tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post4281847547239054084..comments2024-03-28T10:50:33.234-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: Monday Quickie - Where we standHarperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-49928702092809725612018-11-19T09:14:44.250-08:002018-11-19T09:14:44.250-08:00I wouldn't be surprised to see Keuchel inked m...I wouldn't be surprised to see Keuchel inked much sooner than Christmas. I think the Nats are aiming to go into the winter meetings with everything already figured out except Bryce and 2B. If they sign Bryce, then the plan with 2B is obviously either trade the extra OF for one or stick with Kendrick and use the trade to restock the farm. If they don't sign Bryce, then they use that money to go after LeMahieu and another Lind/Adams type and maybe extend Rendon depending on what's left. But the Nats are going to have all the major holes "plugged" before the winter meetings so that the Bryce sweepstakes drives the rest of their decision makingFriesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-43415934527020789232018-11-19T09:06:57.551-08:002018-11-19T09:06:57.551-08:00Fangraphs and MLBTR tell me I'm underpricing S...Fangraphs and MLBTR tell me I'm underpricing Suzuki and he will likely be making around 4-7 per year.<br /><br />Also, in case it isn't clear I'm having my first slow day at work in a week or two.Josh Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524273388243642450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-41961032728650046122018-11-19T08:57:12.305-08:002018-11-19T08:57:12.305-08:00I get the impression it would take a killer offer ...I get the impression it would take a killer offer to get Corbin because the Yankees are really high on him and have plenty of room to spend this year.<br /><br />For the same AAV I'd rather have Corbin but a 5 or 6 year deal would mean the Nats have two front line guys whose second UCLs are primed to blow before their long expensive contracts expire. Keuchel will probably come cheaper and for fewer years so if I were Rizzo I'd see him as my top pitching target.Josh Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524273388243642450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-32627955867507103092018-11-19T08:49:44.272-08:002018-11-19T08:49:44.272-08:00Would we rather have Keuchel or Corbin? Which one ...Would we rather have Keuchel or Corbin? Which one would cost more? Keuchel has the CY (albeit in 2015), will be 31yo, but with a consistent track record. Corbin will be 29 and has really only had 2 good years, including Tommy John in 2014. Some sites seem to like the Nats-Keuchel fit, what about ya'll?Ole PBNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-57613285328180236302018-11-19T08:48:07.171-08:002018-11-19T08:48:07.171-08:00Contract details aren't out yet, but my guess ...Contract details aren't out yet, but my guess is they're planning a platoon or Suzuki as the backup. At 35 I doubt he's making more than $5m/2 base (probably incentives if he keeps hitting well) and I bet it's less. No need to buy a starter before the market for Grandal shapes up at all. Worst comes to worst Suzuki/Kieboom go in tandem and some days the Nats have decent defense and some days they have a decent bat, which is still an improvement on last year. <br /><br />I think this does give them a little more leverage, or at least less urgency, in negotiating with other FA catchers. And I love taking a capable player from the Braves.Josh Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524273388243642450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-70767503265478837192018-11-19T08:39:51.244-08:002018-11-19T08:39:51.244-08:00Kurt signs two year deal. Is he really an answer f...Kurt signs two year deal. Is he really an answer for full time 120+ catcher after averaging 95 games the past 3 years? Or is he another cheaper fill in to spend money elsewhere? Doesnt seem like much of an improvement if we have to use Severino for 70 gamesKOnoreply@blogger.com