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Offline CapsnNats

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Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Topic Start: August 06, 2012, 02:15:32 PM »
Just tweeted by Kilgore:

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The Nats have acquired Cesar Izturis from the Brewers, a source says. Mark DeRosa fighting a groin injury. Nats needed middle infield help.

Thoughts?

Offline houston-nat

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #1: August 06, 2012, 02:16:15 PM »
Le sigh.
 :shrug: :phew:

This year, .235/.248/.333 with an OPS+ of 53 so he basically cannot be allowed in the batter's box.

Offline Mr Clean

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #2: August 06, 2012, 02:16:47 PM »
.248 OBP. Yikes

Offline Obed_Marsh

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #3: August 06, 2012, 02:17:58 PM »
Huh. I figured we would get someone but didn't expect Cesar Izturis.

Offline comish4lif

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #4: August 06, 2012, 02:19:17 PM »
Le sigh.
 :shrug: :phew:

This year, .235/.248/.333 with an OPS+ of 53 so he basically cannot be allowed in the batter's box.

We didn't get him to bat, he needs to be able to play middle infield defense if something happens to Espinosa/Lombardozzi.

Offline CapsnNats

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #5: August 06, 2012, 02:20:54 PM »
He's an improvement over DEROSA though.

Offline wpa2629

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #6: August 06, 2012, 02:21:44 PM »
Well alrighty then

Offline RL04

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #7: August 06, 2012, 02:22:22 PM »
Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis


Who!?

And you know what "tsuris" means in Yiddish, right?

Offline BigMeech

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #8: August 06, 2012, 02:22:27 PM »
Christ.

Offline Tyler Durden

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #9: August 06, 2012, 02:24:44 PM »
Championship.

We already won.

Offline Lintyfresh85

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #10: August 06, 2012, 02:25:02 PM »
He can pick it.... that's all he'd be used for, anyways.

Offline KnorrForYourMoney

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #11: August 06, 2012, 02:25:25 PM »
He WILL get AB's.  Prepare yourselves, people.

Offline sportsfan882

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #12: August 06, 2012, 02:25:25 PM »
Looks like a good defender and he puts the ball into play offensively. As long as he doesn't start or play a ton he is fine. Better than DeRosa.

Offline Smithian

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #13: August 06, 2012, 02:26:03 PM »
Means Mark DeRosa is done!!!!!

Addition by subtraction!!!!!!

Offline NatsDad14

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #14: August 06, 2012, 02:28:28 PM »
Looks like a good defender and he puts the ball into play offensively. As long as he doesn't start or play a ton he is fine. Better than DeRosa.

puts the ball in play? What the freak is that supposed to mean? Who cares if in play means straight to an opponents glove?

Offline sportsfan882

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #15: August 06, 2012, 02:30:09 PM »
I hope they don't use him as late inning defensive replacement. Hopefully just a start once a week and only filling in the event of a bad injury

Offline sportsfan882

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #16: August 06, 2012, 02:31:43 PM »
puts the ball in play? What the freak is that supposed to mean? Who cares if in play means straight to an opponents glove?

He doesn't strike out which means he should be able to handle bat - sacrifices, bunts, etc

Offline sportsfan882

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #17: August 06, 2012, 02:41:45 PM »
"@NationalsPR: The Nationals today claimed SS Cesar Izturis off waivers from MIL. To make room, Mark DeRosa to 15-Day DL and Atahualpa Severino was DFA’d."

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #18: August 06, 2012, 02:47:50 PM »
James Wagner ‏@JamesWagnerWP

Nats also announce signings of RHP Ramses Rosario (Venez.) & OFs Aldrem Corredor (Ven.), Darryl Florentino (Dom. R.) & Luis Guzman (also DR)

Offline nobleisthyname

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #19: August 06, 2012, 02:47:51 PM »
What did we give up? Did we just take on his salary?

Offline Clever

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #20: August 06, 2012, 02:49:58 PM »
MVP!

Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #21: August 06, 2012, 02:51:03 PM »
He doesn't strike out which means he should be able to handle bat - sacrifices, bunts, etc
exactly right, and his D is why rizzo claimed him, he's not playing everyday so the numbers don't matter that much

Offline PC

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #22: August 06, 2012, 02:52:41 PM »
What did we give up? Did we just take on his salary?

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Itzuris' acquisition was a straight waiver claim, not a trade, so the Nationals aren't giving up any players for him. They'll only be responsible for the remainder of his $850,000 salary this season.

Offline Obed_Marsh

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #23: August 06, 2012, 02:55:46 PM »
Ah waiver claim. That makes sense.

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Re: Nats Acquire Cesar Izturis
« Reply #24: August 06, 2012, 02:57:35 PM »
Needed the MI insurance with Desmond out. Logical move with him on the wire.