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glenn · 02-28-2009, 01:41 AM

Nats Win Spring Opener - Trade Rumors Surface
By Jim Davidson

The Nationals won their spring training debut yesterday in an 8-6 win over the Florida Marlins yesterday. Starting pitcher Shawn Hill got the start and looked sharp in his spring debut. "It felt good to get back on the mound, and work out the kinks," Hill said, "I've worked hard in the offseason and I'm looking forward to having a good year."

According to an anonymous source, the Nationals are considering a deal that would ship first baseman Nick Johnson out of town. There has been interest from several teams, but it looks like the A's and the Dodgers are the leading contenders. My source tells me the Nationals are trying to trim payroll and get younger.

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I've been on the job for two days, and we've already got someone leaking to the press when I discuss a trade. I've been reviewing our salary report, and it is giving me a headache:

2009 Salaries
Adam Dunn - $8 million - I can live with this one
Christian Guzman - $8 million - A little high for my liking, given his expected production
Austin Kearns - $8 million - Singed for $10 million in 2010. He is a backup outfielder on this team.
Nick Johnson - $5.5 million - My thoughts, great hitter when healthy, but injury prone. Tough to count on.
Dmitri Young - $5 million - Backup first baseman.
Scott Olsen - $2.8 million
Daniel Cabrera - $2.6 million - If I could turn back time…..
Willy Mo Pena - $2 million - Another backup outfielder. He isn't even guaranteed to make the team.
Ron Belliard - $1.9 million - Starting second baseman? He doesn't exactly inspire confidence.
Willie Harris - $1.5 million - Another head scratcher. Another outfielder, maybe second baseman.

Looking at these contracts just makes me sick to my stomach. Other than Dunn and Olsen, I think we could call up a rookie and get the same or better production than any of these guys. Maybe I'm selling Guzman short, but we've got a shortstop prospect, Ian Desmond, who is close to major league ready. Its going to be a long season.

02-28-2009, 01:41 AM	#5
glenn Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Posts: 407	3/2/2009 Nats Win Spring Opener - Trade Rumors Surface By Jim Davidson The Nationals won their spring training debut yesterday in an 8-6 win over the Florida Marlins yesterday. Starting pitcher Shawn Hill got the start and looked sharp in his spring debut. "It felt good to get back on the mound, and work out the kinks," Hill said, "I've worked hard in the offseason and I'm looking forward to having a good year." According to an anonymous source, the Nationals are considering a deal that would ship first baseman Nick Johnson out of town. There has been interest from several teams, but it looks like the A's and the Dodgers are the leading contenders. My source tells me the Nationals are trying to trim payroll and get younger. ------------------------------------------------- I've been on the job for two days, and we've already got someone leaking to the press when I discuss a trade. I've been reviewing our salary report, and it is giving me a headache: 2009 Salaries Adam Dunn - $8 million - I can live with this one Christian Guzman - $8 million - A little high for my liking, given his expected production Austin Kearns - $8 million - Singed for $10 million in 2010. He is a backup outfielder on this team. Nick Johnson - $5.5 million - My thoughts, great hitter when healthy, but injury prone. Tough to count on. Dmitri Young - $5 million - Backup first baseman. Scott Olsen - $2.8 million Daniel Cabrera - $2.6 million - If I could turn back time….. Willy Mo Pena - $2 million - Another backup outfielder. He isn't even guaranteed to make the team. Ron Belliard - $1.9 million - Starting second baseman? He doesn't exactly inspire confidence. Willie Harris - $1.5 million - Another head scratcher. Another outfielder, maybe second baseman. Looking at these contracts just makes me sick to my stomach. Other than Dunn and Olsen, I think we could call up a rookie and get the same or better production than any of these guys. Maybe I'm selling Guzman short, but we've got a shortstop prospect, Ian Desmond, who is close to major league ready. Its going to be a long season.