tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post4119085017953221715..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Guzman traded to TexasMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-7834198258676288432010-07-31T11:11:59.340-04:002010-07-31T11:11:59.340-04:00@Anonymous8
Getting 2 "hacks" for a pla...@Anonymous8<br /><br />Getting 2 "hacks" for a player you know you aren't going to re-sign in the offseason is better than getting none. And I'm not ready to give up on Adam Kennedy yet, he has a hot bat and I'll bet his defense improves when he's out there every day. I've also seen some people make an argument that an every-day 2nd baseman will help Desmond cut down his error total too.Bobbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-33443575190314695482010-07-31T08:51:27.621-04:002010-07-31T08:51:27.621-04:005:36 p.m. -- Mike Rizzo just confirmed the two pla...5:36 p.m. -- Mike Rizzo just confirmed the two players are indeed Tatusko and right-hander Tanner Roark. Roark, 23, is 10-5 with a 4.20 ERA in 22 games (17 starts) with Class AA Frisco. It's also believed the Nats are sending the Rangers $2 million to help cover Guzman's remaining salary.<br /><br />______________________________________<br /><br />Just getting to catch up on this now. So the Nats got 2 career Minor Leaguers and wrote a $2 million check. <br /><br />Why make this trade for 2 garbage pitchers and paying almost all the Guzy's salary on top of that. I take Guzy over Kennedy almost any day of the week (except last night).<br /><br />Is this another way for Rizzo to get his "mancrush" Justin Maxwell back to DC? Is this a way for Rizzo to force Kennedy into the starting lineup?<br /><br />This trade reads PATHETIC all over it! Don't make trades for the sake of making it look like you are busy improving the team when both players the Nats got in return are hacks.Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-6978527848470787142010-07-31T08:40:47.284-04:002010-07-31T08:40:47.284-04:00I will be rooting for the Nats totally dudeI will be rooting for the Nats totally dudeZachary Prenticehttp://blogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-77837459908535869852010-07-30T20:49:25.247-04:002010-07-30T20:49:25.247-04:00Congrats to Guzman. I'll be rooting for the Ra...Congrats to Guzman. I'll be rooting for the Rangers to make the playoffs (never thought I'd say that after '72). Also, thanks to all of you who have wished Guzman well. He was a class act. Maybe he wasn't a major league SS anymore. But guess what--neither is Desmond. Just sayin'...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-24001797964490897352010-07-30T20:41:24.726-04:002010-07-30T20:41:24.726-04:00JaneB@3:52
You reflect my feeling completely. I ...JaneB@3:52<br /><br />You reflect my feeling completely. I find it odd that people can be so nasty about players having a bad years who have previously been great contributors. I can be critical of the current performance without forgetting their contributions of the past. I still pull for ex-Nats--Jon Rauch (now joined with Capps at the Twins), Mike Macdougal (now with the Cardinals) and etc. Some players just need a change to thrive again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3924814916447569132010-07-30T18:38:12.732-04:002010-07-30T18:38:12.732-04:00Tell Cristian not to let the door slam him in the ...Tell Cristian not to let the door slam him in the butt on his way out to Texas.Bote Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12924676358156839751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-65062609000295406142010-07-30T17:46:05.317-04:002010-07-30T17:46:05.317-04:00Will Guzman get a tape of Jerome saying "Cris...Will Guzman get a tape of Jerome saying "Cristian Guuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuzman" to take with him to Texas, so he can have it played like Derek Jeter has the Bob Shepard recording introducing him?<br /><br />Or did Guzman perhaps stop by the booth on his way out to say "Hey man, sorry I didn't mention this sooner. It's Guhz-man."Feel Woodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4885410727634809432010-07-30T17:34:38.564-04:002010-07-30T17:34:38.564-04:00Lotsa thoughts here.
First, hate to see us help th...Lotsa thoughts here.<br />First, hate to see us help the folks who stole the Senators.<br />But second, happy for Guz to get on a contender.<br />Third, hope all the other activity augurs well for keeping Dunn.Jim Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118806861264253607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-21913193855515625572010-07-30T17:30:37.183-04:002010-07-30T17:30:37.183-04:00For those looking for some intel on who the Nats a...For those looking for some intel on who the Nats are picking up, this guy has been doing deep coverage of the Rangers' system for years: http://www.newbergreport.com/Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657791461768973760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-17492494168876542010-07-30T17:08:44.621-04:002010-07-30T17:08:44.621-04:00It's Tatusko and Tanner Roark. Per Buster Olne...It's Tatusko and Tanner Roark. Per Buster Olney, the Nationals are kicking in around $2 million to make the financials work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59388603183839418572010-07-30T17:08:43.538-04:002010-07-30T17:08:43.538-04:00can we get johnny giavotella, 2b prospect, from th...can we get johnny giavotella, 2b prospect, from the royals for one of our AAAA pitchers? we still need to acquire a 2b for the future...Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12920783017558168652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80936559587300928782010-07-30T17:08:20.563-04:002010-07-30T17:08:20.563-04:00Nats Nut, Michael J. Hayde & Richard, I agree,...Nats Nut, Michael J. Hayde & Richard, I agree, Guzzie was my first National autograph and I thought he was a great team player this year. I guess he agreed to the trade after reading some of the posts here.<br /><br />I wish him & Matt Capps the best and I will follow their careers just like I do all the other former Nats.cadeck13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-37922494200494399712010-07-30T17:04:12.053-04:002010-07-30T17:04:12.053-04:00"Riggleman also said the club is unlikely to ..."Riggleman also said the club is unlikely to add another infielder to the roster."<br /><br />Read his words. Unlikely to add another infielder. Sounds like talk around that Justin Maxwell will be in DC tomorrow.<br /><br />SAY IT AINT SO!<br /><br />Seriously, some deserving kid in Syracuse or Harrisburg deserves a call.Anonymous8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-39182134512731525222010-07-30T16:53:53.663-04:002010-07-30T16:53:53.663-04:00NatsNut said:
"I'm a fan. I get ATTACHED...NatsNut said:<br /><br />"I'm a fan. I get ATTACHED to these guys."<br /><br /><br />As a former Yankees fan, I learned a long time ago to just root for the team because the players don't stick around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-52439511339110914552010-07-30T16:52:43.019-04:002010-07-30T16:52:43.019-04:00OK, well thanks for the insight, I guess. I dont ...OK, well thanks for the insight, I guess. I dont feel like I have ever read that in a washington based publication. i guess the thought is, he's awesome, we'll take our chance? It's just amazing how good a job the hype machine did of hiding this. i dont remember him ever being flagged as high risk (I know I am repeating myself - I am just shocked).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-26151511026387581882010-07-30T16:51:35.474-04:002010-07-30T16:51:35.474-04:00Dont pay attention to that article, no one has eve...Dont pay attention to that article, no one has ever proved that the "inverted W" consistently leads to arm problems. Many have thrown this why and have been totally healthy, meanwhile there have been numerous injuries from pitchers who do not throw this way. Bottom line is every pitcher is at risk for arm injuries, his velocity may make him a little more prone to it but not the inverted W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-60380669526305838682010-07-30T16:50:47.203-04:002010-07-30T16:50:47.203-04:00Stras doesn't have the inverted W (anymore) an...Stras doesn't have the inverted W (anymore) and pitching mechanics "experts" are working off pretty much zero reliable data. Sure, they're often right when they say that a pitcher is likely to be injured, but that's only because pitching is an inherently risky, unnatural action. I understand that other GMs hope Strasburg blows out his arm but it's no more likely than it is for any other pitcher. Probably less so given how paranoid the Nats are being with him: I doubt anyone but Strasburg would have been shut down for even a single start with mild shoulder inflammation, let alone put on the 15-day DL. That's not to say that it isn't a good idea, just that I don't see Strasburg suddenly developing injuries where there were none before.Joshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-55231257123877495252010-07-30T16:50:16.910-04:002010-07-30T16:50:16.910-04:00I was a Guzman fan, too, and am saddened to see hi...I was a Guzman fan, too, and am saddened to see him go, especially after his team play this year. But, Texas is in the hunt and, as some have said, it's a chance to increase his market value.Richardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-80146714807294518602010-07-30T16:50:12.378-04:002010-07-30T16:50:12.378-04:00@raymitten - totally understandable (except for th...@raymitten - totally understandable (except for the part about paying $35 bucks for parking - ouch). But the flip side is that we don't get any better by hanging onto guys past the trade deadline who don't factor into the longterm plans. Personally, I'd much rather watch struggling though promising prospects over mediocre vets. Last place is last place, and I'm in this for the long haul. <br /><br />As for prospects that don't pan out - it can't be avoided. Baseball is all about averages. You gotta go after a lot of guys in hopes that a few pan out.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527451129756102927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19623341946398229702010-07-30T16:49:17.154-04:002010-07-30T16:49:17.154-04:00@Anon 4:43.... Potential issues with Strasburg'...@Anon 4:43.... Potential issues with Strasburg's motion were reported prior to the draft. I remember Joe Magran (or maybe Al Leiter) actually doing a "Diamond Demo" demonstration about what people were talking about on MLB.com (the inverted W motion). And compared it to Mark Prior. This was before the draft. <br /><br />These thoughts were out there pre-draft.Jaxpo Natnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-49440198717534767872010-07-30T16:48:19.671-04:002010-07-30T16:48:19.671-04:00someone with more time on his hands should intervi...someone with more time on his hands should interview the expert making the claim, and ask him, as best he can, to identify all of the pitchers to his knowledge that have an "upside down" motion. Let's see just how many there are, and just how many have longevity problems in the league.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54184300263375251642010-07-30T16:45:00.754-04:002010-07-30T16:45:00.754-04:00Wow - two of my favorite moments when at the park:...Wow - two of my favorite moments when at the park: hearing "Cristian GOOOOOOOOZZZZZEMONNNNN" announced, and hearing The Final Countdown at the top of the 9th... gone forever.<br /><br />Improved team or no, it's a sad day for me.Michael J. Haydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08072544837488259305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-17987052664494693092010-07-30T16:43:50.351-04:002010-07-30T16:43:50.351-04:00Sorry to potentially hijack this thread but si.com...Sorry to potentially hijack this thread but si.com just put up an article claiming that stras is high risk because of his "upside down" pitching motion (whatever that is).<br /><br />My question: How can this be? How can it be that all we ever heard of stras was how fantastic his delivery was, how effortless. Now apparently he fits a high risk profile? How did not a single reporter explore this prior to today??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-56056502993687208302010-07-30T16:36:41.466-04:002010-07-30T16:36:41.466-04:00I should make clear that my point isn't about ...I should make clear that my point isn't about Guzman per se, its about the whole idea of trading MLB players for prospects. Perhaps the Livan for Mock and Chico trade is a good example. Livan is getting people out at the major league level, and these two prospects acquired in 2006 are still struggling to stay in the major leagues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14337656518897976592010-07-30T16:35:47.924-04:002010-07-30T16:35:47.924-04:00I can't help it. This trade business is really...I can't help it. This trade business is really bumming me out. <br /><br />Business or no business, I'm a fan. I get ATTACHED to these guys. Even though I know it's probably smart to move him, I'm really, really sad to see him go.NatsNutnoreply@blogger.com