I guess Difo signed but if you can't read between the lines it's not an assurance he's coming back. It's an assurance IF he comes back he will get paid a million (and if he doesn't he'll get a nice couple hundred grand as a going away present). Why keep him around? He fits a spot - which is closest in the system to major leagues without being an actual prospect who's playing time you are concerned about that you can slot somewhere then jettison if necessary with little thought. If he's the main middle infield back-up that's an issue but if he's man 26 so be it.
Drew Pomeranz went off to San Diego to pitch crossing another reliever off the Nats' fans wish list. It looks very much like the Nats are fine passing relievers again, despite the spotty history with that working out.
What's going on in the waiting game? Rosenthal hinted that Rendon's offer had some heavy deferments and that Rendon wasn't interested. As for Strrasburg its been quiet but the Winter Meetings are in his back yard of San Diego this year so expect him to meet with teams if a contract isn't signed by then. And if a contract isn't signed by then, I'd be a bit worried.
It's a quickie! For reals this time
Gomes signed if you think that's a thing. On the other hand, I'd find an argument that that isn't a thing colorable.
ReplyDelete27th man...
ReplyDeleteKoda Glover retires. Man, that is a shame; he really had some potential and was a lot of fun to watch pitch.
ReplyDelete@Chaos56 agreed. I remember that game against the Padres a few years ago, where Max pitched a strong game at home, and Koda, at the height of his powers, came in as the closer. Bases loaded, 2 out, and then he throws this:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjeM8tt_fm4
Of course, this is also a fun Koda memory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1v1KN5myKA
Moustakas off the board to Reds. That’s a thing. Means Nats only real legit back up plan to Rendon becomes Donaldson.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if Anthony Rizzo could be had for Luis Garcia. i also wonder if this is a dumb thought
ReplyDeleteRangers now the favorites to sign Rendon.
ReplyDeleteIs it so much to ask that the MVP of the Nats first World Series title stick around another few years? I get that he might not want to stay around for whatever reason, but this deferred money drives me insane. YOU HAVE 4 BILLION DOLLARS! Give a tiny piece to the guy who did more than anyone else to increase the value of your investment!