tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post65800923160829311..comments2024-03-28T10:50:33.234-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: Our former guysHarperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-26097264939340587842017-07-31T04:54:27.745-07:002017-07-31T04:54:27.745-07:00Well, we won't be getting Justin Wilson...Well, we won't be getting Justin Wilson...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-73774249489109640062017-07-30T15:09:14.961-07:002017-07-30T15:09:14.961-07:00I'm not complaining. Just that it seems the N...I'm not complaining. Just that it seems the Nats are in most rumors but usually fail to pull the trigger on deals FA, trades, or even manager hirings. Anyway, rough weekend with the other game of the double header to go. I'd like to see them get a SP and another RP imo. The Kendrick trade was a good move in my book. It wouldn't shock me if the Nats don't get anyone at the deadline and then try and get someone next month - I'm sure Melancon will clear waivers once he's back. We'll see.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-60222420132723666602017-07-30T07:15:52.052-07:002017-07-30T07:15:52.052-07:00I believe Wilson has one more year of arbitration ...I believe Wilson has one more year of arbitration so slightly more than a rental but I still agree though that Rizzo can get it done with less than Soto/Robles but if not should definitely package one of them to get multiyear help in the bullpen. Keithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-64406851804337700712017-07-29T19:47:34.196-07:002017-07-29T19:47:34.196-07:00Jay/Harper: I predict that Nats acquire Justin Wil...Jay/Harper: I predict that Nats acquire Justin Wilson and no starter. Seems to line up with their interests re need and cost to get Wilson. If they don't do anything else, I think it's unfair to COMPLAIN. But nor would I be overjoyed. But I do predict that they get another arm for back end. And I think wilson is the best bet, and that they manage it without any major prospects since he's a rental. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-4597994251449818842017-07-29T11:28:33.891-07:002017-07-29T11:28:33.891-07:00Howie post on Monday please!Howie post on Monday please!G Cracka Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16718297381010491862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-22041894373704404042017-07-29T06:53:39.542-07:002017-07-29T06:53:39.542-07:00@KO
I wonder if the Kendrick trade is setting up ...@KO<br /><br />I wonder if the Kendrick trade is setting up a trade involving Difo. If so, I'm all for it. Sell high on Difo since he really will never be more than a utility guy in my eyes (but I'm no scout)Friesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-29072492433656794232017-07-28T21:24:44.656-07:002017-07-28T21:24:44.656-07:00@harper how do you feel about the howie Kendrick t...@harper how do you feel about the howie Kendrick trade?KOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684078565066529741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-68017587890040793242017-07-28T14:34:22.521-07:002017-07-28T14:34:22.521-07:00The question is are we going to be disappointed co...The question is are we going to be disappointed come Monday night when the Nats have traded for a minor bullpen piece and nothing else. The interwebs and tweeter will talk about how the Nats were unwilling to trade any of their top prospects. Rizzo stood his ground everyone will say. The Dodgers, Cubs, and Astros will make some big moves. The Nats will make the playoffs. Play valiantly in the first round. Maybe win and lose in the NLCS or maybe lose in the first round again. I wouldn't trade Robles. But IMO everyone else is fair game in my book. Imagine if the Nats had traded Giolitto for Andrew Miller straight up, as was rumored this time last year. Oh well.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-33688117235550814502017-07-28T13:27:28.887-07:002017-07-28T13:27:28.887-07:00So a few corrections on Lucas Giolito. He is 23, n...So a few corrections on Lucas Giolito. He is 23, not 21 as some of you thought. DOB 7/14/1994. He is having a terrible year at Triple A Charlotte. Record of 4-9 with an ERA of 5.02. In 104 innings he has given up 101 hits and 58 earned runs. 112 strikeouts vs 51 walks. Whip of 1.46. Nothing special. He does have an occasional got game. Threw a no hitter against Syracuse. Apparently, he was motivated. Also had a seven inning shutout recently. Generally inconsistent with his mechanics which produces inconsistent results.<br />One scout I read projects him as a bullpen guy in the Majors.<br />Lopez has been more consistent. White Sox are high on him. 4-5 type guy and likely to be called up in September to see what he can do.<br />Sox happy with Dunne but he is in A ball so he is still a project. Unless Dunne turns into a 2 or 3 it looks like we didn't give up much for Eaton. Certainly,it wasn't the worst trade of the century as some thought.<br />Still willing to give up Soto, Stevenson and a Double A pitcher for Wilson. Pull the trigger Rizzo. Doolittle is not the answer. sslnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853597641731504272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-45256878365877328462017-07-28T12:50:21.199-07:002017-07-28T12:50:21.199-07:00@Anonymous 11:29:
"And with Rizzo, there'...@Anonymous 11:29:<br /><br />"And with Rizzo, there's a pattern."<br /><br />And that pattern is . . . what, precisely?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-4223238718515260412017-07-28T11:29:42.224-07:002017-07-28T11:29:42.224-07:00Not saying you're wrong, Harper. You're us...Not saying you're wrong, Harper. You're usually right -- as in above average, considering your age and playing level. But let's start with some columns you wrote in earlier years, where you have noted, sagely, that many good players don't break out until 26 or later. Like Scherzer or Roark. Or Souza. MAT may have turned one of those corners. Brian Goodwin seems to be doing well, with enough pop (a 28 HR pace over 600 ABs) to have earned him an 800+ OPS. I come here for a reality check. PROSPECTS will break your heart. And yet... well, it's also fair to temper one's skepticism with humility. Sometimes they don't break your heart. And with Rizzo, there's a pattern. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-13336406220465827342017-07-28T10:09:05.172-07:002017-07-28T10:09:05.172-07:00Anon - I agree but I guess we don't know if th...Anon - I agree but I guess we don't know if there is someone on the market that'll match up with Soto. Seems like there could be but I haven't heard many Gray like names out there. Wouldn't do it for a Darvish type myself. <br /><br />Kevin - agree. It's part expectation that guys are going to keep moving forward at same rate. Part the reality that the special guys usually do do something like that. But we go from "OMG" to "Terrible" too quick. Some guys do need time. <br /><br />Bx - That sounds about right. We probaby could have survived an 1/2 turn by one of them if the others failed and Eaton had given the Nats a full contract of good play. With the injury though the bar for "losing" this trade is lowered. <br /><br />Blovy - I'll probably go back and do more. I found this fun. Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-22332580019958689532017-07-28T10:05:01.326-07:002017-07-28T10:05:01.326-07:00CK - I can't argue in one aspect. I would have...CK - I can't argue in one aspect. I would have been higher on Lombo than most. He did have production. A couple things that Schrock has over Lombo.<br /><br />1) He's just slightly better at a bunch of things. Slightly more patient. Slightly more contact. I hear praise of his fielding I didn't for Lombo. Individually it would be nothing, combined it could be the difference between a bench player (which I was fine with Lombo being) and a starter.<br /><br />2) Consistency. In 2011 you saw big drops in Lombo's BB-rate and isoSLG in AA and AAA while K-rate remained fairly constant. What did we see in the majors? BB-rate dipping even further, isoSLG same, K-rate though fairly constant. Hello Singly Joe. We see a bit more consistency in Schrock's numbers which leads one to believe that will continue. Of course we don't have the equivalent of Lombo's 2011 yet to compare. If Schrock's numbers head in wrong direction next year, this comparison will seem even more apt. <br /><br />This is a nice look to remind you guys - I'm no minor league expert - and there are reasons the guys that are where they are on lists are where they are. Talent does matter. <br /><br />(of course in 2011 guys like Michael Burgesss, Eury Perez, Chris Marrero would have been liked more than Lombo bc of talent and Lombo had a better career. Bet on Schrock to be SOMETHING) Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-87177681664697808482017-07-28T09:57:08.815-07:002017-07-28T09:57:08.815-07:00Pivetta for Papelbon was bad. Too much at the time...Pivetta for Papelbon was bad. Too much at the time to get some of the money taken off a costly contract for a bum. Pivetta doesn't look like he would have helped much this year yet, but he's probably got a decent future.blovy8https://www.blogger.com/profile/06888192019412533415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-69193595636089121562017-07-28T09:53:01.912-07:002017-07-28T09:53:01.912-07:00Thing is....if those 3 all turn out to be Number 3...Thing is....if those 3 all turn out to be Number 3s....we would clearly lose the trade, not win it. To win it we probably need: at least 1 to be a bust, and none to be ace types. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-24648091826888791022017-07-28T09:48:46.988-07:002017-07-28T09:48:46.988-07:00I always thought it was peculiar that Lopez and Gi...I always thought it was peculiar that Lopez and Giolito have been viewed as semi-flops when they're in AAA at 21, and Dunning is in A ball at 21 and doing well and gets little attention. I mean, I know it's just about perception, but still. It's just kinda weird.Kevin Ruschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246278523767750179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-29989777226600631262017-07-28T09:23:16.561-07:002017-07-28T09:23:16.561-07:00Not disagreeing with your assessment that Schrock ...Not disagreeing with your assessment that Schrock has or should have improved his status as a prospect. I kinda see him as Lombardozzi 2.0, pretty similar minor league numbers. Which I guess is an overpay, but is probably still meh.Commonwealh Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04498148632132937489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-47814112945748157582017-07-28T09:21:22.810-07:002017-07-28T09:21:22.810-07:00In general I've been happy with every trade Ri...In general I've been happy with every trade Rizzo's made except for Scrabble (potential overpay) and maybe the Melancon trade (never been a fan of the closer role and feel paying that much for an "established closer" is just silly).<br /><br />But the Eaton trade I have a feeling the Nats are going to win, and would have been by a decent margin if not for the ACL tear which you obviously can't predict. I think Giolito is uncomfortable in everything he does, whether it's changing his mechanics or making adjustments in approach or moving up a level, and that's going to hold him back from developing into anything more than a below average #3 or a #4. Lopez was always projected as like a #4 and nothing to this point really screams otherwise, maybe he makes the jump to a #3. Dunning's also expected to be no more than average. So the Nats gave up 3 prospects who are easy to pick up in FA for not a ton of money.<br /><br />So while they were the PROSPECTS, Rizzo utilized them effectively. That's why I'm of the opinion that Rizzo should be building a trade around Soto for a controllable SP, because the team needs more pitching depth and Soto is still almost 4 years out from being an impact in the majors. Doesn't really look like Gray is going to happen with the Yanks driving his price tag up, but there are plenty of sellers on the market with pitchers who haven't been named in the rumors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-66851305093595568842017-07-28T09:06:47.277-07:002017-07-28T09:06:47.277-07:00Good post Harper. Very interesting stuff.Good post Harper. Very interesting stuff.Chas Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00306056671418831755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-77117391258843664232017-07-28T08:34:52.962-07:002017-07-28T08:34:52.962-07:00Trade em all for Mike Trout!Trade em all for Mike Trout!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-85272568907873364962017-07-28T08:20:13.680-07:002017-07-28T08:20:13.680-07:00These last two posts have been fascinating and enl...These last two posts have been fascinating and enlightening, and a major time saver. Great stuff!JE34noreply@blogger.com