Comments on: More Roster Clean Up

By: SpringfieldFan

SpringfieldFan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:51:00 +0000

Don’t forget that Burriss was injured for the second half of the season

By: exporam

exporam — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:11:05 +0000

BA latest issue has the Nats top ten: 1. Strasburg (like this is a surprise!) 2. Norris 3. Storen 4. Desmond 5. Espinosa 6. Marrero 7. Kobernus 8. Maxwell 9. Burgess 10. Hood

Seems about right, though I might swap out Perez for Maxwell.

By: Mark L.

Mark L. — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:28:59 +0000

The Giants took a lot of heat for bringing up Burriss before he was ready. Unfortunately, he proved the criticism correct by not being able to hit major league pitching. He’s still young, and hopefully will be ready in a year or two. Terrific glove.

By: Jeff E.

Jeff E. — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:07:47 +0000

whatever happened to SF Giant IF prospect , Emmanuel Burriss??

By: Jeff E.

Jeff E. — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:06:36 +0000

If that ex-po reunion happens in TOR with Milton heading north in that 3 way then O-dog to mets comes true. Dittos on Mike Gonzalez, Pinero and whatever catcher makes sense. Would a return to NL lower that pavano era much like that one 1st half in MTL when he was a shoe in for All-star team before his proverbial injury. The only constant is change. Good luck to the NAts guys building an interesting team in TOR. Love the cyber chatter. that is what is needed. Was Bob Hamelin the same former Royal 1b???

By: sjm

sjm — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:42:42 +0000

I also like Garland and would like to see Livan back – not sure about Hudson and might like to see the young guys plus I am guessing we are stuck with Guzman – we do need another catcher as well but we are going into this year much stronger than last

By: RD

RD — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:51:07 +0000

Forget Hudson. He cost the Dodgers a first round pick, and his numbers were better than the year before(aside from avg).

Giving up picks for Hudson makes no sense, especially when you consider the fact that he was benched in favor of our super sub, Ronnie Belliard.

Solid player, but not woth what its going to take to get him. And moving Guzman isn't going to be easy, so that causes a problem with them.

Just let Desmond and Guzman ride it out. See what Desmond has, and let Espinosa be set to take over in 2011. If he takes a step back or isn't ready, then sign someone next year.

Id be in favor of signing Bengie Molina and Jon Garland. Garland is an innings eater ... He's pitched 191 innings or more in each of the last 8 seasons. Both may also bring trade value as the deadline draws near of we have other options ready to go at that point of the season.

By: Wallyball

Wallyball — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:09:08 +0000

From MLB.com

Nationals lose three more to Blue Jays Bob Hamelin, Marteese Robinson and Brian Parker have decided to leave the Nationals and work for the Blue Jays. They will be reunited with former Nationals scouting director Dana Brown.

Parker was Washington's director of baseball operations and was with the organization for seven seasons. Hamelin and Robinson were area scouts for the Nationals.

Hamelin acknowledged that he left the Nationals to be with Brown, who is currently a special assistant to Blue Jays general manager Alexander Anthopoulos.

"I have a good relationship with Dana and I enjoyed working with him in Washington," Hamelin said. "That makes the transition easier. I'll be doing some pro scouting. It's more of a promotion type of thing."

By: Tom D

Tom D — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:30:05 +0000

Sue D: Curious as to what your thoughts are on some of the AA pitchers from this year and where they might start next year...Meyers, Mandel and Arneson.

Thanks Much!

By: BinM

BinM — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:13:23 +0000

Sue D: Of the players in the lower minors in 2009, I think Lombardozzi might make the jump to HAR in 2010, along with Espinosa, Valdez, and maybe Whiting from POT. Milone looks like a SP candidate for HAR, with guys like English, Garcia, Philabaum, Pena & Kimball filling bullpen spots.

By: Sue Dinem

Sue Dinem — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:51:29 +0000

I would be shocked if Espinosa started back at Potomac. I’m expecting him and Tom Milone to make the jump based on prospect status. Michael Burgess and William Atwood will have to have very strong showings in spring training to not repeat at Potomac. Anyone else that makes the jump will be as roster-filler (e.g. Peacock, Whiting).

By: Mark L.

Mark L. — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:27:52 +0000

Thanks, Sue, from someone who has seen a lot of both. The word on Espinosa was that of a great glove, but not the hitting skills to be a big star. Look forward to seeing him in Harrisburg next year, if that’s where he’s headed.

By: Pilchard

Pilchard — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:06:02 +0000

mlbtraderumors has projected (they are just wildass guesses) where the top 50 FAs will sign, and they have the Nats signing C Benji Molina, 2b Orlando Hudson and P Carl Pavano. Not bad projections.

By: Sue Dinem

Sue Dinem — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:21:31 +0000

It cannot be stressed enough how much better on defense Espinosa is than Desmond at the same stage. As for the strikeouts, the very good sign is that a majority of them come looking. That’s a skill that usually comes very late to hitters, if at all.

By: exporam

exporam — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:17:39 +0000

I think the basic point is that there are pieces out there that would improve our team, AND we have the money to spend on them.

With Lackey, if you could get him for 3/$33 I say go for it - any more and it would be too much. Pick 2/1 is big, but doesn't bother me since you can always trade Lackey later for players that are closer to major league ready.

Hudson would be nice #2, then you could trade Guz (eating salary) for RP. Put Desmond at SS and see what he does. Oh, and there is Espinosa too. This from Kevin Goldstein:

"Danny Espinosa, SS, Nationals (AFL: Phoenix) Yesterday's stats: 3-for-3, 2B, 3 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, SB

Espinosa remains an unheralded talent. A true shortstop with a high baseball IQ, Espinosa does have a tendency to strike out, but he hits for a decent average and has outstanding secondary skills for the position, with a bit of power and a very patient approach. He's behind Ian Desmond on the depth chart for now, and we'll know much more about his prospect status after he begins 2010 in Double-A."