tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post3413568424734197659..comments2024-03-18T07:03:39.210-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: Deal or The Opposite of DealHarperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-66692244077369287672010-06-19T11:41:18.372-07:002010-06-19T11:41:18.372-07:00I agree with the first two commenters - it's r...I agree with the first two commenters - it's really too early to make any drastic moves. I think we could make some tweaks to the outfield for better defense and offense without giving away the candy store, and we definitely should. Willie Harris is very expendable with Maxwell waiting in the wings, and so is Guzman now that Gonzalez has shown us he has some bat to go with his glove. <br /><br />Also, linked at <a href="http://metrodcbaseball.blogspot.com/2010/06/missed-it-by-that-much.html" rel="nofollow">Beltway Baseball</a>.Wombat-sochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238481769918013615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-2269081571679575612010-06-18T10:09:26.559-07:002010-06-18T10:09:26.559-07:00I trade Pudge for sure. We've gone this long ...I trade Pudge for sure. We've gone this long with dreck for a catcher, so it shouldn't be that much of a shock when we have it again. I just don't trust Pudge to keep up his game. Same reasoning for Livo, and I think you already are seeing cracks in his game.<br /><br />I don't trade Dunn. You need the power, frankly, and a first baseman. We just don't have anyone. <br /><br />You have to keep one of Clippard and Capps. I'd keep Clippard, but its not a strong opinion on my part.<br /><br />Wham... I'm mixed here. You don't want to open up another hole in the OF, as you say. Check that, I'm not mixed. You have to keep him. <br /><br />I like this team. No, its not great, and yes, its a tad too old. But 2011 looks a lot nicer with Wham & Dunn plus some prospects than it does sans Wham & Dunn plus some more prospects. I'm tired of the years where we lose a proven talent like a Soriano and get our hopes up about a possible talent like Felipe Lopez or Austin Kearns, only to be disappointed.<br /><br />We have guys we can pencil in for 2011 as quality players. And we have enough talent that we don't have to build. <br /><br />Having come this far, I don't want to start 2011 with a bunch of question marks.Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-12495801751675169582010-06-18T07:53:41.745-07:002010-06-18T07:53:41.745-07:00I'd have to think Slaten and Burnett would hav...I'd have to think Slaten and Burnett would have some trade value. Left handed relievers are a rare commodity.<br /><br />Walker has pitched well of late too. They've got plenty of guys in Syracuse and H-burg who could come up and be place holders... or even develop.<br /><br />They should unload Willie Harris and the AG for prospects or something. Not going to get much for either though.<br /><br />Gotta hold on to Pudge. Norris is no where near ready and as much as I like Flores, he's not either. <br /><br />Trade Willingham if the season is a lost cause and just bring up Maxwell for "one more chance."Sec314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-13436816875555603422010-06-18T07:51:10.673-07:002010-06-18T07:51:10.673-07:00It's hard, because this is mostly a very likab...It's hard, because this is mostly a very likable collection of guys. <br /><br />I would not trade a reliever; having 3 dominant arms in the pen is one heck of an advantage worth keeping.<br /><br />Pudge may come in handy in helping Stras, Detwiler and Zimmermann.<br /><br />I don't think Guz or Kennedy would return much.<br /><br />That leaves Livo. Do we give up on Nyjer and market him as a basetealing threat and pinch runner teams like for the playoffs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-60937304759725699932010-06-18T07:36:55.815-07:002010-06-18T07:36:55.815-07:00You gotta move the Hammer - this is the year he...You gotta move the Hammer - this is the year he's been waiting to have, and we'll get some decent value. And with the negotiations with appearing to start to pick up (and he doesnt strike me as a sign-and-trade candidate), that's probably where they're going.<br /><br />Guz - By the time we move him, we'll be halfway through the final year... maybe we make whoever takes Hammer take Guz, too. It would be nice to get SOMETHING for him, but I doubt anyone will bite.<br /><br />And then, either Clippard or Capps, and I say the latter - the saves # is attractive, Clippard could set up Storen (esp if we can find a way to avoid bringing him in with runners aboard).<br /><br />I doubt anyone will take a flyer on Livo.NeatoTorpedonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-46696731836462665482010-06-18T07:23:19.275-07:002010-06-18T07:23:19.275-07:00The Nats are clearly setting themselves up for a p...The Nats are clearly setting themselves up for a playoff run in 2011, so the thinking on any deals should keep that in mind. Dunn should only be traded if an extension cannot be worked out. Willingham will not be traded unless the team falters next year. Rodriguez will not be traded because the team still does not know if Flores will ever fully return AND they will need his veteran leadership for next year either way. Guzman's contract likely makes him untradeable unless the Nats eat his salary.<br /><br />That leaves the pitchers. Capps and Livo are the most obvious because neither is necessary for next year. Clippard and Burnett are young guys not even arbitration eligible, so they stay. I could also see some combination of Stammen, Atilano, Martis or even Lannon going because we have way too many back-of-the-rotation, pitch-to-contact types. If Lannon corrects his issues sooner rather than later and puts together a decent string of starts before 7/31, he might bring the best return of anybody.<br /><br />Whatever they do, I almost guarantee it will be with next year and the fantasy rotation headed by Strasburg, Zimmermann, Wang and a hopefully healthy Marquis in mind.bdrubenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-89624938295293063352010-06-18T06:57:02.758-07:002010-06-18T06:57:02.758-07:00I agree that the team seems unlikely to make the p...I agree that the team seems unlikely to make the playoffs, but it is too early to make that move. Come the end of July, though, the team should move Capps and Burnette. I am not sure about Dunn, because I don't think we would get the proper value in return. I would be loathe to trade Willingham, but would for the right price.Positively Half St.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07048223068323120438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-42664546731523683352010-06-18T06:49:25.359-07:002010-06-18T06:49:25.359-07:00Dunn, Capps, Burnette, Livo (and any other starter...Dunn, Capps, Burnette, Livo (and any other starter), Guzman for song.<br /><br />Pudge only for a really good deal. The Hammer for only a great deal.<br /><br />In descending order of should be traded..<br /><br />Zim<br />Desmond<br />Wham<br />Pudge<br />Rodger B.<br />Morgan<br />Dunn<br />Guzman<br /><br />In the pen, I'd keep Storen/Clippard and rest can go. While relievers are fungible, Clippard is above average and cheap. Cheap money for Clippard means more money for our new RF or 2b. <br /><br />Problem is, there's not a lot of tradeable parts on this team. It's not like last year when Beimel and Nick had real value. Dunn has real trade value but maybe too much for some teams. Livo and Guz are very, very tradable. Capps is tradeable.<br /><br />But the rest of the pieces are either a) too old or b) not very good.Hoonoreply@blogger.com