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hammondsnats · « **Reply #675 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:09:38 pm »

glad we're not interested in damon, wynn is intriguing and i love how we're going hard after garland.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #676 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:12:42 pm »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on December 19, 2009, 02:20:13 pm

not a fan

He's put up better numbers than Harris both last year and over his career.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #677 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:14:19 pm »

Quote from: cmdterps44 on December 17, 2009, 07:41:02 pm

Per MLBTR/Sir William Blahblah

http://twitter.com/washingnats/status/6779600800

That would be some relief going into next year compared to last year.

Who are the other teams that are "finalists" in the Capps sweeps?

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #678 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:17:45 pm »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on December 19, 2009, 04:12:42 pm

He's put up better numbers than Harris both last year and over his career.

Harris is already signed for next year. There is no room for him and Wynn on this team.

Wynn is old and beat down. No power. A shell of his old self.

I can Throw · « **Reply #679 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:20:41 pm »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on December 19, 2009, 04:14:19 pm

Who are the other teams that are "finalists" in the Capps sweeps?

Cubs and Nats apparently

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #680 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:25:10 pm »

It's not like Harris is a huge source of power either. Of the two, Winn is the better player, neither would be counted on for huge contributions, they'd be role players. If you get a chance to upgrade the position, it can do nothing but help. Winn is better in every statistical category than Harris both for his career and last year.

Harris is also tradeable and could be included as a decent piece in a trade somewhere down the line. Just because he's signed doesn't mean he's going to be here when ST opens. Any opportunity to upgrade any position should be explored. Don't get too attached to role-players or mediocre relievers.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #681 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:26:51 pm »

Quote from: I can Throw on December 19, 2009, 04:20:41 pm

Cubs and Nats apparently

Gotcha, thanks. There's a local sports talk show I listen to and the main host of the show is a big Cubs fan, I'd love to hear him whine about losing out to the Nats for FA. That would almost make it worth it for just that reason alone.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #682 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:28:49 pm »

Willie Harris has 20 HRs over the last two season (690 ABs).

Randy Winn has 12 HRs over the last two seasons (1,136 ABs).

Winn made almost $10 Million last year. Harris made $1.5 Million.

What a stupid move it would be to sign Winn. Total waste. Harris is younger, cheaper, and better.

I can Throw · « **Reply #683 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:29:10 pm »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on December 19, 2009, 04:26:51 pm

Gotcha, thanks. There's a local sports talk show I listen to and the main host of the show is a big Cubs fan, I'd love to hear him whine about losing out to the Nats for FA. That would almost make it worth it for just that reason alone.

I stepped away from baseball for 15 years, when I left I was a Cubs fan, but now I find myself attracted to the Nats, so I'm hoping the Nats sign Capps too.

I'm a Saints fan, I don't mind the struggles.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #684 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:31:49 pm »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on December 19, 2009, 04:28:49 pm

Willie Harris has 20 HRs over the last two season (690 ABs).

Randy Wynn has 12 HRs over the last two seasons (1,136 ABs).

Wynn made almost $10 Million last year. Harris made $1.5 Million.

What a stupid move it would be to sign Wynn. Total waste. Harris is younger, cheaper, and better.

So, we're gonna quibble over 8 HR's over 2 years? Winn has a better BA, OBP and Fielding % over that time frame. Do you really think Winn's going to be signed for $5 mil?

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #685 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:36:14 pm »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on December 19, 2009, 04:31:49 pm

So, we're gonna quibble over 8 HR's over 2 years? Winn has a better BA, OBP and Fielding % over that time frame. Do you really think Winn's going to be signed for $5 mil?

look at the number of ABs. Harris has 8 more HRs in 446 less ABs.

Winn is not needed on this team period.

Harris would put up better overall numbers if he got the luxury of playing every day like Winn.

The last thing we need to do is sign an over the hill bum like Winn. Pitching pitching pitching.

Potomac Cannons · « **Reply #686 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:38:31 pm »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on December 19, 2009, 04:31:49 pm

So, we're gonna quibble over 8 HR's over 2 years? Winn has a better BA, OBP and Fielding % over that time frame. Do you really think Winn's going to be signed for $5 mil?

They're the same player with Winn being a bit better defender. Good OBP guys will little power and decent base stealers. Don't see any discernible difference.

Potomac Cannons · « **Reply #687 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:39:34 pm »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on December 19, 2009, 04:36:14 pm

look at the number of ABs. Harris has 8 more HRs in 446 less ABs.

Winn is not needed on this team period.

Harris would put up better overall numbers if he got the luxury of playing every day like Winn.

The last thing we need to do is sign an over the hill bum like Winn. Pitching pitching pitching.

The guy is the same player, albeit older and slightly better in the field, as Harris. How is that an over the hill bum?

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #688 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:42:22 pm »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on December 19, 2009, 02:56:52 pm

why not a fan of Garland? He is what he is. Innings eater #4 starter. Will give you a chance to win.

He's durable. Not too old. Can help guide our young starters.

We agree, more or less, that he is what he is. He would serve a purpose here. The "not a fan" comment is that I don't think he's significantly above average, which he was built up to be after 2005 when he signed a big contract. I'd object to a Gil Meche / Carlos Silva contract for that type of guy, but 200 innings of average performance has value.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #689 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:42:56 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on December 19, 2009, 04:42:22 pm

We agree, more or less, that he is what he is. He would serve a purpose here. The "not a fan" comment is that I don't think he's significantly above average, which he was built up to be after 2005 when he signed a big contract. I'd object to a Gil Meche / Carlos Silva contract for that type of guy, but 200 innings of average performance has value.

I'd rather trade for Gil Meche.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #690 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:45:03 pm »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on December 19, 2009, 04:36:14 pm

look at the number of ABs. Harris has 8 more HRs in 446 less ABs.

Winn is not needed on this team period.

Harris would put up better overall numbers if he got the luxury of playing every day like Winn.

The last thing we need to do is sign an over the hill bum like Winn. Pitching pitching pitching.

Maybe, but Harris has never been an everyday player, and there's probably a reason for that. If they're going after Winn, look for a reciprocal move with Harris or someone. I don't think it's just as simple as signing him for the sake of signing him.

Potomac Cannons · « **Reply #691 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:59:04 pm »

Quote from: PANatsFan on December 19, 2009, 04:42:56 pm

I'd rather trade for Gil Meche.

If he returns to health sure. Right now he's a year older than Garland, coming off an injury plagued year, and has that bloated contract (12m for 2010 and 2011). I'll take Garland for 4m less per season and one more year please.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #692 on:** December 19, 2009, 05:03:01 pm »

Quote from: Potomac Cannons on December 19, 2009, 04:59:04 pm

If he returns to health sure. Right now he's a year older than Garland, coming off an injury plagued year, and has that bloated contract (12m for 2010 and 2011). I'll take Garland for 4m less per season and one more year please.

Crap he's injured? I pay little attention to the AL.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #693 on:** December 19, 2009, 05:09:21 pm »

Winn is older and coming off of bad offensive year (OPS .671)

2009 / 2008 / 2007 / James 2010 projection:

Randy Winn - OBP .318 / .363/ .353 / .337; SLG .353 /.426 /.445 /.389
Willie Harris - OBP .364 /.344 / .349 / .348; SLG .393 / .417 / .392 / .367

I think James is way low on Harris's power after his last 3 seasons. I'm guessing Marcel the Monkey would think Harris is better offensively too.

Defensively, Winn isn't a CF any more but Harris was not great shakes last year there, either. Winn is an RF, and Harris is an LF. Both are outstanding in their respective corners. I'd give an edge to Winn as an RF.

Why buy Winn's decline when you have Harris under contract? wouldn't we be better of with Jerry Owens as our 5th OF since he can field CF and can run?

Potomac Cannons · « **Reply #694 on:** December 19, 2009, 05:09:22 pm »

Quote from: PANatsFan on December 19, 2009, 05:03:01 pm

Crap he's injured? I pay little attention to the AL.

He only had 23 starts and 130 IP last year. Missed a month from mid-July to mid-August and then shut it down at the end of August.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #695 on:** December 19, 2009, 05:49:32 pm »

Quote from: Potomac Cannons on December 19, 2009, 05:09:22 pm

He only had 23 starts and 130 IP last year. Missed a month from mid-July to mid-August and then shut it down at the end of August.

Ugh, I have always thought that guy could put it together big time.

ronnynat · « **Reply #696 on:** December 19, 2009, 05:55:58 pm »

If we don't get Capps, I think we should go after Kiko Calero.

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #697 on:** December 19, 2009, 06:06:04 pm »

Quote from: ronnynat on December 19, 2009, 05:55:58 pm

If we don't get Capps, I think we should go after Kiko Calero.

He's available? I'd be on board with that. Hell, why not get both? Capps as a closer and Calero as a MR.

Potomac Cannons · « **Reply #698 on:** December 19, 2009, 06:07:03 pm »

Quote from: ronnynat on December 19, 2009, 05:55:58 pm

If we don't get Capps, I think we should go after Kiko Calero.

Calero, Howry, Beimel and Oliver are all relievers I'd like to see the Nats try and acquire.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #699 on:** December 19, 2009, 06:19:19 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on December 19, 2009, 05:09:21 pm

Why buy Winn's decline when you have Harris under contract? wouldn't we be better of with Jerry Owens as our 5th OF since he can field CF and can run?

Again, because there's probably something else afoot with this move. A trade may be iminent with Harris involved or something like that.