07-06T14:29:40.979-04:002010-07-06T14:29:40.979-04:00Either way, we've seen they really do need thr...<i>Either way, we've seen they really do need three guys out there, and after Storen, I don't know who that third guy would be if they trade one of these three.</i><br /><br />Yes, definitely trade the guy. Its the big reason why I was glad to see Peralta. It means Mike Rizzo is thinking along these lines. They can more than get by with Peralta, Storen, Clippard, Slaten and Burnett. In fact I believe they would actually be BETTER. Plus there is NatsFarm favorite Josh Wilkie who perhaps deserves a shot in the bullpen.<br /><br />No matter how you look at it trading Capps makes sense. If they could get a catching prospect like Jason Castro of the Astros - bonus!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-50290548841700011072010-07-06T14:07:52.926-04:002010-07-06T14:07:52.926-04:00Who is Harper? I don't see anyone on the rost...Who is Harper? I don't see anyone on the roster by that name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-6624743703244233912010-07-06T13:56:08.114-04:002010-07-06T13:56:08.114-04:00Interesting topic Mark, I would say with the excep...Interesting topic Mark, I would say with the exception of Storen, Harper, Zimmerman and Strasburg, Rizzo should be listening/shopping all of the players in the organization. If you can sell high, especially with a pitcher and get a good return you should do so!markfdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69465843745220059212010-07-06T13:48:46.303-04:002010-07-06T13:48:46.303-04:00Yes Mark, Trade Capps for catching and OF prospect...Yes Mark, Trade Capps for catching and OF prospects. Trade Guzman, Harris and Kennedy for whatever you can get. Keep Dunn but trade Willingham for MLB ready catcher and/or 2BJayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-17165609552822615062010-07-06T13:43:52.935-04:002010-07-06T13:43:52.935-04:00my lord people... the Nats will NEVER be competit...my lord people... the Nats will NEVER be competitive if we continuously sell our talent for 'prospects'... the hope of future talent. We are not the Pirates or Royals of old.<br /><br />Keep Capps, keep our bullpen, etc. The bullpen is one of our few bright spots. Our defense and starting pitching is terrible. And i'm tired of hearing StanK talk about all the DL SP's that are 'waiting in the wings' to help us out. Most of them are young and unproven, or mediocre MLB starters.<br />We should be trying to ACQUIRE players- taking on salary from teams trying to shed payroll. Top 10 market, bottom 5 payroll. MLB team average is $77 million, the Nats are at about $63 million.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-16548366732969746022010-07-06T12:55:42.835-04:002010-07-06T12:55:42.835-04:00And that also changes the question, or at least my...And that also changes the question, or at least my answer.<br />If you'll trade Capps for the right deal, and therefore presumably Clippard for the right deal, what would it take to trade Storen?Sec3noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38272108198824441102010-07-06T12:52:44.980-04:002010-07-06T12:52:44.980-04:00"since they cannot, by rule, trade Storen yet..."since they cannot, by rule, trade Storen yet,"<br />Actually they can. It's been over a year now since he signed. <br /><br />***************<br />Has it really? Wow, that just flew by.Sec3noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-34828340524096301972010-07-06T12:50:34.363-04:002010-07-06T12:50:34.363-04:00"and it's never right to do anything out ..."and it's never right to do anything out of fear."<br />Oh, I don't know. I've always found fear to be an excellent motivator.Sec3MySofanoreply@blogger.com