tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post6007389635307056992..comments2024-03-28T10:50:33.234-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: Any moves on the horizon? Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-49853190059103429162013-08-20T02:13:34.757-07:002013-08-20T02:13:34.757-07:00Cool!Cool!Imahttp://besttreadmillforhomes.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-7947525393829584222013-07-22T07:53:36.952-07:002013-07-22T07:53:36.952-07:00looks like it. I wouldn't stick a fork in the ...looks like it. I wouldn't stick a fork in the Nats but I'd definitely take their internal temp and start prepping any sides that need to be served hot. Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-19301842234061520642013-07-22T06:40:20.553-07:002013-07-22T06:40:20.553-07:00Did Boz just beat you to the stick-a-fork in '...Did Boz just beat you to the stick-a-fork in 'em article?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-27179795055478236252013-07-22T05:30:21.957-07:002013-07-22T05:30:21.957-07:00It's possible to get Morse back for not too mu...It's possible to get Morse back for not too much, after all, that's what they traded him for, and he's hurt again with more than half the season gone. He's been worth a whopping -.02 WAR to Seattle so far, that would REALLY help. <br /><br />Peavy would be a good guy to target, his contract is pretty fair. That cuts both ways of course, but to the Nats, it isn't a lot of money.<br /><br />Of course, after being swept this weekend, why bother. The Braves will have to collapse again like 2011, and it might be the Phillies who take advantage of that anyway.blovy8https://www.blogger.com/profile/06888192019412533415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-63730860998032357372013-07-21T19:44:03.851-07:002013-07-21T19:44:03.851-07:00At this point, I say stand pat, screw this season,...At this point, I say stand pat, screw this season, we'll retool in the offseason and hope players actually play to even minimal expectations.<br /><br />This season continues to look more and more hopeless every game.Kenny B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01104648417209196641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-2219433268840674542013-07-20T22:09:30.353-07:002013-07-20T22:09:30.353-07:00Cole and Taylor for Norris? 'Stros have to tak...Cole and Taylor for Norris? 'Stros have to take that.Theonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-70356451527085518222013-07-20T11:28:16.407-07:002013-07-20T11:28:16.407-07:00Harper, yes, would LOVE for the Nats to get Morse ...Harper, yes, would LOVE for the Nats to get Morse back and platoon him with LaRoche and Span and to get some days off for Werth/Whoever. He won't want to come back here, though, knowing he'll never be more than a bench guy... and if he's coming back unwillingly, then he won't be the super happy fun teammate that he was in 2012. You could just see it last year, how much fun that guy was to play ball with. Of course, he has an injury history of his own (and has been on the DL since June). But, like you said, it'd be fun to see him back and potentially make people's heads explode.<br /><br />You said it earlier this year. We need a superstar player on offense to put everyone in their right place in the lineup. We have a bunch of very good players, and you were supposing or hoping Harper could be that guy already, but it seems like it's asking too much (at least for now). We don't need any fancy stats to tell us the team isn't scoring enough runs, and you're right to point out that there aren't any easy upgrades out there.<br /><br /><br />Zimmerman11https://www.blogger.com/profile/14524103974207323535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-48528648093890044442013-07-20T10:55:38.355-07:002013-07-20T10:55:38.355-07:00I wouldn't mind seeing them make a play for Pe...I wouldn't mind seeing them make a play for Peavy. He is pricey but under control next year too, but they have been throwing $11-13m at Jackson/Haren the last few years, so it should fit. And it buys them another year for the pitching prospects to develop.<br /><br />There was an ESPN proposal that was headlined by Karns and I forget who else, but I wonder if Detwiler for Peavy would fly? I just don't have confidence that Det will be able to have the endurance for a starter. I see him ultimately settling into a Sean Marshall/Glen Perkins kind of role.<br />Wallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-74050707088088654522013-07-19T21:39:38.233-07:002013-07-19T21:39:38.233-07:00What I meant to say was, if we lose 2-3 to the Dod...What I meant to say was, if we lose 2-3 to the Dodgers then we must fire either Davey, Rizzo or Eckstein.<br /><br />Another gem lost by Soriano. <br /><br />Priceless.Froggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425616684415704428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-84657608761312009792013-07-19T18:08:08.863-07:002013-07-19T18:08:08.863-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Froggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425616684415704428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-65998791569482385732013-07-19T17:59:38.944-07:002013-07-19T17:59:38.944-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Froggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425616684415704428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-55253930091500005402013-07-19T17:00:47.656-07:002013-07-19T17:00:47.656-07:00Baseball America sees the Nationals as having the ...Baseball America sees the Nationals as having the 13th-best farm system in baseball. Doesn't sound like a promising base to build an all-prospect offer for one of the most valuable, team-controlled players in baseball.<br /><br />I don't think any team is getting Stanton without sending some young <i>major league</i> talent the other way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-21805556505749729422013-07-19T16:40:50.148-07:002013-07-19T16:40:50.148-07:00I'm talking everyone in the farm system too. W...I'm talking everyone in the farm system too. We do (theoretically) have a number of good future prospects that could be discussed as trade bait. doesn't hurt to throw out some chum and see if you get some bites. Froggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425616684415704428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-89668468755600185872013-07-19T16:28:37.688-07:002013-07-19T16:28:37.688-07:00Stanton, I mean. Goddammit, I swear I went back an...Stanton, I mean. Goddammit, I swear I went back and corrected that, but it ended up wrong anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-72481269582382939772013-07-19T16:28:10.410-07:002013-07-19T16:28:10.410-07:00You can't start a trade proposal for Harper by...You can't start a trade proposal for Harper by saying "Let's take all our best players off the table!" I mean, you can, but the Marlins won't pick up the phone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-71063046650516450092013-07-19T16:02:15.437-07:002013-07-19T16:02:15.437-07:00They could take a flier on Manny.They could take a flier on Manny.Nattydreadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-40631280522818244082013-07-19T15:40:43.379-07:002013-07-19T15:40:43.379-07:00Before the end of the season you will be saying I ...Before the end of the season you will be saying I was right, and we should have kept Morse. I was right afterall.<br /><br />Seriously, other than our top 3 of the pitching staff, and Bryce, Desmond, Zimmy, Rendon, Ramos off limits, (Werth's salary makes him unwantable) but (EVERYone else fair game) why not just ask the Marlins what they want for Stanton?Froggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425616684415704428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-31412346827746640842013-07-19T13:50:43.394-07:002013-07-19T13:50:43.394-07:00Chaz - Morse back would at least be fun. If not f...Chaz - Morse back would at least be fun. If not for Morse himself for the team playing better because everyone is healthy but the fans attributing it completely to Morse's return making my head explode and that should be entertaining. <br /><br />0% on Davey. He's done here. Well 1% because I hate to not hedge. <br /><br />Carl - Insane. But ALL of his contract? Sure. I'd do that. <br /><br />(the reality is the amount the Angels would have to eat for me to take on Hamilton would be prohibitive 90-100 million of the remaining 108) Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-87313475899401353242013-07-19T10:13:12.331-07:002013-07-19T10:13:12.331-07:00@ Carl:
That's crazy.
And no.@ Carl:<br /><br />That's crazy.<br /><br />And no.Erichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09768182390055184365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-45522477840845237112013-07-19T09:10:17.073-07:002013-07-19T09:10:17.073-07:00Probably crazy talk, but: if you could somehow get...Probably crazy talk, but: if you could somehow get Josh Hamilton from the Angels (no doubt by picking up most if not all of his contract), would you do it?Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17586615594990914752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-36107548081151344452013-07-19T08:55:01.701-07:002013-07-19T08:55:01.701-07:00Completely agree with everyone. The Nats are too s...Completely agree with everyone. The Nats are too strong on paper for Rizzo to make any major moves. They just need to play at the level we know they can. One more SP would be great, so would some bench and 1B help, but that's more likely after this season. Man, it would be great to get Morse back!<br /><br />If they don't make the playoffs, what do you think are the chances Davey will come back for another season?Chas Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00306056671418831755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-48207745196306072712013-07-19T08:08:42.172-07:002013-07-19T08:08:42.172-07:00Dezo - should have just let you write the post. Un...Dezo - should have just let you write the post. Unless the Rays lose their next 10 and there's a surprise move out there for Price I don't see any game changing deals. Nor can I argue with standing pat. I'd like to see a pitcher but look over the available names and it's all either "don't want" or "too expensive"<br /><br /><br />Donald - that's pretty much how I see it. 2-1 v LA, 2-2 v PIT, 3-1 v Mets. 7-4 should be the goal. Maybe pick up a couple on the Braves who start away (against mediocre competition to be sure) then have a series at home vs the Cardinals. <br /><br />Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-56907423870845449692013-07-19T08:08:01.545-07:002013-07-19T08:08:01.545-07:00Really agree on the trade deadline talk from Harpe...Really agree on the trade deadline talk from Harper and DezoPenguin. Fits with the frustration of the season. There isn't really going to be a deal that makes a lot of sense. This is the team. They should do better. They might not. That's the way it is.Erichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09768182390055184365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-20700371298132279832013-07-19T07:57:11.493-07:002013-07-19T07:57:11.493-07:00Should be an interesting homestand. The Dodgers a...Should be an interesting homestand. The Dodgers and Pirates have been playing better than the Nats. If we can win 4 our of 7 against them, I'd take it. Then win 3 of 4 against the Mets for a 7-4 stand. Much less, particularly if the Braves do okay, and it's a tough way to start the second 'half' of the season.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295227567170577873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-79925237812867388412013-07-19T07:55:56.169-07:002013-07-19T07:55:56.169-07:00I think you've highlighted the major situation...I think you've highlighted the major situation with the Nationals this year, Harper. The entire starting lineup consists of players with an expectation of above-average performance (and better than that in the cases of Harper and, on a position-adjusted basis, Desmond). Some of those have performed to expectations (Ian, Rendon, mostly Znn after a slow start), but in other cases they have not (LaRoche, Span), or suffered injuries (Ramos, Harper, Werth).<br /><br />Therefore the only way to genuinely improve the lineup is to trade for star-grade talent. Star-grade talent is generally not available at the break and our farm system is kind of weak anyway. Plus, it's usually expensive ('cause if it's not expensive, it's not getting traded). Dustin Pedroia, Giancarlo Stanton, Manny Machado, or Carlos Gonzalez are not walking through that door.<br /><br />The bench can be shored up, yes, but as you note, those are small-scale moves, not ones that have a huge impact on the season. Hairston's already added to that, Suzuki's a perfectly adequate backup catcher. Lombo's a utility infielder and if used as one wouldn't stink up the joint all that much anyway, even though he can certainly be improved upon (if Espinosa won't get surgery, he could be an adequate late-inning defensive replacement for Rendon even if he should never be allowed near a bat if we can help it until his shoulder is right). Bernie and Tracy are underperforming expectations; like the lineup, you can expect some improvement.<br /><br />The bullpen is the bullpen. Clippard has been quietly excellent all year. Soriano's basically been good. Krol has been excellent. Abad has been competent. Stammen started well but slumped lately. Ohlendorf's been adequate. Mattheus is another underperformer and Storen hasn't been right all year, but at least we've cut bait on Duke and HRod.<br /><br />So yeah, the only real area where we've gotten bad performance that's readily upgradable is in SP. So if management believes any two of Jordan, Det., or Haren is going to be adequate, they're not going to make a big move. (Again, Lee, Sale, etc. are not on the way.)<br /><br />More likely than not, Rizzo's going to stand pat, or close to it, and retool in the offseason (for one thing, Haren's contract will be off the books...). The parts we have to offer right now all come with their own flaws (Storen's recent shaky performance will scare away people who might otherwise bite on a "Proven Closer," LaRoche is having a down year, Epsi's hurt, the farm system is relatively weak), so they're not what would bring back the gamebreaking move we would need to go to Instant Contender status.<br /><br />DezoPenguinnoreply@blogger.com