The Nats Thread

[vansmack]

JZimm is not represented by Boras, so there's a decent chance he'll sign an extension.

But I think it's dangerous to act like this is up to the Nats - it's ultimately the players decision.

[hutch]

JZimm is not represented by Boras, so there's a decent chance he'll sign an extension.

But I think it's dangerous to act like this is up to the Nats - it's ultimately the players decision.

well if he no longer wants to play for the Nats don't let the door hit you on the way out...

but I would make him a top offer....he should not think "i can do better MONEYwise elsewhere.."

[gaaaaaaaaah]

the lerners do seem unwilling to extend the nats payroll much beyond where its at

maybe thats due to the masn uncertainty, idk. arent they the richest owners in the league or something?

i dont want the nats to become the phillies in a few years but itd be a shame if their contention window closes cuz they wouldnt open the wallets a bit more.

i dont think jordan is being especially greedy, it just seems hes not offering the nats any sort of discount.

personally im kinda hesitant about these big money pitcher deals. you can reasonably predict when a hitters numbers will start to fall (not that thats stopping teams from overpaying) but pitchers can lose it at any moment.

[DeathFromAbove1979]

when I first read this I thought we were talking about RZim....

yeah, I'd let HIM go.. his body is done....but JZim is a workhorse.. I think he's our Bumgarden (sic)..if only Matt Williams had rode him like Bochy rode his beast...

By the way I was there that game and JZim was lights out and Rendon got at least four hits...

WHEN IT COUNTED THEY SHOWED UP.

I was also there. Rendon seemed to be the only constant in that line-up during the playoffs. It was awesome but such a shame. He should get standing ovations when he comes to bat, not Harper. Rendon busted his ass this season.

[vansmack]

Desmond supposedly turned down 7 years,  $107m deal last off season.

[DeathFromAbove1979]

Desmond supposedly turned down 7 years,  $107m deal last off season.

This is a heartfelt story with Desmond's own words on that deal. I'd like to believe him when he says what he says in this interview. Ian Desmond is by far my favorite Nationals player and this article pushes it over the edge. The guy is truly amazing and I believe he will stay with the Nats through his whole career. That's just me though.

If you have a couple minutes, this article is amazing:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/ian-desmond-has-become-the-backbone-of-the-washington-nationals/2014/03/30/50a68986-b798-11e3-a7c6-70cf2db17781_story.html

[gaaaaaaaaah]

rendon 5th in mvp voting

very nice

[DeathFromAbove1979]

rendon 5th in mvp voting

very nice

Dang! Didn't think he'd make it that high.

[vansmack]

Should the Nationals Trade Zimmerman?

I think you can't make the wrong decision.  If you get to the playoffs next season, keeping him is your best chance to win it all.  If you deal him, you have a better chance of succeeding in the long run.  The team is in pretty good shape either way.

I would try to move him this off season, but only do so with the right offer - something overwhelming.

[vansmack]

The Jason Heyward deal show what a team should do if they can't sign an extension - two young arms under control. 

The trade is also good news for the Nats, as the Braves are going to be much worse next season.

[shemptiness]

9 foot Jayson Werth made out of canned seafood:





http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/11/18/nats-fans-make-9-foot-homage-to-jayson-werth-out-of-3800-worth-of-canned-seafood/

[DeathFromAbove1979]

I was at Regan last night and they had a couple of these sculpture deals made out of cans as well.

[vansmack]

White Sox sign Adam LaRoche to a 2 yr/$25m deal...

[hutch]

White Sox sign Adam LaRoche to a 2 yr/$25m deal...

he was great for the nats but the team made the decision to go with ryan zim at first...

they DID NOT have to do that. i'm not second guessing it just pointing out only time will tell....

[gaaaaaaaaah]

what other option was there?

zimmermann couldnt be traded, and they need his bat. id much rather rizzo have a whole offseason to look for a 2b/3b instead of going into another season hoping for the best from ryans arm at third and then having to improvise as soon as the throwing errors start. there certainly isnt room for him in the outfield

ive always liked laroche, even with his streakiness. i hope hes got a few more good years left, it was just bad timing for him in dc. if zimmermans throwing issues werent a thing laroches option for 2015 would have been a no brainer