Posts tagged ‘Trades’

Not a long post tonight, Trade deadline eve. But with the deals that went down today (Pudge to the Yanks) and the deals that might happen tomorrow (Manny to the Fish?). It’s worth thinking about the Nats and their position in late July. The Nationals have some young guys that many of the leagues GMs have to have taken notice of, and with the team not exactly in the playoff hunt… OK, they’re more likely closer to making the NHL playoffs than October… there might be a player to dump somewhere if the price is right. I stand by my previous rant of not getting rid of the young pitching and the guys they brought in to help build the team up, but a deal here or there to help out the future couldn’t hurt.

Let’s see if Bowden has any marbles left.

Add-on by the Raph 8:49 P.M. EST

Much thanks to Dewey for filling in for me today. I will have the Fan Email for the Friday edition. Here are my 5 players the Nats should trade in no particular order:

1. Paulie Walnuts. He is gone after the year, he provides nothing for the club other than his ‘leadership’, and quite honestly, I am rooting for the guy. I think he needs to play for a winner to get back into the game on all levels - emotionally, physically, statistically. With Pudge going to the Yanks, there seems to be a shortage of suitors. Get rid of him, somehow, for his sake.

2. Odalis Perez. I retract my previous statement of not trading him for the simple reason - he will not be back next year either. Get something in return, even if it is just filler. Transition Mock into the rotation or bring up Chico. Either way, get something. Perez will not be a Type-B, so it’s not like they will get a compensation pick. Interested teams? Anyone that needs a lefty - which is all contenders.

3. Flip-Flop. He is versatile, he has the ability, and he lacks enthusiasm. Being in Washington has drained this man’s soul. Much in the same vein with our catcher turned firstbasemen, a change of scenery benefits both parties. He also will not be back next year. Give him away. Dodgers, O’s, Cardinals, Twins. Anyone. Please.

4. Jesus ColumB. Does this guy have value for any club that needs an arm out of the bullpen? TBD. But he throws gas, in the buck shot style just hoping something hits the strike zone. Get some more filler. Anyone could use him, no one would need him. A true quandary.

5. Lenny Harris. Can you trade hitting coaches? In my world, you can. Straight up for Mike Gallego. It is a win-win for everyone. The Rockies could team Harris up with first base coach Glenallen Hill - and anyway you cut that it forms the shape of unintentional comedy.