2025 Off-season - general thread

[imref]

$1.35M for Gray.

[IanRubbish]

Gore agrees to terms, no details yet. Law agrees to $2.75M.

Still to finalize: Lowe, Garcia Jr., Gray,.

I could see them dumping Gore's salary next year like they did Lane Thomas when he's a year and a half from free agency.  Lane's going to get $7.8 million this year and avoided arbitration with the Ind-, sorry Guardians, which Mini Me would never have paid.

[Mattionals]

I could see them dumping Gore's salary next year like they did Lane Thomas when he's a year and a half from free agency.  Lane's going to get $7.8 million this year and avoided arbitration with the Ind-, sorry Guardians, which Mini Me would never have paid.

Doubtful. I feel like you are in full "sky is falling" mode. They just ain't spending on FA, but I do think they are committed to at least fielding a mediocre team with the upside of "they are cheap if we intend to sell and they could be a contender".

[imref]

if they trade Gore it will be because they think he's going to command Strasburg-like money.

[NatsLSU]

What an electric offseason! Wouldn’t be surprised to see Rizzo sign Corbin back on a cheaper deal…

[IdahoNat]

What an electric offseason! Wouldn’t be surprised to see Rizzo sign Corbin back on a cheaper deal…

If it's a minor league deal as a tryout for a reliever... I wouldn't mind. If they have to pay his deferred money for this year, might as well have him work for us

[imref]

If it's a minor league deal as a tryout for a reliever... I wouldn't mind. If they have to pay his deferred money for this year, might as well have him work for us

I'd rather we invite Gio on a minor league deal.

[IanRubbish]

Doubtful. I feel like you are in full "sky is falling" mode. They just ain't spending on FA, but I do think they are committed to at least fielding a mediocre team with the upside of "they are cheap if we intend to sell and they could be a contender".

The sky fell when they did the '21 salary dumps and helped get us 5 straight sub-.450 win pct seasons.  They've shown with Lane Thomas and Finnegan that they don't like paying $5M+ arbitration salaries unless they absolutely have to.  If they develop any sort of depth at middle infield wouldn't surprise me if they did same thing next year with Luis Garcia.

[IanRubbish]

if they trade Gore it will be because they think he's going to command Strasburg-like money.

He's Boras, so he's going to want an overpay, and they'll think why not just trade him if he's gone after '27, they don't want to pay him $6 or $7 million a year in the meantime, and they can get something for him with a year and a half left before free agency.

[Natsinpwc]

He's Boras, so he's going to want an overpay, and they'll think why not just trade him if he's gone after '27, they don't want to pay him $6 or $7 million a year in the meantime, and they can get something for him with a year and a half left before free agency.

If that's the plan then they need to draft a college arm this year that will be ready by 2027

[imref]

If that's the plan then they need to draft a college arm this year that will be ready by 2027

By 2027, barring injuries, Clemmey, Lara, Sykora and Susana will be here. Jackson Kent may also turn out to be a serviceable starter (drafted in the 4th round of out Illinois last year). Maybe Cavalli turns into something too?

[Natsinpwc]

By 2027, barring injuries, Clemmey, Lara, Sykora and Susana will be here. Jackson Kent may also turn out to be a serviceable starter (drafted in the 4th round of out Illinois last year). Maybe Cavalli turns into something too?

There’s still hope for Cavalli.  For the others maybe one or two make it if we’re lucky. I think the Nats organization should get some credit for having Irvin and Parker kind of come out of nowhere to be serviceable starting arms. And Herz from a trade. The pitching is in much better shape than a couple years ago even with the injuries to Gray and Cavalli.

Slow steady progress.

[IdahoNat]

I want Gore here by the time they reach the finish line just as vindication for the Soto trade. In fact, I want all five of them here if/when it happens.

[IanRubbish]

28th now in Active Payroll, 25th in Total Payroll which includes Strasburg.

[OfftheBat]

28th now in Active Payroll, 25th in Total Payroll which includes Strasburg.

lol, unbelievable.

[HalfSmokes]

If that's the plan then they need to draft a college arm this year that will be ready by 2027

If that’s the plan, the need to maximize the amount of time they keep Boras clients in the minors regardless of readiness

[Slateman]

If that's the plan then they need to draft a college arm this year that will be ready by 2027

I don't think that's how GMs draft. First off, there is no way to predict an arm that will be MLB ready two years after the draft. Particularly with the state of arm injuries the way they are.

Second, there isn't a consensus pitcher that you take over Holliday or LaViolette.

Third, you always take the best player (as you scout them) that's available.

Finally, by 2027, Rizzo will be gone.

[IanRubbish]

Nats sign Jorge Lopez, reliever, 1 year, $3 million.

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-jorge-lopez-headed-to-washington/

[IanRubbish]

Rizzo's staff clearly hard at work looking for offseason acquistions.

[imref]

Nats sign Jorge Lopez, reliever, 1 year, $3 million.

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-jorge-lopez-headed-to-washington/

solid pickup.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lopezjo02.shtml

[Slateman]

https://x.com/andrewcgolden/status/1878185147863826632

DFA Willingham to make room

[varoadking]

Rizzo's staff clearly hard at work looking for offseason acquistions.

 

[nobleisthyname]

28th now in Active Payroll, 25th in Total Payroll which includes Strasburg.

Truly pathetic.

I don't hate the moves Rizzo has made so far this offseason, but this is not a serious team.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Nats sign Jorge Lopez, reliever, 1 year, $3 million.

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-jorge-lopez-headed-to-washington/

closing experience with the Os primarily. Has been more effective since his move to the bullpen after failing in 2021. depth, maybe a set up guy, but could close or be in a committee with Ferrer and Law.

[IdahoNat]

So that leaves four spots open for the bullpen still. Law, Ferrer, Lopez, and Reifert are probably the only locks right now.