Nationals News: First Round of Cuts Edition

by John Quinn on Mar 11, 2010 10:30 AM EST

Dave has posted the first round of cuts (or at least what we know so far), so check that out below this post. Also, we are looking for two more players to round out our 12 team Federal Baseball CBS fantasy league. If you're interested, please comment below.

Nationals News

Bill Ladson caught up with Jim Riggleman for an interview yesterday. The more I read from Riggleman, the more I like him.

Jesus Flores, who underwent shoulder surgery last September, has left Spring Training to spend 10-14 days with orthopedist James Andrews.

Adam Kilgore wraps up yesterday's loss to the Cardinals, which sent the Nats to 0-8 in Spring Training... hrm... It doesn't appear that the Nats are too worried.

Adam Kilgore has made his guess as to the Nats' 2010 25-man roster.

Mike Rizzo makes it clear that Strasburg's success is not going to change his long-term plans for Strasburg. This is good to hear.

Big League Stew projects a 2010 comparable to 2009 for Ryan Zimmerman, but a 2011 with great potential.

Josh Willingham's journey to the majors was a long and interesting one.

Cristian Guzman has left the team to be with his wife, who is undergoing induced labor and will be having a daughter soon.

Garrett Mock thinks Pudge Rodriguez throws harder than he does, and Matt Capps has given up a run in three consecutive games.

Non-Nationals News

Cliff Lee was solid in his first Spring Training start, giving up one run on five hits over three innings.

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re: Federal Baseball CBS fantasy league

definitely interested if there still space….but will say i wont’ be taking strassy anytime during this draft

by RWJackson on Mar 11, 2010 12:40 PM EST reply actions

Awesome!

What’s your email address, and I’ll send you an invite.

by John Quinn on Mar 12, 2010 9:45 AM EST up reply actions

Mike Morse

In regards to Adam Kilgore’s Post article, I am a bit baffled by the Jayson Werth comparisons for Mike Morse. I think this is the second or third time I have seen these comparisons and I don’t understand the connection. Both are tall and skinny, check. Both play multiple positions, ya okay. That is where the comparisons end. Morse had a good year in 44 games with the Nats in the minors last year but you could compare that to any 27 year old having a decent year. Morse hits for relatively little power, certainly less than Werth and does not steal bases. Werth’s value comes as a 20/20 guy in the heart of the order…?

Utterly baffled. Someone help.

People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby

by Bsullivan on Mar 11, 2010 1:11 PM EST reply actions

Werth took a while to finally realize his potential

not that i personally think Mike Morse is going to turn into Jayson Werth 2.0, but Morse did come up with “potential” labelled on him, as Werth did, and Werth definitely took a while to develop. Maybe Morse follows the same path. the comparisons at the same ages suggest it’s a possibility, and Nats fans will hang their hat on almost any shred of possible good news.

Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com

by Dave at District Sports Page on Mar 11, 2010 1:16 PM EST up reply actions

But thats my point...

the comparison’s lie only in age…absolutely nothing more specific than that. So to throw out Jayson Werth is really misrepresenting the two the players substantially and what they actually offer. Even if Morse does blossom, and becomes a decent MLB player, he will not play like Werth.

I’d be more inclined to throw out a name like David Dejesus based on his playing style. Mark Teahen for his versatility, and offense, and maybe Garrett Jones for a late bloomer who could have immediate impact at the big league level with similar numbers.

People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby

by Bsullivan on Mar 11, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions