tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post8997202580758756289..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Wang, Bruney, Burnett, Benson and DukesMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-48473607541335156902010-02-12T15:31:53.837-05:002010-02-12T15:31:53.837-05:00I am so not a Braves fan, but I have to admit tha...I am so not a Braves fan, but I have to admit that I've always kinda liked Smoltz.<br /><br />Also, there's a nice piece on the ST campaign over on the Mister Irrelevant blog (sorry, I couldn't get the exact link to copy for me - you'll need to navigate to the Nationals section):<br /><br />misterirrelevant.comnatsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-42897020031918400502010-02-12T14:06:57.858-05:002010-02-12T14:06:57.858-05:00No No No. Not Smoltz. I hate the Braves.No No No. Not Smoltz. I hate the Braves.alm1000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32734993961890978252010-02-12T12:36:22.177-05:002010-02-12T12:36:22.177-05:00Man, Kris Benson? Really? /sigh
I keep wonderin...Man, Kris Benson? Really? /sigh<br /><br />I keep wondering where Smoltz is in these conversations. Is he just holding for a contender? If not, and you want a mentor for Strasburg, it seems like THAT would be the guy.Neato Torpedonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-40786900187339337482010-02-12T10:40:56.278-05:002010-02-12T10:40:56.278-05:00How ironic would it be if they sign the Taiwanese ...How ironic would it be if they sign the Taiwanese Wang, then he wins the fan-choice bobblehead competition and his bobble (heh heh he said Wang bobble) is made in Communist China? International incident, anyone? Could it be enough to finally get Obama out to the ballpark?An Briosca Morhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855174362787324401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-53312459798077571582010-02-12T09:31:39.447-05:002010-02-12T09:31:39.447-05:00Just curious...do you think Wang would make any di...Just curious...do you think Wang would make any difference in attendence numbers at the park by bringing in more Chinese fans?Mr. Doggetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17768888726502587628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-48024029330375008862010-02-12T01:43:09.769-05:002010-02-12T01:43:09.769-05:00if you make it to 10k does that mean you will be c...if you make it to 10k does that mean you will be covering spring training next year too?Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02664379866064076573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65245172660543900872010-02-11T18:28:08.498-05:002010-02-11T18:28:08.498-05:00ABM-
The Benson marriage-mentoring crack got a ch...ABM-<br /><br />The Benson marriage-mentoring crack got a chuckle from me. It does seem that marrying a model for mens' magazines shows a lapse in judgment to be taken into account by any GM.Positively Half St.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07048223068323120438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-82840252368431345782010-02-11T17:41:36.306-05:002010-02-11T17:41:36.306-05:00Rizzo's statement that he's willing to go ...Rizzo's statement that he's willing to go to a hearing with Bruney and Burnett is nothing but a negotiating tactic. Look for them both to come to agreement before a hearing, even though it might be at the 11th hour a la Zimmerman and Willingham last year.An Briosca Morhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855174362787324401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91755121168103057232010-02-11T17:38:43.540-05:002010-02-11T17:38:43.540-05:00Can't disagree with your guys' logic, and ...Can't disagree with your guys' logic, and I was surprised to hear that the Nats are almost certain to go to hearings with both guys. But this might be based more on principle than actual numbers. They tried to strike deals with both players before the arbitration-filing deadline last month but couldn't get it done. Once the deadline passes, Rizzo apparently doesn't believe in opening up negotiations again. Just the way he prefers to operate.Mark Zuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24045309531080420062010-02-11T17:23:22.772-05:002010-02-11T17:23:22.772-05:00That's a total salary difference of half a mil...That's a total salary difference of half a million, right? It's not my money, but why split hairs? <br /><br />If they split the difference and reach deals with both, they buy good feelings for just $250,000 (and that's assuming they would have won both cases).johninmplshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03966829867302332925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-21418436763809053332010-02-11T15:38:27.984-05:002010-02-11T15:38:27.984-05:00On the 2 arb fellows, seems the $ is very close. W...On the 2 arb fellows, seems the $ is very close. Why antagonize them? Keep stockpiling more pitching, more pitching, more pitching...Johnny Baconbitzhttp://thedadreport.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-46013035688273603872010-02-11T14:55:01.558-05:002010-02-11T14:55:01.558-05:00Hopefully the Wang deal will get done in the next ...Hopefully the Wang deal will get done in the next few days. I think he will offer nice depth to our starting rotation, as well as potentially open up the Pacific Rim for international free agents. <br /><br />As for the Arb. cases I'm a bit surprised that they are both going to go to the arbitrator. Esp. Bruney since he didn't pitch for us at all last season. I know neither one of these guys are all-stars but why burn bridges with them during the hearing about telling them why they aren't worth the money.Steveospeakhttp://www.fanspeak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-50479921884359576932010-02-11T13:49:20.532-05:002010-02-11T13:49:20.532-05:00I prefer tea leaves, myself. ;-)I prefer tea leaves, myself. ;-)natsfan1anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-73905534721737484622010-02-11T13:18:13.994-05:002010-02-11T13:18:13.994-05:00Man, us Nats fans sure are a weird bunch. Even whe...Man, us Nats fans sure are a weird bunch. Even when there's no news of consequence, we still end up reading between the lines. Now let me see, what can I get from between the lines of this article. Don't rush me, I'm thinking.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021420959564812072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-67119701196390791832010-02-11T12:44:34.169-05:002010-02-11T12:44:34.169-05:00Kris Benson? meh. whatever. I don't see how he...Kris Benson? meh. whatever. I don't see how he'll help, but I don't see how he'd hurt either on a Minor League deal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-10497998948093869052010-02-11T12:28:37.097-05:002010-02-11T12:28:37.097-05:00If nothing else, the source said, Benson could ser...<i> If nothing else, the source said, Benson could serve some purpose as a mentor for Stephen Strasburg, having been through just about everything Strasburg could now face as a fellow No. 1 pick.</i><br /><br />Strasburg just got married. Would Benson be mentoring him on the life of a married ballplayer? Not sure we really want that.An Briosca Morhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855174362787324401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33944224138414685212010-02-11T11:48:11.014-05:002010-02-11T11:48:11.014-05:00Just cut Smiley.....he will never get a visa to en...Just cut Smiley.....he will never get a visa to enter the US and it just reminds everyone of how poorly this organization has been run under Plan 1.0 to 3.2...addition by subtraction makes perfect sense here.JayBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448827055342357809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54477471096651345292010-02-11T11:42:41.418-05:002010-02-11T11:42:41.418-05:00I'd like to know what the Nats plan to do with...I'd like to know what the Nats plan to do with the infielder formerly known as Esmailyn Gonzalez in 2010. Has anyone heard anything recently?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com