The Nats Thread (old thread link inside, too many load issues)

[ixcuincle]

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Can somebody explain to me what natitude is?!

[GoSkins0721]

If the Nats don't resign LaRoche, they get a 1st round compensatory pick next year (because they made him a $13.5m qualifying offer).

So, I'd like to see them stick with Morse at 1B for all of the reasons that have already been mentioned by others: power, high BA, decent defense. Yes, we lose a bit of Vet leadership. But there was a hell of a lot of growth by this team this past season with their postseason run.

[Buford]

I want to say "Trust In Rizzo" because he's done such an awesome job. I think Morse just brings something intangible to the team. I can understand letting LaRoche OR Morse go. But not both. Even if they feel like Tyler Moore could play everyday 1st.

[GoSkins0721]

I want to say "Trust In Rizzo" because he's done such an awesome job. I think Morse just brings something intangible to the team. I can understand letting LaRoche OR Morse go. But not both. Even if they feel like Tyler Moore could play everyday 1st.

I hear ya.

I hope Moore improves at the plate, cutting down his strikeouts and making more contact. He could be a stud for the Nats with his HR power. Plus, I think I read where the team controls him through 2019.

[Warhead36]

I hear ya.

I hope Moore improves at the plate, cutting down his strikeouts and making more contact. He could be a stud for the Nats with his HR power. Plus, I think I read where the team controls him through 2019.

I like Moore's upside but right now he's at his best as a PH to come in and destroy left handed pitching. What makes Mikey Mo so valuable is that he can give you 30+ bombs but also hit .300. As good as Laroche was last year his average wasn't all that.

[skinfan2k]

actually we get a 2nd round pick for LaRoche. but there are rumors of Detweiler, Morse and a 2nd baseman in our minor league system for David Price.

[Duckus]

What is really going to hurt is trading Beast Mode. I'll understand it if it comes to that. But I'm definitely going to miss him.

Better to trade him before his inevitable steroid suspension. . . .

Edit: I see others have already mentioned it. I think it is a fair concern with Beast Mode, who I love.

[StillUnknown]

actually we get a 2nd round pick for LaRoche. but there are rumors of Detweiler, Morse and a 2nd baseman in our minor league system for David Price.

If Rizzo pulls that off, I will get his face tattooed on my arm.

[Metalhead]

actually we get a 2nd round pick for LaRoche. but there are rumors of Detweiler, Morse and a 2nd baseman in our minor league system for David Price.

Where are you hearing or seeing that? Any links?

[Tulane Skins Fan]

actually we get a 2nd round pick for LaRoche. but there are rumors of Detweiler, Morse and a 2nd baseman in our minor league system for David Price.

I'm all for that.

Got any link or tweet for that?

[stevemcqueen1]

At first blush, that deal seems completely crazy. That would be hugely in our favor.

I'd take it without hesitation of course. It literally wouldn't even take me a second to say yes after they finished uttering that offer.

Don't the Rays have the sweetest LHP in the minors though?

Maybe it's not so crazy they'd deal Price...

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

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Going to a quality team and organization. I feel like a little kid again lol

On a Span note, he'll talk to you on twitter if you hit him up on there. Way back when the Span to DC rumors first started, I saw that he was born in DC and hit him up on twitter to see what the story was. Sure enough he replied and answered my question. We ended up exchanging a few tweets. He's a really, really cool guy.

[AsiaticSkinsFan]

actually we get a 2nd round pick for LaRoche. but there are rumors of Detweiler, Morse and a 2nd baseman in our minor league system for David Price.

thats not enough for David Price.

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

And just ftr, as I've said from the start, I want to keep LaRoche and trade Morse. Morse is an excellent hitter but I don't totally get the strength of the infatuation with him. I'm guessing it's the cool nickname (that was jacked from Marshawn Lynch). Money stuff aside, how anyone can think that Morse is a better option at 1B than LaRoche is beyond me.

[WALEOVECHKIN]

I think they'll trade Morse to an AL team and re-sign LaRoche personally