Nationals News: Wake me up for Spring Training Edition

by John Quinn on Sep 28, 2009 9:45 AM EDT

Not too many links here today, folks, so if you're looking for more reading check out the coverage from yesterday.

Nationals News

The Washington Times argues that Nyjer Morgan has been the MVP of the Nationals this season.

Mike Morse is in a tough spot, having played primarily first and third, two of only three positions where the Nationals are rock solid.

Livan Hernandez thinks he's got another six years in him. I think he's crazy.

Mike MacDougal doesn't know what happened yesterday afternoon.

Bill Ladson answers some questions!

Yesterday's loss was terrible.

Non-Nationals News

The United States defeated Cuba 10-5 to win the baseball World Cup.

The Yankees clinched the AL East and home-field advantage with their win over the Red Sox on Sunday.

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Not sure I agree with Nyjer Morgan as DC's MVP...

…with Zimm putting up the best #’s of his career…Dunn providing the fireworks…

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 Sep 28, 2009 12:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I surely understand their argument...

We didn’t know what it was like to have a good CF and bunter/base stealer…then we did and things got better immediately…then he got hurt and we’re worse than ever.

by RoscoeNats on Sep 28, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Definitely understand the argument, but...

I’m going with Zimmerman. As Ed said, the best numbers of his career and Gold Glove quality defensive work, but if Morgan had played here all season, he’d have a shot.

by John Quinn on Sep 28, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Late addition plus the early injury exit...sorry. NMISMH!!! (Nyjer Morgan Is Still My Hero)

Was a spark plug, truly changed the atmosphere and not just with cool nicknames, but aggressive, intense play, Hammer, Morgan Dukes on 20-10!!!

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 Sep 28, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Correction - "Non-Slumping" Hammer in left...this recent slumpy Hammer I could do without...

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 Sep 28, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

+1 on Zim

You cant have a guy who has played less than half a season with a team be their MVP. Zim has played career best all year and when not in the lineup? Suprise we suck more than usual.

Morgan was and is a wonderful impact player who is desperately needed – but he isnt the MVP this year for me. Another one to ponder is Lannan… I know he took his knocks early in the season but to me has been the best pitcher on a woeful staff. With decent run support, defense…heck, lets just say a better team… Lannan would be close to a 15 game winner.

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Sep 28, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

•Heyman addresses some of the lesser-heralded free agents in the upcoming class and estimates how much they will receive in their new deals. Here are his guesses: Mark DeRosa, $24MM over three years; Nick Johnson, $16MM over two years; Adam LaRoche, $25MM over three years; Joel Pineiro, $15MM over two years.

by RoscoeNats on Sep 28, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions

Nick J @ $8.0M per?

Hey Guzzie’s get $8M to only hit singles neext year..

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 Sep 28, 2009 3:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

So...soes that mean we can just take Hanley Ramirez in exchange for Nick...then give back the AA pitcher?

Circular logic…it’ll blow your mind, man.

by RoscoeNats on Sep 28, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

so will Nick ;-)

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 28, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

get $8 million to hit singles, that is

PLAYER A current stats: .289/.420/.404 with 8 homers and 61 RBI in 563 plate apperances
PLAYER B current stats: .287/.309/.392 with six homers and 51 RBI in 550 plate appearances

which one is Nick and which is Guz? :-)

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 28, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

OBP gives it away...

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 Sep 28, 2009 4:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

ONLY the OBP

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 28, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions

if i'd told me at the begining of the season...

Nick and Guz would finish within .008 of each other in slugging, you’d have slapped me and called me a hater.

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 28, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Its a bad year

when the local paper argues that a guy who played about half the season for you is your teams MVP!

"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James

by PhDBrian on Sep 28, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions

by Potomac Fan on Sep 28, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Livan has another 6 years

As long as teams do not mind 200 innings with an era of 5.50. I think he needs a new pitch or something to get those hits down. He does not miss many bats anymore.

"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James

by PhDBrian on Sep 28, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions