Author Topic: 2010 Offseason Wheeling and Dealing (Read 115811 times)

The Chief · « **Reply #1150 on:** January 07, 2010, 04:49:52 pm »

Ahem.

NatsDad14 · « **Reply #1151 on:** January 07, 2010, 04:52:38 pm »

I'll concede the Cuban birth certificate point, though I still don't see how Livan is only 34. If no one told you his age before, everyone would guess he is at least 36-37.

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #1152 on:** January 07, 2010, 06:37:22 pm »

Okay this has nothing to do with this offseason and is all speculation but I totally forgot about him.

Brandon Webb was discussing free agency next year and supposedly wants to be close to home... well kinda... DC is close to home

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/01/brandon-webb-discusses-free-agency.html

tomterp · « **Reply #1153 on:** January 07, 2010, 08:08:17 pm »

Quote from: GMUNat on January 07, 2010, 04:52:38 pm

I'll concede the Cuban birth certificate point, though I still don't see how Livan is only 34. If no one told you his age before, everyone would guess he is at least 36-37.

I think it's a fair question as to whether Livan has ever produced a birth certificate. His escape from Cuba perhaps did not permit the carrying of full documentation, and so perhaps no-one here has seen his birth certificate. However, I doubt he was a complete unknown while playing in Cuba. They have highly organized baseball, including age specific leagues like we do for youths, so if somebody had something on him I'd think it would have been outed by now.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #1154 on:** January 07, 2010, 10:26:45 pm »

Quote from: tomterp on January 07, 2010, 08:08:17 pm

I think it's a fair question as to whether Livan has ever produced a birth certificate. His escape from Cuba perhaps did not permit the carrying of full documentation

Chapman is a big deal because he someone got to take his passport with him. When you defect, it's hard.

ronnynat · « **Reply #1155 on:** January 08, 2010, 04:19:03 pm »

Nationals Interested In Randy Winn

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Randy Winn has a new suitor, according to Ed Price of AOL FanHouse (via Twitter). The Nationals are interested in the 35-year-old outfielder. Winn hit .262/.318/.353 last year, but has appeal because of his glove (He added more defensive value than all but three outfielders in 2009, despite his age).

The Nationals have Josh Willingham, Nyjer Morgan and Elijah Dukes in the outfield, so adding Winn would probably mean dealing Willingham or reducing Dukes' role.

CJames0569 · « **Reply #1156 on:** January 08, 2010, 04:24:40 pm »

Quote from: ronnynat on January 08, 2010, 04:19:03 pm

Nationals Interested In Randy Winn

Randy Freaking Winn, you've got to be kidding me?

ronnynat · « **Reply #1157 on:** January 08, 2010, 04:35:36 pm »

Winn's still one of the best defensive outfielders in the majors. I don't think we need him, but I wouldn't be pissed if we got him and then traded Willingham for a pitcher.

JMW IV · « **Reply #1158 on:** January 08, 2010, 04:47:14 pm »

Quote from: ronnynat on January 08, 2010, 04:35:36 pm

Winn's still one of the best defensive outfielders in the majors. I don't think we need him, but I wouldn't be pissed if we got him and then traded Willingham for a pitcher.

this.

houston-nat · « **Reply #1159 on:** January 08, 2010, 05:14:56 pm »

If we're thinking of trading Willingham, it makes sense.
If he's just here to "Be a Mentor" to Dukes and Maxwell or something like that, well, we're already paying enough guys to be mentors...

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #1160 on:** January 08, 2010, 05:32:24 pm »

I'm going to throw up.

houston-nat · « **Reply #1161 on:** January 08, 2010, 05:46:44 pm »

Bill Ladson says Randy Winn hadn't heard anything from the Nationals, or about the Nationals.

Twitter:

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I spoke to OF Randy Winn. He said he has not heard anything about the Nationals having interest in him.

wpa2629 · « **Reply #1162 on:** January 08, 2010, 07:39:13 pm »

Look at Blab Lablin all hooked up and dropping names, have Randy on speed dial did ya? Who knew?

UMDNats · « **Reply #1163 on:** January 11, 2010, 12:32:58 am »

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washingnats

I spoke to LHP Doug Davis tonight and he wants to play for the #Nationals. I’ll have more on nationals.com.

JMW IV · « **Reply #1164 on:** January 11, 2010, 02:28:52 am »

read the article on nationals.com

davis basically wants to play for anyone. lol.

tomterp · « **Reply #1165 on:** January 11, 2010, 07:46:07 am »

Quote from: JMadIV on January 11, 2010, 02:28:52 am

read the article on nationals.com

davis basically wants to play for anyone. lol.

There's a boatload of players right now with no place to call home. Musical chairs begin.....

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #1166 on:** January 11, 2010, 08:07:38 am »

Quote from: JMadIV on January 11, 2010, 02:28:52 am

read the article on nationals.com

davis basically wants to play for anyone. lol.

JMad - I'd take him on a cheap one year deal if I could not get Cinci to eat almost all of Arroyo's contract.

JMW IV · « **Reply #1167 on:** January 11, 2010, 08:16:04 am »

what makes you think cincy of all teams would trade with us again?

tomterp · « **Reply #1168 on:** January 11, 2010, 08:31:05 am »

Quote from: JMadIV on January 11, 2010, 08:16:04 am

what makes you think cincy of all teams would trade with us again?

Bowden's gone.

Minty Fresh · « **Reply #1169 on:** January 11, 2010, 08:53:57 am »

Ben Sheets, please.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #1170 on:** January 11, 2010, 09:27:33 am »

Quote from: JMadIV on January 11, 2010, 08:16:04 am

what makes you think cincy of all teams would trade with us again?

Quote from: tomterp on January 11, 2010, 08:31:05 am

Bowden's gone.

Money (that what they want)

Money changes everything.

First I look at the purse.

You got the money, honey, I got the time . . .

But I'd only do it if we did not have to kick in too much bucks. I think Arroyo is better than Davis, so I'd just figure out how much extra I'd be willing to pay for Arroyo. If we gave Cinci say $3m of salary relief and a back of the rotation guy, is that better than signing Davis for $2.5m and giving no one? Dunno.

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #1171 on:** January 11, 2010, 10:03:11 am »

JMad, you realize Rizzo and Jocketty have replaced Bowden and Krivsky, right?

Quote from: Minty Fresh on January 11, 2010, 08:53:57 am

Ben Sheets, please.

freak no. That spoiled candy ass wouldn't even let some team look at his medical records before signing him. Apparently he had the attitude that he's the type of player who shouldn't have to undergo scrutiny because he's so good.

Either he's freaking dense or he's hiding something.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #1172 on:** January 11, 2010, 10:10:27 am »

Don't want Doug Davis. Pass.

Minty Fresh · « **Reply #1173 on:** January 11, 2010, 10:28:21 am »

Quote from: KnorrForYourMoney on January 11, 2010, 10:03:11 am

JMad, you realize Rizzo and Jocketty have replaced Bowden and Krivsky, right?freak no. That spoiled candy ass wouldn't even let some team look at his medical records before signing him. Apparently he had the attitude that he's the type of player who shouldn't have to undergo scrutiny because he's so good.

Either he's freaking dense or he's hiding something.

Or he's confident he's back and he doesn't want the past to ruin the future. Sheets is a gamble worth taking. The reward outweighs the risk.

aspenbubba · « **Reply #1174 on:** January 11, 2010, 12:02:15 pm »

With that attitude look for more D Cab signings.