tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850525513629764193.post5608165260541125134..comments2023-12-21T00:54:01.977-05:00Comments on NATIONALS NEWS NETWORK: Cubs Do Nats a Favor with Pena; Attention Turns to LaRocheDave Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05310191107811609232noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850525513629764193.post-18769823420326213592010-12-08T16:48:37.101-05:002010-12-08T16:48:37.101-05:00Mac, i buy that. but at some point you've got...Mac, i buy that. but at some point you've got to address need. the Nats minor leagues are bereft of power prospects.Dave Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310191107811609232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850525513629764193.post-47112512715916068052010-12-08T16:20:07.345-05:002010-12-08T16:20:07.345-05:00I agree with all of that, except for the end where...I agree with all of that, except for the end where you said Rizzo needs to draft for 1b. I don't believe you should draft based on need, you should always take the best player available!Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170441309745095641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850525513629764193.post-25400849954466138862010-12-08T12:51:09.993-05:002010-12-08T12:51:09.993-05:00oops, that was from me. not sure how i ended up l...oops, that was from me. not sure how i ended up logged in under Cheryl's password. sorry for any confusion.Dave Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310191107811609232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850525513629764193.post-63529900341357806732010-12-08T12:49:47.149-05:002010-12-08T12:49:47.149-05:00Chris, I'm surprised at the amount, and the fa...Chris, I'm surprised at the amount, and the fact it's a one-year deal. I guess Cubs knew how heavy Nats were on him (or let it be known they were) and wanted to strike once they knew Konerko was off the market.Cheryl Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07830926041656122687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850525513629764193.post-42156458937039830812010-12-08T12:48:01.766-05:002010-12-08T12:48:01.766-05:00Agreed that Pena is better off out of the Nats lin...Agreed that Pena is better off out of the Nats lineup. However, that $10M deal can't help the Nats - I'm relatively stunned that Pena got that much.Chris Gnoreply@blogger.com