Author Topic: The Face is Back for 2021 (Read 3369 times)

imref · « **Topic Start:** January 22, 2021, 04:19:45 PM »

1 year, $1 million.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #1:** January 22, 2021, 04:24:28 PM »

does majestic sell authentic team walkers?

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #2:** January 22, 2021, 04:30:37 PM »

Vinny Castilla retro model is on sale

aspenbubba · « **Reply #3:** January 23, 2021, 06:21:15 AM »

I didn’t see this coming at this price. I felt he would sign at the same amount he did last year. My apologies to JCA. Not sure why he would do it as he doesn’t need the money and the physical toll of a 162 plus game season just doesn’t make sense to me. Maybe he just needs to get out of the house with three young kids. 😂

welch · « **Reply #4:** January 23, 2021, 10:30:15 AM »

Good decision by both the Nats and The Face.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #5:** January 23, 2021, 10:42:33 AM »

Will be nice for him to have a retirement tour/victory lap in 2021.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #6:** January 23, 2021, 11:02:09 AM »

I'm guessing his body feels good, he still has fun playing, and he wanted to call when he goes out. It's really not a money thing, and I think he knows that as a whole, he's been well-paid for his career. He's never going to be able to play competitively again after he retires, at least at the level he's at now, so he probably wants to leave with no doubts. Now, if he starts the season 10 for 75 and his shoulder aches, then maybe he packs it in in May or June, but if he feels good and productive, he'll be happy.

Q for me becomes, if the NL uses a DH, is the regular line up Bell at DH and RZ at 1st, with SWLABR every day in left? That would give the Nats a second nice righty threat beyond Turner and balance Soto / Schwarber / Bell (who hits like a lefty).

varoadking · « **Reply #7:** January 23, 2021, 12:05:47 PM »

Does he have a no-trade clause?

DCFan · « **Reply #8:** January 23, 2021, 12:14:55 PM »

Quote from: varoadking on January 23, 2021, 12:05:47 PM

Does he have a no-trade clause?

I think anyone in the 10/5 category does.

stealyerbase · « **Reply #9:** January 24, 2021, 09:11:01 AM »

Win - win deal for the Face and the Nats.

Duke of Earl · « **Reply #10:** January 24, 2021, 01:22:58 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on January 23, 2021, 11:02:09 AM

Q for me becomes, if the NL uses a DH, is the regular line up Bell at DH and RZ at 1st, with SWLABR every day in left? That would give the Nats a second nice righty threat beyond Turner and balance Soto / Schwarber / Bell (who hits like a lefty).

Bell hits significantly better lefthanded. I think a Zimmerman/Bell platoon should be considered. That would give Zimm plenty of rest.

DCFan · « **Reply #11:** January 24, 2021, 01:25:51 PM »

And he said he wants to come back next year too.

Senatorswin · « **Reply #12:** January 24, 2021, 02:48:42 PM »

This is perfect for Zimm and the Nats. He's content to play part time and get the matchups that favor him. 36 is not ancient for a part time player. Glad he's back.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #13:** January 24, 2021, 04:55:27 PM »

Quote from: DCFan on January 24, 2021, 01:25:51 PM

And he said he wants to come back next year too.

I would love it for him to get 30 more HRs over the next couple of years to give him 300. That's a major milestone. When you think next year might have the DH, it's not too crazy.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #14:** January 24, 2021, 07:13:08 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on January 24, 2021, 04:55:27 PM

I would love it for him to get 30 more HRs over the next couple of years to give him 300. That's a major milestone. When you think next year might have the DH, it's not too crazy.

I agree. If he really takes to the platoon/DH/PH/Def Sub. role, he might have a handful of years left.

MonsterUSMC · « **Reply #15:** January 25, 2021, 07:51:15 AM »

Best news I have heard in a while. This made my weekend...especially needed considering the passing of Hank Aaron.

1995hoo · « **Reply #16:** January 25, 2021, 09:36:25 AM »

imref · « **Reply #17:** May 22, 2021, 10:25:33 PM »

https://twitter.com/nationals/status/1396246029327118339?s=21

GataNats · « **Reply #18:** May 23, 2021, 04:10:07 AM »

It’s ridiculous why he’s not starting everyday

Smithian · « **Reply #19:** May 24, 2021, 03:51:27 PM »

Quote from: GataNats on May 23, 2021, 04:10:07 AM

It’s ridiculous why he’s not starting everyday

They're keeping him fresh and healthy.

Give him 16 or 17 starts in a three week period and you'll start to see him decline.

imref · « **Reply #20:** May 24, 2021, 04:57:04 PM »

Quote from: Smithian on May 24, 2021, 03:51:27 PM

They're keeping him fresh and healthy.

Give him 16 or 17 starts in a three week period and you'll start to see him decline.

Plus when he pinch hits, he gets a huge ovation now.

nfotiu · « **Reply #21:** May 24, 2021, 05:38:04 PM »

If he's not going to start more, I'd like to see him replace Bell more in later innings to get some ABs against the lefties brought in for Soto, and as a defensive replacement.

imref · « **Reply #22:** June 12, 2021, 11:00:18 AM »

https://www.federalbaseball.com/2021/6/11/22527699/washington-nationals-ryan-zimmerman-likens-current-role-howie-kendrick-2019

Quote

“I don’t think there’s any doubt in my mind, or anyone’s mind, that I can’t play every day for a little while, but it’s just a matter of time when I’m playing every day my body starts to break down, and that’s not what I signed up for and I don’t think it’s beneficial for the team.”

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #23:** June 12, 2021, 11:09:22 AM »

Quote from: imref on June 12, 2021, 11:00:18 AM

https://www.federalbaseball.com/2021/6/11/22527699/washington-nationals-ryan-zimmerman-likens-current-role-howie-kendrick-2019

Kendrick could play 2nd, 3rd, and left, so get your butt out there, Ryan, and no more lollygagging.

Duke of Earl · « **Reply #24:** June 12, 2021, 11:46:51 AM »

Quote from: nfotiu on May 24, 2021, 05:38:04 PM

If he's not going to start more, I'd like to see him replace Bell more in later innings to get some ABs against the lefties brought in for Soto, and as a defensive replacement.

I like the idea, but it would work only if you move Bell up in the order, and until he starts hitting better I don't think they'll do that.