2018-2019 Offseason Moves

[varoadking]

there's a certain chemistry factor with Murph that seemed good for other hitters. there's also the bigotry stuff but that didn't seem to be a problem. I'm sure Murph wants to start though.

Really... 

[sixthree175]

Really... 

I think he's talking about the Murphy from Seinfeld (Madison Square Garden).

[Natsinpwc]

Then you shouldn't want Adams, either.  His 2017 to 2018 drop was pretty steep too.

Probably biased because he hit better with the Nats. Looking at his stats he is up and down. Seemed more comfortable coming off the bench one or two days a week. Probably better choices out there.

[Natsinpwc]

I think he's talking about the Murphy from Seinfeld (Madison Square Garden).

[UMDNats]

What's Rendon's extension look like?

[Natsinpwc]

What's Rendon's extension look like?

If they extend Rendon it will undoubtedly bump us 2019 salary beyond current projections. So less money for it her needs. I think they need to get it done. I could see it negatively affecting him during the season if not done.

[aBaltoNat]

Don't think I would have taken Corbin in lieu of Harper.

[Natsinpwc]

Don't think I would have taken Corbin in lieu of Harper.

They really needed a starter to anchor the staff down the road. Max won’t last forever and Strasburg is unreliable.

[Minty Fresh]

We should take advantage of Arizona’s fire sale and get Grienke.

[mitlen]

What's Rendon's extension look like?

If they extend Rendon it will undoubtedly bump us 2019 salary beyond current projections. So less money for it her needs. I think they need to get it done. I could see it negatively affecting him during the season if not done.

What kind of numbers are you guys thinking?

[Natsinpwc]

What kind of numbers are you guys thinking?

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/09/extension-candidate-anthony-rendon.html

This article said $22-26 million per year.  He made $12 million plus in 2017. Not sure what he will
Make without an extension. $18million? 

[mitlen]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/09/extension-candidate-anthony-rendon.html

This article said $22-26 million per year.  He made $12 million plus in 2017. Not sure what he will
Make without an extension. $18million? 

Not sure why I had $25M on my mind (looks a little high after actually typing it)  ....   maybe 6 years takes him to 35-ish.

[Natsinpwc]

Not sure why I had $25M on my mind (looks a little high after actually typing it)  ....   maybe 6 years takes him to 35-ish.

He will probably hurt his arm. Move to first base. And be out half of every season. You know the drill.

Seriously seems like better money than on Harper even though Bryce has more power. Third base is so important defensively.

[zimm_da_kid]

I bet all the Indians might trade one of their starters chatter is really just them wanting to trade Bauer while his value is high.  Kluber would cost a ransom.  Carrasco just re upped.  Bauer it is.

[aBaltoNat]

Guys...Rendon is not that good. Plus, his name auto corrects to Tendon every time I try to type it. That tells me he is due for a major injury.

Science, people!!!

[hotshot]

Guys...Rendon is not that good. Plus, his name auto corrects to Tendon every time I try to type it. That tells me he is due for a major injury.

Science, people!!!

Disagree. He's a helluva hitter in this pitching-dominant era. Nats need all the offense they can get. His injury history is concerning to me but ... much less than Strasburg's.

[bluestreak]

Tommy Milone signs with Mariners.

[NJ Ave]

Disagree. He's a helluva hitter in this pitching-dominant era. Nats need all the offense they can get. His injury history is concerning to me but ... much less than Strasburg's.

Unlike this post, Rendon doesn’t whiff.

[bluestreak]

Disagree. He's a helluva hitter in this pitching-dominant era. Nats need all the offense they can get. His injury history is concerning to me but ... much less than Strasburg's.

Why do people say Rendon is injury prone?

He had the knee and oblique injury in 2015, but in his other full seasons he’s played 153, 156, 147 and 136 games.
It’s unclear to me how that is even in the same convo as Strasburg.

[Natsinpwc]

Why do people say Rendon is injury prone?

He had the knee and oblique injury in 2015, but in his other full seasons he’s played 153, 156, 147 and 136 games.
It’s unclear to me how that is even in the same convo as Strasburg.

Because he got hurt in his early years so that's what people think.  Same reason they believe also sorts of fake news.

[mitlen]

Because he got hurt in his early years so that's what people think.  Same reason they believe also sorts of fake news.

Folks still think about the draft as well.

Among the questions: Why did Rendon, rated by Baseball America as the No. 1 prospect in the entire draft, fall all the way to No. 6 after spending much of the previous 12 months as the prospective top pick? And if his two previous ankle surgeries and a more recent shoulder injury — the latter of which limited him largely to designated hitter duty this season — were the main reasons, how satisfied are the Nationals of his health?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/2011-mlb-draft-nationals-pick-anthony-rendon-with-no-6-pick-in-surprise/2011/06/06/AGPt5dKH_story.html?utm_term=.25f6673f1eb5

[Natsinpwc]

Folks still think about the draft as well.

Among the questions: Why did Rendon, rated by Baseball America as the No. 1 prospect in the entire draft, fall all the way to No. 6 after spending much of the previous 12 months as the prospective top pick? And if his two previous ankle surgeries and a more recent shoulder injury — the latter of which limited him largely to designated hitter duty this season — were the main reasons, how satisfied are the Nationals of his health?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/2011-mlb-draft-nationals-pick-anthony-rendon-with-no-6-pick-in-surprise/2011/06/06/AGPt5dKH_story.html?utm_term=.25f6673f1eb5

True.  Plus he smiles too much for some. 

[mitlen]

True.  Plus he smiles too much for some. 

[tenken627]

Why do people say Rendon is injury prone?

It’s unclear to me how that is even in the same convo as Strasburg.

Quiet, reserved people get stealthy injuries

[Copecwby20]

there's a certain chemistry factor with Murph that seemed good for other hitters. there's also the bigotry stuff but that didn't seem to be a problem. I'm sure Murph wants to start though.

Bigotry? Really... the dude just doesn't think it's right for other dudes to be smoking pole. They asked a question, he answered. Let's not be kangarooy about the whole thing. Unless you're one of those types that believe that any opinion that doesn't align with your own should be silenced.

Am I gay? abso-freaking-loutly not. Do I care if other people are? Not one god damn bit. My opinions are mine, and mine alone. They should only affect me and how I chose to live my life. I don't ask others to live by my rules, and damn sure don't want to live by theirs.

Don't ask the question if you're gonna be butt hurt with the answer.