tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post8625614991552398785..comments2024-03-28T10:50:33.234-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: Hey, Kasten, I can't see real good..Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-84725843057731123352010-04-29T17:41:33.453-07:002010-04-29T17:41:33.453-07:00Exactly- not all trades involve prospects that won...Exactly- not all trades involve prospects that won't contribute for a long time. There is the potential to trade for close to the majors prospects or prospects that are blocked by players on their big league team. I'd like to see Rizzo make a couple of those types of moves to keep this team competitive now and into the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-16875673052749826072010-04-29T10:41:46.264-07:002010-04-29T10:41:46.264-07:00Mark - both. I like to cover my bases. Negative be...Mark - both. I like to cover my bases. Negative because much like 2005, I expect the Nats to drop back to a pace equal to their talent (so watch out for some nice strings of losses) Positive because unlike 2005 it's real doubtful in 5 years the Nats will still be trying to climb out of the cellar. <br /><br />Hoo - yeah the issue is the offense (with a savvy FA/trade move or two) could be ready for a push now and in 2011 but the pitching (and Bryce Harper?) should be fully forming in 2012 (Strasburg with a year plus under his belt, ZNN fully back from injury, Lannan only 27). If they bet on 2011-2012 and keep Dunn and Willingham around (morgan is under control for a lot longer - so he'll be here) then they might run into a circumstance with them under contract and falling apart when the pitching is peaking. If they bet on 2013-2014 and trade those two for prospects a year or two off then the Nats are bound to drop back down for a year or so. <br /><br /><br />3 cogs of the offense Morgan, Dunn, and Willingham are 29,30, and 31 respectivelyHarperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-86932270087266423802010-04-29T09:47:15.531-07:002010-04-29T09:47:15.531-07:00I will be disappointed if it takes 3 years to be l...I will be disappointed if it takes 3 years to be legitimately good. I'm hoping that the team is in a real playoff hunt next year and '12 at the latest.<br /><br />The big question is what does Rizzo think. If he moves W'ham, I'm guessing he's in your time frame. Which means we need 3 new outfielders (Morgan at 33 as a speedy CF?).<br /><br />The exciting thing of this year is making an unexpected possible run at .500 and finishing out of the cellar in the NL east.Hoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-20090608293080102822010-04-29T09:30:42.767-07:002010-04-29T09:30:42.767-07:00Harper:
I dont quite understand. Is this a pos...Harper: <br /><br />I dont quite understand. Is this a positive post or a negative post?Nattydreadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03893360732342616110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-22991627866743387352010-04-29T08:13:10.273-07:002010-04-29T08:13:10.273-07:00I guess I was hoping Nats fans would be content fo...I guess I was hoping Nats fans would be content for one year with just recahing "marginal". Fans are fans though. <br /><br />OK drink the kool-aid but if you drink it in my shop be sure to preface everything with "The Nats would be the exception but..."Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-60164157093454089882010-04-29T04:34:07.379-07:002010-04-29T04:34:07.379-07:00Talking about a run for the playoffs when your tea...Talking about a run for the playoffs when your team is marginal is what gets fans through until their team is actually good. If the Nats are still hovering slightly above .500 in June, I will certainly drink the Kool-Aid. Why else be so devoted?Positively Half St.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07048223068323120438noreply@blogger.com