THE NatsGM Show Episode #56 – Baltimore Orioles Prospect Jeff Kemp

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Ryan Sullivan

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Welcome to Episode #56 of THE NatsGM Show – This week we are proud to be joined by Baltimore Orioles Prospect Jeff Kemp!

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Revere Rides To Washington But What’s In Storen Toronto?

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Ryan Sullivan

Months of speculation finally became reality Friday evening, as the Washington Nationals traded RHP Drew Storen and cash considerations to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for OF Ben Revere and a Player To Be Named Later. Storen lost the closer’s job back in July and will now look to re-establish himself with the Blue Jays, while conversely, Washington hopes Revere can help replace recently departed Denard Span in their outfield next season.

The 28-year-old Storen has been a major part of the Nationals’ bullpen the past few seasons, both working as the closer and as a set-up man, providing Washington with a 3.02 ERA, 3.09 FIP and 95 saves in 334 innings pitched. Last year Storen posted a 3.44 ERA with 67 strikeouts against 18 walks and 29 saves in 58 games pitched. Unfortunately his season ended rather abruptly in September when he broke his thumb punching his locker in frustration after a poor outing.

This lapse in judgement aside, Storen has been a consummate professional since being selected 10th overall by the Nationals in 2009. A popular fan-favorite, he quietly developed into one of the better relief pitchers in the National League during his six years in DC. Storen is under contract for one final year before reaching free agency next winter, and is expected to earn approximately $8.8 million in arbitration for 2016.

In return the Nationals receive 27-year-old outfielder Ben Revere, who split time in 2015 with Philadelphia and Toronto, batting .306/.342/.377 with 2 home runs and 31 stolen bases in 152 games played. Revere, a left-handed hitter, possesses almost no power, meaning his game is predicated on making contact and utilizing his blazing speed to create chaos on the bases. He does not have the walk rate ideal for a leadoff hitter (5% in 2015, 4.4% career) but counterbalances this by limiting his strikeouts (10.1% in 2015, 9.4% career) and putting the ball in play. For his 6-year career and 2,497 major league at-bats, Revere possesses a .295/.328/.348 batting line with 4 homers and 176 stolen bases. His impressive batting average and speed seemingly make him a natural leadoff hitter, but his lack of on-base percentage ideally makes him an 8th place hitter in a National League lineup.

Defensively Revere can play all three outfield positions, although he primarily belongs in either left or center field due to his poor throwing arm. Revere has a “30” arm or well below-average, giving him perhaps the weakest outfield arm in the majors. Fortunately Revere makes up for his arm with outstanding speed and infectious “want”, allowing him to rate as a fringe-average defender according to metrics like UZR. The expectation is Revere will be the opening day centerfielder and split time with Michael Taylor and Jayson Werth in left and center field next season.

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Without question this trade is difficult on a sentimental level for Nationals’ fans, as Drew spent his entire career in Washington and has been an integral part of the success of the franchise the past four seasons. After his disappointing performance in the 2012 NLCS and two demotions from the closer’s role, the time had come for Storen to leave Washington for another opportunity.

Fortunately for the Nationals the acquisition of Revere should bolster the lineup next season and help make Storen’s absence easier to tolerate. Revere’s excellent speed, left-handed bat and defensive versatility are a tremendous fit for the 2016 Nationals and these skills complement Taylor and Werth’s right-handed, more power oriented offensive approach. His on-base skills leave a bit to be desired, but his excellent knack for making contact pairs well with recent signing Daniel Murphy as General Manager Mike Rizzo attempts to alter the Nationals offensive approach.

In a vacuum the Nationals did extremely well in this deal, parting with one year of a top-notch reliever in order to add two years of a league average starting outfielder. Even with the explosion in salary demands for relief pitchers in recent years, trading a non-elite bullpen arm for an everyday starter is a trade you make every day.

My only reservation lies in my desire for the team to make a “greater upgrade” to their lineup. Considering free agents Justin Upton and Yoenis Cespedes are still available and Carlos Gonzalez seemingly via trade, I would have liked to have seen Washington’s front office be more aggressive in adding a “middle-of-the-order” hitter, rather than a table setter. My feeling of “good enough” rather than “perfection” dampens my overall opinion of this swap, but the clear fact Washington is better now than before the deal makes this a win for Washington.

NatsGM Grade -> Solid B

Grade The Trade – Washington Trades Drew Storen For Ben Revere

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Ryan Sullivan

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The Nationals Sign Daniel Murphy

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Ryan Sullivan

Rumors emerged on Christmas Eve and now the contract is official – the Washington Nationals have signed former New York Mets infielder Daniel Murphy to a 3-year contract worth $37.5 million, with $3 million deferred. It breaks down as Murphy will collect $8 million in 2016, $12 million in 2017 and $17.5 million in the final year.

In a corresponding move, the Nationals have designated for assignment RHP Erik Davis to clear room on the 40-man roster for Murphy. Also, because the Mets offered Murphy salary arbitration after the season, the Nationals will forfeit their 1st round pick next June, (17th overall). An All-Star selection in 2014 and the NLCS MVP last fall, Murphy will presumably replace Yunel Escobar, who was traded earlier this winter, in Washington’s infield next season.

Last season the 30-year-old Murphy hit .281/.322/.449 with 14 home runs and 54 extra base hits over 130 games played while splitting time at first, second and third base defensively. Murphy broke out on the national stage during the postseason, hitting .333/.333/.810 with 3 homers in the NLDS and .529/.556/1.294 with 4 bombs in the NLCS. In fact, he set a major league record by hitting a home run in six consecutive postseason games.

During the course of his 7-year major league career, Murphy is a .288/.331/.424 hitter with 62 home runs and 310 extra base hits over his 903 games played. Most impressively Murphy is an excellent contact hitter who rarely strikes out, as evidenced by his 38 total strikeouts in 2015 and career 12.2% K-rate. A left-handed hitter, Murphy should slot in well either in the #2 or #6 spot in the Nationals lineup next season.

Defensively Murphy has spent the majority of his career playing second base in New York, although he has seen plenty of action at both the hot and cold corners, in addition to left field. He has a reputation as a poor defensive second baseman, although metrics like UZR seem to grade him closer to fringe-average in recent years. Additionally his versatility with the glove is quite appealing to the Nationals, who have struggled with injuries to 1B Ryan Zimmerman, 3B Anthony Rendon and LF Jayson Werth in recent years. One should expect Murphy to serve as the opening day starter at second base next to Danny Espinosa at shortstop, with the hope that Trea Turner becomes the starting shortstop midseason forcing Espinosa into a valuable reserve capacity.

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Unfortunately somehow even with these positive attributes, it does not feel like Murphy is the perfect fit for Washington he appears to be on the surface. Some of this is due to the fact that Murphy was obviously the team’s third choice, behind free agent Ben Zobrist and trade target Brandon Phillips. Additionally, while Murphy is a “tough out”, he has never surpassed 14 home runs or 78 runs batted in during a season, making him an above-average, but not elite, batter. Furthermore, Murphy’s age and reputation as a poor defender do not inspire confidence in his ability to remain at the keystone for the duration of the contract.

Finally, as a self-professed draft and prospect nerd, it bothers me greatly to surrender a mid-1st round selection in this year’s draft. This crop of prospects is shaping up to be the best since 2011 and losing this pick hurts the farm system into the future. Analysts have placed an $8-$10 million “value” for a mid-1st round pick in recent research, so the forfeiture of this selection is a negative. The Nationals expect to receive compensation selections for the losses of Jordan Zimmermann and Ian Desmond, which does soften the blow, but this piece cannot be overlooked when analyzing this transaction.

In conclusion Murphy is a perfect example of my top baseball resolution for 2016 – I want to focus on what players can do and do well, rather than prioritizing what they cannot do. While he is a decent overall baserunner and plays adequate defense, Murphy can flat out hit and has proven himself as a major league hitter. In this era of declining offense, it should not be taken for granted that the Nationals just acquired a player in his prime with a 109 career wRC+, who was a middle-of-the-order hitter for a division rival last season.

While the long-term cost was quite steep to improve, the Nationals are a stronger overall team the next few seasons with Daniel Murphy rather than Yunel Escobar. This fact makes it a solid acquisition for Washington. Unfortunately my overall opinion is tempered due to wanting a larger overall upgrade and my desire not to part with the team’s 1st round pick next June.

NatsGM Grade -> C / C-