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Nationals Notes: Lannan, Werth, Gonzalez

By Zach Links | December 24, 2011 at 8:58am CDT

The Nationals made a big splash this week when they landed Gio Gonzalez in a deal to bolster their already solid rotation.  Here's more on what the acquisition of Gonzalez means for the Nats and other news on the club..

  • MLB.com's Bill Ladson (via Twitter) cautions that it's just a prediction, but it wouldn't surprise him to see the Nationals trade John Lannan for a bat.  The left-hander is arbitration eligible for the second time this winter and MLBTR projects that he is set to earn $4.9MM.  The Nats could be comfortable moving Lannan in part because of their confidence in Ross Detwiler (Twitter link).
  • During last night's conference call to discuss the Gonzalez deal, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said that the club will be aggressive in their pursuit of a long-term center fielder if the opportunity presents itself.  Rizzo went on to say that the club is considering using Jayson Werth in center and expanding their search to include right fielders, Ladson writes.
  • Pete Kerzel of MASNSports.com understands the concern over Gonzalez's walk rate, but also points to the strides he's made in other areas, including innings pitched and sustaining a high strikeout rate with the increased workload.  Kerzel isn't concerned about the fact that Gonzalez has been traded four times, saying that it's a sign of his universally recognized potential and not an indicator of potential problems.
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  1. FillyPhan

    9 years ago

    Haha sure put Werth at a new position, that should help get his BA up. Nothing like more pressure at new position to wake up that bat.

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    • Lastings

      9 years ago

      CF is not new to Werth. He isn’t a gold glover out there, but he can comfortably play that position.

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  2. jondogg2010

    9 years ago

    Nats don’t need a RF.. They have Bryce Harper. Said the Red Sox fan..

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  3. Adam Sager

    9 years ago

    Quentin and a prospect for Lannan.

    But I can’t wait to see Harper, so I am fine with them not getting Quentin.

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  4. Martin M.

    9 years ago

    Jayson Werth ist awesome.

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    • chrisn313

      9 years ago

      Can’t tell if u forgot an “n” or added a “t”, which ist important to the point…

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  5. Kyle Haker

    9 years ago

    You can get the bat for John Lannan, but you are gonna have to include more if you want someone to swing it.

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    • jayrig5

      9 years ago

      I’m not sure I agree with this, but it was funny no matter what.

      Also, would a Marlon Byrd for John Lannan swap interest the Nationals?  That doesn’t seem like too far-fetched a scenario for either team.

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      • hallwagner

        9 years ago

        we already had marlon byrd, we dont want him again

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    • Zach

      9 years ago

      Hahaha!
      I do think Lannan could fetch a nice piece though

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  6. Jose Martinez

    9 years ago

    They should move Werth to center and put Harper at Rf nothing to lose there.

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  7. Jay LeBlanc

    9 years ago

    Lannan for Austin Jackson.

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  8. Fred_G_Sanford

    9 years ago

    john lannan for john lennon’s autograph…actually the autograph is worth way more so throw in a ptbnl or somethin

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    • Kyle Haker

      9 years ago

      if i were mike rizzo I would totally do that. 

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  9. IndianaBob

    9 years ago

    In 147 at bats in AA he hit .256/.329/.395.  He is NOT ready for the majors.  If the Nationals burn up his service time this early they are fools.  Let him excel in AA and AAA for a decent period before using up his service time.

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