Lannan becoming impossible to move

I still say the Nats hang on to him. $5 million is Monopoly money in baseball terms for most teams. A left-handed pitcher with a proven track record, regardless of the slow start, is a valuable trading chip, if nothing else.

It looks like he's not helping his own cause by stinking it up down in Triple A.

Too many proven pitchers? Oh, what a horrible albatross to have hanging around your neck.

Last start he looked okay in the minors.... One thing for sure. He has NO spot on the Nationals rotation with the way everyone is pitching, now.

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Originally posted 08:46 AM ET  04.19 by Robataille

Last start he looked okay in the minors.... One thing for sure. He has NO spot on the Nationals rotation with the way everyone is pitching, now.

Oh snap wait... He stunk yesterday.

The Nats do not have to rush to unload Lannan. He's a lefty and has had some success in the past. He'll even out his rough start in triple A and by June, he'll be wanted on some MLB roster, either in WDC or elsewhere.

He could join Melancon as a batting practice pitcher for the Rangers.

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Originally posted 09:03 AM ET  04.19 by Hatrunner

The Nats do not have to rush to unload Lannan. He's a lefty and has had some success in the past. He'll even out his rough start in triple A and by June, he'll be wanted on some MLB roster, either in WDC or elsewhere.

I agree they'll find someone who wants him, but they'll have to pick up part of that contract.

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Originally posted 09:15 AM ET  04.19 by Hoos Your Daddy

He could join Melancon as a batting practice pitcher for the Rangers.

a lot of pitchers would qualify for that title. that's a good team there in texas

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Originally posted 10:21 AM ET  04.19 by Let It Be

a lot of pitchers would qualify for that title. that's a good team there in texas

Their pitching staff is not filled with aces.

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Originally posted 08:18 AM ET  04.19 by Commerce Comet

The time has come to stop giving average players four to eight million dollars a year............. Salaries are becoming a joke.........Work in the real world for awhile.........

the OWNERS, then the GM'S then the agents, the owners shouldn't give long term deals, regardless who or what type of profile the player has, unless the deal its 20 to 30 millions 4 years contract, other than that its wasted money and time!!!!!!

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Originally posted 08:19 AM ET  04.19 by RFD

I still say the Nats hang on to him. $5 million is Monopoly money in baseball terms for most teams. A left-handed pitcher with a proven track record, regardless of the slow start, is a valuable trading chip, if nothing else.

if lannan its pitching poorly in the minors, its becvause he lacks in motivation, means if he was pitching in the majors would be a completely different history, just because the angels had decide not to compete this year or else the halos would trade abreu to the nationals for a fifth starter, and what's more advantage for the anaheim team the 5 starter would be a fine lefty!!!

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Originally posted 10:27 AM ET  04.19 by AllStarz Ruinating the Nation

Their pitching staff is not filled with aces.

That's true, but those bats are good. That's a very good team.

Those "non-aces" have won a lot of games the past few years. And Holland is very close to ace status (see his stats last year). Wouldn't surprise me if Feliz becomes a front of the line starter, either.

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Originally posted 12:59 PM ET  04.19 by RFD

Those "non-aces" have won a lot of games the past few years. And Holland is very close to ace status (see his stats last year). Wouldn't surprise me if Feliz becomes a front of the line starter, either.

I'll take Nolan Ryan and Mike Maddux. Sometimes it's better to have the cow than the milk.