Some news out of D.C. from Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post…
- The Nationals could use a right-handed power bat and/or first base help given Ryan Zimmerman’s injury history, though the biggest option in both categories (Edwin Encarnacion) isn’t likely to be a possibility. Janes notes that the Nats haven’t made much contact with Encarnacion’s agents, and he is an imperfect fit since Washington is still counting on Zimmerman (who is too expensive to bench) as a regular. Janes cites Jose Bautista, Carlos Beltran, Matt Holliday and Brandon Moss as potential Nationals targets who would bring an ability to help out in the outfield, though she notes that most of this group would be better suited to an AL team that can provide DH at-bats.
- Stephen Drew is getting some attention from teams as an everyday player, which could make a return to the Nationals unlikely given the team’s infield depth. Drew hit .266/.339/.524 over 165 PA for D.C. last season, splitting time between second, third and shortstop. If Drew goes leave, Wilmer Difo is the top choice as the new utility infielder and Clint Robinson would become Washington’s top left-handed bench bat.
- In another piece, Janes reports that the Nationals haven’t had many talks with Wilson Ramos’ camp in the last couple of weeks. The two sides were scheduled to touch base at the GM Meetings, though apparently little has taken place since, leaving the Nats still looking for a catcher in a thinning market (as Brian McCann and Jason Castro have been removed from the board). Since there’s still quite a bit of uncertainty about how much of the 2017 season Ramos will miss due to his ACL surgery, he could get more attention from Washington and other teams once his recovery timeline is more clearly established.
There is no such thing as “too expensive to bench”. I mean come on, do these writers not understand sunk costs? Play the players who give you the best chance to win.
Zimmerman may be a “sunk cost,” but signing EE isn’t.
Huh?
let zimmerman play off the bench and make him the 1st base coach…get his worth. hahahahaha.
$ 89 per hour Seriously, I do not know why more people have not tried it, I work two shifts, 2 hours in the day and 2 in the evening … and I receive an unsatisfactory check for $ 12520 which is genial is Im Works from home if I get more time with my children.
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That’s nothing. In 2017 Ryan Zimmerman will get paid $14 million and at the most will work 4-6 hours a day. He could also wind up as a part-time employee at the same salary. He might even be able to bring his kids to the ballpark to spend more time with them*
* does not apply if trade to the White Sox
They were just starting to grow on me.
Wonder if the Halos are one of the teams showing interest in Drew as a full timer. Lefty bat, ties to the Yankees when Eppler was there (I think), shouldn’t be expensive. How were his defensive metrics last yr?
not good. negative on the bases too
can’t be much worse than pennington
Drew, especially at this stage of his career, strikes me as the eternal trap-especially when you consider him for full-time play. He sometimes shows a little that you can dream on, but lacks consistency, It’s amazing that he’s made close to $50M.
Agreed. He was pretty good off the bench but whenever he’s been an every day player he seems in a permanent slump. His defense is good but not so stellar he needs to be in an every day lineup.
If your last name is Drew, you are destined to be an overrated bust
Trade Zimmerman to anyone that will take him move Murphy to first turner to short Espinosa to second and let revere, Taylor, and Goodwin play center or go out and get a center fielder
NTC
Votto and cozart to nats for zimmermans contract and better prospects.( at least a few of turner giolita Robles or maybe Ross
Zimmerman NTC
And Votto’s NTC