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Chuck Norris 2
Take a chance , lock him up early.
Guest 5151
yeeah!! me MIKE MORSE…I MURDER BALL!!! NOW PAY ME!!!!!….pay that man!!!!!
lefty177
you mean “Me Mike Morse…hit ball hard!”
RVANatsMama
Its a real joy to watch Morse play. I hope to see him in a Nats uniform for years to come.
WolandJR
I still can’t believe that this guy was traded straight up for Ryan Langerhans.
Nicholas Stuart
Yeah, in hind sight a terrible move. That said, look at his numbers prior to the trade (minors included). No one could have predicted the jump in production he took 2010.
WolandJR
Agreed. But I still love it.
Mikeschoolerforever
Actually us Mariner fans were not happy with this trade when it went down. His numbers weren’t the best but they’d bring him up for a week then send him back down. They would bounce him around at positions or sit him on the bench for a week or two at a time. One of jack Z’s worst moves so far! Most real fans saw the potential with Morse but I’m glad he has found a home with the Nats. Wish he was still with the mariners, not going to lie!
KingofKauff
He’s tested positve 3 times for steroid use.
WolandJR
The Nats should also add in some performance based incentives for MVP, AS appearances, SS awards, etc. That could help to keep the deal’s AAV down while also ensuring the Morse is properly compensated if he is somehow able to continue his awesome production.
diesel2410
I think Morse would be a good fit for Tampa. Maybe we can try and get him along with Desmond with a package of Upton, Davis and a couple prospects
Guest 5150
I dont think so, it seems that washington is more in a win soon mode than anything.
diesel2410
It doesn’t really hurt them now though. Morse’s value is the highest it will ever be. Upton will be playing for a contract and Davis is a solid 3rd starter
FS54 2
a) If Morse’ value is the highest right now, why would Tampa want him? He is definitely not a replacement for Upton who is better defensively at more demanding position.
b) Why Nationals move him and create another hole in the lineup when offense is their weakest link?c) What do Nationals do with Davis when they have Lannan or Detwiler or CMW to occupy two of the spots in their rotation?
d) If Davis is a number 3 starter (which I don’t buy), why is Tampa overpaying for Morse and Desmond in terms of talent and years?
diesel2410
Because Tampa needs offense and has an abundance of pitching…not rocket science
FS54 2
Who is going to be Tampa’s CF? And you seriously don’t think that this is an overpay for Morse and Desmond?
Alex Mullen
Desmond Jennings would most likely be the CF in this scenario
diesel2410
Jennings would slide over to CF. And a Morse, Desmond and a prospect for Upton, Davis would be a good haul for both sides.
FS54 2
Like I said before, Nationals need hitting. There is no point in them parting with Morse. Upton is not an upgrade offensively over Mikey.
diesel2410
Fielder?
FS54 2
Personally, I don’t like him because of his inconsistent offense and defense. Also his demands could handicap Nationals in long-term. Besides nationals did not sign Dunn because they were worried about his defense. I don’t see why sign Fielder who does not fit Rizzo’s athletic players.
diesel2410
If Fielder could sign for 7/180, would the Nats bite? Seems like he’s a good fit. I’d sacrifice the defense to get that bat though. Nats would probably make the playoffs
Sam Woodring
I could say the same for the Indians.
Redbirds16
What’s Morse’s incentive to sign an extension that leaves him on the free agent market at a relatively late age? If I’m Morse, I either get a strong 3 contract that has an easy vesting option for a 4th and 5th year, or I test the free agent market as soon as possible. Players really only have one opportunity to truly cash in on their talent.
jaguarslover
The one advantage for Morse to sign a multi-year deal now is that he can lock in that $20m or so and be “set” for life. He might get a 4 or 5 year deal after the ’13 season, but I doubt it and much can go wrong in the next two season, including finding himself benched/traded in favor of Fielder or Rendon at 1b and Harper & Werth in the OF. I bet he’d take the 3/$19m deal proposed here and hope to get another multi year deal at a higher AAV at 33 IF he continues to produce. going to an AL team to DH to end his career is also a viable option…
letsgonats
Agree. Mike Morse is a joy to watch as a fan. His enthusiasm is great. Beast mode!
garylanglais
This doesn’t seem like a situation in which either party would be too excited to jump into an extension. If I’m the Nats I’m perfectly fine with going year-to-year knowing I could get fantastic production for a 2 year/$12m deal MAX. On the other hand, if I’m Morse I only have one shot at a long term FA deal and the later I wait the less total value I can get on the open market. If he goes year-to-year he will be 32 on Opening Day 2013 (season following his FA offseason). He needs to get to FA at that time if he is going to maximize his earnings. If he goes any later he’s looking at 3 year deals with questions of whether his prime is already over. I dont see an extension happening here.
rikersbeard
or Morse might be thinking that he is moving past his prime and should snag whatever guaranteed money he can while he can.
Jim McGrath
Morse would be a good fit for the Red Sox—How about Carl Crawford and Bard?
or Crawford and Buchholz? for Morse and a AAA Prospect?
Guest 5149
no thanks.you can keep that crappy crawford contract…….
kevmill21
i know very little about morse. im just slightly surprised at the lack of hesitation from any nationals fan. he could keep the home run total and still slip to .260/.320/.500 or so. i think there’s too much risk against too little savings. if i thought there was even a hope of putting up those type of numbers at a more premier position, the increased savings would make me gamble a little more . i dunno.