Author Topic: The Former Nationals Watch (2024) (Read 33066 times)

varoadking · « **Reply #150 on:** April 21, 2024, 10:51:30 am »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on April 21, 2024, 10:36:41 am

But, knowing what you do know, I think having Rendon at $30 million a year for 7 would have been better.

He may have even shown up for the WS Anniversary Celebration yesterday...and not just on his video recording...

welch · « **Reply #151 on:** April 21, 2024, 11:37:18 am »

Rendon should have taken the Lerner's offer. It was more per year than Trea is getting from the Fillies, and would have paid him until his late 30s. He has become a wreck and a joke of a ballplayer.

Interesting suggestion that Rendon's injuries might have, partly, come from lazy training during the offseason.

IanRubbish · « **Reply #152 on:** April 21, 2024, 12:33:07 pm »

Quote from: varoadking on April 21, 2024, 09:12:04 am

Dodged a bullet there...

Unlike Strasburg, he wasn't willing to defer salary.

Once he got paid, he got incredibly soft. Happens, but Rendon's case is one of the worst ever.

...and he's on the IL again

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/anthony-rendon-lands-on-il-just-as-angels-veteran-says-he-was-getting-into-a-groove-after-early-struggles/

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #153 on:** April 21, 2024, 01:13:56 pm »

This discussion needs to be moved here: https://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=41254.0

imref · « **Reply #154 on:** April 21, 2024, 01:32:54 pm »

Rendon's replacement is Ehire Adrianza.

Senatorswin · « **Reply #155 on:** April 22, 2024, 05:50:55 pm »

They called him safe on that play? He didn't even come close to touching first.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #156 on:** April 26, 2024, 08:00:17 pm »

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/anthony-rendon-diagnosed-with-partially-torn-hamstring.html

imref · « **Reply #157 on:** April 26, 2024, 08:49:44 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on April 26, 2024, 08:00:17 pm

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/anthony-rendon-diagnosed-with-partially-torn-hamstring.html

he should just retire at this point.

nfotiu · « **Reply #158 on:** April 27, 2024, 01:01:35 pm »

Quote from: imref on April 26, 2024, 08:49:44 pm

he should just retire at this point.

He's not going to retire and give up all is owed to him. He's probably hoping to be cut.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #159 on:** April 27, 2024, 10:46:27 pm »

Reynaldo Lopez leads the NL in ERA. 0.72. Barves know how to find guys and improve them.

imref · « **Reply #160 on:** April 29, 2024, 11:10:03 am »

Erick Fedde has turned into an ace:

8.1 yesterday vs Tampa, 7H, 2ER, 0BBs, 9Ks

2.60 / 1.07 on the year so far. Chicago needs to trade him ASAP.

nobleisthyname · « **Reply #161 on:** April 29, 2024, 01:00:55 pm »

That's awesome for Fedde.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #162 on:** April 29, 2024, 01:11:31 pm »

Quote from: imref on April 29, 2024, 11:10:03 am

Erick Fedde has turned into an ace:

8.1 yesterday vs Tampa, 7H, 2ER, 0BBs, 9Ks

2.60 / 1.07 on the year so far. Chicago needs to trade him ASAP.

I wonder if he has a no trade list and the Nats are on it.

Smithian · « **Reply #163 on:** April 29, 2024, 01:29:45 pm »

Rendon's performance is the only cold comfort of the Strasburg deal. It isn't like he is killing it in LA.

I was cheering for Rendon until that interview where he wouldn't even give a cliché answer about liking playing for the Angels and their fans. Now, karma.

Senatorswin · « **Reply #164 on:** May 01, 2024, 12:10:36 am »

I've watched the Phillies the last two nights. Trea Turner is killing at the plate and stealing bases like crazy but he sure does stink at short. He was responsible for 4 Angels runs tonight and only escaped an error last night due to a generous scorers decision.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #165 on:** May 01, 2024, 07:07:58 am »

Quote from: Senatorswin on May 01, 2024, 12:10:36 am

I've watched the Phillies the last two nights. Trea Turner is killing at the plate and stealing bases like crazy but he sure does stink at short. He was responsible for 4 Angels runs tonight and only escaped an error last night due to a generous scorers decision.

They probably should move him to 2B and Stott to SS.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #166 on:** May 01, 2024, 08:36:07 am »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on April 27, 2024, 10:46:27 pm

Reynaldo Lopez leads the NL in ERA. 0.72. Barves know how to find guys and improve them.

ERA all the way up to 1.50 after last night. Bum.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #167 on:** May 02, 2024, 09:52:22 am »

With Tristan Casas on the 60 day IL, the Red Sox have added Dom Smith to their roster as the strong side of platoon with Garrett Cooper and Bobby Dalbec.

welch · « **Reply #168 on:** May 02, 2024, 03:22:12 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on May 02, 2024, 09:52:22 am

With Tristan Casas on the 60 day IL, the Red Sox have added Dom Smith to their roster as the strong side of platoon with Garrett Cooper and Bobby Dalbec.

Good for Dominic.

imref · « **Reply #169 on:** May 05, 2024, 01:45:37 pm »

Charlie interviewed John Lannan on the pregame. He’s now a mental performance coach for the Blue Jays.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #170 on:** May 05, 2024, 02:07:40 pm »

Quote from: imref on May 05, 2024, 01:45:37 pm

Charlie interviewed John Lannan on the pregame. He’s now a mental performance coach for the Blue Jays.

Lerners too cheap to pay him?

imref · « **Reply #171 on:** May 05, 2024, 02:16:17 pm »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on May 05, 2024, 02:07:40 pm

Lerners too cheap to pay him?

we’re paying Doo instead

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #172 on:** May 05, 2024, 02:47:04 pm »

Quote from: imref on May 05, 2024, 01:45:37 pm

Charlie interviewed John Lannan on the pregame. He’s now a mental performance coach for the Blue Jays.

jedi mind tricks for Star Wars weekend

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #173 on:** May 05, 2024, 09:55:40 pm »

Jackson Reetz makes his first MLB appearance since 2021. And hits a HR off of Jose Alvarado.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #174 on:** May 05, 2024, 09:58:23 pm »

Quote from: imref on May 05, 2024, 02:16:17 pm

we’re paying Doo instead

I dunno. It kind of seems like Doo is working out. Pitchers seem... better than expected.