SB Nation User Blog: tuna411

Should the nationals really break the bank?

tuna411 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:51:44 -0000

I just read that David Price, the most highly rated pitching prospect in years, a lefty with a high 90's fastball and maturity beyond his years, hasn't made it out of the 6th inning in ANY start in the majors so far in 2009.

This is the same David Price who came in at the end of 2008 to help seal the deal on the devil rays going to the playoffs. In fact, I believe he pitched a prominant role in those playoffs, coming in for relief work.

But he is no where near dominant so far in 2009.

NOT

EVEN

Lets go over this one more time.

Plays on a competitive team? Yes.

Big time fast ball? Yes.

Secondary pitches? Yes.

Considered a sure thing? Yes.

But he isn't dominating. In fact, he may very well be sent back to triple A when scotty kazmir comes off the dl (ahead of the steller andy sonnanstine who has a 7 era).

All this leads me to ask "Should the Nationals really consider paying strokerberg much more than last years high water mark for drafted players (~ $6 million)?"

He is a pitcher, which is inherantly risky in regards to both health and production.

He has faced only college level hitters (99.9 wont make it to the majors).

He is being hyped by bor-ASS, which means a couple of things. One, mega-bad PR move as he is now regarded as greedy because every bor-ASS client is painted with this brush. Two, bor-ASS shall counsel him to wait until the very last minute to sign (thus, if signed, it is extremely dumb to have him pitch this year). Finally, the most important point in regards to the upcoming contract battle: bor-ASS is trying to negoiate as though strokemberg is a free agent, WHICH HE IS NOT. In fact, I am thinking bor-ASS is attempting to use the drafted player as his new money grab. Over the last couple of years, bor-ASS' scare tactics just don't seem as successful as yesteryear. Manny didn't get his $100 million. Varitek didn't get his $40 million. Yes, he still swims in cash but he doesn't scare the owners any more (at least that is my preception)

Let bor-ASS use all his contacts in the media to sway the public but the fact is, the Nationals should do the following: Publicly state our offer is $10 million. It is $4 million more than last years top pick. If you choose to not accept by this date (pick one), enjoy your winter, we'll be picking #1 and #2 next year. I wish you luck and hope you don't turn into matt harrington, who now works at the home depot.

It would show the Washington fab base they made a very fair and generous offer. If a player who hasn't pitched above college does not want to accept what is probably the best dollar deal ever offered to an in-coming drafted player, they won't look bad. Management can smile and save the money for the top 2 picks next year.

22 year old AA pitcher of the year part II

tuna411 — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:09:18 -0000

OAK Mazzaro, Vin 2 6 7 7 2 3

The above is his latest line bringing his spring era to 7.30.

Is he still a top 100 prospect? Top 20 (BAHAHAHAHHAH...not a chance and never was)?

Sorry to re-hash this topic but I thought it was a bit of joke in the first place to consider him a top 20 prospect heading into 2009.

Peace

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manny rejects offer AGAIN

tuna411 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:35:42 -0000

jerry lewis and dean martin have rejected the dodgers most recent offer. How they can expect a similar offer is beyond me. Spring training has begun, teams have set their budgets and rosters.

If the dodgers continue to negoiate, ANY and all respect they have in the baseball community shall drop to zero.

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That is how good Matt Wieters is—he goes to eleven.

tuna411 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:26:24 -0000

Hey John

I just got the book yesterday and, as usual, love it. I have to ask, what does this mean at the conclusion of matt wieters write up?

That is how good Matt Wieters is—he goes to eleven.

What joke am I missing?

Also, I think adding previous years' grade is a great idea.

Keep up the great work.

A satisfied customer

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Jason Taylor

tuna411 — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:02:26 -0000

Why do I not read much about this young man?

Last year in 'a' ball, at age 20, he walked 81 times, hit 17 homers and stole 40 bases!

His strikeout rate was not crazy bad, 97 in over 400 at bats (bb:so = 81:97...which is not too shabby).

He did not play in 2007. I assume because of injury but could not find out the specifics.

And he plays the corner infield, both 1b and 3b, over 20 games.

Is he worth watching as a sleeper?

cliff lee wins the a.l. cy

tuna411 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:04:14 -0000

But please explain to me how 3 different writers can leave roy halliday off the ballot?

Combine that with the writers voting for volquez in the n.l. and you wonder how these writers are choosen. It is a joke, no?

Why is so much filler needed to make these pots legit?

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