Nationals Release Lo Duca, Lopez

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Felipe Lopez could be a good, cheap option for the Mets, Omar should pursue that

"Sorry to plug them twice in the same day, but this new blog just called the yankees the trade deadline winner."

If by "winners" they mean "acquired the most players", I'd agree. I think they overvalued their catching void and undervalued Farnsworth. While he has a bad reputation, he was having a good season. Outside of Marte and Rivera, the bullpen is patchwork that isn't good enough to be in the post-season.

Johnny Estrada was also released. The Tigers may have some interest in one of them. Lopez might be a good option for the Orioles, maybe even the Twins.

Lopez wasn't let go to make room for Bonifacio, he was let go to make room for Alberto Gonzalez, who I've been hearing is going to step into the starting lineup.

What's the point of even HAVING a user ID when typekey logs you out every time you close your browser. Worthless blog host, can't you use something else Tim?

For the current topic, nice to see the Nats have the right idea, if you couldn't get something for these deadbeat vets prior to the deadline, then just waive their ass and let them be someone else's problem. The money is a sunk cost, so don't sweat it and let the meat go away.

I hope the Cubs do the same thing with Eyre and Howry. Waive 'em.

The Braves are having some issues with backups Prado and Gotay, I've always been a fan of Lopez and would love to see more speed in atl. Kinda doubt it though.

There's no way in hell the Cubs waive Bob Howry. He was great in the second half last year so I'm sure they're hoping he's going to bounce back. Plus, he's a lock to be at least a Type B free agent this summer, with a chance to be a Type A. At this point those draft picks are worth enough alone to hold onto him.

As for Eyre, I'm not as opposed to letting him go, but I think an August trade would be more likely. He's still got some stuff going for him.

I think the Orioles (in serious need of a shortstop) will pick up Lopez. Although not the best shortstop, he is better than anything they have in their organization.

I think the Orioles (in serious need of a shortstop) will pick up Lopez. Although not the best shortstop, he is better than anything they have in their organization.

I love how the Nationals never trade these guys. They'll release worthless veterans or sign them to extensions, but never trade them.

The Nats are a horrible franchise that will never get better. Ever. How can there be any hope over there? Yikes.

''The Nats are a horrible franchise that will never get better. Ever. How can there be any hope over there? Yikes.''

They will get better. Ryan Zimmerman will become MVP sometime in his career. They just need to release a bunch of old crap and start bringing in the good and the new. It's like c'mon Odalis Perez as your ace? After the season Nats should look at Ben Sheets or CC Sabathia. Then go from their. If I were them I'd get rid of everybody except Chad Cordero and Rayn Zimmerman, Elijah Dukes, and that guy they got from Arizona in the Jon Rauch trade.

Get rid of everyone except zimmerman cordero and dukes interesting. Pretty sure cordero is gone. They may also want to hang on to flores and lannon. You never know a catcher whos 24 and a left handed pitcher whos 24 would have 12+ wins on another team come along every day. As far as the rest of the team sure you can get rid of them.