Comments on: Ayala Traded http://natsfarm.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/ We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future - FDR Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:59:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Mark http://natsfarm.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/comment-page-1/#comment-154267 Mark Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:16:07 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/#comment-154267 <p>Hernandez or Gonzalez will likely be the starting SS next season, this move may be the end of the line for Guzman who is now very tradeable at the Winter Meetings with an extended contract</p> Hernandez or Gonzalez will likely be the starting SS next season, this move may be the end of the line for Guzman who is now very tradeable at the Winter Meetings with an extended contract

]]> By: Jeff V http://natsfarm.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/comment-page-1/#comment-153867 Jeff V Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:26:53 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/#comment-153867 <p>I think we just traded a piece of disgusting moldy bread for a piece of stale less disgusting bread.</p> <p>Nats WIN!</p> I think we just traded a piece of disgusting moldy bread for a piece of stale less disgusting bread.

Nats WIN!

]]> By: Andrew S. http://natsfarm.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/comment-page-1/#comment-153146 Andrew S. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:19:49 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/#comment-153146 <p>More of the same. Hernandez was described to me today as "a poor man's Alberto Gonzalez." No one would know who he was if he didn't play a few years for the Mets.</p> More of the same. Hernandez was described to me today as “a poor man’s Alberto Gonzalez.” No one would know who he was if he didn’t play a few years for the Mets.

]]> By: NeedANatsFix http://natsfarm.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/comment-page-1/#comment-153028 NeedANatsFix Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:36:58 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/#comment-153028 <p>This move makes me wonder if a deal for Belliard with the Dodgers is still possible...</p> This move makes me wonder if a deal for Belliard with the Dodgers is still possible…

]]> By: SlowPitch63 http://natsfarm.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/comment-page-1/#comment-153020 SlowPitch63 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:23:05 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/#comment-153020 <p>Works for me. First starters Second relivers Third Defense Fourth Offense</p> <p>Trading the Opener for some defense is ok, since no matter who we bring up will be an improvement. We improve our bullpen (addition by subtraction, plus whomeever is brought up)and our defense. We had one major league MI a month ago now we have three. Not future HOF but competent ballplayers who apparently care as much as we do.</p> <p>The signings were a C- when we needed, and the Plan called for, an A+, but the FO has made some trades I support.</p> <p>Let's play two!</p> Works for me. First starters Second relivers Third Defense Fourth Offense

Trading the Opener for some defense is ok, since no matter who we bring up will be an improvement. We improve our bullpen (addition by subtraction, plus whomeever is brought up)and our defense. We had one major league MI a month ago now we have three. Not future HOF but competent ballplayers who apparently care as much as we do.

The signings were a C- when we needed, and the Plan called for, an A+, but the FO has made some trades I support.

Let’s play two!

]]> By: Andrew http://natsfarm.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/comment-page-1/#comment-153003 Andrew Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:50:28 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/#comment-153003 <p>Good news in that we got something for Ayala. This is honestly more value than I thought for him. That being said, I think we now have the market cornered on light-hitting, quick, middle-infielders.</p> Good news in that we got something for Ayala. This is honestly more value than I thought for him. That being said, I think we now have the market cornered on light-hitting, quick, middle-infielders.

]]> By: Garrett Trump http://natsfarm.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/comment-page-1/#comment-152994 Garrett Trump Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:35:21 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/#comment-152994 <p>There is some positive news...finally. The Nats brought up Marco Estrada. At least they are giving the young gus a chance.</p> There is some positive news…finally. The Nats brought up Marco Estrada. At least they are giving the young gus a chance.

]]> By: J. Cole http://natsfarm.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/comment-page-1/#comment-152989 J. Cole Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:30:05 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/#comment-152989 <p>What's up with all the backup middle infielders? Yea, I know we're weak in the middle infied, but weak with real players, good players. We can use any bum for backup. My guess though is that they are getting these guys as cheaper replacements for Boone and Belliard next year. Get rid of the higher paid veterans and bring in cheaper youngsters. Good move I guess, but we need relief pitchers on the big club more than utility players right now, does this mean we are down to 10 pitchers. I'm a firm believer in carrying 12 pitchers, so I dislike that they cover 11 anyways, but now 10?</p> What’s up with all the backup middle infielders? Yea, I know we’re weak in the middle infied, but weak with real players, good players. We can use any bum for backup. My guess though is that they are getting these guys as cheaper replacements for Boone and Belliard next year. Get rid of the higher paid veterans and bring in cheaper youngsters. Good move I guess, but we need relief pitchers on the big club more than utility players right now, does this mean we are down to 10 pitchers. I’m a firm believer in carrying 12 pitchers, so I dislike that they cover 11 anyways, but now 10?

]]> By: Garrett Trump http://natsfarm.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/comment-page-1/#comment-152987 Garrett Trump Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:28:16 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/#comment-152987 <p>I am excited to finally get rid of Luis Ayala, but im not excited about Hernandez. He's batting .203 with a .262 OBP. To me he is a lighter hitting shortstop than gonzalez.</p> I am excited to finally get rid of Luis Ayala, but im not excited about Hernandez. He’s batting .203 with a .262 OBP. To me he is a lighter hitting shortstop than gonzalez.

]]> By: Pilchard http://natsfarm.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/comment-page-1/#comment-152986 Pilchard Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:26:36 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/08/17/ayala-traded/#comment-152986 <p>How many above-average defensive and below average offensive middle infielders do the Nats feel that they need?</p> <p>Looks like that Nats are set at the MI spots for 2009: a bunch of interchangeable players with no power and low OBP.... Riveting.</p> How many above-average defensive and below average offensive middle infielders do the Nats feel that they need?

Looks like that Nats are set at the MI spots for 2009: a bunch of interchangeable players with no power and low OBP…. Riveting.

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