Riggo#44 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Quite interesting, although one would wonder where he would play: Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 2m2 minutes ago Source confirm that #Nationals interested in Cespedes if price drops, as @BNightengale said. The question: Which team, if any, will jump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Don't see it happening. I guess he'd be OF and Taylor would sit until Werth is hurt again, or Zimm is, and Werth starts playing 1B. Something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Don't see it happening. I guess he'd be OF and Taylor would sit until Werth is hurt again, or Zimm is, and Werth starts playing 1B. Something like that. We just got Revere. We'd have to ditch Werth... And I'm not entirely sure how that's even remotely possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Don't see it happening. I guess he'd be OF and Taylor would sit until Werth is hurt again, or Zimm is, and Werth starts playing 1B. Something like that. Me neither, unless they go Harper in CF, Cepsedes in RF and Werth in LF, with Revere and Taylor being worked in come the inevitable injuries to Werth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHuv21 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Marlins are out so it's between us and the Braves now. Wouldnt be shocked if he signed a 1 year deal like Nelson Cruz did with the O's a season ago. Chance to contend and hit a weak free agent class next year. As for where Yo would play, I'm guessing Revere would sit vs LHP. Any other decisions are way above my pay grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Marlins are out so it's between us and the Braves now. Wouldnt be shocked if he signed a 1 year deal like Nelson Cruz did with the O's a season ago. Chance to contend and hit a weak free agent class next year. As for where Yo would play, I'm guessing Revere would sit vs LHP. Any other decisions are way above my pay grade. I still don't see Cespedes here. I wouldn't count out the Angels--they have nothing in LF right now. Nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Cue the "ZOMG the LERNERS ARE SO CHEAPAZZ!!!11" idiocy (fortunately that stupidity isn't so much here): Post SportsVerified account@PostSports The Nats' payroll is $30 million cheaper than it was at season’s end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Lucroy wants to be traded by MIL. Twitter saying weve inquired. Along with a few other teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Lucroy wants to be traded by MIL. Twitter saying weve inquired. Along with a few other teams. We could use an upgrade at C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I would love Cespedes. But admittedly I am a novice baseball guy. I just watch the Nats. He's a bat and he's a scary bat. That would be a formidable line-up for a change, first time since 2012 for my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 I would love Cespedes. But admittedly I am a novice baseball guy. I just watch the Nats. He's a bat and he's a scary bat. That would be a formidable line-up for a change, first time since 2012 for my money. The problem with Cespedes is he's basically Ian Desmond, minus the steals: 20-25% K rate, ~.300 OBP, but 25 HR & 25-30 2B power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 The problem with Cespedes is he's basically Ian Desmond, minus the steals: 20-25% K rate, ~.300 OBP, but 25 HR & 25-30 2B power. The old Desi, yes. Who I wouldn't mind having back. But Cespesdes would offer pop and legit protection for Harper right? I mean in my opinion this is a "put us over the top" move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 The old Desi, yes. Who I wouldn't mind having back. But Cespesdes would offer pop and legit protection for Harper right? I mean in my opinion this is a "put us over the top" move. Potentially, yes. But, after last year, there are no "put us over the top" moves. Signing Cespedes would have a world of ramifications. Personally, I like our line up right now--save for an upgrade at catcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 By replacing Desi and Taylor in the lineup with Murphy and Revere, respectively, we've reduced our strikeouts by 243, based off last years numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 1m1 minute ago What if the #Nationals signed Cespedes? Story:... http://fb.me/OsWu04TX Sources: After missing out on Upton, Nationals pursuing Yoenis Cespedes Almost a year ago to the day, the Nationals stunned the baseball world signed free-agent right-hander Max Scherzer to a seven-year, $210 free-agent contract. Could the signing of free-agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes be the next bombshell out of Washington D.C.? The exact market for Cespedes remains unclear, but the Nationals are indeed pursuing the slugger, according to major-league sources. http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/washington-nationals-yoenis-cespedes-outfielder-justin-upton-ken-rosenthal-012016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Normally when big moves happen it's when the Lerners undermine Rizzo. I really hope this isn't the case this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I just don't see any room for Cespedes. We need Revere's bat in leadoff, so he's starting and if Cespedes comes in for a big price he will be starting. Will Werth be on the bench? Taylor would have to be dumped off somewhere but that's fine by me. Is this simply a move to spite the Mets? Taking their only two decent bats just so they can't resign them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Is this simply a move to spite the Mets? Taking their only two decent bats just so they can't resign them?That's the only positive for me... This would be a major shake up move for the team, not sure in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I just don't see any room for Cespedes. We need Revere's bat in leadoff, so he's starting and if Cespedes comes in for a big price he will be starting. Will Werth be on the bench? Taylor would have to be dumped off somewhere but that's fine by me. Is this simply a move to spite the Mets? Taking their only two decent bats just so they can't resign them? Why would Taylor have to be dumped off? He would just be an bench player til Werth is injured or gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 I just don't see any room for Cespedes. We need Revere's bat in leadoff, so he's starting and if Cespedes comes in for a big price he will be starting. Will Werth be on the bench? Taylor would have to be dumped off somewhere but that's fine by me. Is this simply a move to spite the Mets? Taking their only two decent bats just so they can't resign them? It doesn't make any sense for me. Pre-Revere deal, yes, he could play right, with Harp in Center and Werth in left. But with Revere, there isn't a place for him to play. I would be fine with letting Taylor work on pitch selection in AAA, but who sits? We are a pretty deep team now--with Taylor and den Dekker coming off the bench. I just don't know if it makes sense. I also don't know if this is "leftover" from before acquiring Revere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Update: http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14615525/yoenis-cespedes-offer-table-via-washington-nationals Apparently we have an offer on the table for less than what Upton got. I am starting to warm up to the idea of Cespedes--an insane amount of roster flexibility and we'd probably cut automatic out in Moore. IF he signs, this the lineup? Werth Rendon Harper Cespedes Zimm Murphy Espi/Turner Ramos Pitcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Riggo- I'm talking myself into it the same way. You can start and lead off Revere vs RHP, and lead off Werth vs LHP. As long as there's an opt out so he's not likely to be on the team more than two years. Don't want to risk losing Harper because of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Riggo- I'm talking myself into it the same way. You can start and lead off Revere vs RHP, and lead off Werth vs LHP. As long as there's an opt out so he's not likely to be on the team more than two years. Don't want to risk losing Harper because of him. I don't think Cespedes will affect the Harper negotiations. We have 2 or 3 contracts on the books after 2018, outside of the arbitration candidates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Update: http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14615525/yoenis-cespedes-offer-table-via-washington-nationals Apparently we have an offer on the table for less than what Upton got. I am starting to warm up to the idea of Cespedes--an insane amount of roster flexibility and we'd probably cut automatic out in Moore. IF he signs, this the lineup? Werth Rendon Harper Cespedes Zimm Murphy Espi/Turner Ramos Pitcher One hell of a lineup....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Charlie Burkowitz @CharlieTBurkNYC 2h2 hours ago As of 945 this morning, Cespedes and #Nationals putting final touches on 4 year deal. No further comment from tinder match #MLB Just so you know, this guy has been right on a few deals (Upton to Det, Murphy to Nats). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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