TUESDAY, 7:49am: The Nationals are closing in on a two-year deal with LaRoche, according to Jim Bowden of Sirius XM Radio (on Twitter). Bowden was GM Mike Rizzo's predecessor in Washington.
MONDAY, 10:38pm: Confidence is growing on both sides that LaRoche will end up in Washington, a person with knowledge of the talks told Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports.
4:44pm: The Nationals are still discussing potential contracts with Adam LaRoche and talks are progressing, according to MLB.com’s Bill Ladson. Ladson reports that the sides are not far apart on a deal and may continue negotiations today.
The Nationals recently offered LaRoche a two-year deal that appears to be worth $8-9MM per season. Washington appears to be a fit for LaRoche, since there aren't many reliable first basemen available. They could use a first baseman and LaRoche lost a serious suitor when the Orioles agreed to sign Derrek Lee.
As MLBTR's Steve Adams explained yesterday, the Nationals are just one of the options for LaRoche and his representatives at SFX. It appears to be an option that appeals to the first baseman, though - LaRoche told Ladson in December that he likes the Nationals’ direction.
Didn’t mean it like that, sorry if it came off like that. I was just saying it’s a bonus, though you are right, matters little at all.
It’s cool, sorry, thought you were being a ****. I just think that guy is Adam himself or his agent.
But then you’re stuck without a real leadoff hitter. Morgan’s BAPIP was down over 30 points from his career average, and if he can reclaim even half of that he’s without a doubt the Opening Day center fielder. I agree that if he has any more attitude issues even in the Spring, then he should be cut or traded for a bag of balls. I could definitely see an outfield of WerthMorseBernie, but not unless Morgan acts up again.
Is it just me, or can you see Werth’s and Morgan’s personalities chafing against eachother’s this season?