Comments on: Nationals Inquired on Starling Marte, Were Turned Down

By: j1066

j1066 — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:32:00 +0000

can not be traded for one year after signing (August 15) but can be included as a ptbnl after 6 months, so right now he can be traded.

By: dropkickmurphys

dropkickmurphys — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:24:00 +0000

From what I’ve heard from Nationals players is that Rendon can hit like nobody’s business. He has no arm though. There is no chance that he can play short.

By: dropkickmurphys

dropkickmurphys — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:22:00 +0000

If the Nationals did want him to play center field, they wanted him to play there now.

By: dropkickmurphys

dropkickmurphys — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:12:00 +0000

Won’t happen. First Rendon can’t be traded yet. Second, they really like Rendon. Third, Rendon gives them options other than Marte. He can move to second with either Espinosa, Desmond or Lombardozzi moving to center. That third option gives them the leadoff hitter they want (Rendon or Lombardozzi) and another good hitter in the lineup.

This discussed trade is exactly what I’ve written here, many months ago. Marte is almost a perfect fit for the Nationals (not really the leadoff hitter they need). But, as I wrote before, the Pirates and Nationals don’t match up in terms of what they can offer the Pirates.

By: Lee Young

Lee Young — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:45:00 +0000

I think we’re gonna rue the day we didn’t take Rendon. Altho, I can understand why we passed on him.
Just our luck…..

By: Lee Young

Lee Young — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:44:00 +0000

I think they have to play one full year in the org….Tim?

By: ElGaupo77

ElGaupo77 — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:19:00 +0000

I realize that.

I was saying that Rendon’s defense is so good he’s getting time at SS.

Pedroia is a very good defensive 2B with high OBP. Sorry I wasn’t more clear.

By: John Lease

John Lease — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:53:00 +0000

Jim Bowden should be tweeting about how he skimmed bonus money from players in the Dominican.

By: white angus

white angus — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 03:51:00 +0000

Pedroia has over 100 games experience as a SS in the minor leagues, and played it plenty in college and high school.

no need to get bent out of shape over a prediction thats just a prediction.

By: Ross

Ross — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 03:45:00 +0000

you are funny cause PEDROIA DOESNT PLAY SHORTSTOP!!! get your positions right before you make comments