Author Topic: The "Former Nat Watch" Thread (2010) (Read 60665 times)

Evolution33 · « **Reply #400 on:** May 17, 2010, 03:39:36 pm »

The Diamondbacks traded for Saul Rivera to HELP their bullpen.

hammondsnats · « **Reply #401 on:** May 17, 2010, 03:42:11 pm »

Austin Kearns is a good dude and great clubhouse guy he was just not performing here. That simple.

The Chief · « **Reply #402 on:** May 17, 2010, 03:44:31 pm »

Quote from: The Chief on May 16, 2010, 02:53:14 pm

Yeah I wasn't being serious, it's just kind of a "funny" coincidence.

You guys need to check your ignore lists or try reading before you post!

PC · « **Reply #403 on:** May 17, 2010, 03:53:49 pm »

In other words, they'd rather have Saul Rivera than Brian Bruney.

That should tell Brian Bruney something.

The Chief · « **Reply #404 on:** May 17, 2010, 03:55:43 pm »

If Bruney was just DFA'd, he wouldn't be available to other teams yet, would he? We've got 10 days to release him or put him on waivers, yes?

Ah, now I see - we could have traded him. Maybe Rizzo is hoping to send him to AAA and get him "right"

PC · « **Reply #405 on:** May 17, 2010, 03:56:46 pm »

He could be traded for "cash considerations" like Rivera was, unless the FO is really hard up to get keep him.

blue911 · « **Reply #406 on:** May 17, 2010, 04:05:21 pm »

Quote from: PC on May 17, 2010, 03:56:46 pm

He could be traded for "cash considerations" like Rivera was, unless the FO is really hard up to get keep him.

They could select him off the waiver wire, but then they would be liable for his contract.

bklynnats · « **Reply #407 on:** May 17, 2010, 04:23:10 pm »

It was pretty much a given, but...

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Nick Johnson has confirmed that he will have wrist surgery, most likely tomorrow. He’s expected to miss four to six weeks.

“This is not a quick fix,” Joe Girardi said. “This is going to be a while.”

PANatsFan · « **Reply #408 on:** May 17, 2010, 04:30:52 pm »

Quote from: blue911 on May 17, 2010, 04:05:21 pm

They could select him off the waiver wire, but then they would be liable for his contract.

Right, it's not open season until he passes through waivers, which I think is 48 hrs. I guess you trade instead of waivers because you can stash him in the minors that way, or is it for salary relief?

The Chief · « **Reply #409 on:** May 17, 2010, 04:32:57 pm »

I don't think he has to clear waivers to be traded: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Designated_for_assignment

blue911 · « **Reply #410 on:** May 17, 2010, 04:45:29 pm »

Quote from: PANatsFan on May 17, 2010, 04:30:52 pm

Right, it's not open season until he passes through waivers, which I think is 48 hrs. I guess you trade instead of waivers because you can stash him in the minors that way, or is it for salary relief?

Bruney is out of options. If the Nats traded him, he would still be out of options. When he passes through waivers, and he will pass through, then he can either accept his assignment or become a free agent. But either way he will still be paid his $1.5M.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #411 on:** May 17, 2010, 04:52:27 pm »

Crap my brain is scrambled. I meant the team could get cash from the Nats to offset the $1.5mil. The other reason to trade is if you think the guy won't get through waivers. I think they traded for Kensing last season.

blue911 · « **Reply #412 on:** May 17, 2010, 05:05:42 pm »

Quote from: PANatsFan on May 17, 2010, 04:52:27 pm

Crap my brain is scrambled. I meant the team could get cash from the Nats to offset the $1.5mil. The other reason to trade is if you think the guy won't get through waivers. I think they traded for Kensing last season.

Sure but whoever traded for him would have to put him on their active roster. Let's be honest, Bruney isn't anything special, as a matter of fact he's nothing but another Hanrahan,Colome,Kensing,Bergmann clone. Yes he can throw 95 but he has no control and his only other pitch is a slider which doesn't work if you can't throw strikes with your fastball.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #413 on:** May 18, 2010, 02:52:04 pm »

Marco Estrada has gone 3 perfect innings for the Brewers today. Also has 3 K's on the outing.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #414 on:** May 18, 2010, 02:57:55 pm »

On the other end of things... Saul is getting lit up by the Fish.

1 IP, 5 R, 4 H, 2 BB's, 2 HR, 45.00 ERA, 6.00 WHIP

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #415 on:** May 18, 2010, 03:23:58 pm »

Update on Estrada.

Just gave up a monster homer to Joey Votto... still in line for the win though.

Also just K'd Gomes.

PC · « **Reply #416 on:** May 18, 2010, 03:26:11 pm »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on May 18, 2010, 02:57:55 pm

On the other end of things... Saul is getting lit up by the Fish.

1 IP, 5 R, 4 H, 2 BB's, 2 HR, 45.00 ERA, 6.00 WHIP

He fits in perfectly with the Diamondbacks bullpen. Brian Bruney would be a STAR in that bullpen!

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #417 on:** May 18, 2010, 03:31:08 pm »

Final line for Estrada...

4 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 HR, 4 K's.

Solid work for the former Nat.

hammondsnats · « **Reply #418 on:** May 19, 2010, 01:32:54 pm »

Estrada sucked for the Nats when here though.

PC · « **Reply #419 on:** May 20, 2010, 03:16:37 pm »

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Diamondbacks sign reliever Ayala
Associated Press

PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed reliever Luis Ayala to a minor league contract in the latest of several moves aimed at improving what has been the worst bullpen in baseball.

The 32-year-old right-hander has a 29-39 career record with a 3.67 ERA in parts of six major league seasons. He split last season with the Minnesota Twins and Florida Marlins, going 1-5 with a 5.63 ERA.

This season, Ayala was 1-3 with a 4.50 ERA in 14 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers' Triple-A team in Albuquerque before being released on May 17.

Ayala will report to Arizona's Triple-A affiliate in Reno.

PC · « **Reply #420 on:** May 20, 2010, 03:17:46 pm »

^Just don't expect him to cover first!

blue911 · « **Reply #421 on:** May 20, 2010, 03:45:27 pm »

Why didn't they put in a waiver claim for Bruney or Bergmann?

PC · « **Reply #422 on:** May 20, 2010, 04:34:08 pm »

When the Nats DFA'd Bruney, he said he didn't see himself as a minor leaguer.

I think this puts him in his place.

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #423 on:** May 20, 2010, 09:26:35 pm »

Ayala and Rivera

Countdown until they sign Chris Booker and Brian Sanches

Obed_Marsh · « **Reply #424 on:** May 21, 2010, 12:41:59 pm »

Willy Taveras discussion now belongs here.

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The Nationals unconditionally released Willy Taveras, according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post (via Twitter)

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/05/nationals-release-willy-taveras.html

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The #Nats unconditionally released OF Willy Taveras.

http://twitter.com/AdamKilgoreWP/status/14437397265