Skinsin2013 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Thames and Zim are gonna platoon. Thames is much better against RHP. Some good pop but Ks a fair amount too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, Skinsin2013 said: Thames and Zim are gonna platoon. Thames is much better against RHP. Some good pop but Ks a fair amount too. Where does howie play if we got Zim back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 36 minutes ago, Slateman said: Hudson back to the Nats, 2 years, 11 million Thames to the Nats, 1 year, 3 million. That Thames contract is great. More than happy with that over Adams. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, MikeT14 said: Where does howie play if we got Zim back Howie will remain a utility infielder - which he has been since we signed him what, 4 years ago and give the starters rest - every once in a while. Howie has never been a full-time starter for us, but the good thing about him is he can play 1st, 2nd & 3rd, so he'll get time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Slateman said: Hudson back to the Nats, 2 years, 11 million Thames to the Nats, 1 year, 3 million. Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 12 hours ago, turtle28 said: Howie will remain a utility infielder - which he has been since we signed him what, 4 years ago and give the starters rest - every once in a while. Howie has never been a full-time starter for us, but the good thing about him is he can play 1st, 2nd & 3rd, so he'll get time. They need to get similar production out of him as last year. He needs to start 75ish games, and play in about 120 of them. Maybe never start him back to back, but his bat is crucial in the lineup, especially without Rendon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 12 hours ago, turtle28 said: Howie will remain a utility infielder - which he has been since we signed him what, 4 years ago and give the starters rest - every once in a while. Howie has never been a full-time starter for us, but the good thing about him is he can play 1st, 2nd & 3rd, so he'll get time. Okay, but Howie needs to probably play close to every day. I'm pretty sure Castro will be the every day 2nd baseman, no reason not to be. Cabrera at third. Howie is a pretty bad defensive liability anywhere, so you really want to limit him outside of first base. I think using 3 players on first baseman primarily would be a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) On 1/7/2020 at 7:33 AM, Slateman said: They need to get similar production out of him as last year. He needs to start 75ish games, and play in about 120 of them. Maybe never start him back to back, but his bat is crucial in the lineup, especially without Rendon. Yes, I know, but keep in mind that Castro doesn't have a bad bat. So, while he's obviously not Rendon, its not like we won't have a 3rd baseman who can’t hit. Also, I know this is a crazy unrealistic expectation but of they do re-sign Zimm, maybe he stays healthy enough to play 100-120 games and so again, losing Rendon isn't as big a deal as it could've been. Edited January 8, 2020 by turtle28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) 21 hours ago, MikeT14 said: Okay, but Howie needs to probably play close to every day. I'm pretty sure Castro will be the every day 2nd baseman, no reason not to be. Cabrera at third. Howie is a pretty bad defensive liability anywhere, so you really want to limit him outside of first base. I think using 3 players on first baseman primarily would be a mistake. We can not play Howie close to every game, he needs to play 80 to 100. We need to manage him in case we make the playoffs. Early in the year he definitely needs to play every other game, if we are in a race for the playoffs then, play him more at the end of August and in September. Also, Cabrera wouldn't play at 1st often - if ever - that's a last resort of there are a lot of injures like last year. Man, I don't like having Cabrera start most games, we can’t rely on him. I forgot that Dozier just signed a one year deal last year. We need to either re-sign Dozier to play 2nd w/ Castro at 3rd IMO or preferably re-sign Zimmerman to start at first and hope he can play 100-120 games. We do have Kieboom too tough, I hope he shows well in spring training, makes the roster as the backup SS & 3rd baseman or even wins the 3rd base job. Edited January 8, 2020 by turtle28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 3 hours ago, turtle28 said: We can not play Howie close to every game, he needs to play 80 to 100. We need to manage him in case we make the playoffs. Early in the year he definitely needs to play every other game, if we are in a race for the playoffs then, play him more at the end of August and in September. Also, Cabrera wouldn't play at 1st often - if ever - that's a last resort of there are a lot of injures like last year. Man, I don't like having Cabrera start most games, we can’t rely on him. I forgot that Dozier just signed a one year deal last year. We need to either re-sign Dozier to play 2nd w/ Castro at 3rd IMO or preferably re-sign Zimmerman to start at first and hope he can play 100-120 games. We do have Kieboom too tough, I hope he shows well in spring training, makes the roster as the backup SS & 3rd baseman or even wins the 3rd base job. If Howie's bat is anything like last year... how do you not? What is your alternative? We have to somewhat replace Rendon's production. You want to cut 20+ to 40 games from Howie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, MikeT14 said: If Howie's bat is anything like last year... how do you not? What is your alternative? We have to somewhat replace Rendon's production. You want to cut 20+ to 40 games from Howie? I didn’t realize Howie played 121, I thought it was more like 100, that’s my bad for not looking it up first. The only reason Howie made it through the season mostly last year was bc he played in 121 games. I think that’s the mark we should be looking for with him and I hope we re-sign Zimmerman back to 1st base, even if he is 50/50 health wise, we need his bat too. Edited January 8, 2020 by turtle28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I'm not going to be upset if Zimm comes back. The exact opposite. I just wonder if it is the best use of a spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, MikeT14 said: I'm not going to be upset if Zimm comes back. The exact opposite. I just wonder if it is the best use of a spot. The way I see it is that he and Thames can pretty much split the workload so hopefully that helps Zimmerman stay healthy. Kind of like we did with Howie last year and will again this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 17 hours ago, turtle28 said: Yes, I know, but keep in mind that Castro doesn't have a bad bat. So, while he's obviously not Rendon, its not like we won't have a 3rd baseman who can’t hit. Also, I know this is a crazy unrealistic expectation but of they do re-sign Zimm, maybe he stays healthy enough to play 100-120 games and so again, losing Rendon isn't as big a deal as it could've been. Castro has an average bat. For a second baseman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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