February 11, 200917 yr Just heard on sports center that Dunn will sign with the Nats...2 year deal, no other details
February 11, 200917 yr So Abreu and Dunn both signing today, seems as if the FA market is starting to fall into place. Depending on the $$$, it's a good signing for the Nats, because they badly needed to add some power into that lineup. They've got way too many OF's still though. And I wonder if Milledge could be had now? Put up a post ASB line of .299/.355/.448. Austin Kearns will no longer be a regular also with this move I would have thought.
February 11, 200917 yr 2 years, $20 million http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/base...ts/?eref=sircrc
February 11, 200917 yr Hmmm, it means he did better than Pat Burrell at least. I think Dunn did pretty well $$$ wise, although he's probably wishing he was going to a better team.
February 11, 200917 yr Yeah I dont understand how Dunn fits into the Nationals. After Nick Johnson gets injured I guess he could just play 1B, but they got a crowded OF now.
February 11, 200917 yr QUOTE (knightni @ Feb 11, 2009 -> 03:29 PM) Can Wily Mo play CF? No, he's terrible defensively.
February 11, 200917 yr QUOTE (SoxFan101 @ Feb 11, 2009 -> 03:27 PM) Yeah I dont understand how Dunn fits into the Nationals. After Nick Johnson gets injured I guess he could just play 1B, but they got a crowded OF now. If Johnson shows up healthy to camp though, he's probably going to be the 1B though. That means you have 3OF spots for these guys; Dunn Milledge Dukes Pena Kearns Willingham Good luck sorting out that mess.
February 11, 200917 yr Adam Dunn Nick Johnson Josh Willingham Austin Kearns Elijah Dukes Lastings Milledge Willie Harris Dmitri Young Wily Mo Pena all 9 of them get to battle for 4 spots. Kearns and Young are almost certainly out, and Harris will probably move back to his 4th OF/super utility role. That still leaves 6 guys for 4 spots. I can't wait to see how this shakes out.
February 11, 200917 yr QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Feb 11, 2009 -> 03:35 PM) Adam Dunn Nick Johnson Josh Willingham Austin Kearns Elijah Dukes Lastings Milledge Willie Harris Dmitri Young Wily Mo Pena all 9 of them get to battle for 4 spots. Kearns and Young are almost certainly out, and Harris will probably move back to his 4th OF/super utility role. That still leaves 6 guys for 4 spots. I can't wait to see how this shakes out. Dunn is going to play everyday. There's no question about that.
February 11, 200917 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 11, 2009 -> 02:38 PM) Dunn is going to play everyday. There's no question about that. that kind of money and power, it's a certainty...I just assumed that was a given. I also have to imagine that Wily Mo Pena is out too seeing how terrible he was last year. Including Dunn in this, it's Dunn, Willingham, Milledge, Dukes, and Johnson. If you assume Johnson gets injured or traded, it actually sets itself up nicely. 1B - Dunn LF - Willingham CF - Milledge RF - Dukes so yeah
February 11, 200917 yr QUOTE (beautox @ Feb 11, 2009 -> 12:44 PM) So who here would do a milledge for poreda and link swap? No.
February 11, 200917 yr I don't think there's much faith in that organization that Duke can last a whole season. The guys messed up in the head. Though now will Willingham and Dunn you've got 2 horrendous defensive outfielders. I think this is just the case of, we've got money to spend might as well spend it and try to sell the fans on something.
February 11, 200917 yr They'll keep Dukes around as a 4th OF, because he hit very well in the 2nd half of last season. But I would be enquiring about Milledge right now. I wouldn't give up Poreda for him, but would probably offer any of our other pitching prospects instead, something that the Nats are quite weak on.
February 11, 200917 yr Dunn's the guy I always wanted to be a Sox. Now my other other guy I wish the same is McLouth.
February 11, 200917 yr I wonder how high the Nationals would sell on Milledge. I'd offer Russell, Broadway, and Cook and see if Bowden laughs it off.
February 11, 200917 yr QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Feb 11, 2009 -> 05:08 PM) I wonder how high the Nationals would sell on Milledge. I'd offer Russell, Broadway, and Cook and see if Bowden laughs it off. Why would he trade Milledge? Every other OF that he has is a corner OF.
February 11, 200917 yr QUOTE (knightni @ Feb 11, 2009 -> 05:26 PM) Don't peek. Who tied for second on the 2008 Nationals in HRs? Im guessing Zimmerman, but knowing this type of question on this board it'll be Willie Harris
February 11, 200917 yr QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Feb 11, 2009 -> 05:36 PM) Im guessing Zimmerman, but knowing this type of question on this board it'll be Willie Harris Wow, this board is becoming predictable And how is your leading HR hitter only has 14? That's sad. Edited February 11, 200917 yr by bigruss22
February 11, 200917 yr So who here would do a milledge for poreda and link swap? Boy just when I thought all the Milledge fanboys were swept under the rug.....
February 12, 200917 yr QUOTE (knightni @ Feb 11, 2009 -> 05:24 PM) Why would he trade Milledge? Every other OF that he has is a corner OF. Dukes can play CF for them. It sounds like they are trading Johnson and moving Dunn to 1B anyways.
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