Riggo#44 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Time to turn the page and move on from an extremely disappointing 2015--from an injury plagued, thud of a regular season, to missing on several targeted Free Agents, and still having Papelbon on the roster. There is a lot of talent on this team--but we are underdogs once again--let everyone celebrate the Mets, Cubs, Giants, even the D-Backs. No one wins the World Series in January. New season, new hope, can't wait for Spring Training! Let's Go Nats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Riggo's title makes the thread need to start off with some music. Bob Seger did the original, but I think Jayson Werth would like Metallica's version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2EddwEVx54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 New Year, new season...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 A little Journey is appropriate, as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Ian Desmond working on a deal with the Padres, per MLBTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Ian Desmond working on a deal with the Padres, per MLBTV. We fleece them for their star SS of the future and they get stuck having to overpay for our inconsistent(to put it nicely)offense SS who can't field. Its weird that D.C. teams now all of a sudden have such shrewd FOs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Ian Desmond working on a deal with the Padres, per MLBTV. good spot, I can root for him from afar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Its weird that D.C. teams now all of a sudden have such shrewd FOs. I had a friend complaining about that deal at the time, thinking we would need Souza b/c of Werth's shoulder. He was definitely right about the injury situation, but Souza is going to be nothing but a 4th/5th OF, and we netted a #2/#3 starter and prototype leadoff hitter. Mark my words, Turner will steal 40+ bases in the very near future. good spot, I can root for him from afar If he does sign, I will be there July 22nd to give him a standing O at his 1st AB. He struggled this past year--but the guy never complained, never whined, never made excuses. He is a class act and true professional. His character, if not his bat, will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornaSkinsFan83 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I had a friend complaining about that deal at the time, thinking we would need Souza b/c of Werth's shoulder. He was definitely right about the injury situation, but Souza is going to be nothing but a 4th/5th OF, and we netted a #2/#3 starter and prototype leadoff hitter. Mark my words, Turner will steal 40+ bases in the very near future. If he does sign, I will be there July 22nd to give him a standing O at his 1st AB. He struggled this past year--but the guy never complained, never whined, never made excuses. He is a class act and true professional. His character, if not his bat, will be missed. I'm gonna miss him snatching helmets off of players heads. Hopefully someone continues that tradition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 William Ladson @washingnats 16m16 minutes ago #Nats said to be interested in veteran OF #Parra http://atmlb.com/1JTZybc #Nationals #MLB Gerrardo Parra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 It might have been in the other thread before this one was started, but did anyone notice that we signed Stephen Drew to be the bench infielder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 It might have been in the other thread before this one was started, but did anyone notice that we signed Stephen Drew to be the bench infielder? Yes, there was the typical "rabblerabblerabble...we need OUTFIELDERS!!!! ZOMG!!!11!" outrage...well from at least one poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Yes, there was the typical "rabblerabblerabble...we need OUTFIELDERS!!!! ZOMG!!!11!" outrage...well from at least one poster. Okay, I missed it. I stopped reading that thread for this one and saw no mention. He's not a bad bench guy, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Okay, I missed it. I stopped reading that thread for this one and saw no mention. He's not a bad bench guy, in my opinion. He's an upgrade over Uggla--which isn't saying much. He hit 17 HRs, and had descent July and August last year. However, if he has to start for extended periods of time--like Uggla did--we're ****ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 William Ladson @washingnats 53m53 minutes ago New #Nationals infielder Daniel Murphy will take his physical Wednesday and will likely have a press (cont) http://tl.gd/n_1so56ts Ph Physical tomorrow. Presser Thurday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Nats looking at the catcher trade market: Jon Heyman @JonHeyman 5m 5 minutes ago Nats have looked at the trade market for catchers. They are involved on a number of fronts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 @JeffPassan - Daniel Murphy passed his physical and his deal with the Nationals is official. Team expects to have a press conference as soon as tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 William Ladson @washingnats 11m11 minutes ago The #Nats have agreed to terms with infielder Daniel Murphy and DFA'd right-hander Erik Davis to make room for Murphy on the 40-man roster. James Wagner @JamesWagnerWP 18s19 seconds ago Nats will hold a 12:15 p.m. press conference at Nats Park tomorrow to introduce Murphy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Here is something particularly interesting about Murphy. Look at his home/road splits 4 of the last 5 years: 2015: Home: .251/.290/.417 Road: .310/.351/.480 2014: Home: 250/.301/.351 Road: .322/.359/.447 2013: Home: .263/.298/.381 Road: .308/.338/.447 2012: Home: .322/.361/.440 Road: .262/.305/.369 2011: Home: .313/.363/.413 Road: .325/.361/.476 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 did he get hypnotized in 2012? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 James Wagner @JamesWagnerWP 13m13 minutes ago Nats now make Drew deal official, too. Taylor Hill designated for assignment to make room. 40-man roster full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 did he get hypnotized in 2012? One year aberration? It happens, baseball is a funny game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 William Ladson @washingnats 15m15 minutes ago Daniel Murphy is wearing uniform 20. #Nationals #MLB Great presser with Murphy. Seems very excited to be here. Seemed very eager to hit in the same lineup as Bryce. Will be strange to see #20 without Desmond on the back though. At least at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 William Ladson @washingnats 15m15 minutes ago Daniel Murphy is wearing uniform 20. #Nationals #MLB Great presser with Murphy. Seems very excited to be here. Seemed very eager to hit in the same lineup as Bryce. Will be strange to see #20 without Desmond on the back though. At least at first. We'll get used to it when the errors come! I missed the PC, but I did see this quote: "Negotiations were swift. This was the place where I wanted to be," he said. "Both sides felt this was a good fit and the right fit for both of us." For all the FAs that have spurned us for whatever reason--I really want someone that wants to be here--and not just for the paycheck. We've seen many of those types come and go in the his town--one very heavy, scumbag of a human being is still ****ing about it--I am excited about Murph. I know he has his limitations, but if he approaches those road splits outside of Citi Field, we'll get over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Its nice to hear, but almost every player says "this is where I wanted to be" after they sign the deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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