Comments on: More From Elias http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/ We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future - FDR Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:08:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Mitch http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/#comment-40186 Mitch Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:00:12 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/#comment-40186 <p>This list just seems short in both the A and B catagories</p> This list just seems short in both the A and B catagories

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/#comment-40187 Brian Oliver Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:30:59 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/#comment-40187 <p>Mitch - It is still early in the process, there are still free agents who have yet to declare. However, the 2007 free agent class is not going to be vast and is going to be very top heavy with 6-7 guys dominating the market financially.</p> Mitch - It is still early in the process, there are still free agents who have yet to declare. However, the 2007 free agent class is not going to be vast and is going to be very top heavy with 6-7 guys dominating the market financially.

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/#comment-40188 Louis J. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:44:47 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/#comment-40188 <p>Carlos Silva (RH-SP) of Twins filed for Free Agency and he not a Type A or B free agent. The team that signs him, gives up no draft choices. Mercy me!! In 2007, his stats were: 33 gms/202 IP/4.19 ERA/ 2.5 k:bb ratio. Wow, an innings eater!! Will he re-sign with the Twins? If not, while he's no Cy Young, he could definitely help the Nationals rotation. Amen Brother!</p> Carlos Silva (RH-SP) of Twins filed for Free Agency and he not a Type A or B free agent. The team that signs him, gives up no draft choices. Mercy me!! In 2007, his stats were: 33 gms/202 IP/4.19 ERA/ 2.5 k:bb ratio. Wow, an innings eater!! Will he re-sign with the Twins? If not, while he’s no Cy Young, he could definitely help the Nationals rotation. Amen Brother!

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/#comment-40189 Louis J. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:57:46 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/#comment-40189 <p>Jason Jennings (RH-SP) of Astros filed for Free Agency and is not a Type A or B free agent. While he had surgery, he should be back in 2008 maybe by Spring Training. He was a good sinkerball pitcher before the injury and a "risk-reward" GM like Bowden might consider this a good investment. Don't know what it will take to sign him(simple minor league with promises or major league contract, 40 man roster spot- he can replace Mike O'Connor- and then place him on 15 day DL at the opening of the season if he's not ready).</p> Jason Jennings (RH-SP) of Astros filed for Free Agency and is not a Type A or B free agent. While he had surgery, he should be back in 2008 maybe by Spring Training. He was a good sinkerball pitcher before the injury and a “risk-reward” GM like Bowden might consider this a good investment. Don’t know what it will take to sign him(simple minor league with promises or major league contract, 40 man roster spot- he can replace Mike O’Connor- and then place him on 15 day DL at the opening of the season if he’s not ready).

]]> By: e http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/#comment-40197 e Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:50:49 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/#comment-40197 <p>would JimBow be interested in Kris Benson as another reclamation project? He was injured all of last year and the O's declined their option on him for next season making him a FA. He's not the ace everyone thought he would be, but he averages about 175 IP per season with a 4.34 ERA (although on the Nats that is ace stuff).</p> would JimBow be interested in Kris Benson as another reclamation project? He was injured all of last year and the O’s declined their option on him for next season making him a FA. He’s not the ace everyone thought he would be, but he averages about 175 IP per season with a 4.34 ERA (although on the Nats that is ace stuff).

]]> By: JayB http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/#comment-40263 JayB Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:19:43 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/#comment-40263 <p>Brian,</p> <p>Do you know what is up with Patterson and Guzman this winter? I thought I read they would both be in winter ball somewhere. So much of 2008 is likely to fall to these two (wish it did not because I feel Nats know now they are not able to produce for a full season, and I can not take anymore of Lopez) it makes me very nervous they are not playing in Nov if they are keys in April.</p> <p>Are the Nats realistic thinking these two are going to play? If they are not going to play who is? I just keep remembering how NJ and Alex E were being counted on for 2007 at this time last year.......</p> <p>(fixed typo)</p> Brian,

Do you know what is up with Patterson and Guzman this winter? I thought I read they would both be in winter ball somewhere. So much of 2008 is likely to fall to these two (wish it did not because I feel Nats know now they are not able to produce for a full season, and I can not take anymore of Lopez) it makes me very nervous they are not playing in Nov if they are keys in April.

Are the Nats realistic thinking these two are going to play? If they are not going to play who is? I just keep remembering how NJ and Alex E were being counted on for 2007 at this time last year…….

(fixed typo)

]]> By: chuckc http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/#comment-40305 chuckc Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:10:21 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/11/01/more-from-elias/#comment-40305 <p>JayB, There is a Patterson interview by bill ladson on the nats website today. He says he is just starting to throw( play catch) Maybe winterball in Jan. Nothing about Guzman</p> JayB, There is a Patterson interview by bill ladson on the nats website today. He says he is just starting to throw( play catch) Maybe winterball in Jan. Nothing about Guzman

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