Nationals News, TRADE DEADLINE IMMINENT Edition

by John Quinn on Jul 31, 2009 9:21 AM EDT

I'm working on a story inspired by Joe West, so I'm just going to make a few quick links:

It looks Nick Johnson may have played his last game as a National. The Marlins have offered pitcher Ryan Tucker and asked the Nats to pay for some of Nick's contract. I don't think I'd trade Johnson for Tucker (even his minor league stats weren't fantastic, posting an 8.04 ERA in four starts in AAA. If the Nats trade Johnson for Tucker, they would have traded him for anything -- and I'd prefer anything but Tucker.

FJB wonders why the Nationals haven't made more trades this time around, as does Nats Triple Play, and the Times confirms that any moves will likely be minor.

The Nats Enquirer appreciates Jim Riggleman getting thrown out of the game.

And last, but definitely not least, check out Ryan Zimmerman's guns!

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I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Red Sox panic if they don’t get V-Mart and throw up a package for Dunn…

by Parks Smith on Jul 31, 2009 9:54 AM EDT reply actions

Who would you want back for Dunn?

"If Daniel Cabrera threw stones at glass houses, he'd walk it in four pitches." -GalRevelsInPee, Nationals Journal

by tengoalyrunr30 on Jul 31, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions

I’d be happy to take Bard and Bowden off of their hands or Lars, its not happening though

by Parks Smith on Jul 31, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions

I would gladly take that burden off their back...

Unfortunately they probably would dump us a few minor league prospects instead

"If Daniel Cabrera threw stones at glass houses, he'd walk it in four pitches." -GalRevelsInPee, Nationals Journal

by tengoalyrunr30 on Jul 31, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Marlins: "Nick Johnson or bust..."?

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/07/heath-bell-rumors-friday.html

"If Daniel Cabrera threw stones at glass houses, he'd walk it in four pitches." -GalRevelsInPee, Nationals Journal

by tengoalyrunr30 on Jul 31, 2009 10:26 AM EDT reply actions

Whatever happened to not trading in your division?

by Parks Smith on Jul 31, 2009 10:30 AM EDT reply actions

Mets trying to get V-Mart

What the hell is wrong with Minaya? Was he dropped on his head as a child or something?

http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/mlb_trade_talk

by Parks Smith on Jul 31, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions

Minaya selling all his assets in a possibly futile run for the NL East?

Hey Ed ….. you seen anything like that before?

Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs

by Chris Pendley on Jul 31, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions

COLON!!!!!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Jul 31, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions