Harris on the Block? Say it isn't so!

[imref]

Jayson Stark lists Willie Harris as one two Nats currently on the trading block (Guzman of course is the other)

http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/blog?name=stark_jayson&id=5033484

• Cristian Guzman, SS, Nationals SS: "They're trying to peddle him. But I think he's still got shoulder problems. He's still throwing from a three-quarters slot, at best. He can hit, but he can't throw right now. Plus, he makes $8 million, and they don't want to eat a lot."

• Willie Harris, INF/OF, Nationals: "Can still come off the bench and steal a base, or play the infield or the outfield."

Who's Shopping:
• Nationals: Looking for a power outfield bat. As one scout put it: "Good luck."

[imref]

Doh, just saw this was already posted to the spring training thread - please delete.

[The Chief]

What can they possibly think they're going to get for Harris?

[Nathan]

What can they possibly think they're going to get for Harris?

Lincecum plus 2 prospects oughta do it.

[NatsDad14]

What's the point of trading Harris? The prospect they get will likely be a 25 year old in A ball. There is like a 5% chance that prospect turns into Shairon Martis, and we aren't even sure that is a good thing anymore. Keep him so the team is respectable.

[imref]

What can they possibly think they're going to get for Harris?

Lastings Milledge.

[Nat of the Living Dead]

I know the love Harris gets here, but if they can honestly get something that improves the team, then I say go for it. I'm not going to cry over a utility-guy, no matter how Super he is.

[The Chief]

I know the love Harris gets here, but if they can honestly get something that improves the team, then I say go for it. I'm not going to cry over a utility-guy, no matter how Super he is.

The love for Harris is mostly a joke.  Surely you know that.  You really think they can get anything that'll improve the team for him?  I mean, if they can by some miracle, I'm with you on this, but come on...  just can't see it happening.  Bowden doesn't run a team anymore

[HalfSmokes]

What's the point of trading Harris? The prospect they get will likely be a 25 year old in A ball. There is like a 5% chance that prospect turns into Shairon Martis, and we aren't even sure that is a good thing anymore. Keep him so the team is respectable.

If keeping Willie Harris is the difference between being respectable and not respectable, something has gone horribly wrong

[Nat of the Living Dead]

The love for Harris is mostly a joke.  Surely you know that.  You really think they can get anything that'll improve the team for him?  I mean, if they can by some miracle, I'm with you on this, but come on...  just can't see it happening.  Bowden doesn't run a team anymore

Really? I like Harris. He has been pretty good for this team, IMO. And I'm just saying with a big and capital "IF" they can improve the team. I don't see it happening with just Harris himself. Maybe if he is part of a package, but by himself I don't expect much.

[The Chief]

I like him too, I think most of us do.  I just meant the over-the-top love.

[Nathan]

I like him too, I think most of us do.  I just meant the over-the-top love.

Like the "Wooly Harris can leap tall buildings in a single bound while defending America and saving babies" type thing

I can't see us getting anything that great for him either, unless as NotLD said, its some sort of package with some other players.

[Nat of the Living Dead]

I gotta admit, I like that picture of Willie Harris standing in front of the American flag that has circulated around here.

[Lintyfresh85]

Yeah... Harris isn't going to bring much in return... but put me on the bandwagon for the guy. I love the way he plays.

[PowerBoater69]

Guz and Harris for a power bat in RF sounds good but it's only feasible if Lerner is willing to both eat most of Guz's contract and take on a big contract.  So it's not going to happen.

[DPMOmaha]

Harris alone won't bring in a big bat, but if he's paired with something else, it might.  I'd say just wait it out this year and go with what we've got and make a Tex like run at Crawford.

[Lintyfresh85]

I'm sure the Nats would somehow get swindled into taking on Vernon Wells and his massive contract.

[Nathan]

[PANatsFan]

Look, a team like the Phillies would love a bench guy as versatile as Harris. Hell, they had Bruntlett last year.

I think the Rangers want a utility guy too. I think Harris for McCarthy makes sense. But to a team like the Nats, he might be more valuable in trade.

[DPMOmaha]

Especially if Gonzalez's spring translates to the regular season.  We've got enough guys to man the RF spot adequately.

[blue911]

I would imagine the Nats are fishing for players that are on the bubble. Players that may not make the 25 man squad but don't have options or have an out.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Look, a team like the Phillies would love a bench guy as versatile as Harris. Hell, they had Bruntlett last year.

I think the Rangers want a utility guy too. I think Harris for McCarthy makes sense. But to a team like the Nats, he might be more valuable in trade.

Harris is a fine utility player.  He has gone from a AAAA to an major league contributor who can give you OBP heavy average offense and good corner OF defense for multi-week stretches.  For a contender, he'd be an excellent bench player.  The Texas deal might make some sense.  It is a good stadium for LH hitters, his ability to back up Young and Kinsler as well as all three OFs would make him a good fit.

[welch]

It ain't so.

[Vega]

If we could get a half-decent reliever for him, I say do it.