Comments on: News & Notes http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/05/news-notes-3/ We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future - FDR Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:45:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Kevin http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/05/news-notes-3/#comment-25520 Kevin Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:50:13 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/05/news-notes-3/#comment-25520 <p>I agree that the comments are likely just Bowden posturing. I have been disappointed in the Nats not being named as one of the "players" in the international market, though. I really believe that perception will be important for a number of years as the Nationals try to build respect across the country, and in the DC area. Nationwide, they are starting at rock bottom. In the area, they have a limited number of folks who are devoted, many taking a wait-and-see attitude, and millions who need to be taught to care.</p> <p>The signing of Burgess lets me know they are still serious about buidling the farm system with the major league savings. Signing Jack McGeary would convince me much more.</p> I agree that the comments are likely just Bowden posturing. I have been disappointed in the Nats not being named as one of the “players” in the international market, though. I really believe that perception will be important for a number of years as the Nationals try to build respect across the country, and in the DC area. Nationwide, they are starting at rock bottom. In the area, they have a limited number of folks who are devoted, many taking a wait-and-see attitude, and millions who need to be taught to care.

The signing of Burgess lets me know they are still serious about buidling the farm system with the major league savings. Signing Jack McGeary would convince me much more.

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/05/news-notes-3/#comment-25521 Brian Oliver Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:04:08 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/05/news-notes-3/#comment-25521 <p>It seems that just spending to spend in the international market is not necessarily the wisest path to choose. It would be nicer to see the Nationals bring in a crop of 10-15 guys at no more than $50-75K bonuses. I'd rather they fill the pipeline back up with players and complement it when the right player comes along rather than jus throw money at the big name. Like I said, that is all contingent on good scouting.</p> <p>I'd rather they give us a few press releases detailing partnerships in Japan, Korea, Australia, or Europe then bring in one or two big dollar guys. They really need to set the foundation internationally and build from there.</p> It seems that just spending to spend in the international market is not necessarily the wisest path to choose. It would be nicer to see the Nationals bring in a crop of 10-15 guys at no more than $50-75K bonuses. I’d rather they fill the pipeline back up with players and complement it when the right player comes along rather than jus throw money at the big name. Like I said, that is all contingent on good scouting.

I’d rather they give us a few press releases detailing partnerships in Japan, Korea, Australia, or Europe then bring in one or two big dollar guys. They really need to set the foundation internationally and build from there.

]]> By: Alan http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/05/news-notes-3/#comment-25522 Alan Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:09:07 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/05/news-notes-3/#comment-25522 <p>I also agree - Bowden's comments seem like part of ongoing negotiations. About the organization's plans to play internationally, does anyone else recall seeing an article some months back (in the WaPo? Somewhere else?) that characterized Stan Kastens as a man who has become a fixture at embassy events, schmoozing with the diplomats about the desirability of having players from their countries play on the very visible (back home, that is) Washington stage. I guess we'll see if that was just party small talk, or if the Nats plan to be a player internationally. That said, I'd also like to see the team set up some sort of "baseball academy" for DC youth to develop not just local talent but also rebuild ties and interest in the black community.</p> I also agree - Bowden’s comments seem like part of ongoing negotiations. About the organization’s plans to play internationally, does anyone else recall seeing an article some months back (in the WaPo? Somewhere else?) that characterized Stan Kastens as a man who has become a fixture at embassy events, schmoozing with the diplomats about the desirability of having players from their countries play on the very visible (back home, that is) Washington stage. I guess we’ll see if that was just party small talk, or if the Nats plan to be a player internationally. That said, I’d also like to see the team set up some sort of “baseball academy” for DC youth to develop not just local talent but also rebuild ties and interest in the black community.

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/05/news-notes-3/#comment-25523 Brian Oliver Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:11:53 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/05/news-notes-3/#comment-25523 <p>The RBI (Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities) program is in the process of coming to DC. There was an <a href="http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/othercities/stlouis/stories/2007/06/25/daily45.html" rel="nofollow">announcement</a> that KPMG was sponsoring the efforts in six cities to include DC.</p> The RBI (Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities) program is in the process of coming to DC. There was an announcement that KPMG was sponsoring the efforts in six cities to include DC.

]]> By: Ed http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/05/news-notes-3/#comment-25528 Ed Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:39:29 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/05/news-notes-3/#comment-25528 <p>The Plan is fine. Long term (even very long term) is great. No O's short term expediency is preferred.</p> <p>Nonetheless, Nats should start to get the system loaded with up-the-middle help--more than just Flores at C (we all like him but he is no sure thing), some middle infielders (including the elusive SS), plus a fleet CF or three who can also hit. Nats do not have many of these kinds of prospects even in low minors, but it is not too early to start.</p> The Plan is fine. Long term (even very long term) is great. No O’s short term expediency is preferred.

Nonetheless, Nats should start to get the system loaded with up-the-middle help–more than just Flores at C (we all like him but he is no sure thing), some middle infielders (including the elusive SS), plus a fleet CF or three who can also hit. Nats do not have many of these kinds of prospects even in low minors, but it is not too early to start.

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