Wire Taps: Washington Nationals - 2011 MLB Draft Signing Deadline Thread.
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 15, 2011 7:39 PM EDT
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• If you haven't been paying attention to what's going on with the Washington Nationals' unsigned 2011 Draft picks there's still time to catch up before tonight's 11:59:59 signing deadline. You'll notice however that there hasn't been much new news since June. Nats' GM Mike Rizzo's spoken often about the Nationals doing what they can to get all their picks signed, but the way things work at this point with everyone holding out until the the last possible moment before the deadline, there has been little in the way of new information about any of Washington's selections.
What news there has been has focused on 3rd Round pick Matt Purke, who was originally supposed to play in the Cape Cod League so the Nats could get a good read of his health, but decided to work out near his home in Texas instead. The Nationals had Purke to Nats Park for a game before the All-Star Break, he's taken a physical, the Nats were comfortable with what they saw, and according to Washington Post writer Adam Kilgore, Nats' GM Mike Rizzo was in Houston, Texas this weekend, "... in negotiations with Peter Vescovo the representative for Nationals' third-round draft choice Matt Purke." Outside of that it's just rumors, and there honestly aren't even many of them coming out of the Nats' leakproof front office, but the latest, from Baseball Prospectus and ESPN writer Kevin Goldstein (on the Twitter @Kevin_Goldstein) is that there are, "More and more RUMORS out there that the #Nationals will get [Anthony] Rendon, [Alex] Meyer AND Purke done; rumor No. 2 is big league deal for Purke."
• Catch up on reading for now and bring all your rumors, tweets, predictions and comments to the discussion below. We'll be here until midnight...and later most likely...
• LINKS:
• Washington Nationals: 2011 MLB Draft Pick Matt Purke Chatter. - Federal Baseball - 6/16/11
• Washington Nationals: 2011 MLB Draft: A Little More On Matt Purke. - Federal Baseball - 6/13/11
• Washington Nationals 2011 MLB Draft Pick Chatter: Matt Purke Rumors. - Federal Baseball - 8/5/11
• For Washington Nationals' 2011 Draft Pick Alex Meyer 622 Or 23 = $2M+ - Federal Baseball - 8/13/11
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can't stay up til midnight
I hope Rizzo can get deals worked out
crossing my fingers
only FOUR more hours....ah. the suspense...
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel like we already knew about most of signings last year by this time, with just Bryce being out there.
But I need my beauty sleep tonight so I will not be staying up.
"I was a victim of a series of accidents. As are we all."
---Malachi Constant
by The Herndon Kid on Aug 15, 2011 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
you remember when Tinkerbell was gonna die, unless all the children in the world clapped their hands?*
maybe Purke will be dying and Rizzo might be BEGGING and PLEADING for everyone to clap their hands…….and you’ll be asleep….
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(*it was a long time ago… on TV.)
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
acomak: Per the Hagerstown Suns official site, Stephen Strasburg will make his next rehab start there on Wednesday. #nats
Hagerstown, who said Harrisburg?...
OK i erased it.
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 Aug 15, 2011 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
the two sound nothing alike.
sure is quiet around here. too quiet.
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
"Nobody’s got a monopoly on good writing, or the facts. If you can come up with one or the other or (ideally) both, you’re in the club." --Rob Neyer, Feb. 2, 2011
by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 15, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
might be cause nothing is happening
There aren’t any evil rumors to argue over. Go start one on twitter.
Don't use Twitter for evil...
Google is teh evil.
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 Aug 15, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Lot of folks at Nats Park?
I saw that Byron was there, any other beats?
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 Aug 15, 2011 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
all the regulars..
Zuck, Kilgore, Comak, McNally, Kerr. Ladson en route.
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
"Nobody’s got a monopoly on good writing, or the facts. If you can come up with one or the other or (ideally) both, you’re in the club." --Rob Neyer, Feb. 2, 2011
by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 15, 2011 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Ladson.....what a pro!
start the waiting without me!
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm, $11.00 to sit first row behind home...
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 Aug 15, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
hmm. eight hour round trip...
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
"Nobody’s got a monopoly on good writing, or the facts. If you can come up with one or the other or (ideally) both, you’re in the club." --Rob Neyer, Feb. 2, 2011
by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 15, 2011 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Trying to decided if it was better to be there or listen on radio...
And I’m going to D.C. this weekend, driving back and fourth 4 times in four days is not fun.
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 Aug 15, 2011 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
hmm. i have an appointment in Leesburg at 1 pm Wednesday. Leesburg is less than an hour from Hagerstown.
hmm.
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
"Nobody’s got a monopoly on good writing, or the facts. If you can come up with one or the other or (ideally) both, you’re in the club." --Rob Neyer, Feb. 2, 2011
by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 15, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Will you be here either Friday or Sunday?
I am going to both if people are meeting in the standard spot.
"I was a victim of a series of accidents. As are we all."
---Malachi Constant
by The Herndon Kid on Aug 15, 2011 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Should be, expecting to take in all three...
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 Aug 15, 2011 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Happy Purkesmas...hopefully...
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 Aug 15, 2011 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I just hope someone lingers all night and breaks the news at the last second...
Like they did with Harper last year…anyone? anyone one?
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 Aug 15, 2011 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
Kevin_Goldstein:
Leaning towards yes on Purke, no on Cron, but just leans. RT @FungoFrogTCU @Kevin_Goldstein Any update on Cron or Purke?
Did he ever respond to NFA Brian asking about Goodwin being left out of his earlier update?
Figured it wasn’t a sign of anything, just that the other three are bigger names…
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 Aug 15, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
#notnews
Kevin_Goldstein:
Or more. RT @FungoFrogTCU @Kevin_Goldstein With bonuses heading way up, could Purke conceivably get $3-4 mill?
Paid like a 1st Rounder, really hope the Nats get this one done...
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 Aug 15, 2011 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Strasburg, Storen, Harper, Ray, Cole, Rendon. Meyer, Purke
would be a good three year run.
Aim for the head baby Jesus
No joke.
Think I might move to somewhere centrally located amidst all the affiliates for the next few years.
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 Aug 15, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
DC would be the best I can think of
only ones not within 3-4 hours are Syracuse and Auburn. the closer you get to one the longer a drive it is to the rest. If only we could move Syracuse to Richmond.
LET SEVERINO PITCH!
yes!
Well, not move them but affiliate with the flying squirrels. From what little they’ve been down here they seem like a well run organization
Nah, I dont want to dump Harrisburg
stadium is supposed to be one of the best in the minors. The diamond is big enough for AAA, and it used to be the Braves AAA team. Im not shure how it works but I think we get the Squirrels people, and the Chiefs people stay with whoever takes over Syracuse. I only had one complaint with the actualy people in Richmond when I went, and that had to do with the Harper circus, so I cant blame them to much. That trip down sucked, drive 3 hours total to see no baseball.
LET SEVERINO PITCH!
harper thing was mlbs fault, superlame nonetheless, i was pretty psyched
The diamond is a hole but new stadium should be ready in ’14-15. I want a pda with the nats for purely selfish reasons, nothing against harrisburg
Heard Purke
was offered 6 million by the Rangers coming out of high school but that got squashed by MLB for some reason
MLB took over the team due to their bankruptcy and nixed it
"I was a victim of a series of accidents. As are we all."
---Malachi Constant
by The Herndon Kid on Aug 15, 2011 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
made the deal with Nolan Ryan before he owned the team...
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
the Rangers ownership...
was in a shambles, it was right before the transfer to Nolan Ryan. MLB had to approve everything (like the Dodgers right now).
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
"Nobody’s got a monopoly on good writing, or the facts. If you can come up with one or the other or (ideally) both, you’re in the club." --Rob Neyer, Feb. 2, 2011
by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 15, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Strasburg - 4 innings/60 pitches
acomak:
A few more details on Stephen Strasburg’s 3rd rehab start where he’ll likely throw 4 innings and about 60 pitches: http://ht.ly/63XHe #nats
:P
Kevin_Goldstein:
Stack overflow error. RT @dlspecht @Kevin_Goldstein How many phones does Boras have going tonight?
I've often wondered how he could be negotiating for all his players at once...
Would love to sit in his office and observe how that works. Are his delegates on phones til he’s available? I wanna know…
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 Aug 15, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
All I want for Christmas in Ju- erm.. August is
Rendon, Meyer, Goodwin, and Purke
That’s not too much to ask for is it? :)
In meyerpinion, signing these top four draft picks would be a goodwin for the nats. It’s a pity they arendon yet and we can’t go to bed.
My ears are purked and listening for rumors?
"I was a victim of a series of accidents. As are we all."
---Malachi Constant
by The Herndon Kid on Aug 15, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
It's getting close to rumor time...
Just nowhere near as much chatter as in recent years, guess having the no.1 overall makes headlines regardless.
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 Aug 15, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea but i like that...
Strange that this year’s #1 isnt as hyped as the last two. ;) I guess we finished last at the right time.
Ian Desmond is my hero!
Hey, Mezza!!!
Fingers crossed they ALL get signed!
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
Remember when we used to think about Boras like this?
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
NOW he doesn't seem so scary....
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
by MissB on Aug 15, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah Pi(e)!!!
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 Aug 15, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Twitter keeps me focused.
Kevin_Goldstein:
If you started P.T. Anderson’s underrated Magnolia right now, the deadline would correspond with frogs falling from the sky. #RandomThoughts
Stanley Spector: [watching it rain frogs outside the library window]: "This happens. This is something that happens."
First 10 minutes of that movie some of my favorite moments..
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 Aug 15, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Jim Callis says Turnbull signed...
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 Aug 15, 2011 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
HERE:
@jimcallisBA “#Nationals sign 4th-rder Kylin Turnbull for $325k (slot = $225k). Santa Barbara CC RHP is projectable (6-4/195), fastball to 94. #mlbdraft”
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 Aug 15, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely on my part, I've been stuck on the top 4...
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 Aug 15, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Kylin Turnbull signed!
thank god thats over with. now we can all go to bed.
1 of the top 5 is inked...
4 to go.
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 Aug 15, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i actually had no idea he was unsigned
got caught up in all this top 4 stuff and dint even see it was the top 5.
While we wait...and wait...and wait....a couple bits of nice news...
NICASIO is doing well
Nicasio returns to Rockies dugout
I am SO happy to read about nicasio…what a terrible ordeal.
And Jim Thome finally hit his 600th homer!
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
Yay Strong Rumours!!!......RETWEET!!!
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Are we Purkin up yep...
NFA_BrianBrian Oliver
RT @Kevin_Goldstein: Rumors that Purke will sign with the #Nationals . . . stronger than ever.
Rizzo will be pointing if this is true...
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 Aug 15, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
what's the protocol on announcing?....the 1st rounder last........
or the 1st rounder 4th rounder with 1st rounder money?……..all Boras guys last?
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know what it is but there are a lot of Twitter jokes about the lengths MLB is going to control the announcements...
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 Aug 15, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
BINGO!!!.............chews food while speaking...
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't it past Selig's bedtime, yet?
Plus those announcements will come when Boras wants to make them.
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
heh....... Nats Enquirer...
Oh, Hi there, Nats fans. Remember me? My name is Scott. I run your team…
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
[bows]
Why did I just bow, it’s like something made me…
Say “Boras” again, let’s see what happens…
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Boras!
(See? It’s not so scary now. See graphic above.)
[Please continue to bow, however.]
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
[bows]
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
everybody is bowing.....
is scraping later?…………..[bows]
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
FungoFrogTCU Fungo Frog #Purke deal reportedly $5 Million, 4 year Major League deal 1 minute ago
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
That's a lot of money if that's true...
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 Aug 15, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Rizzo wants. Rizzo gets.
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 Aug 15, 2011 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
More importantly, YES is in Son Lerner's vocabulary...
and he’s opening those moneybags pretty wide.
Bowden [SPIT] always thought he could get players on the cheap. So he didn’t get the cream of the crop.
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
That is "paid like a 1st Round" pick though...
Which is reportedly what he wanted, this Tweeter has already stepped back on the $ amount so this is all fwiw for now…
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 Aug 15, 2011 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw that all the bonuses wouldn't add up to Werth's age 37 year $$........
SIGN HIM!!!
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
THIS:
@FungoFrogTCU: So everybody slow your role on Purke. Things I’m sure on: Deal is close/done, being held, more than $3 million w/ a multi year pro contract
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 15, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
FungoFrogTCU Fungo Frog Actually, that #Purke number is iffy. Can't confirm yet. Dollar total might be high. 5 minutes ago
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
he was saying stuff earlier..........but, when you quote $$, the board LIGHTS UP!!!
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
$7mil for Rendon?.......why not!
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Kilgore guesses top 4 contracts:
Rice infielder Anthony Rendon, No. 6 overall: $7 million, four-year major league deal
Kentucky pitcher Alex Meyer, No. 23 overall: $2.5 million, minor league deal
Miami Dade outfielder Brian Goodwin, No. 34 overall: $1.5 million, minor league deal
TCU pitcher Matt Purke, No. 96 overall: $5 million, four-year major league deal
hey, we happen to have TWO (2) openings on the 40-man for a couple of major league deals...
coinkydink!
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Sitting in office with two computers and the iPhone in front of me...
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm at Nats Park.
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
"Nobody’s got a monopoly on good writing, or the facts. If you can come up with one or the other or (ideally) both, you’re in the club." --Rob Neyer, Feb. 2, 2011
by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 15, 2011 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
[kicks dirt] [mumbles] "Wish I was...
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Sitting on a park bench...........
…….Eyeing little girls with bad intent…………
Channeling Arte Johnson?
Heh.
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
[kicks dirt] [mumbles] "Wish I was...
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Living/office........big mid-century university desk with dog crate behind and cold AC cascading down from above.......
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you guys get ANY of the rain yesterday?
I had my fingers crossed for you.
PS…Sitting at my desk with a silly # of tabs open, contemplating taking the dog out for her walk…
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
It's been raining for two days here...
And it’s been pretty steady…
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I know that!
I’m more concerned about the drought in CD3K’s neighborhood…pretty dire…making the Sahara look semi-arid by comparison.
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
the encroaching Chihuahuan desert is a cruel mistress...
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I heard the wind pick up.....I went outside and saw a dark cloud.......three drops hit me... that was it...
the STNG episode where Picard is taken by a probe to a planet that had supernova-ed 1000 years previously comes to mind…
we are being baked alive…
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Dang...I was SO hopeful that you guys were in the rain that passed through...
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
I didn't know we had any chances.........I've stopped checking forecasts......50+ days of 105F-80F will do that...
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
At a Jethro Tull concert
they were in the neighborhood and, all impromptu-like, set up and started playing in the garage under the Kensington Safeway.
by Elvin Unseld on Aug 15, 2011 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Thome hit #600, eighth to hit the mark
I wonder why ESPN et al hasn’t spent the last three weeks obsessing about that milestone chase, like, say, their constant blathering on about Jeter’s quest for 3000, becoming the 25th such player?
Actually, I don’t wonder about that at all.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
So sick of the Sunday night Yankees/Red Sox love fest
Thome is teh awsome
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
by kingfishfarms on Aug 15, 2011 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Kevin_Goldstein:
“worth’ is a very confusing term for the draft. RT @sdsufan10: @Kevin_Goldstein is Purke really worth 5 million?
If it's true, I assume Nats will just say that if he's healthy he'll get at least that in the 1st Round next 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 Aug 15, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
And if the Nats' medical staff got it wrong (not so favorably impressed with their past performance)...
Rizzo will point to his stomach, Lerner Fils will snap the moneybags shut…and we’ll dream of what might have been….
(still worried about a pitcher with shoulder “issues”)
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
let's just say the Nats' medical staff has missed more than their share of
injuries and/or treated them less than ideally. I’d rather hear from Dr. James Andrews that Purke is good to go.
Oh, you mean, why am I down on Davey?
I don’t like the way he’s misusing young assets on a team that’s not contending this year. Won’t help in the future if they’re burned out and injured.
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
No can do as long as he jerks the team around for no possible gain.
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
Nats 29th rounder - Sean Cotton is not signing
Going to play at East Carolina —→ tweet from Oliver
Ian Desmond is my hero!
I've seen a bunch of late round non-signs, will have to collect at some point...
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
bunch = 3 or 4...
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Meanwhile, the Brewers turned a 4-6-3-2 triple play tonight
with Future National™ Prince Fielder making a top line play to nab the runner trying to score from second.
(I hope that all that money Rizzo’s spending tonight won’t mean that he can’t afford the Prince)
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
#SIGNPRINCETRADELAROCHEMORSETOLEFTFTW!!!
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he'd bring in a haul and im not convinced he will produce the same again...
And I also think he’ll taper off…
None of which I can prove – but ive got Harper penned in Left for the next 16 seasons.
Ian Desmond is my hero!
Who would play LF next year?
Another platoon of gritty veterans?
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
Yea i think platooned with Harper wouldnt be the world’s end. Although they are both leftie.
Ian Desmond is my hero!
Regardless
You can sign Prince and move Morse to get you a CF/piece of the puzzle.
Ian Desmond is my hero!
I bet Rizzo will make Harper keep mastering AA & AAA most of the season...
just to spite RobBobS…Rizzo can be spiteful that way. ;-)
Plus he’ll have to prove he can go several months without provoking some Twitter-verse echo chamber over something stupid….or whatever constitutes Rizzo’s mastery of the next level.
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
I'd say ride Morse til Harper's ready and try to sell high...
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Darn good chance Morse' value never gets higher.
Someone will overpay for him, but before something like this happens, they better be sure to get a damn good replacement for him (i.e. Fielder).
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
I've never heard of him before tonight, so I'm waiting on that one...
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
In general or did Rosenthal say something tonight?
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I just assume that all rumors are started by someone with an agenda...
Always presented with that understanding. One anonymous source is just as unreliable as another til it’s on the record.
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
In general
The fact that he said it was a shure thing Storen would be traded, and all his other garbage, he seems like the least accurate reporter ive seen
LET SEVERINO PITCH!
There are no legit sources.
Wait ‘till the Nats make an announcement, otherwise you’ll end up breaking one of your electronic devices.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
Author of the Around The Diamond blog at KillerFrogs.com, the #1 TCU Sports Website & Forum.
besides, he’s a Frog…….and frogs have no reason to lie….
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
All of a sudden your frog is some needy prince...
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
So...you're saying Prince Fielder will be NEEDY and not worth the $$$?
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
Frogs are tricky...and crafty...
Newts and efts, OTOH…very trustworthy!
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
When I lived in Georgia we use to have frog swarms. Frogs everywhere.
They’re lots of fun to play with I tell you.
Heh...when I lived in Napa, these TINY little green frong would appear
all over the place after a big rain. They were unbelievably noisy for their size.
The roads after a big rain were not nice to look at…seems the frong were also kind of slow…and not too bright. :-(
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
Gak...frong = frogs
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
of course, this is a Horned Frog...........which we call Horny Toads......which is really a Horned Lizard...
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
"Great Horny Toads"
These frogs are making me think of all the cartoons. Where’s Yosemite Sam? He’d move this process along…
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
by kingfishfarms on Aug 15, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Horny Toad?
Delmar: “(He Screams at the top of his lungs.)” Everett: “What the… Delmar, what the heck’s got into you?” Delmar: “Can’t you see it, Everett? Them Sirens did this to Pete. They loved him up and turned him into a… horny toad.”
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Loved that movie!
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
"Hello my baby, hello my darling, hello my ragtime gal..."
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
by kingfishfarms on Aug 15, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Frogs wear top hats and do a great soft shoe, canes and all
I learned this from Merry Melodies.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
"Ga---al..."
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
fixed
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
by kingfishfarms on Aug 15, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
heh...
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
78 minutes...
Rumor is 11:00 o’clock hour will bring a lot of announcements….
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
This
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
by kingfishfarms on Aug 15, 2011 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
good piece on Lannan
acomak:
While you wait, read about convo that helped John Lannan refocus&put together 1 of his finest seasons (Sat. excluded): wtim.es/pZQr7E
@kendallrogersPG:
More news of unsigned. #UNC gets some big news as it looks like #Nationals 14th-round pick Cody Stubbs is going to college. #mlbdraft #MLB
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
heh...
@AdamKilgoreWP: @AlexMeyer17 Off the record, are you going to sign?
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 Aug 15, 2011 10:52 PM EDT reply actions
Stuff
keithlawkeithlaw
Goodwin. RT @shankapotomus20: @keithlaw nats top 4, who is the least likely to sign?
So, one year after buying my Adam Dunn Nats jersey (in celebration of him surviving the trade deadline),
I’m retiring it — no longer to be worn at Nats games..
It’s now #27, Jordan Zimmermann for me. Hope I don’t have to retire THAT one any time soon.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
Adam will never be able to hit dingerz again until you do...
The negative energy in your jersey and Dunn’s bat are linked.
The same about Patrick’s Paplebon jersey (although that’s a far more complicated cosmos).
Ian Desmond is my hero!
Love the closers...
Until he did the dance. Then I was out.
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
As a proud Irishmen, I'll just say, "No comment."
Don’t dance, Drew!!
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
there's talk of him hitting FA this year
closers and 1B galore this offseason
Ian Desmond is my hero!
Nah. Keep it tucked away in some drawer for the fond memories.
I will always remember him chugging around the bases with no intention to slide at home plate no matter what, the big lug.
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
by kingfishfarms on Aug 15, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
His latest stats
55 hits from 342 ABs
161/294/296
14HRs
146Ks
God it reads like a Stephen King novel.
Ian Desmond is my hero!
the Crescendo of Excitement is upon us!!!!...
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
but, it’s going to get loud very fast.
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
by kingfishfarms on Aug 15, 2011 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
It begins
jimcallisBAJim Callis
#Marlins have signed 1st-rd pick Jose Fernandez. Terms to come later. #mlbdraft
Callis...
so, does every single agent call Callis immediately after inking a deal?
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
"Nobody’s got a monopoly on good writing, or the facts. If you can come up with one or the other or (ideally) both, you’re in the club." --Rob Neyer, Feb. 2, 2011
by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 15, 2011 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
OR...does Callis have bugs on all agents' phones?
The mystery deepens….
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
Mr Murdoch, is that you?
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
by kingfishfarms on Aug 15, 2011 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Callis is greek for bugs...uumm for interesting...
Just kidding I have no idea what is greek for anything
Heh...I saw that earlier...read his numbers and shuddered...
brought back BAAAAAd memories.
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
it's hard to really imagine...
they need to give that guy a chance…more ABs…
Ian Desmond is my hero!
"Bluegrass!!!..........." - Doghouse
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Ol' Slumpy!!!...............not our problem anymore!!!
wonder what ol’ Davey would have done trying to configure that lineup…
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Riggler was losing his mind toward the end...
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
BUT...just remember, we STILL have Riggler to thank for Stras...
He took over the mariners when McLaren was fired …and managed them to enough wins to finish better than the Nats!
Thanks, Riggs!
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
and hopefully we have resolved the question "Is Davey Johnson the answer?"
thanks, Riggles!
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Depends on the question!
Heh.
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
"The dream is over What can I say? The dream is over..." - John Lennon.
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
NL EAST News
jimcallisBA Jim Callis
#Marlins paid 1st-rder Jose Fernandez $2 million bonus. #mlbdraft
LET SEVERINO PITCH!
Hey Carlos Zambrano looks like he's available this summer.
Carlos Zambrano provided the drama for the Cubs on Friday, allowing five home runs to the Braves, earning an ejection, and then clearing out his locker and telling the team trainer he was retiring. The next day the Cubs announced they placed Zambrano on the disqualified list, meaning 30 days without pay, which would save the team over $1.6MM. The players union will file a grievance, of course. You have to think the Cubs will unload Zambrano at any cost this winter.
Ian Desmond is my hero!
Watched him get ejected in that game...
Clown shoes.
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't you put that evil on me, Ricky Bobby!
2011 MLB All Star Game FanFest: July 8-12 at the Phoenix Convention Center!
"I hope that both of you have sons... Handsome, beautiful, articulate sons, who are talented and star athletes and they have their legs taken away. I mean I pray you know that pain and that hurt." - RIcky Bobby
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Some people are just angry for the sake of being angry...
I do like Crow though, would not complain if he was in rotation with Stras and Zim(n)…
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Even though he couldnt get out of A+ as a starter
I would take Storen the closer over Crow the Reliver
LET SEVERINO PITCH!
+silent"n"
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
{n}
It must be silent cause I can’t say it…………
I dont – I think he’s a case study for bad advice and holding out for too much money when he should have signed. He got less cash and less opportunity IMHO
Ian Desmond is my hero!
Milwaukee.......
that one idiot has to live in Milwaukee………Oh thats right they are going to the playoffs……………..
You can get a really good steak in Kansas City.
just an fyi
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
by kingfishfarms on Aug 15, 2011 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Whatever
just pat them dry, salt and pepper, and then on to a nice hot grill.
Don’t forget to add beer as necessary…
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
by kingfishfarms on Aug 15, 2011 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
and everything's up-to-date....in Kansas City...
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus JimBo was so disliked by so many agents, they wouldn't even deal with him.
probably would never have signed Storen, Stras or The Cyborg if …in the truly awful, apocalyptic circumstance…Bwas still around.
Thanks, Smiley!
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
Runaway Truck..........
meets Aaron Crow………
Whos angry???
29 Minutes...
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
OK, time to move this along
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
by kingfishfarms on Aug 15, 2011 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
MLB Network now finally talking about signings
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
by RobBobS on Aug 15, 2011 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Draft signings are pretty esoteric
Do not affect tomorrows box score so who cares.
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
by kingfishfarms on Aug 15, 2011 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but this isn't a channel for casual fans
I’d say at least 70% of the people watching right now are in the same boat as we are.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
Hi everybody! wow very entertaining thread
With no news – Summary as I read it: rizzo has to kiss a pi(e) to get a frog? Is that right?
Thread much more entertaining than MLBtv which has no news either but to say yanks and sawx now tied again- but their chart has yanks on top- not alphabetical by name or city [shakes fist: new york!]
by FreddieBallgame on Aug 15, 2011 11:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Non Draft news
AdamKilgoreWP Adam Kilgore
Not draft news, but pretty cool: the #Nats are planning to wear caps to honor Navy SEALs tomorrow night. wapo.st/npr1ng
LET SEVERINO PITCH!
NatsNewsNetwork Dave Nichols Last year, #Nats announced Ray deal at 6:41pm, Solis at 8:14pm, Cole at 10:07pm amd Harper at 12:04am. Top 4 still unsigned at 11:39pm.
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
they are in it for the DRAMA!!!
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
What's your sign?
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
15 Minutes...
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
hopefully this alcohol will remain celebratory
instead of switching to a pick me up
by StillUnknown on Aug 15, 2011 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
WE WANT PURKE! [clap clap clapclapclap!]
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
No. 9, no. 9, no. 9...
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats alot for the 22nd round
jimcallisBA Jim Callis
#Reds gave St. John’s basketballer/22nd-rd LHP Amir Garrett $1 million spread over five years, two-sport deal. #mlbdraft
LET SEVERINO PITCH!
"any news, should it happen, will be announced tomorrow"
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Twitter's gone quiet...
Too quiet.
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
Nats need to schedule a baseball game for 8/15 next year
Didn’t have a game last year if I remember correctly.
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
Stuff
MarkZuckermanMark Zuckerman
Lack of announcements across MLB makes you wonder if league office really put clamps down and told everyone not to reveal til 12:00.
GOODWIN
SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman
brian goodwin, OF and No. 34 pick overall, in agreement with #nationals. believed to be for $3M.
Goodwin:
RT @SI_JonHeyman: brian goodwin, OF and No. 34 pick overall, in agreement with #nationals. believed to be for $3M.
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:52 PM EDT reply actions
so, Dunn got us Goodwin?
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 15, 2011 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Even if he doesn't have 5
Nationals NEED some quality OF in the system, besides Harper and Hood it’s pretty dry
Im watching the Rangers game
and there is a fan by the mic that yells Oh S*** after every ball hit in the air
LET SEVERINO PITCH!
Was wondering what that was.
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
by kingfishfarms on Aug 15, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Just got back from Game 1 of our best-of-three playoff for our tournament
We won 12-9, Game #2 Wednesday. Good thing since I have Nats tickets tomorrow night. What is the skinny, with 5 minutes to go?
Turnbull and Goodwin reportedly done...
Nothing on Rendon, Meyer, Purke…
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Goodwin and Turnbull signed
some TCU guy says Purke signed. Meyer and Rendon unknown
LET SEVERINO PITCH!
Five tools cost a lot....not your average Swiss Army knife
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
It's my main point
Lots of folks are considered 5-toolers, very few of them end up as impact players.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
FWIW:
ChrisSmith1027: @keithlaw Gut instinct, is Purke getting done?keithlaw Yes.
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 Aug 15, 2011 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
I have no idea, copy/past gone wrong...
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Still only 9pm for Boras..what's your hurry?
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
.....tick tock...tick tock...
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:00 AM EDT reply actions
+10 points.
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
BA"s John Manuel confirmed Goodwin deal...
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:01 AM EDT reply actions
wow
AdamKilgoreWP Adam Kilgore
The #Nats have agreed to sign all four first picks, club source said: Anthony Rendon, Alex Meyer, Brian Goodwin Matt Purke. No word on $.
The brains behind the CalTort Bernadina Taco Fiesta
by Sam Crosbysucks Deutsch on Aug 16, 2011 12:01 AM EDT reply actions
PURKE
jimcallisBA Jim Callis
#Nationals give 3rd-rder Matt Purke 4-yr big lg deal. Details to come, total guarantee close to No. 3 pick Trevor Bauer ($4.4 mil) #mlbdraft
Wow, Nats wow....
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
CE-LE-BRATION, C'MON!
WOOHOO!
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
PURKE!!!
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 16, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
someone wrote he's a "steampunk automaton".........
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 16, 2011 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
which is different, I assume,
from an “eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg”
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
I'll assume it's a matter of style and/or pop fashion...
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 16, 2011 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
+PURKE!!
[Rizzo points to head.]
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Great Horny Toads!!
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
by kingfishfarms on Aug 16, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Ker-razy Kap Kid!
Hmmmm…that squinting makes me wonder….
(see The Cyborg’s eye doctor stat!)
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
maybe naturally squinty...
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 16, 2011 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah...[snicker]
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 16, 2011 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Keep him away from the walls!
Point him toward home plate!
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
"throw the ball, kid..."
"Lombo can wait 'til September" -by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2011
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 16, 2011 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
HELLS YEAH
AdamKilgoreWP Adam Kilgore
The #Nats have agreed to sign all four first picks, club source said: Anthony Rendon, Alex Meyer, Brian Goodwin Matt Purke. No word on $.
LET SEVERINO PITCH!
Purke
jimcallisBA Jim Callis
#Nationals give 3rd-rder Matt Purke 4-yr big lg deal. Details to come, total guarantee close to No. 3 pick Trevor Bauer ($4.4 mil) #mlbdraft
LET SEVERINO PITCH!
If the word is true and the Nationals got all 4
Best draft in Washington Nationals history, talent wise.. we’ll have to see how it pans out down the road
[Rizzo points to head]
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Rizzo's meeting with press soon...
If anyone wants to wait around for quotes…
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:05 AM EDT reply actions
Doubt it at this hour...
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
@keithlaw
keithlaw
Potential top 5 guy next year. RT @shankapotomus20: @keithlaw if the nats did in fact give goodwin $3m, did they overpay badly?
Well, Rizzo sure can recruit.
Get the unsignable signed. Great job. Purke is great, but Rendon is a future All-star. Awesome.
Skins rule
Yeah, really looking forward to watching Rendon develop...and...
develop into an All Star, I hope!
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
Great haul
More young’uns to cheer on
(Mlbtv saying nothing still, what’s their job description anyway?)
by FreddieBallgame on Aug 16, 2011 12:09 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Over Desi's dead body.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
by RobBobS on Aug 16, 2011 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
From Meyer:
@AlexMeyer17: “career with the Washington Nationals!!!!”
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
@AlexMeyer17
Alex Meyer
Thanks to everyone in Lexington for all the support over the last 3 years. Had the time of my life. Ready to start the next part of my
by StillUnknown on Aug 16, 2011 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Players who love the team they are playing on:
Priceless
Skins rule
by Horcasitas4 on Aug 16, 2011 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
That's cool
Welcome, Alex, Welcome.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
by RobBobS on Aug 16, 2011 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Later, sir.
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
THanks, that tweet flashed across my screen and I lost it...
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
@SI_JonHeyman
Jon Heyman
rendon signs with #nationals
Purke got paid
by StillUnknown on Aug 16, 2011 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
More:
@JimCallisBA: Matches what turned down out of HS. @johnmanuelba: #Nationals sign RHP Alex Meyer for $2 million bonus #mlbdraft
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:17 AM EDT reply actions
Hultzen got a big contract tonight
5 year 8.5 million guarantee with a $6.4 million bonus. Big money going out the doors tonight.
BTW – Hultzen played in the Bethesda Chevy Chase (BCC) baseball programs. He also started in Kidball which is run by a local guy in the Bethesda area.
"I'm going to run. You can't stop me. I'm going to run even if I don't get a single vote!." Willie Stark, All The King's Men
Why would a player get minimum wage once a deal is over?
Free agency not free? Baseball contracts confuse me and wikipedia doesn’t help.
These deals don’t change how long a player is under team control, but they can’t cut their salary by more than 20% a year until free agency. If all goes well, this won’t matter :)
I see.
So a 4 year deal for Purke would mean he becomes a free agent in 2016? Or is it vastly more complicated?
Talking about Pirates and Royals paying big bucks
not a word about the Nats.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
Big league deal, $7.2M for Rendon...
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:20 AM EDT reply actions
Later, sir.
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 Aug 16, 2011 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Good night, ALL...and I do mean GOOOOOOD Night!
"player development" should not be gladiator games. by cat daddy3000 on Aug 6, 2011
There's an option on Rendon's contract
jimcallisBA Jim Callis
#Nationals gave 1st rder Anthony Rendon big league deal: $6 mil bonus, $7.2 mil guarantee, 4 years plus option. #mlbdraft
On the WaPo site,
professional troll PMcP loudly predicted today that the Nats would not sign any of their top 5 guys. I guess we won’t have to deal with him any time soon.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
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