tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post1449930297034611477..comments2024-03-28T10:50:33.234-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: Do the targets change? Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-36628625138410264372017-07-25T15:47:40.812-07:002017-07-25T15:47:40.812-07:00Yeah. Supposedly "alleviated". Whateve...Yeah. Supposedly "alleviated". Whatever that means. Hopefully it is accurate. Strasburg deserves some injury luck. Even though at some point is some of these pitcher injuries bc Dusty leaves guys in too long?Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-58030055342441071592017-07-25T15:33:38.029-07:002017-07-25T15:33:38.029-07:00Nerve impingement diagnosed with ultrasound. I hop...Nerve impingement diagnosed with ultrasound. I hope that's the real story. PhthePhillieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345592363018885789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-52145305088744142982017-07-25T15:25:02.374-07:002017-07-25T15:25:02.374-07:00According to the tweeter, Strasburg had a nerve im...According to the tweeter, Strasburg had a nerve impingement. He threw off flat ground today. Word is they are planning for him to make his next start. Fedde did throw a bullpen. My guess is if Strasburger feels off after today then Fedde makes spot start. I've read that Oakland wants a young CF. My guess is it takes Robles plus to get Gray. I'd do Soto plus but probably not Robles plus. I would definitely do Fedde plus. Keep in mind though that Gray has injury history as well. I'd love for them to get BP help over starter help. Also, read that Detroit is trying to package big contracts with other players to shed payroll. I'd love Verlander and Wilson. We'll see.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-58454869126004333032017-07-25T14:52:22.002-07:002017-07-25T14:52:22.002-07:00I call BS on the Janes tweet. If I were trading wi...I call BS on the Janes tweet. If I were trading with the Nats, I'd wait till Saturday to see that next start. <br />I know he's too expensive but who wouldn't love to see Verlander suddenly getting into his old form come playoff time and bringing the Nats along with him to the promised land? PhthePhillieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345592363018885789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-16796022671592888772017-07-25T13:19:31.865-07:002017-07-25T13:19:31.865-07:003 month rentals are so against the grain philosoph...3 month rentals are so against the grain philosophically for Rizzo that I just can't believe they would be a serious contender for Darvish...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-27944573048648500632017-07-25T13:11:50.573-07:002017-07-25T13:11:50.573-07:00Janes tweets that Stras was examined by docs and i...Janes tweets that Stras was examined by docs and is expected to make his next start. No word on MRI.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-45746222709959825462017-07-25T12:11:30.636-07:002017-07-25T12:11:30.636-07:00One thing missing from this conversation is Darvis...One thing missing from this conversation is Darvish. Gray isn't the only pitcher out there people are looking to snag. Darvish's price tag is going to be about the same as Gray, maybe even cheaper since he's a rental. Then there's possibilities for Verlander/Wilson packages, there's possibilities that the Royals (Vargas) or the Twins (Santana) look to sell off for the right price. Gray isn't the only guy out there. And Houston/LAD are the only clubs guaranteed to go out and get a starter at this point.<br /><br />I'm thinking whatever deal Rizzo makes, it'll be happening at the 11th hour after he sees how everything else plays out, because there are way too many variables right now and dealing right now will absolutely be an overspendFriesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-32546355424862023892017-07-25T11:45:05.686-07:002017-07-25T11:45:05.686-07:00Or he could be getting called up to the Nats.Or he could be getting called up to the Nats.JWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-30222923158149688682017-07-25T11:27:32.460-07:002017-07-25T11:27:32.460-07:00Fedde was scheduled to start G1 of doubleheader fo...Fedde was scheduled to start G1 of doubleheader for Syracuse today. Jacob Turner pitching instead. Something in the works maybe? Maybe?????Dustin M. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999131589970427610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-53462414986535066572017-07-25T10:08:31.420-07:002017-07-25T10:08:31.420-07:00Besides the Yanks and Dodgers, the other thing tha...Besides the Yanks and Dodgers, the other thing that makes a trade for Gray unlikely is that Houston needs SP, and they have a much better farm system to put a deal together for Gray. Even though Billy Beane and Mike Rizzo frequently act like besties, I see the Nats coming in 3rd or 4th for Gray.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-52781180021814010092017-07-25T09:31:19.291-07:002017-07-25T09:31:19.291-07:00Any chance Fedde + Soto + 2nd tier prospect could ...Any chance Fedde + Soto + 2nd tier prospect could get it done? If so you'd have to consider it, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-25677383716289161092017-07-25T08:43:47.227-07:002017-07-25T08:43:47.227-07:00Anon - I was going to say that yesterday but it...Anon - I was going to say that yesterday but it's not fair to the Nats. Dodgers were at home so they looked at him that night, first thing next morning. Nats travelling yesterday so today is really first chance for them to formally announce anything. If there isn't an announcement by game time tonight then go ahead and call shenanigans. Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-69660614647917080822017-07-25T08:38:35.919-07:002017-07-25T08:38:35.919-07:00Anon - I wouldn't classify them as a "con...Anon - I wouldn't classify them as a "confident, straight shooting organization" because they disclosed Kershaw's injury. I'd instead say they have the best record in baseball, are cruising in their division, and have tons of pitching depth so everyone knows they're not looking for a starter regardless so they don't lose leverage by disclosing that. The Nats meanwhile are looking for a starter so if Rizzo discloses Strasburg is out for the year, suddenly the asking price for them goes up. It's not "black op BS", it's an intelligent leverage move.<br /><br />Regarding Gray, I'd <b>LOVE</b> for the Nats to get him but the asking price has to be Robles and if you take him out, you get outbid. They should go for Verlander instead to give up less prospects and get a comparable pitcher for the near-term. But if you can get Gray for a package that doesn't include Robles, definitely definitely do that. He's a solid/great pitcher under team control through 2020. But for those reasons, I see Robles as a necessity to get the deal done and with Werth and Harper gone in two years, I wouldn't pull the trigger on that.Alex Freemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-68754810157986713492017-07-25T08:14:00.866-07:002017-07-25T08:14:00.866-07:00Froggy - he's 34. He is having a below average...Froggy - he's 34. He is having a below average year. It appears that whatever adjustments he made to compensate for slippage 3 years ago have been undone by age. Don't expect anything better than what he's putting up right now. That's at best a 3/4. Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-66296056560500664182017-07-25T08:11:04.615-07:002017-07-25T08:11:04.615-07:00By any chance did anyone out there notice how the ...By any chance did anyone out there notice how the Dodgers just came right out and told everyone the straight truth about Kershaw's injury right away? None of Mike Rizzo's stupid ass, pointless Bill Belichick black op bullshit at all.<br /><br />I guess that's just how a confident, straight shooting organization operates, and it's kind of refreshing actually.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-63732448407791345282017-07-25T07:48:10.769-07:002017-07-25T07:48:10.769-07:00Harper, other than salary considerations(which are...Harper, other than salary considerations(which are a significant issue) are there any other reasons why you wouldn't consider Verlander? Do you believe Gray is a build-your-future-rotation-around, 2 or 3 kind of pitcher? <br /><br />Froggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425616684415704428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-25732225233920143302017-07-25T07:44:12.923-07:002017-07-25T07:44:12.923-07:00I agree with JE34, there seem to be several teams ...I agree with JE34, there seem to be several teams interested in Gray, and with deep pockets and a willingness to spend (looking at the Yanks and the Dodgers)...so maybe not Gray.steven hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08217945229037259663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-76205302594009720992017-07-25T07:43:52.786-07:002017-07-25T07:43:52.786-07:00I'd really love to see some catching help. Th...I'd really love to see some catching help. The thing that made the Nats unstoppable earlier in the season was good hitting 1-8. Kevin Ruschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246278523767750179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-39421563527215607782017-07-25T07:37:37.946-07:002017-07-25T07:37:37.946-07:00What is the likelihood that the Nats have the best...What is the likelihood that the Nats have the best offer for Sonny Gray, if the Yankees are also interested in his services? I say very low.JE34noreply@blogger.com