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They had a big revenue boost this year thanks to this pitcher they brought up, they have a ton of young talent, they just cleared $12 million in salary out of their 1b spot, they have a spectacular new ballpark, they're in one of the economically brightest spots in the country thanks to the government lobbying sector, and they just made a splash for all of those.

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QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 5, 2010 -> 04:49 PM)
Oh, I should point out, probably a stupid move too. But for the Nats to get involved in this type of signing it is a huge statement. I'm guessing he's getting 15M a year too?

He's probably well, well, well past $15 a year. I'd imagine it's closer to $20 to get him to commit at this point in the offseason, prior to the winter meetings, with Boras as the agent.

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QUOTE (chw42 @ Dec 5, 2010 -> 03:53 PM)
Well, Dunn and Werth aren't too far apart offensively, so the Nats really didn't lose anything. 7 years though? Kinda ridiculous considering the guy is 31.

 

And already past what his career season will probably end up being.

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QUOTE (chw42 @ Dec 5, 2010 -> 04:53 PM)
Well, Dunn and Werth aren't too far apart offensively, so the Nats really didn't lose anything. 7 years though? Kinda ridiculous considering the guy is 31.

This is a "trying to make people happy" move. They have a lot of young pitching already, they have 2 draft picks coming from the Sox/sandwich, they only lose their 2nd round pick in this deal, they have an unhappy Zimmerman about Dunn departing, they have Harper who will probably be there sooner than later.

 

They add in OF defense, they add in a vet who has been to the playoffs repeatedly and performed, and like I noted above, they're in a market where they have the ability to see serious revenue growth in the next couple years if they give the fans some excitement.

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