Comments on: Across the Affiliates 07/30/07 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/ We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future - FDR Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:14:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Hartmanbirge http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28844 Hartmanbirge Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:40:49 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28844 <p>In case anyone missed it, I paste below Hanrahan's overpowering performance vs. the Mets. He was throwing 94-95 mph which frankly surprised me. I had no idea that he had that kind of arm. He's big enough to go deep into games. He's young. He's durable. And he gets good break on his offspeed pitches. What's not to love? All he needs to do is refine his command. It's as if we found a live arm from out of nowhere.</p> <p>http://tinyurl.com/3cjdvo</p> In case anyone missed it, I paste below Hanrahan’s overpowering performance vs. the Mets. He was throwing 94-95 mph which frankly surprised me. I had no idea that he had that kind of arm. He’s big enough to go deep into games. He’s young. He’s durable. And he gets good break on his offspeed pitches. What’s not to love? All he needs to do is refine his command. It’s as if we found a live arm from out of nowhere.

http://tinyurl.com/3cjdvo

]]> By: A DC Wonk http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28855 A DC Wonk Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:02:55 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28855 <p>Gibson's numbers are eye-popping. For how long does he go pitching that well until he gets promoted?</p> Gibson’s numbers are eye-popping. For how long does he go pitching that well until he gets promoted?

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28856 Brian Oliver Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:06:20 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28856 <p>I'm guessing that Zimmermann and/or Alaniz get the call before Gibson. Strictly based upon age/level. It seems they are holding Gibson, Willems, other HS arms to much stricter pitch counts.</p> I’m guessing that Zimmermann and/or Alaniz get the call before Gibson. Strictly based upon age/level. It seems they are holding Gibson, Willems, other HS arms to much stricter pitch counts.

]]> By: Dick http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28863 Dick Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:49:18 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28863 <p>Emiliano Fruto must be injured. He has not been the same pitcher since he went on the DL in May/June. I expect he will either be shut down soon and face shoulder or TJ surgery.</p> <p>Marrero gets named the hottest prospect in the minors and promptly goes 0 for 16!</p> <p>I recall reading over the winter that Vermont was not pleased with the quality of prospects the Nats had been sending them. I wonder if they will hold the hot pitchers down for most of the season so that the franchise (and the players on the team) have a taste of success. I'm not sure what benefit it would be to promote a couple to Hagerstown where they have a bad team with virtually no prospects. They can move them to A-ball next April and do two levels next season like Marrero if they are that good. Any body else have any thoughts on this?</p> Emiliano Fruto must be injured. He has not been the same pitcher since he went on the DL in May/June. I expect he will either be shut down soon and face shoulder or TJ surgery.

Marrero gets named the hottest prospect in the minors and promptly goes 0 for 16!

I recall reading over the winter that Vermont was not pleased with the quality of prospects the Nats had been sending them. I wonder if they will hold the hot pitchers down for most of the season so that the franchise (and the players on the team) have a taste of success. I’m not sure what benefit it would be to promote a couple to Hagerstown where they have a bad team with virtually no prospects. They can move them to A-ball next April and do two levels next season like Marrero if they are that good. Any body else have any thoughts on this?

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28868 Louis J. Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:22:26 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28868 <p>Brian</p> <p>Based on Dick's posting above, how long is our "arrangement" with Vermont. It appears that the relationship is not great and Pulaski of the Appy League is available for 2008. I remember that Kasten was interested in moving from Vermont last year. Pulaski would be an Advanced Rookie League team similiar to Vermont in talent. AND its closer to Washington than Vermont AND southwest Virginia (Blacksburg,Radford,Christiansburg, etc) would be a good Nationals fan marketing area. The move would put 4 minor league teams close to Washington which would good for many reasons.</p> Brian

Based on Dick’s posting above, how long is our “arrangement” with Vermont. It appears that the relationship is not great and Pulaski of the Appy League is available for 2008. I remember that Kasten was interested in moving from Vermont last year. Pulaski would be an Advanced Rookie League team similiar to Vermont in talent. AND its closer to Washington than Vermont AND southwest Virginia (Blacksburg,Radford,Christiansburg, etc) would be a good Nationals fan marketing area. The move would put 4 minor league teams close to Washington which would good for many reasons.

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28869 Brian Oliver Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:40:38 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28869 <p>Louis - The agreements with Columbus, Hagerstown and Vermont expire in 2008. The agreements with Harrisburg and Potomac expire in 2010.</p> Louis - The agreements with Columbus, Hagerstown and Vermont expire in 2008. The agreements with Harrisburg and Potomac expire in 2010.

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28871 Louis J. Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:45:06 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28871 <p>Brian</p> <p>Thanks! It looks like we are stuck with Vermont and Pulaski will find another franchise for there city in 2008.</p> Brian

Thanks! It looks like we are stuck with Vermont and Pulaski will find another franchise for there city in 2008.

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28872 Brian Oliver Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:52:13 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28872 <p>Louis - There is always the possiblity they could shelve the GCL franchise for 2008 and replace it with Pulaski. Since the GCL franchise is owned/operated by the team, they have some flexibility. If they believe GCL/Pulaski is a better option than GCL/Vermont, that is an option.</p> Louis - There is always the possiblity they could shelve the GCL franchise for 2008 and replace it with Pulaski. Since the GCL franchise is owned/operated by the team, they have some flexibility. If they believe GCL/Pulaski is a better option than GCL/Vermont, that is an option.

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28874 Louis J. Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:06:22 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28874 <p>Brian Oliver</p> <p>Thanks again! While your online, what is your thoughts of the following for 2008 assuming that everyone is healthy: 1B- Nick Johnson CA- Brian Schneider 2B- Felipe Lopez LF - Dmitri Young 3B- Ryan Zimmerman CF- AARON ROWAND -free agent SS- Cristian Guzman RF- Austin Kearns</p> <p>Bench: Flores, Fick, Belliard, Langerhans, ??? middle infielder & ?? a 6th bench player- power hitter or 7th bullpen pitcher.</p> Brian Oliver

Thanks again! While your online, what is your thoughts of the following for 2008 assuming that everyone is healthy:
1B- Nick Johnson CA- Brian Schneider
2B- Felipe Lopez LF - Dmitri Young
3B- Ryan Zimmerman CF- AARON ROWAND -free agent
SS- Cristian Guzman RF- Austin Kearns

Bench: Flores, Fick, Belliard, Langerhans, ??? middle infielder & ?? a 6th bench player- power hitter or 7th bullpen pitcher.

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28876 Brian Oliver Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:22:23 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28876 <p>Rowand seems to be the type of free agent they'd target ... not likely as $$$ as Hunter or Jones but still above a replacement level. There is a part of me that believes that Young will be back at 1B in 2008 (that Johnson's injury is worse than being let on). I'd hope they not bring Fick back, not sure what value he adds to the bench.</p> <p>I'd hope they make a play for a solid #2 SP if they target any free agent arms at all.</p> Rowand seems to be the type of free agent they’d target … not likely as $$$ as Hunter or Jones but still above a replacement level. There is a part of me that believes that Young will be back at 1B in 2008 (that Johnson’s injury is worse than being let on). I’d hope they not bring Fick back, not sure what value he adds to the bench.

I’d hope they make a play for a solid #2 SP if they target any free agent arms at all.

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28880 Louis J. Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:55:29 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28880 <p>Brian I'm also worry about Nick Johnson! Fick gives them a 3rd catcher, another 1B and OF (for moves during a game) and another good locker room player together with Young and Belliard. I also like a solid SP BUT have you seen the available free agent pitchers: Jason Jennings (gave up 11 runs yesterday), Livan Hernandez (got bombed again), Bartolo Colon (injury and $$$), Carlos Silva (possible but $$$), Casey Fossom (a Tampa Bay reject), Jeff "overpaid & over-the hill" Weaver to name a few. Their only chance of getting a solid SP is a trade package of Church and a reliever.</p> Brian
I’m also worry about Nick Johnson! Fick gives them a 3rd catcher, another 1B and OF (for moves during a game) and another good locker room player together with Young and Belliard. I also like a solid SP BUT have you seen the available free agent pitchers: Jason Jennings (gave up 11 runs yesterday), Livan Hernandez (got bombed again), Bartolo Colon (injury and $$$), Carlos Silva (possible but $$$), Casey Fossom (a Tampa Bay reject), Jeff “overpaid & over-the hill” Weaver to name a few. Their only chance of getting a solid SP is a trade package of Church and a reliever.

]]> By: Benji http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28882 Benji Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:11:48 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28882 <p>Louis- Carlos Zambrano and CC Sabathia are free agents this offseason. I would also like to see adam dunn at first or LF. Hopefully Josh Whitesell is playing first and Dunn can play in LF.</p> Louis-
Carlos Zambrano and CC Sabathia are free agents this offseason. I would also like to see adam dunn at first or LF. Hopefully Josh Whitesell is playing first and Dunn can play in LF.

]]> By: Tulsa Fan http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28897 Tulsa Fan Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:57:03 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28897 <p>Sabathia is signed through '08. The '07 offseason looks weaker than even last year for FA starters other than Zambrano so I wouldn't be at all surprised if the Nats pass. Especially since the FO is making numerous comments that the team needs hitting because they feel like they have enough pitching coming up. But after '08, that's where the starting pitching will be when Sabathia, Santana, Peavy, Sheets, Lackey, Garland become FAs just to name a few. Some of those guys will sign and never hit the market but still, as of right now, that might be one of the best crops of young FA starters in some time.</p> Sabathia is signed through ‘08. The ‘07 offseason looks weaker than even last year for FA starters other than Zambrano so I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the Nats pass. Especially since the FO is making numerous comments that the team needs hitting because they feel like they have enough pitching coming up. But after ‘08, that’s where the starting pitching will be when Sabathia, Santana, Peavy, Sheets, Lackey, Garland become FAs just to name a few. Some of those guys will sign and never hit the market but still, as of right now, that might be one of the best crops of young FA starters in some time.

]]> By: Tulsa Fan http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28898 Tulsa Fan Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:02:11 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28898 <p>Seuss has done very well considering he came from a small college and I assume that he didn't regularly play against top competition. A lot of times first year guys begin to wear down about this time because they aren't use to the grind of playing every day and the travel. He seems to be picking up momentum. Hope the Nats have a sleeper there.</p> Seuss has done very well considering he came from a small college and I assume that he didn’t regularly play against top competition. A lot of times first year guys begin to wear down about this time because they aren’t use to the grind of playing every day and the travel. He seems to be picking up momentum. Hope the Nats have a sleeper there.

]]> By: Paul http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28906 Paul Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:31:34 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28906 <p>Looks like 2007 5th Rounder Brad Meyers is finished with his GCL tune-up and will make his next appearance for Hagerstown (at least according to milb.com).</p> <p>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ros&cid=563</p> <p>Sorry if this was already posted- I've been frequenting the site for quite awhile and figured I'd toss my hat into the comments ring.</p> <p>I'd like to see Meyers do well in A ball and finish the year with Vermont (especially if a couple of the Vermont guys get promoted).</p> <p>Thanks for the fantastic site Brian!</p> Looks like 2007 5th Rounder Brad Meyers is finished with his GCL tune-up and will make his next appearance for Hagerstown (at least according to milb.com).

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ros&cid=563

Sorry if this was already posted- I’ve been frequenting the site for quite awhile and figured I’d toss my hat into the comments ring.

I’d like to see Meyers do well in A ball and finish the year with Vermont (especially if a couple of the Vermont guys get promoted).

Thanks for the fantastic site Brian!

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28907 Brian Oliver Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:39:35 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28907 <p>Thanks Paul - I missed that. Appreciate the heads up.</p> Thanks Paul - I missed that. Appreciate the heads up.

]]> By: Dick http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28910 Dick Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:53:25 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28910 <p>Paul: Hagerstown is presumably higher than Vermont. Full season Low-A vs. short-season A. Looks like Meyers will never see Vermont. Next step would be P-Nats.</p> Paul: Hagerstown is presumably higher than Vermont. Full season Low-A vs. short-season A. Looks like Meyers will never see Vermont. Next step would be P-Nats.

]]> By: Dick http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28911 Dick Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:58:01 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28911 <p>From Baseball Prospectus today:</p> <p>Michael Burgess, OF, Rookie-Level GCL Nationals</p> <p>Six months ago Burgess looked like a sure-fire top 10 pick in the draft, but while nobody debated his plus-plus raw power, his pure hitting skills came into question during his senior year of high school, as his swing has a hitch, and he had problems hitting anything but a fastball. Despite dropping to the 49th overall selection, Burgess is showing no such problems early in his pro career, going 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles on Saturday, then adding two more hits and another two-bagger on Sunday. He's now sitting at an impressive .348/.446/.609 in his first 20 games. He’s still definitely a high-risk/high-upside type of player, with equal chances of busting out and becoming one of the steals of the draft.</p> From Baseball Prospectus today:

Michael Burgess, OF, Rookie-Level GCL Nationals

Six months ago Burgess looked like a sure-fire top 10 pick in the draft, but while nobody debated his plus-plus raw power, his pure hitting skills came into question during his senior year of high school, as his swing has a hitch, and he had problems hitting anything but a fastball. Despite dropping to the 49th overall selection, Burgess is showing no such problems early in his pro career, going 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles on Saturday, then adding two more hits and another two-bagger on Sunday. He’s now sitting at an impressive .348/.446/.609 in his first 20 games. He’s still definitely a high-risk/high-upside type of player, with equal chances of busting out and becoming one of the steals of the draft.

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28924 Louis J. Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:34:15 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28924 <p>TO: Tulsa Fan and Benji Stan Kasten (not Jim Bowden) will not give a big $$$ multi-year contract to a pitcher. The Nats had a good 2006/2007 draft especially with respect to pitchers (Willems, Gibson, Pena, Detwiler, Myers, Alaniz & Zimmernamm). If they sign Smoker and McGreary and Nunez, Novoa & Atilano improve, and Hill, Bergmann, Lannan, Balester, Chico, Redding and Simontacchi stay healthy, they have a great group of young pitchers AND Kasten will have Bowden continue "to mix and match" until the "young guns" can move up. That's Kasten PLAN of building from within. BUT, they could "trade" prospects for a legitimate power hitter if Marrero doesn't pan out.</p> <p>The only Free Agent signing could be for Aaron Rowand, a good offensive and defensive centerfield within their price range and contract length as oppose to Torii Hunter and Andruw Jones.</p> TO: Tulsa Fan and Benji
Stan Kasten (not Jim Bowden) will not give a big $$$ multi-year contract to a pitcher. The Nats had a good 2006/2007 draft especially with respect to pitchers (Willems, Gibson, Pena, Detwiler, Myers, Alaniz & Zimmernamm). If they sign Smoker and McGreary and Nunez, Novoa & Atilano improve, and Hill, Bergmann, Lannan, Balester, Chico, Redding and Simontacchi stay healthy, they have a great group of young pitchers AND Kasten will have Bowden continue “to mix and match” until the “young guns” can move up. That’s Kasten PLAN of building from within.
BUT, they could “trade” prospects for a legitimate power hitter if Marrero doesn’t pan out.

The only Free Agent signing could be for Aaron Rowand, a good offensive and defensive centerfield within their price range and contract length as oppose to Torii Hunter and Andruw Jones.

]]> By: Paul http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28926 Paul Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:05:45 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28926 <p>Dick, thanks for correcting my egregious typo- I was writing that post while reading the Lake Monsters gamers from last weekend, so Vermont was on the brain.</p> <p>Anyway, I would definitely like to see Meyers at RFK...errr, the Pfitz by the end of the summer.</p> <p>"Pitching, pitching, pitching."</p> Dick, thanks for correcting my egregious typo- I was writing that post while reading the Lake Monsters gamers from last weekend, so Vermont was on the brain.

Anyway, I would definitely like to see Meyers at RFK…errr, the Pfitz by the end of the summer.

“Pitching, pitching, pitching.”

]]> By: Cole http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28928 Cole Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:23:04 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28928 <p>Rowand is a career .280 hitter who doesn't steal bases and hits about 12 homers a years. The team is full of very average players. Do we need another one? At this point, the Nats should be looking for ways to acquire exceptional players.</p> Rowand is a career .280 hitter who doesn’t steal bases and hits about 12 homers a years. The team is full of very average players. Do we need another one? At this point, the Nats should be looking for ways to acquire exceptional players.

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28932 Louis J. Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:27:03 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28932 <p>Cole Acquiring "exceptional" players would be nice but the Nats only have three ways to acquire said players: the draft, a trade or free agency-$$$$. You noticed that the Nationals were not involved in the Mark Teixeira trade. They didn't have the prospects. "Exceptional" players cost $$$$ and Stan Kasten has said he doesn't want to get involved in large long-term contracts at this time. And, players selected in the draft take time to develop(like Marrero & Burgess). Therefore, Rowand is the best option available for the next 3 years to solve a position problem they had for the past ?? years AND his current stats of 327-395-525,57 RBI,33 doubles,14 HR,31 walks & 5 SB is a substantial improvement over Nook Logan, Ryan Langerhans, Ryan Church, etc., etc.</p> Cole
Acquiring “exceptional” players would be nice but the Nats only have three ways to acquire said players: the draft, a trade or free agency-$$$$. You noticed that the Nationals were not involved in the Mark Teixeira trade. They didn’t have the prospects. “Exceptional” players cost $$$$ and Stan Kasten has said he doesn’t want to get involved in large long-term contracts at this time. And, players selected in the draft take time to develop(like Marrero & Burgess). Therefore, Rowand is the best option available for the next 3 years to solve a position problem they had for the past ?? years AND his current stats of 327-395-525,57 RBI,33 doubles,14 HR,31 walks & 5 SB is a substantial improvement over Nook Logan, Ryan Langerhans, Ryan Church, etc., etc.

]]> By: Marcus http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28934 Marcus Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:33:56 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28934 <p>Idk if this has been asked yet but Smolinski has been missing from the GCL box score for almost a week anyone know whats up</p> Idk if this has been asked yet but Smolinski has been missing from the GCL box score for almost a week anyone know whats up

]]> By: Cole http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28944 Cole Mon, 30 Jul 2007 23:42:31 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28944 <p>I understand that Rowand is clearly better than what we have now. But we are one of the worst teams in the league right now, and I don't think that we should be looking just for better. If an average centerfielder was the last piece to the championship puzzle, then Rowand would be a great move. But how does he help us become a contender? Rowand, coming off of this career year, is likely to get what I would consider a large, long-term contract for an average player. I would only commit what will be significant free agent dollars and years to a player who puts us significantly closer to a pennant, and I don't see Rowand doing that.</p> I understand that Rowand is clearly better than what we have now. But we are one of the worst teams in the league right now, and I don’t think that we should be looking just for better. If an average centerfielder was the last piece to the championship puzzle, then Rowand would be a great move. But how does he help us become a contender? Rowand, coming off of this career year, is likely to get what I would consider a large, long-term contract for an average player. I would only commit what will be significant free agent dollars and years to a player who puts us significantly closer to a pennant, and I don’t see Rowand doing that.

]]> By: Benji http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28960 Benji Tue, 31 Jul 2007 01:33:10 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-28960 <p>Louis I thought Sabathia had an option this year. How about Arod this offseason and rowand in CF</p> Louis I thought Sabathia had an option this year.
How about Arod this offseason and rowand in CF

]]> By: Lou Z http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-29028 Lou Z Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:08:20 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-29028 <p>Benji Arod and Rowan...why stop there! The heck with THE PLAN! Let's spend $100 million and trade our prospects (Balester, Lannan,Willems, Gibson, Marrero, King, Englund Zinicola and Carr) and go for Carlos Zambrano and trade for Vladimir Guerrero, C.C. Sabathia and Dontrelle Willis!! WOW, what a team- Arod, Guerrero, Willis, Zambrano, Sabathia, Rowand, Zimmerman, Kearns, Johnson, Lopez & Schnieder. Remember what George Allen said, "The future is now! "WE win the World Series in 2008! I love it, but, please don't wake me up from this dream.</p> Benji
Arod and Rowan…why stop there! The heck with THE PLAN! Let’s spend $100 million and trade our prospects (Balester, Lannan,Willems, Gibson, Marrero, King, Englund Zinicola and Carr) and go for Carlos Zambrano and trade for Vladimir Guerrero, C.C. Sabathia and Dontrelle Willis!! WOW, what a team- Arod, Guerrero, Willis, Zambrano, Sabathia, Rowand, Zimmerman, Kearns, Johnson, Lopez & Schnieder. Remember what George Allen said, “The future is now! “WE win the World Series in 2008! I love it, but, please don’t wake me up from this dream.

]]> By: Benji http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-29135 Benji Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:33:21 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/07/30/across-the-affiliates-073007/#comment-29135 <p>Lou- Arod was just a dream. But Dunn is a possiblity. Why not? He can play 1B and LF. Chris Marrero could play 1B or LF. Other than that, the team will have hard luck finding anyone to play. All prospects are crapshoots. Marrero might not even make it to the majors. Burgess is good, along with Simo(SP?) and thats it. With all thew pitching prospects we have, the could be traded for someone, but i doubt Jim would do that. So the only other way is free-agents. I would rather not sign a pitcher seeing how many flame out( Zito) but Zambrano is only 26 and Sabathia is young to. The Nats can still build around that. Why not sign one of them? It doesn't risk the plan at all because they are young. Stan Kasten has said that signing free-agents is part of the plan. He also said the payroll with be within 70-80 million this year. So what are the Nats going to sign a bunch of castoffs again? No. one of these free agents will be coming in.</p> Lou-
Arod was just a dream.
But Dunn is a possiblity. Why not? He can play 1B and LF. Chris Marrero could play 1B or LF. Other than that, the team will have hard luck finding anyone to play. All prospects are crapshoots. Marrero might not even make it to the majors. Burgess is good, along with Simo(SP?) and thats it. With all thew pitching prospects we have, the could be traded for someone, but i doubt Jim would do that. So the only other way is free-agents. I would rather not sign a pitcher seeing how many flame out( Zito) but Zambrano is only 26 and Sabathia is young to. The Nats can still build around that.
Why not sign one of them?
It doesn’t risk the plan at all because they are young. Stan Kasten has said that signing free-agents is part of the plan. He also said the payroll with be within 70-80 million this year. So what are the Nats going to sign a bunch of castoffs again? No.
one of these free agents will be coming in.

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