2021-2022 Offseason Discussion/Signings/Trades/Rumors

[Slateman]

https://mobile.twitter.com/cmccosky/status/1465139693163622403?s=20

Tigers may non-tender Boyd. Wouldnt mind giving him a look.

[Natsinpwc]

Playoffs baby.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/nationals-re-sign-luis-avilan.html

[madj55]

“In” on Taylor, according to Heyman.

https://twitter.com/jonheyman/status/1465334687119912962?s=21

[Five Banners]

“In” on Taylor, according to Heyman.

https://twitter.com/jonheyman/status/1465334687119912962?s=21

Started writing a joke about him as Soto replacement, then doubled over in convulsive pain, sickness, and regret, disconsolately clutching a Scherzer jersey

[Natsinpwc]

Started writing a joke about him as Soto replacement, then doubled over in convulsive pain, sickness, and regret, disconsolately clutching a Scherzer jersey

[JCA-CrystalCity]

“In” on Taylor, according to Heyman.

https://twitter.com/jonheyman/status/1465334687119912962?s=21

Oh, please, oh please, oh please.  Be so nice to have another good MLB regular in the lineup, even if we don't know where we will ultimately use him.  With Qs about 2d, SS, 3d, and at least one OF, this team has Taylor landing spot written all over it.

[Five Banners]

Oh, please, oh please, oh please.  Be so nice to have another good MLB regular in the lineup, even if we don't know where we will ultimately use him.  With Qs about 2d, SS, 3d, and at least one OF, this team has Taylor landing spot written all over it.

Even with a QO attached, makes sense from the versatility perspective

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Even with a QO attached, makes sense from the versatility perspective

I could see him starting at SS until Kieboom or Garcia burns through Davey and Rizzo's patience, or in LF/CF depending on whether Robles is playing.  Something like a Yadi/Thomas
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in left, the 3 guys with final shots (Robles, Garcia, Kieboom) at CF, 2nd, and 3rd, Taylor holding down SS, with Alcides chilling until one of those 3 finally declared to be a Norwegian Blue parrot and Taylor moves over to fill the gap. 

[imref]

“In” on Taylor, according to Heyman.

https://twitter.com/jonheyman/status/1465334687119912962?s=21

who else had the first reaction of "we're trading for Michael A?"

[madj55]

Even with a QO attached, makes sense from the versatility perspective

Given how awful this team has been at drafting since 2012, losing a pick due to a QO doesn’t mean much to me - and it doesn’t look like that draft record is gonna change since they aren’t bringing any new perspectives in to run that process.

[NatsAllThe Way]

who else had the first reaction of "we're trading for Michael A?"

Me.

[Slateman]

https://mobile.twitter.com/SCummingsDC/status/1465444555566850054

Seth Cummings
@SCummingsDC
Sources: #Nationals are focusing on Kris Bryant and Chris Taylor

[JCA-CrystalCity]

https://mobile.twitter.com/SCummingsDC/status/1465444555566850054

this reminds me of Devo's song, "Freedom of Choice."

"In ancient Rome, there was a poem. About a dog, who found two bones.  He picked at one, he licked the other.  He went in circles till he dropped dead."

Hope we do better when we pick. But seriously, either would be helpful. 

[varoadking]

Meanwhile, in The District of Champions...Mike Rizzo says: "Deal me out."

[Mattionals]

this reminds me of Devo's song, "Freedom of Choice."

"In ancient Rome, there was a poem. About a dog, who found two bones.  He picked at one, he licked the other.  He went in circles till he dropped dead."

Hope we do better when we pick. But seriously, either would be helpful.

I mean the team needs both but still more. Those two guys could bring this to a 75 win team at best.

[imref]

Stevenson signs for a year at $850k

[RyanZimsKazoo]

oh is it winter meetings?

Coulda fooled me with the total silence and non factor the nats have been.

[Slateman]

oh is it winter meetings?

Coulda fooled me with the total silence and non factor the nats have been.

Winter meetings are canceled

[Elvir Ovcina]

Stevenson signs for a year at $850k

Is that contingent on him learning to throw a baseball better than Johnny Damon or hit one better than a scarecrow?

[madj55]

Nats should’ve been in on Baez for $20M per year if they actually are treating this as a reload. Definitely a rebuild.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Is that contingent on him learning to throw a baseball better than Johnny Damon or hit one better than a scarecrow?

the guy who this may push off the roster is Yadi.  I don't think Yadi is a lock to get the bulk of the at bats either in left or DH if RZ is back (he can play the kazoo on the bench when he's not due up) and there is an OF or OF/IF  signing.  He has at least 1 option left, maybe 2, while Robles and Stevenson are out. 

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Nats should’ve been in on Baez for $20M per year if they actually are treating this as a reload. Definitely a rebuild.

I still like a Taylor signing and I'm suspicious of Baez's inconsistency at bat.  I really want Taylor signed and starting at SS until one of Robles, Kieboom, or Garcia plays himself out of the line up.  Then Alcides can slide into SS (or, longshot, Cluff shows enough at AAA to earn a shot).

[Natsinpwc]

Nats should’ve been in on Baez for $20M per year if they actually are treating this as a reload. Definitely a rebuild.

Uh no.  Desmond Part Deux. 

[MonsterUSMC]

I still like a Taylor signing and I'm suspicious of Baez's inconsistency at bat.  I really want Taylor signed and starting at SS until one of Robles, Kieboom, or Garcia plays himself out of the line up.  Then Alcides can slide into SS (or, longshot, Cluff shows enough at AAA to earn a shot).

I really hope we ink Taylor. 

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Nats should’ve been in on Baez for $20M per year if they actually are treating this as a reload. Definitely a rebuild.

reportedly got 6/ $140 million from Detroit, $23MM+ AAV.  I think that's not going to work out well, but it is like a Werth signing for them just before contention.