Wire Taps: Washington Nationals' Wilson Ramos Returns, New CBA Links.
by Patrick Reddington on Nov 23, 2011 12:34 PM EST
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• So luckily there's a long weekend coming up so we can all hunker down with the new CBA and figure out what it all means. The changes to the Draft alone will take some time to absorb. After the holiday the Winter Meetings are coming on quickly and that traditionally means the start of the active part of the Hot Stove season. Before that there's plenty to sort through. And plenty of links to get you up to speed on the changes that were agreed upon yesterday and how they'll affect your Washington Nationals. Will the scouting and player development-based Nats' front office be passe in the new CBA. Scott Boras told MLB Network Radio last night he thinks so...Here are some links.
• THE BIG STORY:
• "So, if you’re the Nats, here’s your new reality: 89-90 wins virtually locks you into October, 86-88 might, while 84-85 gives you a prayer." - "Baseball’s new collective bargaining agreement is a remarkable moment" - Thomas Boswell, The Washington Post
• THE OTHER BIG STORY: (NSFW: Please Note - "Adult Material Contained In the following link, but it's a big story.")
• NSFW: "Somebody's out to get Dan Lozano. The agent for Albert Pujols, Lozano is pursuing what everyone expects to be the biggest contract in baseball..." - "Dan Lozano: Albert Pujols's Superagent, 'King Of Sleaze Mountain'" - Barry Petchesky, DeadSpin.com
• CBA LINKS:
• "4. True small-market teams. Starting in 2016, revenue-sharing will be limited to the clubs in the 15 smallest markets, as per a list already determined by players and owners. Big-market freeloaders such as the Washington Nationals will be on their own." - "Winners and losers of baseball's new CBA" - Ken Davidoff, New York Newsday
• "You may have some vague recollection of the Super Two rule as it related to Stephen Strasburg's debut in 2010." - "Could new CBA delay Harper's debut?" - Mark Zuckerman, NatsInsider.com
• "Drafted players can no longer sign Major League contracts (like the ones Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon and Matt Purke all signed). Minor League deals only." - "Quick hits from baseball's new CBA" - Amanda Comak, Washington Times
• "This could be the last season of collective bargaining for Selig, who has said he will retire when his current contract expires at the end of 2012." - "Major League Baseball, Players Association announce preliminary Basic Agreement deal" - Barry M. Bloom, nationals.com: News
• "It was one more 'historic' day in the life of the great sport of baseball. That's the word Bud Selig used to describe it, anyhow: 'Historic.'" - "Baseball's new labor deal truly a historic one" - Jayson Stark, ESPN
• "Depending on where teams pick and how many selections they have, the allotment per team will range from $4.5 million to $11.5 million over the entire draft." - "With the new CBA, we may not see anything like the Nationals’ 2011 draft again" - Adam Kilgore, Nationals Journal - The Washington Post
• "That flood of cash, which made the Nationals 'the talk of the industry,' as Rizzo put it, also irked a number of general managers around baseball..." - "The new CBA, the Nationals and the end of signability" - Ben Goessling, MASNSports.com
• NATS BEAT:
• "We probably tend to remember 'Good Livo' far more than we remember 'Bad Livo.' But fact is, the bad version has shown up a lot more regularly in recent seasons." - "Why Buehrle but not Livo?" - Mark Zuckerman, NatsInsider.com
• "The 24-year-old closer's name came up frequently in trade talks last July, and it figures teams will ask about him again this year..." - "As price of relievers continues to climb, Nationals are in a good position" - Ben Goessling, MASNSports.com
• "The Nationals also are in the market for a right-handed hitter, and the Sox's Carlos Quentin could be one of their targets." - "Chicago White Sox: Washington Nationals interested in free agent Mark Buehrle" - Mark Gonzales, Chicago Tribune
• "Shairon Martis, a longtime Nationals minor leaguer and one-time member of their major league rotation, has signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a minor league free agent..." - "Shairon Martis signed by the Pirates" - Adam Kilgore, Nationals Journal - The Washington Post
• "Playing in front of a packed house at Aragua's home ballpark, Ramos hit cleanup and served as designated hitter." - "Ramos goes 0-for-5 in return" - Mark Zuckerman, NatsInsider.com
• "The Nationals and MLB put extra security measures in place for Ramos, Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo said." - "Wilson Ramos returns to the field in Venezuela" - Adam Kilgore, Nationals Journal - The Washington Post
• "Nationals outfielder Michael Morse, who hit .303 and slugged 31 homers during a breakout season, received two votes to finish 19th in the National League Most Valuable Player balloting." - "Michael Morse finishes 19th in NL MVP race" - Ben Goessling, MASNSports.com
• NATS MINOR LEAGUES/WINTER LEAGUES:
• "Right-hander A.J. Cole made a nice splash in the Nationals' system in his debut season with the Single-A Hagerstown Suns." - "Baseball America's top Nats prospects - No. 4: A.J. Cole" - Byron Kerr, MASNSports.com
• Triple-A Syracuse: "The Syracuse Chiefs, Triple-A Affiliate of the Washington Nationals, are pleased to announce the election of a new slate of officers for the 2012 fiscal year." - "William Dutch named new Chiefs President" - Syracuse Chiefs News
• Liga Venezuela Beisbol Profesional: Caribes 6, Braves 2 - Ryan Tatusko - 2.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K's - Box Score.
• Liga Venezuela Beisbol Profesional: Lara 10, Magallanes 9 - Jesus Flores (MAG) - 3 for 5, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI - Box Score.
• Liga Venezuela Beisbol Profesional: Zulia 8, Caracas 0 - Carlos Maldonado (ZUL) - 2 for 3, 1 R, 2 BB - Box Score.
• Liga de Beisbol Dominicano: Licey 5, Aguilas 4 - Jhonatan Solano (LIC) - 1 for 3, 2 R, 1 BB; Atahualpa Severino (LIC) - 0.1 IP, 1 K - Box Score.
• Liga de Beisbol Dominicano: Toros 4, Escogido 0 - Eury Perez (ESC) 0 for 4 - Box Score.
• Liga de Beisbol Profesional de Puerto Rico: Ponce 9, Caguas 6 - Hassan Pena - 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R - Box Score.
• "[Paul] Menhart quickly observed what [Matt] Purke was doing in his delivery and worked on a change in his stance." - "Adjustments to Purke's delivery led to outstanding Arizona finish" - Byron Kerr, MASNSports.com
• NATSTOWN:
• "So how would Carlos Quentin look as a Washington National? And what would the Nats need to do to acquire him?" - "Are The Nationals Interested In Carlos Quentin?" - Will Yoder, The Nats Blog
• "But just the fact that Michael Morse received 2 NL MVP votes is amazing enough considering his career path prior to 2011." - "Michael Morse was robbed!" - Nats Enquirer.com
• "The New CBA" - NationalsProspects.com
• "Someone help me out" - Harper, Nationals Baseball
• "The face of the franchise, their first ever draft pick, it is now Ryan Zimmerman’s turn to be graded." - "Nats 2011 Grades: Ryan Zimmerman" - Keara Dowd, Win For Teddy
• NL EAST UPDATES:
• Marlins: "When the city of Miami agreed to build parking garages for the new Miami Marlins stadium, borrowing $100 million in the bond market to do so, officials assumed the structures, like most such municipal facilities, would be exempt from property taxes." - "Tax confusion could foul up Marlins parking garage financing" - Andres Viglucci and Patricia Mazzei, The Miami Herald, Sun-Sentinel.com
• Braves: "Infielders Drew Sutton and Josh Wilson are among the 11 Minor League free agents the Braves have signed and invited to Major League Spring Training." - "Braves extend 11 Spring Training invitations" - Mark Bowman, braves.com: News
• Phillies: "Among the topics discussed were Jimmy Rollins, the Jonathan Papelbon signing, Ty Wigginton in Philly, and Cole Hamels and his contract situation." - "Ruben Amaro Jr. on 97.3 ESPN FM with Pat and Mike" - Pat Gallen, Phillies Nation
• Mets: "For those who don't know him, the 27-year old Loewen has always been an interesting case around minor league circles for a number of reasons." - "Mets Sign Former Lottery Pick Adam Loewen"- Rob Castellano, Amazin' Avenue
• JFK: "I was seated in the row of desks closest to the windows, which looked out upon, well, basically nothing, unless you found the driveway in front of the school particularly compelling." - "Miss Eckhardt's History Class 11/22/63" - Phil Wood, MASNSports.com
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Grady Sizemore re-signs with the Indians - good news for Roger Bernadina and Rick Ankiel!
According to mlbtraderumors, he signs for $5 million with another $4 million in incentives – so he could earn up to the $9 million dollar figure in his original deal. Given his health issues and lack of performance the past couple of years, I’m frankly surprised the Indians went that high.
From what I can tell of the collective bargaining agreement summaries I’ve seen, the limitations on internationals signings doesn’t go into effect immediately. If you are Yoenis Cespedes, you are thanking your lucky stars that you got out when you did (assuming he gets Dominican residency and is declared a free agent).
You know I like Shark and Ankiel, but I really hope the Nats don't end up with the two of them playing prominent roles this year...
If they think they’re close to contention I have a hard time believing they’ll opt for Cespedes, but there aren’t too many options right now.
Surprised by the deal Sizemore got too. Hope he gets back to 100%, he was a solid player before the last three injury-riddled campaigns.
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 Nov 23, 2011 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
Both are really 4th outfielders
although Ankiel was pretty stinky until he started playing more often, whereupon his bat improved to merely mediocre. (I know, I should have stats to back this up, but I have my shoes on and can’t perform complex calculations…)
The Nats can probably afford (from a performance and roster standpoint) one of them, but not both. Ankiel provides a better glove in CF and The Arm; Shark is faster and (perhaps) a better corner OF.
Brain: "Pinky, are you pondering what i'm pondering?"
Pinky: "Yes, ... wait, ... no, ... never mind"
Regarding Cepedes
I could be wrong, but if the Players’ Union ratifies the new CBA before Cepedes receives IFA status, he’d be caught on the outside looking in. That hoped for $30M windfall signing bonus would melt away & turn into a probable $1.5M bonus, with an initial minor-league contract.
"Things are going great, and they're only gettin' better..." Timbuk3
How so?
Is Cuba now considered a professional league by MLB? Prior Cuban ex-pats (Chapman, Maya, Alonso, etc) seemed to be treated as such.
"Things are going great, and they're only gettin' better..." Timbuk3
Here is what I got from MLBTR
•Cubans under 23 years old with less than three years of professional experience will be considered amateurs and count against international spending limits, according to Passan (on Twitter). 26-year-old Yoenis Cespedes won’t be subject to these limits.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/11/cba-details-luxury-tax-draft-.html#more
MOAR SEVERINO!
Ahh, thanks for the clarification
For every rule, there is an exception; I guess we can call this one the Cespedes clause.
"Things are going great, and they're only gettin' better..." Timbuk3
So, Harper IS Impacted By Super 2 Status?
According to the Zuckerman article, it seems so. Is that only because of the new CBA, or would he have been anyway, despite RobBob’s claim? Rob is usually very accurate with these things! lol
"Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence In All We Do" - USAF Core Values
It all depends when his 1st 25-man assignment becomes effective
If he starts 2012 with the Nationals, then he’ll go ‘super-two’ in 2015; If they burn another option & hold him back until closer to the trade deadline, maybe. If the team waits until September 2012 to bring him up, then no, and they’d also set him up to be eligible for ROY consideration in 2013.
"Things are going great, and they're only gettin' better..." Timbuk3
It would affect Harper for years after 2015
the 2016 season would be the first season Harper could go to arbitration, and if he gets to super 2 this year, and next year, he would reach his first arb year in 2014. So in 2016 we would have control of him for 2 more years, if he hits super 2 a year later, we get him for 3 years after his contract is up.
MOAR SEVERINO!
This is really the only issue, I think.
Do the Nats want to make sure that Harper is on the team in 2017 by keeping him in the minors in 2012. Personally, I believe there’s really far too much unpredictability so many years down the road for the Nats to be thinking like that.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
Big Market Free Loaders?
Should we be insulted by that comment?
"Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence In All We Do" - USAF Core Values
I was waiting for someone to react to that...
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 Nov 23, 2011 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
We'll need a utility infielder unless we sign someone like Reyes...
I see Cesar Izturis is available. And there’s also Punto. Since we don’t need to have Cora back next year, who can fill this sometimes unappreciated but important role?
Stupid iPhone
That was supposed to be: “you mean a utility infielder other than Lombardozzi?”
by d_c_guy on Nov 24, 2011 12:18 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Lombo was strong enough to back up at all three infirld positions. :0
disclaimer: I do know if I think Lombo was good enough to be a utility guy, I was just going for the joke.
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 Nov 24, 2011 12:33 AM EST up reply actions
I think they want Lombo to be playing everyday
I would not be opposed to bringing back Hairston. I also think we should just sign a corner OF who is good enough to fill in as the 3rd OF, but can be moved to the 4th OF when Harper comes up. Just put Werth in center
MOAR SEVERINO!
The General's available...
Brain: "Pinky, are you pondering what i'm pondering?"
Pinky: "Yes, ... wait, ... no, ... never mind"
No reactions to the Lozano story?
Call me naive, but I’m pretty much shocked. If all this is true I’d think it would be a major headline story in the mainstream new and a scandal that could be bad for MLB. Am I over reacting to this?
Sadly, I'm not surprised
I view agents like politicians. There are exceptions, but typically sleazes. What did disappoint me was Deadspin relying entirely on anonymous comments and innuendo, without providing the documentation they said they have to back up the charges/claims/pick your word.
Brain: "Pinky, are you pondering what i'm pondering?"
Pinky: "Yes, ... wait, ... no, ... never mind"
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