Author Topic: Nats Aggressively Shopping Lannan (Read 21532 times)

PC · « **Reply #50:** February 02, 2012, 01:39:53 PM »

So, we're saying that a $76 million payroll is too much for this franchise?

Rasta · « **Reply #51:** February 02, 2012, 01:40:20 PM »

As Linty said,

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edwin jackson in agreement with #nationals on deal. (he was seen in airport for physical)

PebbleBall · « **Reply #52:** February 02, 2012, 01:40:50 PM »

^I'm guessing this won't net out to be a salary dump by any stretch.

PC · « **Reply #53:** February 02, 2012, 01:41:20 PM »

Well, they HAVE to trade him now. They don't have an option...unless they send him to Syracuse. He still has an option remember.

ZimW1N · « **Reply #54:** February 02, 2012, 01:42:26 PM »

I'd be okay with Lannen + cash for Marlon Byrd. We'd get a center fielder/lead off hitter for a season and with Jackson we'd of improved our pitching even more. If the FO believes we are a CF/leadoff guy away from making a push for the wildcard spot then I'm all for this move.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #55:** February 02, 2012, 01:42:36 PM »

Quote from: PC on February 02, 2012, 01:41:20 PM

Well, they HAVE to trade him now. They don't have an option...unless they send him to Syracuse. He still has an option remember.

And a $5 million salary- either wang or lannan has to go now

BrandonK · « **Reply #56:** February 02, 2012, 01:43:02 PM »

I don't see how it's a 'salary dump'... I'm mostly in the LAC camp, but moving Lannan, while at a reasonable contract, for a CF, then signing E-Jax to a 7-8 million dollar contract isn't a move to cut costs.

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #57:** February 02, 2012, 01:44:37 PM »

Awesome. Now we can deal from strength. A CF is coming boys. Just wait and see.

You can trade either Wang, Det or Lannan, or a combination. Wang is not worth much though.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #58:** February 02, 2012, 01:44:57 PM »

If they prefer a more balanced rotation... they could end up moving Wang instead of Lannan to give us 3 RHP and 2 LHP.

Rasta · « **Reply #59:** February 02, 2012, 01:45:12 PM »

Well Edwin Jackson as your 4th starter isn't bad at all. After reading Dave Cameron's article and looking again at the stats after Linty posted I am starting to come around on this. I just hope we aren't dumping Lannan for a crap return.

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #60:** February 02, 2012, 01:45:14 PM »

Quote from: BrandonK on February 02, 2012, 01:43:02 PM

I don't see how it's a 'salary dump'... I'm mostly in the LAC camp, but moving Lannan, while at a reasonable contract, for a CF, then signing E-Jax to a 7-8 million dollar contract isn't a move to cut costs.

This math works for me. How about you, linty?

The Chief · « **Reply #61:** February 02, 2012, 01:45:52 PM »

Just because the net result isn't negative doesn't make it not a salary dump. The fact that they signed another starter makes it not a salary dump.

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #62:** February 02, 2012, 01:46:58 PM »

Rizzo has said all along along he likes guys who can bring it. EJax is one of those guys.

ronnynat · « **Reply #63:** February 02, 2012, 01:47:11 PM »

Is Charlie Blackmon a CF?

The Chief · « **Reply #64:** February 02, 2012, 01:47:39 PM »

Quote from: Baseball is Life on February 02, 2012, 01:46:58 PM

guys who can bring it.

This phrase doesn't mean anything

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #65:** February 02, 2012, 01:49:08 PM »

Quote from: The Chief on February 02, 2012, 01:47:39 PM

This phrase doesn't mean anything

Hard throwers? Guys with + fastballs?

Rasta · « **Reply #66:** February 02, 2012, 01:50:16 PM »

Quote from: ronnynat on February 02, 2012, 01:47:11 PM

Is Charlie Blackmon a CF?

I think he mostly played LF. Not sure though.

The Chief · « **Reply #67:** February 02, 2012, 01:50:37 PM »

Quote from: Baseball is Life on February 02, 2012, 01:49:08 PM

Hard throwers? Guys with + fastballs?

Well which is it?

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #68:** February 02, 2012, 01:50:41 PM »

I imagine whatever offers we had on the table for Lannan may have just dropped with the news of the Jackson signing.

Teams know we have to move him.. why not lower the offer a bit?

Mr Clean · « **Reply #69:** February 02, 2012, 01:50:49 PM »

Jackson is kinda wild. Hopefully McCatty can help him.

The Chief · « **Reply #70:** February 02, 2012, 01:51:11 PM »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on February 02, 2012, 01:50:41 PM

I imagine whatever offers we had on the table for Lannan may have just dropped with the news of the Jackson signing.

Teams know we have to move him.. why not lower the offer a bit?

So much for the cone of silence!

Glockypoo · « **Reply #71:** February 02, 2012, 01:52:10 PM »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on February 02, 2012, 01:50:41 PM

I imagine whatever offers we had on the table for Lannan may have just dropped with the news of the Jackson signing.

Teams know we have to move him.. why not lower the offer a bit?

The timing is a bit unusual.

Theoretically we could still stash Lannan in AAA, but I think he's done enough for the Nats to deserve the chance to pitch in the bigs for another team.

Obed_Marsh · « **Reply #72:** February 02, 2012, 01:52:12 PM »

Unless it's a almost done deal and media monkeys are playing catchup.

hammondsnats · « **Reply #73:** February 02, 2012, 01:52:36 PM »

our rotation is sick, the pen is good ... the offense, well, needs to get better.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #74:** February 02, 2012, 01:54:40 PM »

Quote from: Mr Clean on February 02, 2012, 01:50:49 PM

Jackson is kinda wild. Hopefully McCatty can help him.

Surprisingly he's not... I thought he was as well, until I looked at his stats.

BB/9 past three years
Jackson - 2.94, 3.35, 2.79
Lannan - 2.97, 3.08, 3.70