2012 free agency

[Slateman]

Can we get Matt Kemp? I believe he's a free agent this year. Dodger won;t likely let him get away but with their internal probelems you never know. He'd be a nice addition in CF at Nats Park!

He isn't a free agent till 2013

[Glockypoo]

Can we get Matt Kemp? I believe he's a free agent this year. Dodger won;t likely let him get away but with their internal probelems you never know. He'd be a nice addition in CF at Nats Park!

The guy can rake but I believe his UZR is poo poo. He's probably best suited for a corner OF spot.

[HalfSmokes]

Why does it always have to be an either/or with this organization?

Why can't they commit money to keep their best player why also adding a significant piece through FA?

you're talking about a team with an opening day payroll lowers than the Okland As and Houston Astros

[Glockypoo]

you're talking about a team with an opening day payroll lowers than the Okland As and Houston Astros

I defend our FO quite often but even I can't really defend that stat.

Hopefully (fingers and toes crossed) both Zimms and Morse are going to get hefty new contracts soon that will bump us up in payroll.

[Lintyfresh85]

I defend our FO quite often but even I can't really defend that stat.

Hopefully (fingers and toes crossed) both Zimms and Morse are going to get hefty new contracts soon that will bump us up in payroll.

Even if they do get hefty contracts, that'll just encourage the FO/Lerners not to spend money on other talent on the open market.

[Glockypoo]

Even if they do get hefty contracts, that'll just encourage the FO/Lerners not to spend money on other talent on the open market.

I hope not. Guess we'll see soon enough.

[MarquisDeSade]

My apologies, I thought that Ramos was Pudge with all of GIDP and lack of power.

[The Chief]

I really am afraid they are going to do something stupid and/or cheap like trade Morse for farm scraps.

[Slateman]

I really am afraid they are going to do something stupid and/or cheap like trade Morse for farm scraps.

How come you have all the stars?

[MarquisDeSade]

I really am afraid they are going to do something stupid and/or cheap like trade Morse for farm scraps.

That wouldn't really shock me, especially if it resulted in "financial relief" and draft picks.  It would, however, cause me to follow another team.

[hammondsnats]

Why does it always have to be an either/or with this organization?

Why can't they commit money to keep their best player why also adding a significant piece through FA?

ding ding ding we have a winner

[hammondsnats]

I really am afraid they are going to do something stupid and/or cheap like trade Morse for farm scraps.

hope not

[HalfSmokes]

I really am afraid they are going to do something stupid and/or cheap like trade Morse for farm scraps.

I could see him moving if they don't like his defense in left and are unwilling to eat the LaRoche contract- hopefully not for scraps though

[MarquisDeSade]

I could see him moving if they don't like his defense in left and are unwilling to eat the LaRoche contract- hopefully not for scraps though

Draft picks and "financial reliefs" are scraps.  That's probably what will happen.

[The Chief]

How come you have all the stars?

Cuz I'm a jerk 

[Baseball is Life]

I defend our FO quite often but even I can't really defend that stat.

Hopefully (fingers and toes crossed) both Zimms and Morse are going to get hefty new contracts soon that will bump us up in payroll.

You just defended it. We have a young team. When the talent comes into its own they will get paid and payroll will go up. If they don't get paid, and our talent leaves like a Pittsburgh or something, then we have a problem.

[The Chief]

I could see him moving if they don't like his defense in left and are unwilling to eat the LaRoche contract- hopefully not for scraps though

I guess when I say scraps, I'm just showing my own cynicism about trading semi-proven talent for prospects.  We aren't going to get any can't-miss top-grade prospects for a guy like Morse.  Morse has made me a believer, but it's still entirely possible that he flops next year, or at least comes way down.  Other GMs obviously know this and aren't going to offer all that much for him.

[Glockypoo]

You just defended it. We have a young team. When the talent comes into its own they will get paid and payroll will go up. If they don't get paid, and our talent leaves like a Pittsburgh or something, then we have a problem.

Ya, you're right, I kinda did.

Old habits die hard I suppose

[MarquisDeSade]

I guess when I say scraps, I'm just showing my own cynicism about trading semi-proven talent for prospects.  We aren't going to get any can't-miss top-grade prospects for a guy like Morse.  Morse has made me a believer, but it's still entirely possible that he flops next year, or at least comes way down.  Other GMs obviously know this and aren't going to offer all that much for him.

Rizzo already has a hard-on for the beefcake draft picks he's going to yield.

[Glockypoo]

Rizzo already has a hard-on for the beefcake draft picks he's going to yield.

It's been a long day so excuse me if I'm missing something obvious but how would Morse translate into draft picks if we traded him?

[HalfSmokes]

I guess when I say scraps, I'm just showing my own cynicism about trading semi-proven talent for prospects.  We aren't going to get any can't-miss top-grade prospects for a guy like Morse.  Morse has made me a believer, but it's still entirely possible that he flops next year, or at least comes way down.  Other GMs obviously know this and aren't going to offer all that much for him.

I would hope we'd at least get a major leaguer for him- More for prospects would infuriate me

[Evolution33]

It's been a long day so excuse me if I'm missing something obvious but how would Morse translate into draft picks if we traded him?

Traded to the Redskins as a WR.

[Glockypoo]

Traded to the Redskins as a WR.

I like it!

[MarquisDeSade]

Traded to the Redskins as a WR.

Beefcake wide receiver.

[Slateman]

Traded to the Redskins as a WR.

Lol how funny would it be to hand Luck a baseball and glove at the draft