Nats sign Jayson Werth- 7 yrs, $126M

GMScud · 12-05-2010, 10:04 PM

Interesting move. Already 31. Is he really worth $70M more than Adam Dunn, who's the same age? Not so sure.

Jayson Werth agrees to $126 million, 7-year deal with Nationals - ESPN

JLee9718 · 12-05-2010, 10:19 PM

I'd like to have Dunn for 4-years and $56 Mil. That seems like a better deal.

ArtMonkDrillz · 12-05-2010, 10:32 PM

I wish they had re-signed Dunn, even for 4 years, but I like this move in that it says to other big name free agents that the team is willing to pay. Hopefully they can get some more FA's to team up with some of the promising younger players and field a competitive team in 2011.

Dirtbag59 · 12-05-2010, 10:42 PM

Is he really worth more then Haynesworth?

Schneed10 · 12-05-2010, 10:56 PM

Problem is they'll be paying $18 million a year in 2017 for a 38 year old outfielder.

If they don't get to the playoffs in the next few years before Werth falls off, there won't be enough revenue growth to put any pieces around him. Better hope Stasburg's OK and that Harper develops quick.

This is a NY Mets move.

mooby · 12-06-2010, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

I wish they had re-signed Dunn, even for 4 years, but I like this move in that it says to other big name free agents that the team is willing to pay. Hopefully they can get some more FA's to team up with some of the promising younger players and field a competitive team in 2011.

Yeah I pretty much agree with your post. I'd rather have Dunn too, but at least it says to the free agents that the Nats are committed to making the team better. It's like Rizzo said, this is Phase 2 of their plan, Phase 1 was building up the farm system and now Phase 2 is showing free agents around the league that they are committed to winning.

Chico23231 · 12-06-2010, 09:54 AM

LOL Nationals are effing retarded. Why the hell didnt they resign Dunn? And Werth for 126M? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL....I had no clue Vinny went to work for the Nationals.

over the mountain · 12-06-2010, 11:24 AM

well, with the nats overpaying for a marginally effective player, that should inflate any future FA negotiations this winter. all they have to do is point to werths career production vs nats contract.

good for the nats thoo, atleast werth seems to be professional, he is someone to plug in and protect zimmerman which your lineup really needs.

markakis with no one to bat behind him just got pitched around all year.

BringBackJoeT · 12-14-2010, 05:29 PM

The Nats have signed Matt Stairs. Washington Nationals give veteran Matt Stairs chance to make team - ESPN.

For some reason, I really like the fact that this guy keeps getting a job in MLB. Comparatively speaking, he has never been a highly paid player, and there is nothing fancy about his game. He's just a solid veteran who brings to the plate with every at-bat the potential to stroke one over a wall. I'm not a Nats fan, so maybe those who are don't share my enthusiasm.

SmootSmack · 12-20-2010, 12:20 PM

Getting Rick Ankiel too. Too bad Greinke rejected a trade to DC, makes sense that he'd prefer Milwaukee though

mooby · 12-20-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Getting Rick Ankiel too. Too bad Greinke rejected a trade to DC, makes sense that he'd prefer Milwaukee though

I didn't want Greinke for the price the Royals were asking. I like Jordan Zimmermann and Drew Storen too much, and i feel Greinke is more of a win now move, than a build the team for the future move. Let's keep building the roster for future success and let Greinke go to Milwaukee to see if they can keep pace in the NL.

Monkeydad · 12-21-2010, 03:46 PM

HORRIBLE deal. They overpaid him...WAY overpaid him.

Schneed10 · 12-21-2010, 05:48 PM

Gratuitous shot at the Skins that I don't like. But otherwise amusing!

12-05-2010, 10:04 PM	#1
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Nats sign Jayson Werth- 7 yrs, $126M Interesting move. Already 31. Is he really worth $70M more than Adam Dunn, who's the same age? Not so sure. Jayson Werth agrees to $126 million, 7-year deal with Nationals - ESPN __________________ Tardy

12-05-2010, 10:19 PM	#2
JLee9718 Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 573	Re: Nats sign Jayson Werth- 7 yrs, $126M I'd like to have Dunn for 4-years and $56 Mil. That seems like a better deal.

12-05-2010, 10:32 PM	#3
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Nats sign Jayson Werth- 7 yrs, $126M I wish they had re-signed Dunn, even for 4 years, but I like this move in that it says to other big name free agents that the team is willing to pay. Hopefully they can get some more FA's to team up with some of the promising younger players and field a competitive team in 2011. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

12-05-2010, 10:42 PM	#4
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	Re: Nats sign Jayson Werth- 7 yrs, $126M Is he really worth more then Haynesworth? __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

12-05-2010, 10:56 PM	#5
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,426	Re: Nats sign Jayson Werth- 7 yrs, $126M Problem is they'll be paying $18 million a year in 2017 for a 38 year old outfielder. If they don't get to the playoffs in the next few years before Werth falls off, there won't be enough revenue growth to put any pieces around him. Better hope Stasburg's OK and that Harper develops quick. This is a NY Mets move. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

12-06-2010, 09:54 AM	#7
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 34,603	Re: Nats sign Jayson Werth- 7 yrs, $126M LOL Nationals are effing retarded. Why the hell didnt they resign Dunn? And Werth for 126M? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL....I had no clue Vinny went to work for the Nationals. __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

12-06-2010, 11:24 AM	#8
over the mountain Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: close to the edge Posts: 4,926	Re: Nats sign Jayson Werth- 7 yrs, $126M well, with the nats overpaying for a marginally effective player, that should inflate any future FA negotiations this winter. all they have to do is point to werths career production vs nats contract. good for the nats thoo, atleast werth seems to be professional, he is someone to plug in and protect zimmerman which your lineup really needs. markakis with no one to bat behind him just got pitched around all year. __________________ Life is brutal, but beautiful

12-14-2010, 05:29 PM	#9
BringBackJoeT Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 597	Re: Nats sign Jayson Werth- 7 yrs, $126M The Nats have signed Matt Stairs. Washington Nationals give veteran Matt Stairs chance to make team - ESPN. For some reason, I really like the fact that this guy keeps getting a job in MLB. Comparatively speaking, he has never been a highly paid player, and there is nothing fancy about his game. He's just a solid veteran who brings to the plate with every at-bat the potential to stroke one over a wall. I'm not a Nats fan, so maybe those who are don't share my enthusiasm.

12-20-2010, 12:20 PM	#10
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Nats sign Jayson Werth- 7 yrs, $126M Getting Rick Ankiel too. Too bad Greinke rejected a trade to DC, makes sense that he'd prefer Milwaukee though __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

12-21-2010, 03:46 PM	#12
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Nats sign Jayson Werth- 7 yrs, $126M HORRIBLE deal. They overpaid him...WAY overpaid him. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

12-21-2010, 05:48 PM	#13
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,426	Re: Nats sign Jayson Werth- 7 yrs, $126M Gratuitous shot at the Skins that I don't like. But otherwise amusing! __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

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