Author Topic: 2010 Offseason Wheeling and Dealing (Read 116469 times)

Obed_Marsh · « **Reply #1950 on:** February 04, 2010, 12:25:59 am »

You are probably right. Apparently 'Wang at least three months away'

http://www.i-yankees.com/?p=16400&cpage=1

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #1951 on:** February 04, 2010, 10:56:08 am »

I just threw up in my mouth when I read how cheap Bedard would be for the Ms.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/02/mariners-considering-resigning-bedard.html

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THURSDAY, 7:36am: Street's newest blog post implies that an agreement with Bedard has been reached, though the writer does not say that specifically. The quote: "I have now heard that the deal is a one-year $1.5 million base salary contract that includes a shipload of incentives."

Additionally, Kirby Arnold of the Everett Herald spoke to a source who believes a May comeback is possible for Bedard. Bedard will be coming to Arizona soon to continue his throwing program.

A discount, yes, but I'm more annoyed about not going $3m for this guy than I am about Hudson.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #1952 on:** February 04, 2010, 11:09:48 am »

Mariners look to be one of the best teams in MLB

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #1953 on:** February 04, 2010, 11:17:45 am »

Wow.

Felix
Lee
Bedard

that's got the potential to be a really good rotation. Snell could be that #4. Not sure who would be their #5, but they've got to be the front runners in the AL West. I'll likely watch a lot of their games after the Nats games wrap up.

tomterp · « **Reply #1954 on:** February 04, 2010, 11:23:56 am »

Quote from: PANatsFan on February 04, 2010, 11:09:48 am

Mariners look to be one of the best teams in MLB

PECOTA has them coming in last in the NL West.

It seems clear they've made a lot of favorable moves in the offseason, not sure where that pessimism is coming from, but just throwing that out there.

Evolution33 · « **Reply #1955 on:** February 04, 2010, 11:23:58 am »

Quote from: PANatsFan on February 04, 2010, 11:09:48 am

Mariners look to be one of the best teams in MLB

They are this years version of the 2008 Tigers.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #1956 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:21:40 pm »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on February 04, 2010, 11:17:45 am

Wow.

Felix
Lee
Bedard

that's got the potential to be a really good rotation. Snell could be that #4. Not sure who would be their #5, but they've got to be the front runners in the AL West. I'll likely watch a lot of their games after the Nats games wrap up.

Maybe Ryan Rowland-Smith. RRS is pretty promising. Even the little Morrow for League deal looks good for them.

Quote from: tomterp on February 04, 2010, 11:23:56 am

PECOTA has them coming in last in the NL West.

It seems clear they've made a lot of favorable moves in the offseason, not sure where that pessimism is coming from, but just throwing that out there.

Which iteration? they've been doing new Pecota runs almost daily. The Nats have dropped from 82 to 76 wins in a week, I think.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #1957 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:22:55 pm »

Quote from: Evolution33 on February 04, 2010, 11:23:58 am

They are this years version of the 2008 Tigers.

Softer division, more depth, younger, better rotation and bullpen.

My blue cap with the green bill might be the only non-Boston, non-Washington pro cap I own.

tomterp · « **Reply #1958 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:26:28 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on February 04, 2010, 01:21:40 pm

Maybe Ryan Rowland-Smith. RRS is pretty promising. Even the little Morrow for League deal looks good for them.

Which iteration? they've been doing new Pecota runs almost daily. The Nats have dropped from 82 to 76 wins in a week, I think.

Most recent. They have it clearly labeled "beta", and are still fixing things. For example, I note they still have Willy Harris with 97 PA's as a DH.

But I checked back an hour or so ago.

UMDNats · « **Reply #1959 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:32:25 pm »

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washingnats
I just learned from a baseball source that 2B Orlando Hudson will not play for the #Nats. He most likely will play for the Twins.

The Chief · « **Reply #1960 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:35:55 pm »

^^^ In other words, Hudson's people are trying to negotiate through the media, so this is far from over.

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #1961 on:** February 05, 2010, 10:35:07 pm »

Quote from: Dunnkey on February 04, 2010, 01:35:55 pm

^^^ In other words, Hudson's people are trying to negotiate through the media, so this is far from over.

exactly!

JMW IV · « **Reply #1962 on:** February 05, 2010, 10:56:40 pm »

Quote from: PatsNats09 on February 05, 2010, 10:35:07 pm

exactly!

Burn-esque right there.

The Chief · « **Reply #1963 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:06:35 pm »

I believe the proper response is "Chief got pwned

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PatsNats28 · « **Reply #1964 on:** February 06, 2010, 10:03:06 am »

Quote from: Dunnkey on February 05, 2010, 11:06:35 pm

I believe the proper response is "Chief got pwned "

even better (or worse):

Chief got ASSCLOWNED

The Chief · « **Reply #1965 on:** February 06, 2010, 10:15:49 am »

All I was really doing out was pointing out the obvious - it's not over til it's over. And now it's over.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #1966 on:** February 06, 2010, 10:31:26 am »

The MLB Network interview of Hudson pissed me off. Hope he freezes his ass off playing outside in MN in April.

Until they build a smart cold weather team, they may really struggle at the beginning and end of the season.

JZ would be a smart player for them to target.

I mean it - Kennedy will have a better year. Hudson fell on his wrist on 9/23 and was in total agony.

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #1967 on:** February 06, 2010, 12:04:39 pm »

who doesnt love cold weather baseball

zoom · « **Reply #1968 on:** February 07, 2010, 10:57:16 am »

Does anyone know if the Nats attended the Noah Lowry workouts? I am wondering if we couldn't put a flyer out on him as well. I'm not sure he'll agree to a minor league deal, but the Nats are the perfect team for him to prove himself (health wise) on a one year deal.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #1969 on:** February 07, 2010, 11:02:00 am »

Quote from: zoom on February 07, 2010, 10:57:16 am

Does anyone know if the Nats attended the Noah Lowry workouts? I am wondering if we couldn't put a flyer out on him as well. I'm not sure he'll agree to a minor league deal, but the Nats are the perfect team for him to prove himself (health wise) on a one year deal.

Yes

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/02/lowry-audition-set-for-tuesday.html

Hat tip to google

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1970 on:** February 07, 2010, 12:11:19 pm »

Lowry wouldn't be a solid buy low/sell high type player!

zoom · « **Reply #1971 on:** February 07, 2010, 03:27:45 pm »

Why not!

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #1972 on:** February 07, 2010, 03:50:03 pm »

I'd much rather sign Noah Lowry than Shawn Estes.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1973 on:** February 07, 2010, 03:52:49 pm »

Why worry about Estes? Do you really think he'll play a major part for the Nats this year?

JMW IV · « **Reply #1974 on:** February 07, 2010, 04:07:49 pm »

Quote from: PANatsFan on February 06, 2010, 10:31:26 am

The MLB Network interview of Hudson pissed me off.

how so? what did he say?