2009-2010 Offseason Thread

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I think they'll get Capps. he wants to close.

[riverside sluggers]

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/s...-one-year-deal

Troy Glaus signs 1 year deal with the Braves, becomes starting 1st baseman

[Dipre]

Originally Posted by riverside sluggers

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/s...-one-year-deal

Troy Glaus signs 1 year deal with the Braves, becomes starting 1st baseman

And Adam LaRoche shits the bed.

[riverside sluggers]

Seattle Mariners would be right to try and sign him

[Dipre]

Originally Posted by riverside sluggers

Seattle Mariners would be right to try and sign him

But now he has zero leverage. He'll have to negotiate on Seattle's terms if they want to sign him.

[riverside sluggers]

He also has New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Royals (who non tendered Jacobs, Butler likely to stay at DH), and the Giants who were rumored to be in on Nick Johnson

[Dipre]

Originally Posted by riverside sluggers

He also has New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Royals (who non tendered Jacobs, Butler likely to stay at DH), and the Giants who were rumored to be in on Nick Johnson

He doesn't make sense for the Mets at his asking price, and if they sign Bay (and they probably will) they're most likely done. The Giants have expressed interest in Johnsonn but never in LaRoche, and the Royals are.....wel......the Royals.

[riverside sluggers]

With the Nats signing Marquis, Capps, Pudge, Guardado, trading for Bruney, and a full season of Nyjer Morgan, I doubt theyll even get close to 100 losses this season

[redsoxrevenge]

Originally Posted by riverside sluggers

With the Nats signing Marquis, Capps, Pudge, Guardado, trading for Bruney, and a full season of Nyjer Morgan, I doubt theyll even get close to 100 losses this season

All of those players suck. They'll avoid 100 losses if Strasburg shows something his rookie year, but why would any of those players help them win any substantial amount of ball games?

[italstallianion]

Originally Posted by redsoxrevenge

All of those players suck. They'll avoid 100 losses if Strasburg shows something his rookie year, but why would any of those players help them win any substantial amount of ball games?

There's a difference between not being good or star caliber, and sucking. Marquis is around average and Morgan is actually pretty decent. Capps had a bad year this past year but is also pretty decent. They are definitely better than what's been in Washington before. While I still think they lose 90+ games, I believe that the Nats will be a better team than in years past. And just because the players listed aren't star players, doesn't mean that they suck. I would argue that most of them don't suck.

[Keeper]

Originally Posted by redsoxrevenge

All of those players suck. They'll avoid 100 losses if Strasburg shows something his rookie year, but why would any of those players help them win any substantial amount of ball games?

Those players fill a need. Marquis will save their young arms and bullpen. Morgan can set the table and is a very good CF. Pudge can mentor Jesus Flores and help bring him along. Also, he can still control the running game. In Capps, they have a legit closer. And Bruney and Guardado have the ability to hold onto leads. I would expect the Nationals to win 15-20 more games this year.

[Dipre]

Originally Posted by redsoxrevenge

All of those players suck. They'll avoid 100 losses if Strasburg shows something his rookie year, but why would any of those players help them win any substantial amount of ball games?

Really?

Jason Marquis, at his worst, is an average pitcher, at his best, he'll provide above average production from the number two slot in that rotation. Couple him with John Lannan and you've got a respectable one-two punch that will keep them in ballgames. Marquis is a massive upgrade from anything else they have in that rotation besides Lannan himself.

Matt Capps is a very good, very underrated pitcher capable of posting a below 1.00 WHIP, while racking up the strikeouts but severely limiting the walks. He was injured last year, but is reported to have made a full recovery. He's a fantastic signing for the Nats, since he's one of the better bullpen arms around considering his control and his ability to limit baserunners. Clear upgrade at Closer for the Nats.

Bruney and Guardado are both capable arms who are a good bet to thrive in the NL, and all that bullpen could do was improve. Clear bullpen upgrade for the Nats.

Pudge will be a backup to Jesus Flores, who has proven to be a capable defender, and has shown flashes of offensive ability, but got injured last year. They should prove to be one of the better defensive catching tandems in the league while providing something with the stick. Clear upgrade at backup C for the Nats.

Nyjer Morgan is an extremely underrated ballplayer who has a .362 OBP over more than 800 PA's, but had never been given a real chance until last year, when he authored a .757 OPS, (with a .369 OBP, better than Jacoby Ellsbury) which is solid production from the CF and lead-off spots, while providing an UZR of 35.8 at all three OF positions combined. Clear offensive and defensive upgrade for the Nats.

Every one of those players are league average or above league average, and they all improve the Nats in some way or another. Your definition of suck is very interesting, because as far as i'm concerned "suck" comes from below league average on, but that's my humble opinion.

[riverside sluggers]

Originally Posted by redsoxrevenge

All of those players suck. They'll avoid 100 losses if Strasburg shows something his rookie year, but why would any of those players help them win any substantial amount of ball games?

Im not saying they will be contenders. But they cant gain at least 10 wins with these additions? The pitching staff this past season was 2nd to last in ERA (5.02) from the 7th inning on. And dead last in K's from the 7th inning on. Bulk of the losses came from the bullpen

Plus Marquis will give them reliable innings, something only John Lannan has been able to handle

[diony]

Originally Posted by Dipre

Jason Marquis, at his worst, is an average pitcher, at his best, he'll provide above average production from the number two slot in that rotation. Couple him with John Lannan and you've got a respectable one-two punch that will keep them in ballgames. Marquis is a massive upgrade from anything else they have in that rotation besides Lannan himself.

One-two punch? They both kinda suck. #4-5 NL starters at best.

[riverside sluggers]

Lannan is a #4 or 5 starter in the NL at best??

Lannan in last 2 seasons has started 64 games (3.90 ERA) 388.1 innings, 382 Hits, 189 Runs (168 ER), 140 Walks, 206 Ks

While his walks look high, he did lower his walk rate from his 2008 season while pitching 24.1 more innings