[MyBestFiend]

Nats sign Edwin Jackson.

[Eich696]

Originally Posted by MyBestFiend

Nats sign Edwin Jackson.

I know he isn't great, but they have a nice little rotation going on down there now.

[MyBestFiend]

Originally Posted by Eich696

I know he isn't great, but they have a nice little rotation going on down there now.

Yeah he's a good 3rd/4th starter.

[gonz]

Washington's park is fairly spacious, isn't it? So if I'm not mistaken, it should benefit Jackson.

[TachyonEvan]

Interesting. I thought for sure the Red Sox were gonna get Jackson or Oswalt.

[Eich696]

Originally Posted by gonz

Washington's park is fairly spacious, isn't it? So if I'm not mistaken, it should benefit Jackson.

Yeah its not too bad. He should do pretty well there.

[cwhit412]

Holy Nationals. This year is going to be so exciting, with Strasburg back, the rest of the rotation rebuilt, and a possible Harper call up soon.

[MyBestFiend]

Strasburg will be limited this year.

[saintnumberfive]

Originally Posted by wesgemm08

Adam Jones hit exactly .280 with 25 HR's last year...

*puts foot into mouth*

Maybe I should check on stats next time. But all the talk I've been hearing about him, it sounded like he was flaming out like Dunn or Figgins.

[blimpcityhero11]

Indians signed Casey Kotchman...

I'll take it.

[gonz]

Woooo slight upgrade over LaPorta!

/fartnoise

EDIT: hearing it's only 3 mil + incentives. I can definitely get behind that although we still really need a right handed bat. Shelley Duncan, our savior!

[gonz]

Brantley
Kipnis
ACab
Santana
Choo
Kotchman
Hafner
Sizemore
Chiz

That doesn't look too bad.

[SamuelJLast]

Curious to see how much you guys would be willing to pay Hamilton if you had no restrictions on your salary next season?

Personally, I wouldn't go above $18m, but I'd have huge incentives based on playing time, etc.

[David87]

Originally Posted by Eich696

Well third base has always been an issue. As for centerfield I can see them signing cole and pence and putting pence in CF. As for catcher how far along is Valle?

I mean we could help the revenue stream of this team wins it again. They do have to pick though and it would suck seeing cole on another team. Should've saved money on a closer and never signed Howard to that deal.

The revenue stream isn't going to go away if they don't win the WS but still put up 90 wins and playoff appearances. I know the fairweather fan girls at the ball park stumbling around drunk off their asses are annoying as fuck, but the Phillies are a party scene now and those people will keep filling the seats as long as the Phillies are willing games, no WS title needed (at least not in the immediate future)


Cole+Pence and no Victorino would probably leave them with 35-40ish million to the tax in 2013 to address CF, C, and 3rd. You could sign 3 decent guys with that kind of money, or a great guy and 2 mediocre at best guys, etc. It would of course be a huge huge plus if Mayberry and/or Brown can step up by then, allowing them to sign one of Pence or Vic and then just concentrate on 3B or C.

If Chooch can still hit at least .240ish though I'm sure they'd prob just bring him back for 2 years on the cheap, to continue handling the rotation. Lets be honest, they're not going to go out and spend a ton on C regardless of how much money they're willing to go over the luxury tax. They want guys that can handle the rotation and not be a black hole in the 8 spot, that's pretty much it.

[Killadelphia]

Originally Posted by David87

The revenue stream isn't going to go away if they don't win the WS but still put up 90 wins and playoff appearances. I know the fairweather fan girls at the ball park stumbling around drunk off their asses are annoying as fuck, but the Phillies are a party scene now and those people will keep filling the seats as long as the Phillies are willing games, no WS title needed (at least not in the immediate future)


Cole+Pence and no Victorino would probably leave them with 35-40ish million to the tax in 2013 to address CF, C, and 3rd. You could sign 3 decent guys with that kind of money, or a great guy and 2 mediocre at best guys, etc. It would of course be a huge huge plus if Mayberry and/or Brown can step up by then, allowing them to sign one of Pence or Vic and then just concentrate on 3B or C.

If Chooch can still hit at least .240ish though I'm sure they'd prob just bring him back for 2 years on the cheap, to continue handling the rotation. Lets be honest, they're not going to go out and spend a ton on C regardless of how much money they're willing to go over the luxury tax. They want guys that can handle the rotation and not be a black hole in the 8 spot, that's pretty much it.

Pence is already under team control next year.

And the revenue stream isn't increasing when they're continually selling out full seasons. Actually less over the last 2 years. TV Ratings are increasing for the broadcast channel.