Winnin Ugly Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Because the deal wasn't complete Friday night, Nationals officials were working on creative ways to get Wilson, including a three-way deal that could involve Day going to the Chicago White Sox, who would in turn ship prospects and money to Colorado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez Ghost (old) Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 QUOTE(Winnin Ugly @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 08:06 AM) Because the deal wasn't complete Friday night, Nationals officials were working on creative ways to get Wilson, including a three-way deal that could involve Day going to the Chicago White Sox, who would in turn ship prospects and money to Colorado. Source??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnin Ugly Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 (edited) heres the whole article PHILADELPHIA, July 8 -- The Washington Nationals are involved in serious discussions with the Colorado Rockies about a deal that would bring outfielder Preston Wilson to Washington, several sources said Friday. The Nationals would part with right-hander Zach Day and minor league outfielder J.J. Davis, though any deal hinges on how much of Wilson's $12.5 million salary Washington would pay. One club source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because negotiations are ongoing, said the Nationals would be willing to pay $2.5 million for the remainder of the season. Another source said the Rockies are continuing to shop Wilson, hoping to find a suitor who will pay more money. Wilson becomes a free agent at the end of the season. Preston Wilson, who has 15 home runs and 47 RBI for Colorado, could be coming to Washington for pitcher Zach Day, who has been rehabbing a broken arm at Nationals General Manager Jim Bowden, who was attending his grandmother's funeral Friday and didn't travel with the team to Citizens Bank Park, was unavailable to comment. Bowden, who believes the first-place Nationals need more power, has inquired about Wilson since spring training but has turned down potential deals before, including one involving outfielder Ryan Church. Though Bowden repeatedly has said his priorities are "pitching, pitching, pitching," the deal for Day and Davis could make sense for both clubs. Wilson is hitting .258 with 15 home runs and 47 RBI in 260 at-bats. Though there are concerns about his knees and his high strikeout rate, the Nationals are convinced he is healthy and could play center field, moving Brad Wilkerson to left and making the bench much deeper, with Church and Marlon Byrd as fourth and fifth outfielders. Also, if first baseman Nick Johnson -- on the disabled list with a bruised heel -- continues to have health problems, as he has throughout his career, Wilkerson could play first base and the Church-Byrd platoon could return to left. Johnson is scheduled to come off the disabled list after the all-star break. Wilkerson said before Friday's game in Philadelphia he would welcome playing left. "I think it would be a big help," Wilkerson said. "Center field takes a lot out of you. You're running around a lot more. . . . As long as we can stay healthy enough to do that, I think it'd be great for me." The trade wouldn't take away anybody from the Nationals' current roster, though it would further deplete the pitching. Day, who broke his right arm after being struck by a comebacker off the bat of Cincinnati's Ken Griffey Jr. on May 24, is on a minor league rehabilitation assignment with Class AA Harrisburg but appears nearly ready to return. He went just 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA in Washington this season, and felt Manager Frank Robinson lost confidence in him. Still, he has an effective sinker, a pitch that could be attractive to the Rockies, who play at homer-friendly Coors Field. Davis, who began the season with the Nationals but hit .227 with seven strikeouts in 26 at-bats, likely would become a fourth outfielder with the Rockies. He is a tremendous fastball hitter, but has struggled with breaking pitches. Since being sent to Class AAA New Orleans on May 8, he is hitting .282 with 12 homers. Because the deal wasn't complete Friday night, Nationals officials were working on creative ways to get Wilson, including a three-way deal that could involve Day going to the Chicago White Sox, who would in turn ship prospects and money to Colorado. Edited July 9, 2005 by Winnin Ugly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez Ghost (old) Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Thanks. I just looked at Day's stats. Exactly why would we want him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 I want no part of day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 QUOTE(Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 02:12 PM) Thanks. I just looked at Day's stats. Exactly why would we want him? Day reminds me of Garland before this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 I am not all that familiar with Day, but I'm not real impressed with what I see. I hope Kenny's getting more out of this deal if he's sending both cash and prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickman Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 this seems more like a deal you make in the offseason. this is not a deal to get us to the promise land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorthsox Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 QUOTE(Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 02:12 PM) Thanks. I just looked at Day's stats. Exactly why would we want him? As part of a package for something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnin Ugly Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 Zach Day Stats the last 3 seasons Year Team W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV SVO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2002 MON 4 1 3.62 19 2 0 0 1 2 37.1 28 18 15 3 15 25 2003 MON 9 8 4.18 23 23 1 1 0 0 131.1 132 64 61 8 59 61 2004 MON 5 10 3.93 19 19 1 1 0 0 116.2 117 53 51 13 45 61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 QUOTE(YASNY @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 02:15 PM) I am not all that familiar with Day, but I'm not real impressed with what I see. I hope Kenny's getting more out of this deal if he's sending both cash and prospects. I just dont see anyone on the rockies or nationals that would really help this team. I mean Nationals arent going to give anything away on their major league team because they are in a playoff race and the rockies just dont have anything that could help us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisox2334 Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 gurantee the score will be on this right away and bruce levine say no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsDirtySox Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Zach Day is a decent young arm. Maybe a trade or some time with Don Cooper would be just what he needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Is Zach Day really that different from Jason Schmidt? Good numbers the past three seasons, struggling this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 QUOTE(Wedge @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 02:44 PM) Is Zach Day really that different from Jason Schmidt? Good numbers the past three seasons, struggling this year. Schmidt had dominating numbers... Zach Day had decent numbers but he was always inconsistent... Like I said reminds me a lot like Garland before this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsDirtySox Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 While Day is not a Savior... at this moment in time, he would be a better option than McCarthy. Day would be nice insurance for El Duque, and Day has pitched out of the pen for the Nats this year too. The guy we should have jump on was Claudio Vargas. The Nats let him go and the DBacks grabbed him. I like his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickman Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 I just don't understand this. We should be setting up for the world series. Time with Cooper? That does not sound like a guy who can help us win the world series. Is cooper the only Pitching coach who is good? I think not. I just don't think we get him unless we give up next to nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 I would absoultely love to have a healthy Zach Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsDirtySox Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 I would welcome Day to the Sox. I would like it even more if we were able to add two arms like Day and Kennedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 QUOTE(3E8 @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 10:01 AM) I would absoultely love to have a healthy Zach Day. ^That.^ This obviously wouldn't be KW's only move, but I'd be very happy to have Day here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Day would be a good pick up... He'd be a good swingman. With our defense, and his GB:FB ratio, his ERA would come way down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnin Ugly Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 My brother lives in Colorado and he has heard on the radio that the Whitesox have been intersted in trading for Aaron Miles so not to sure if he will be part of this trade... Maybe Willie Harris is on his way out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 QUOTE(Winnin Ugly @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 10:31 AM) My brother lives in Colorado and he has heard on the radio that the Whitesox have been intersted in trading for Aaron Miles so not to sure if he will be part of this trade... Maybe Willie Harris is on his way out Why would we want Aaron Miles back. He's not that good and he's hurt. I was happy when we traded him for Uribe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnin Ugly Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 Miles would be a better backup than Harris.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsDirtySox Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 How about: Nats Get: Preston Wilson White Sox Get: Zach Day Rockies Get: JJ Davis(from Nats), Willie Harris, and Jeff Bajenaru (from Sox) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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