tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post8438276017828799369..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: The Uncertainty Over FloresScreech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-24579101160313545152009-09-18T07:36:48.775-04:002009-09-18T07:36:48.775-04:00SenatorNat, Xavier Nady had Tommy John surgery ear...SenatorNat, Xavier Nady had Tommy John surgery earlier this season - for the second time. Are you advocating that the Lerners acquire him so that he and Jordan Zimmermann can become rehab buddies, and maybe even qualify for the bulk discount?An Briosca Morhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855174362787324401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-33424432515237622682009-09-17T16:04:49.260-04:002009-09-17T16:04:49.260-04:00It seems probable that Schneider will return - rel...It seems probable that Schneider will return - relatively cheap and reliable insurance policy v. Flores still hobbled for the first part or even substantial portions of next season. My guess is that Rizzo is counting on Flores returning to full strength and maintaining it for years to come - that he is considered young and strong, and that the tear was small...<br /><br />The team psychologically is going to have a difficult time diverting from its current plan which would sign free agent starters Doug Davis and probably Livo should he continue to produce quality starts, penciling in for start of 2010: 1. Lannan; 2. Davis; 3. Olsen; 4.Detwiler or Martin; and 5. Livo. Bergmann replaced as long reliever by Stammen. Wild card in this is probably Matt Chico - he might wow some folks on his return in Spring Training. (Ballester; Mock; Bergmann are not going to make it in the Bigs - they and probably Martis too are minor leaguers.)<br /><br />Signing Davis and Livo costs no more than $9 million total. Then, get back Beimel or someone of his caliber for $1.5 million more. This leaves about $8 million for Orlando Hudson and/or corner outfielder, e.g., Xavier Nady, after signing Schneider. <br /><br />Team will be getting older, but by keeping Desmond and the return of Flores, can still claim that it is a young team building...Plus, by planning to bring up Storen and Strasburg after the All-Star break, it will seem like the Plan is still on schedule...And, speaking of youth:<br /><br />Bet the house now on Bryce Harper being the Nats first MLB draftee overall 2010, since they are going to be afraid to risk injury to Jesus and/or he is still hurt by draft time. Can he play in majors by 19-20 will be the big question.<br /><br />Trust in youth, which must be served. But free agents which are mostly past 30. All balanced.SenatorNathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049860385485455410noreply@blogger.com