Washington Nationals Sign Jason Marquis. In Rizzo We Trust!!

Rizzo is so refreshing. He seems so much more motivated than Bowden. Jim was hanging on to the past, Mike has things to prove.

IN RIZZO WE TRUST INDEED.

It’s good to see things happening.

2 years- $15 million

I really like the signing, he can help us out alot and we need 1 more veteran starting pitcher to go with him. If we can get Garland or Pinero that would be awsome Rizzo seems like he had a plan going into this off season and is sticking to it. We need Capps or get McDougle back also, Chapman would be huge I just dont see them spending that much money.

Marquis was big time suckage with the Cubbies but I’m convinced that McChatty can do a better job with him than Larry a/k/a “The Throwing Guy” Rothschild did in Chicago. As for Pinero … we affectionately call him “Pinata” in our house. Just say no to him.

In their system that is (referring to Chapman)
Lannan
Marquis
Zimmermann
Strasburg
Detwiler
Stammen
Martis
Martin
Mock

Silve Slugger with the Cards

that’s not much of a money grab, is it? I mean, seriously, I’d have to think the Mets could afford to match that salary or better it. Maybe Marquis actually wants to come here, and actually wants to teach the youngsters a thing or two. Yeah, his playoff streak is likely over, but wouldn’t it be cool if it was extended?

Also, will the Nats still chase Garland? Or is this move more a case of “should’ve taken the deal when we had it on the table, Jon because our boy just signed”?

Personally I’m happy Marquis signed, while I don’t think he’s fantastic, I do think this improves last season’s rotation. Next Up: Middle Infielder? Closer? Chapman (I’m with Ed on this one, sign the guy!)?

Mock+Martin+Martis = not very good or at best not ready
Stammen was solid for a rookie
Detwiler, jury is still out on him
Zimmerman might not be the same after the injury
and Stasburg shouldn’t be pitching this year so your left with

1.Lannan
2.Marquis
3.Olsen
4.?
5.?
who fills this out ? I would rather have Stammen and Detwiler with another veteran in the mix

After Marquis and Lannan, it gets scary

I’m glad to see Marquis come the Nationals. I liked him when he was with the Cubs. I think many Cub fans set their expectations of him too high, he’s good enough to be in a team’s starting rotation, but he’s not necessary the team ace. I think many Cub fans wanted him to be more like Zambrano or Lilly than be himself.

You’re getting an experienced pitcher who’s a proven innings eater which will save the bullpen at times. He’s a decent hitting pitcher and a good pinch runner to boot. I like this signing.

but Marquis is a notorious PSYCHO case…….probably why he was available….

Marquis is a start. I’m still hoping for Garland or another veteran starter. Too many of the youngsters just aren’t ready to be starters yet. They definitely weren’t ready this past year.

Bowden!

My real pick is Piniero, but I’ve been told in no uncertain terms that I’m nuts to even think the Nats could get in one the bidding for him.

And since I’m basically playing with Monopoly money here, I say spend the bucks now to get a decent veteran arm.

Fortunately, Rizzo is NOT Jim Bowden. Therefore, he plans ahead and tries to fix the club rather than dumpster dive like Bowden did irrespective of team needs. (See: ‘09 Nats’ bullpen and concurrent over-crowded outfield ..or.. See: Kearns, A and Guzman, C with the giant unloadable contracts when it was already past their expiration dates).

Marquis is fine, not great, but fine. He could end up 10-10, if he is any better, he has a reasonable contract that is very movable. He gets hot, send him along like the Mariners sent Washburn to the Tigers. That is the best case scenario, get a few youngsters.

I still throw money at higher upside individuals than Garland at this point. You have several youngsters who are a hair or two worse than he is, give them the ball, or find someone who has proven excellence at some point. (still think its bedard and wang).