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NL Notes: Nats, Brewers, Mets, Giants

By Connor Byrne | March 16, 2019 at 11:38pm CDT

With center fielder Michael A. Taylor on the shelf for a while, the Nationals “appear to be at least considering outside alternatives” capable of playing the position, Jon Heyman of MLB Network tweets. Free agency’s not exactly rife with options at this juncture, though, with 30-somethings Denard Span (an ex-Nat), Austin Jackson and Chris Young as the only experienced center fielders on the market. But Span hasn’t played center since 2017, when was among the majors’ worst outfielders; Jackson was similarly poor there last season; and Young hasn’t seen a lot of action at the position in recent years. So, if the Nationals want a legit center fielder to help make up for Taylor’s absence, they may have to turn to the trade market or hope a capable player hits the waiver wire in the coming weeks.

  • Even though he received a major league contract over the winter, Brewers infielder/outfielder Cory Spangenberg may open the season in the minors, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes. The Brewers are likely to opt for a four-man bench which would include Hernan Perez, Manny Pina, Eric Thames and Ben Gamel, leaving Spangenberg – who has a minor league option remaining – on the outside. Not long ago, the former Padre looked like a strong candidate to rack up playing time at second base this year in Milwaukee. Unfortunately for Spangenerg, the Brewers’ late-February re-signing of Mike Moustakas – who’s shifting from third to the keystone – put the kibosh on that.
  • Right-hander Seth Lugo will work out of the bullpen again this season after emerging as one of the Mets’ best relievers in 2018, though the 29-year-old wants to return to a starting role at some point, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com writes. “I’m not content where I’m at, but I’m happy where I’m at, if that makes sense,” Lugo said. “Especially with the team we have now, I just want to be a part of it.” Lugo totaled 18 starts in 19 appearances back in 2017, but he functioned almost exclusively as a reliever last season, and that should be the case again this year.
  • The Giants have named Rob Dean as their designated interim control person to Major League Baseball, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic tweets. Dean’s filling in for CEO Larry Baer, who’s on leave as MLB investigates a public altercation he had with his wife on March 1. Baer and the Giants haven’t been in contact during his absence, per Baggarly, who adds the club’s awaiting the league’s investigation before it takes any potential action with him.
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  1. Jbigz12

    6 years ago

    Victor Robles is a national. I can’t imagine why he’s not the obvious choice to play CF.

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    • wv17

      6 years ago

      He is. Problem is the depth after Taylor is woof.

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      • Jbigz12

        6 years ago

        Be a good time to still have Brian Goodwin around. I’m sure the Mets will cut one of Carlos Gomez or Rajai Davis and they can jump on him.

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        • Ninth 3 Year Plan

          6 years ago

          Y’all can have Maybin for a pack of skittles……I’ll let Farhan know to expect the call

          Btw, we prefer sour skittles

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        • brewsingblue82

          6 years ago

          What if all they have are tropical?

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        • Ninth 3 Year Plan

          6 years ago

          Farhan say “in”

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  2. beard

    6 years ago

    Span was a fan favorite and as of last year was still an above average hitter. Would love to see the Nats bring him back on a 1 year deal.

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    • wv17

      6 years ago

      I’m a fan but he is no CF at this point.

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    • Ninth 3 Year Plan

      6 years ago

      Not sure Span can throw a ball from the mound to the plate in the air

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  3. walterfranciswhite

    6 years ago

    13.5 mil to sit on the bench most of the time. Genuis signing

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    • Jbigz12

      6 years ago

      I’m honestly not sure who the hell youre talking about from this article.

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      • ramthehero

        6 years ago

        My gut says Eric Thames.

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        • Jbigz12

          6 years ago

          Thames got 16MM over 3 seasons so that’d be some funny math. Moose is closer to the 13.5 figure but he’s not quite there and is also going to be playing a lot. I remain baffled by the comment.

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  4. Vanilla Good

    6 years ago

    Is it “kuh-bosh” or “ky-bosh?”

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    • nuschler22

      6 years ago

      The latter. kī-ˌbäsh

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  5. rightyspecialist

    6 years ago

    twitter.com/stoptdv/status/1101926308626468864?s=1…

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  6. its_happening

    6 years ago

    Nats can call Toronto about Pillar or Grichuk.

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    • SargentDownvote

      6 years ago

      Nah, Pillar and Grichuk sound like hockey names.

      How ’bout Morales?

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      • its_happening

        6 years ago

        Yes please.

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  7. brewfan27

    6 years ago

    Thames needs to go

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  8. SargentDownvote

    6 years ago

    No Seth Lugo, that makes zero sense.

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    • rct 2

      6 years ago

      Yes, it does. Like with anything in life, you can be happy but not content. Think about every job you’ve had. I’m sure for some of them, you were happy with your role, but were you content to stay in that role long term? Probably not.

      Lugo is happy being a successful reliever, but is hungry to improve and get back in the rotation. It’s pretty simple.

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      • mikeyank55

        6 years ago

        Lugo is also happy that he is healthy in his youth. That is not something that many Mets pitchers can actually claim.

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        • kevs2003

          6 years ago

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      • Bill

        6 years ago

        He’s also not a FA until 2023 so he doesn’t have much choice.

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  9. julyn82001

    6 years ago

    Did Larry Baher hit her or was it the other way around? Video just provides a sorta verbal altercation…

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    • Deke

      6 years ago

      I think he was trying to get his phone back from her and she was sitting down. They struggled and that caused her to fall.

      Honestly not sure what to think about the whole thing. It wasn’t like he hit her but still it didn’t look good.

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  10. snotrocket

    6 years ago

    Rob Dean is a great guy. Giants got this one right, and honestly Rob should just take over for Larry on a permanent basis.

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    • WarrenSpahn

      6 years ago

      Larry Bear? who dat?

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  11. Papabueno

    6 years ago

    Victor Robles was always going to be the starting CF anyway. Howie Kendrick will be back from his hamstring injury soon, and he can play corner OF (as well as Adams, though not ideal). All the Nats need is a backup CF for a month or so of the season. I don’t see why they wouldn’t give Stevenson a shot at it.

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