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I think you'll see a lot of guys get a shot at the rotaion spot, including Stras. May the best man win.
It is much better having young guys fight it out for the last two spots instead of Jason Simontachi, Mike Bacsik, and Tim Redding fighting it out. Or to be depending on John Patterson or Shawn Hill to remain healthy.
QFT. Slowly but surely you are seeing progress. Ridding ourselves of Minor League Trash, reclamation projects, and injury prone guys.
Right, great to see us bring some durability on board, you know, the Brian Lawrence type.
Going to be tough to find everyone starts in ST. Tons of guys vying for 3 spots.
The Nationals will sign Jason Marquis, according to MASN. It's a two-year deal, according to MLB Network's Hazel Mae. Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News pegs the value at $15MM (via Twitter). The Phillies and Mets were other clubs reportedly in the mix for the 31-year-old righty. Back on December 15th, Marquis explained to MLB.com's Bill Ladson that he found the ability to mentor the Nats' young pitching staff appealing.Marquis racked up 216 innings for the Rockies this year with a 4.04 ERA, 4.8 K/9, 3.3 BB/9, and 55.6% groundball rate. The Rox will receive a supplemental draft pick for their loss. I have to wonder if Marquis agreed in advance to turn down their arbitration offer.My take: this is an uninspired move by the Nationals. I understand that an innings-eater is needed to take pressure off young pitchers, but it's likely that similar pitchers will be available in March at a fraction of the commitment. Plus, unlike an Erik Bedard type gamble, Marquis doesn't have upside.
Tim Dierkes is uninspired:
well, it's good that we're doing something. Marquis isn't a difference maker, but he'll improve the team and help out the younger pitchers.Now lets get Garland, Capps, and Chapman!
what similar pitchers is he referring to? Fraction of the commitment? 2 years - $15 Million is nothing. What a bargain.
Is 2 years - $22 million for Dunn a bargain?
Byron Kerr: I spoke with Nationals' pitcher Jason Bergmann a few minutes ago who said, "I am excited that we are able to add a starting pitcher of his caliber. It is a good day for our team and our fan base. It shows the league that the Nats are serious about getting better and contending. Marquis is a top of rotation starter that can go deep into games. He was an all star last year and is a ground ball pitcher. He is a veteran presence on our pitching staff and can be a mentor for our younger players."
no matter what the nats do, gmu will complain about it. thats his MO. we need to sign one more starter, preferably garland. and a middle infielder.keep it moving Rizzo.
Hey Galah, is that a Mohawk on top your car?
also i dont see what is so damn special about craig stammen that we are weeping about him all of a sudden.
I liked the Bruney deal. I'm just complaining about overpaying for average players when you can get a player of similar production for a fraction of the cost.
Hello McFly! Marquis helps attract a Garland to DC. If they sign Garland, this club has a respectable major league roster.
