Comments on: Adam LaRoche and the Nationals “are at a stalemate”

By: bravojawja

bravojawja — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:38:10 +0000

Call it two years for $26.6 million and a mutual option for a third. Roachey doesn’t lose money, Nats get their man, nobody loses face or respect.

By: paperlions

paperlions — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:52:09 +0000

In fairness, Greinke didn’t talk to god either, he just signed at the place that offered him the most money.

By: dcfan4life

dcfan4life — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:50:08 +0000

I think Laroche is more or lesses surprised at the lack of interest in him. He always wanted to resign with the Nats, and the Nats want him, especially Davey Johnson. But no other team has offered him a 3 year deal, which he would have used as leverage against the Nats. Hence the stalemate.

By: shawndc04

shawndc04 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:44:52 +0000

It wouldn’t surprise me now if ALR’s pride prevents him from resigning with the Nationals under their terms.

By: kkolchak

kkolchak — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:34:28 +0000

Doesn’t sound like the Rangers have pounced on the chance to get LaRoche as some thought they might if they lost out on Hamilton. This is one of those cases where both sides have good reasons for not budging.

By: Charles Gates

Charles Gates — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:30:28 +0000

Stalemate: (noun) person you’ve slept with for awhile so it’s somewhat routine and less exciting but you’ll go back because it’s better than nothing and it’s not that bad.

LaRoche will resign at the Nats’ price.

By: dwrek5

dwrek5 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:32:58 +0000

Apparently LaRoche has a poor Nattitude.

By: lphboston

lphboston — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:30:53 +0000

I’m liking the Nats’ position here.
Looks like any teams that wanted ALR might be having second thoughts, so the market might be drying up a bit.
That said, if I was Rizzo I’d tighten the noose a bit by setting a deadline so things can be settled heading into spring training.
Morse at 1B is a little scary, especially considering Zimmerman’s throwing problems late in the year. But he’ll hit, and if he’s healthy he could do a lot of damage at 5 or 6 in the lineup.
Plus, the overall defense is excellent (Span is a huge upgrade), and unless injuries take a heavier toll than usual, Washington’s offense will compensate for anything lost in the ALR/Morse swap at 1B.

By: historiophiliac

historiophiliac — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:57:34 +0000

Clearly here, someone is not talking to God.