tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post6882987480790876935..comments2024-03-28T10:50:33.234-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: SOMETHING HAPPENHarperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-54358276492871792632019-02-17T20:04:27.978-08:002019-02-17T20:04:27.978-08:00@Harper, Everybody: Apparently Marcus Stroman is p...@Harper, Everybody: Apparently Marcus Stroman is pissed off in Toronto. He’s always been a guy I’ve wanted the Nats to go after in a trade. http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26018330/marcus-stroman-wants-new-deal-blue-jays-says-offered-nothingBxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-91350150222757548152019-02-17T19:58:50.542-08:002019-02-17T19:58:50.542-08:00@Johnny C: I would definitely offer Adam Jones a l...@Johnny C: I would definitely offer Adam Jones a lowball offer, if he’s willing to be paid like a backup OF. Because MAT may be a great defensive backup but he’s a dreadful hitter. Adam Jones would be a good guy to sort of tutor Robles and Soto and bench bat or guy to play a corner if/when Eaton gets hurt. <br />Re Bryce.....I’m worried he’s gonna be one of these guys who needs one good coaching tip from a hitting coach on another team and he becomes mike trout at plate every year.....sort of like treinen or Felipe Rivero changes teams and gets a single pitching tip and they’re unhittable. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-42712687203863103372019-02-17T19:54:40.047-08:002019-02-17T19:54:40.047-08:00@SSLN. How does Boswell both believe that Werth wa...@SSLN. How does Boswell both believe that Werth was an incredible leader (Boswell likes werth more than anybody) and also that Bryce, werth’s protege who he took under his wing, never learned basic baseball fundamentals? Seems a little inconsistent. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-19390785551736261582019-02-17T15:28:11.867-08:002019-02-17T15:28:11.867-08:00Hey old PBR
Boswell thinks that Werth was a great...Hey old PBR<br /><br />Boswell thinks that Werth was a great clubhouse presence and a teacher of young players. You not going to let Boz get away with that misrepresentation. We need an instant reply telling us how bad Werth really was and how his attitude hurt the team.sslnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853597641731504272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-37178380046945624652019-02-17T11:53:15.103-08:002019-02-17T11:53:15.103-08:00BxJ: Bryce putting up a few 2015s is definitely so...BxJ: Bryce putting up a few 2015s is definitely something that unnerves me. He has been so inconsistent, but if he gets "really focused," and can discipline his swing and play average D, it could really hurt to see him in Philly. On the other hand, I saw articles about how "locked in" Bryce was going into 2018 and he was all over the place (still remember a ball going through the infield, and Bryce not even reacting until everyone got an extra base). I'm really curious how he'll respond to being paid like "the man." Will it give him an extra gear? Will it make him cautious (so much scrutiny--Philly may be worse than NY in this way, because NY at least knows how to celebrate a star, and the NYY have several, so he wouldn't have the pressure)? Will he get grouchy? <br /><br />I wish the Nats could/would sign him but I also think he wants to be paid like "the man" when he doesn't consistently play like that guy. Oh well, we'll probably know something by Tuesday or Wednesday.<br /><br />Meanwhile, MLB.com has suggested the Nats pick up Adam Jones (solid backup, great clubhouse guy, plus I think he lives locally). Would he take a lowball offer? Any thoughts? Johnny Callisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517288347359334617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-73706704556870030042019-02-17T10:22:40.763-08:002019-02-17T10:22:40.763-08:00And remember the deferrals put the offer from bats...And remember the deferrals put the offer from bats at 286, I think? Assuming no deferrals in Phillie offer then 24 million and optouts would be a pretty big difference for Bryce.NotBobbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-9366335156916195512019-02-17T10:17:42.069-08:002019-02-17T10:17:42.069-08:00If Nats are letting him go for 10 310 then there b...If Nats are letting him go for 10 310 then there better be several early opt outs. I think if Nats had given him opt outs in the 10 300 offer then there would have been more conversation.<br /><br />Wonder if it is very front loaded with opt outs making it basically a 3 110...NotBobbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-1754634657933380952019-02-17T10:10:27.494-08:002019-02-17T10:10:27.494-08:00Rumors going around now are that Harper is signing...Rumors going around now are that Harper is signing for 10 years for 310 with the Phillies. Sorry but I feel like the Nats have pretty much completely mishandled this. They should have traded him to Houston last year if they were going to let him leave over $10 million dollars. Now you're letting him go to the Phillies for the equivalent of Tanner Roark. IMO that is pretty bad. I agree they have spent money this offseason. However, by letting Harper sign with Philly you are making it a 4-way competition for the NL East. Davey Martinez inspires zero confidence in me that the Nats can remotely handle competition for the division. Now Boswell writes a character assassination piece for the Post where some anonymous "prominent Nats veteran" is saying the Nats are going to be a better team this year bc it was Harper's fault they didn't care about fundamentals?? When did Dan Snyder buy the Nats?Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-30871077855594954052019-02-16T21:41:37.000-08:002019-02-16T21:41:37.000-08:00@ Johnny. Yes, I will say the Nats are in an unusu...@ Johnny. Yes, I will say the Nats are in an unusually strong situation in terms of young outfielders to absorb the loss. But to me it’s a bit sad that this might be a kind of “statue in front of the stadium” type guy they’re losing. It does help your franchise to have an iconic star associated with it, and it was fun to have him. And of course you worry (or I do) that he’s gonna have 3 or 4 2015s with another team and win a title elsewhere.BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-81122225139528670702019-02-16T15:59:34.766-08:002019-02-16T15:59:34.766-08:00BxJ: I know what you mean about Boswell not adori...BxJ: I know what you mean about Boswell not adoring Bryce, but he had been pretty much advocating for Bryce's signing if it was reasonable. <br /><br />Bryce is 26 and may just want to try something/somewhere new. I don't get going to SF which is a franchise in disrepair. Going to Philly when he apparently hates the town seems like a bad move. I would assume he gets some early opt-outs if he goes there. I thought SD looked good because of the location/weather and they are getting better. <br /><br />Staying with the Nats would mean continuity and contending every year for a while, at least. But he may feel he wants to start over and "prove himself" in a new spotlight (in that way NYY seemed the right move)...may have mentally assumed he wouldn't be coming back and can't turn around and stay.<br /><br />If he's gone, then there will be a whole new set of pluses and minuses to consider. I do hope where he's going is revealed soon. Johnny Callisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517288347359334617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-90622369684744011222019-02-16T12:22:20.724-08:002019-02-16T12:22:20.724-08:00BTW here is one last fangraphs piece suggesting Br...BTW here is one last fangraphs piece suggesting Bryce Harper will probably be a Hall of Famer which has about a 50% chance at 500 HR. <br />https://blogs.fangraphs.com/harper-machado-betts-and-history/BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-90799332678104096422019-02-16T12:08:29.357-08:002019-02-16T12:08:29.357-08:00Bryce has chosen somewhere else. Phillies or Giant...Bryce has chosen somewhere else. Phillies or Giants. Predict we hear sometime next few days. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-38944459544228623022019-02-16T12:06:08.848-08:002019-02-16T12:06:08.848-08:00@Johnny Positive? Boswell has always been weirdly ...@Johnny Positive? Boswell has always been weirdly negative about Bryce. BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-34629653652976532322019-02-16T08:13:15.923-08:002019-02-16T08:13:15.923-08:00@ssln How them boots taste?@ssln How them boots taste?Ryan DCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-69133935766516531072019-02-15T21:39:20.308-08:002019-02-15T21:39:20.308-08:00Boswell has a WaPo column out where some Nats (and...Boswell has a WaPo column out where some Nats (and Bos) cast shade on BH's lack of fundamentals (baserunning, overthrows, lack of hustle and alertness). Considering how positive Boswell's been about Bryce lately, it makes me wonder if he's heard something, like Harper's eliminated the Nats.Johnny Callisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517288347359334617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-14984644835932549352019-02-15T20:37:28.206-08:002019-02-15T20:37:28.206-08:00Also, they didn’t just “explore.” Hey had a deal o...Also, they didn’t just “explore.” Hey had a deal on the table. Houston was waiting for the green light to announce it. Bats withdrew because of this fallacy of preserving a relationship. They lose him and the prospects we could have gotten in return. That is called “not handling it well.”Ole PBNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-11356043136265573252019-02-15T20:30:06.826-08:002019-02-15T20:30:06.826-08:00Anon - last time buddy. Yankees handled Chapman pr...Anon - last time buddy. Yankees handled Chapman pretty well. There’s one. Guess I can.Ole PBNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-29905197982852924752019-02-15T20:16:19.199-08:002019-02-15T20:16:19.199-08:00Yeah, bx, obviously offensive production. As you k...Yeah, bx, obviously offensive production. As you know Soto is not a good outfielder. billyhackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01147372135927774269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-91892703898603428212019-02-15T18:21:31.337-08:002019-02-15T18:21:31.337-08:00Harper
You need a little weekend reading to see h...Harper<br /><br />You need a little weekend reading to see how the BH hype machine has worked.<br /><br />Here are a few suggestions:<br />Bryce Harper could easily be worth 400M by the time he is a free agent. 12/7/16 USA Today.<br />Bryce Harper's contract could pass 400M. 3/28/18 Business Insider<br />MLB: Bryce Harper 500M contract is a possibility 6/30/17.<br />Bryce Harper, even at 500M, would be a bargain. 11/16/17 Washington Post.<br />Why Bryce Harper would be a bargain at 500M 11/17/2017 NBC Sports<br />Bryce Harper has a chance to be MLB first 500M man. NBC Sports.<br /><br />You see Bryce is being chated because all the sophisticated sports writers said he was worth 500M so you are short changing the guy at 330M.<br />Harper I spoke about FCF in my original post. Don't give me some answer that says you need change for a dollar. You want to discuss FCF with me? If not fine. You want to do macro economics instead. Since you want to pretend you understand this topic, what do you think a fair return is for owners that invested a billion dollars to buy a team? Give me a number.<br />This whole thing may come down to Boras over estimating the market. Maybe the Learners offered the 300M and BH turned it done. Sometimes you simple overestimate the value of a property which may have happened in this case. As a fan you can dream all you want but don't let your dreaming be a substitute for common sense.sslnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853597641731504272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-26351930700613715482019-02-15T15:09:16.787-08:002019-02-15T15:09:16.787-08:00Looking at the fangraphs ZIPS projections, you’re ...Looking at the fangraphs ZIPS projections, you’re struck by how top-heavy the Nats remain. They continue to be a team that IMO just doesn’t do quite enough to shore up the bottom layer and depth (no 4-6 starters, bench players, etc). Looking at the projections, I suspect they are underrating the catching combo and Robles, and worry that they are overrating Eaton.<br />https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2019-zips-projections-washington-nationals/<br />BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-9229085801956758482019-02-15T14:52:54.986-08:002019-02-15T14:52:54.986-08:00@billyhacker huh? Soto’s not close to the second m...@billyhacker huh? Soto’s not close to the second most valuable projection. Are you talking only about hitting?BxJaycobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841583667789907324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-58289069178002299412019-02-15T14:26:20.829-08:002019-02-15T14:26:20.829-08:00core: "cave to his demands?" "at l...core: "cave to his demands?" "at least the team". Fumble fingers...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-19928792647762643352019-02-15T14:24:10.171-08:002019-02-15T14:24:10.171-08:00Ol PBN - Please tell me who has handled trading a ...Ol PBN - Please tell me who has handled trading a star player mid year before losing him well. You can't because none of us are in the room. There is no good way to explore what you get vs trying to maintain a good relationship with a player. They had to explore the market and if Harper took that as a slight that's on him, and mighty immature to boot. Harper is asking for the most money in history, despite his lack of historically great output and the Lerner's should just cave to his demands. They should have traded him, at least th teamy would have gotten something and we could have avoided this ridiculous circus. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-12346823115542415062019-02-15T14:13:04.168-08:002019-02-15T14:13:04.168-08:00Josh, you’re right - too much. Didn’t think that m...Josh, you’re right - too much. Didn’t think that many people disagreed with the overall point of my argument about the botched handling of the Bryce trade deadline deal. Lesson learned is that presenting anologies often distract from one’s main contention. Guilty as charged: complaining about others bringing up the NFL as an analogy when I did just that in my original post.<br /><br />Opening Day can’t get here soon enough.Ole PBNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-30066145377665828512019-02-15T13:36:28.261-08:002019-02-15T13:36:28.261-08:00Ole PBN your common sense comment is ad hominem. I...Ole PBN your common sense comment is ad hominem. I agree with you about the Lerners but be cool.Josh Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524273388243642450noreply@blogger.com