Author Topic: 2012/13 Offseason Discussion Thread (Read 171840 times)

Kevrock · « **Reply #3200:** January 10, 2013, 07:40:54 AM »

I don't think I've made a serious post in two weeks. It was out of annoyance that we haven't signed a LH RP.

I imagine Vazquez will go where he thinks he can make an impact.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #3201:** January 10, 2013, 08:05:05 AM »

I get that you mean another lefty arm in the pen, but just to clarify, LOOGY stands for Lefty One Out Guy. If Detwiler is facing only one left handed batter a game, that's not good. He's a better pitcher than that.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #3202:** January 10, 2013, 08:31:46 AM »

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130109&content_id=40901320&vkey=news_was&c_id=was

Pretty good interview of Rizzo by Ladson. Says biggest need in ST is starting pitching depth. Also that they haven't had 'talked specifics' on extensions with arb-eligibile guys (JZ and Desmond).

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #3203:** January 10, 2013, 08:34:50 AM »

I have to think the uncertaintly with MASN plays a roll there- otherwise they should have at least started staking specifics by now with Zimmermann

houston-nat · « **Reply #3204:** January 10, 2013, 08:43:51 AM »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on January 10, 2013, 12:04:56 AM

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I love this post.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #3205:** January 10, 2013, 08:43:58 AM »

Quote from: Kevrock on January 09, 2013, 09:33:54 PM

Nats should have given me those millions. I can be a righthanded no out guy.

You mean a RINOGY? You'd be the talk of the town - Drudge, Malkin, Ingraham . . .

Slateman · « **Reply #3206:** January 10, 2013, 11:28:50 AM »

Quote from: Tyler Durden on January 10, 2013, 08:05:05 AM

I get that you mean another lefty arm in the pen, but just to clarify, LOOGY stands for Lefty One Out Guy. If Detwiler is facing only one left handed batter a game, that's not good. He's a better pitcher than that.

That's why I put down 7th inning guy too. He probably takes over the 8th when Clippard implodes.

Kevrock · « **Reply #3207:** January 10, 2013, 11:38:08 AM »

Quote from: Tyler Durden on January 10, 2013, 08:05:05 AM

I get that you mean another lefty arm in the pen, but just to clarify, LOOGY stands for Lefty One Out Guy. If Detwiler is facing only one left handed batter a game, that's not good. He's a better pitcher than that.

I meant LOOGY because I was being thoroughly facetious with that post.

Vega · « **Reply #3208:** January 10, 2013, 02:50:04 PM »

We've signed Ross Ohlendorf to a minor league deal. This year's equivalent of Zach Duke last season: a mediocre ex-Pirate as minor league depth for long relief or a spot start.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #3209:** January 10, 2013, 02:55:23 PM »

I like the move. If the guy does not pan out, then he's easily discarded, but if he is on, he's decent depth. Put together a stack of those guys in Syracuse, and have assorted Karnses and Solises in AA. Whichever of the prospect guys pan out, they can either jump 2 levels if needed or they can enjoy the second half of the summer by Lake Onondaga.

madj55 · « **Reply #3210:** January 10, 2013, 05:19:43 PM »

How is RZ's arm looking?

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #3211:** January 10, 2013, 05:39:50 PM »

Matt Capps and Rauch are still free agents. I'd take either here.

Slateman · « **Reply #3212:** January 10, 2013, 07:03:19 PM »

Quote from: madj55 on January 10, 2013, 05:19:43 PM

How is RZ's arm looking?

Busy keeping his hands in the proper "kneeding position"

PC · « **Reply #3213:** January 10, 2013, 07:34:57 PM »

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