Nationals To Inquire About Patterson

The Washington Nationals are going to obviously talk with agent Scott Boras and his client Andruw Jones during December 1st's meetings. They also have made it clear that they would like to sign Corey Patterson to a deal if the price was right. Corey would likely platoon and hit only against right-handers, as lefties have gave him major problems throughout his career.

To me, current center-fielder Nook Logan is a better bet than Corey Patterson in center, but what the Nationals need to do is sign Andruw Jones to a 5-year deal and let him carry their offense into the new stadium.

Cameron Would Love To Play In D.C.

Mike Nicotera told reporters that his client, center fielder Mike Cameron, is highly interested in roaming the Nationals' CF vacancy. Cameron, who is 35 years of age, is most likely quite a bad move for the Nationals, as he's going to command at least $8M per year and will not be major-league capable once the Nationals are ready to compete.

Hopefully Jim Bowden agrees with me and pursues Andruw Jones instead. Jones still drove in 100 runs last year and would bring quite a bit of fans into the new park set to open in 2008.

Cameron To Be Suspended 25 Games

Free-Agent Mike Cameron told XX Sports Radio in San Diego today that he will receive a 25-game suspension as result of testing positive for a stimulant. This will drive his price down quite a bit, as he can only play a maximum of 137 games next season. Even after the suspension it looks like the Atlanta Braves are heavily interested in Mike, as he will be a much cheaper alternative than Andruw Jones and might actually produce a bit better, especially if Jones hits a mere .222 like he did in 2007.

Nationals Express Interest In Crisp

The Washington Post believes that Red Sox outfielder Coco Crisp, who became expendable with the arrival of rookie Jacoby Ellsbury, would be a great fit for the Nationals for 2008. Coco is signed to a very good contract, and would be a major upgrade over current CF/leadoff-hitter Nook Logan. Seems like the Nationals are going to sign a big free-agent as Andruw Jones, Tom Glavine, Aaron Rowand, Torii Hunter, and now Coco Crisp. You can also feel that one of those 5 will be Nationals, as a new stadium is set to open next year and they can generate quite a bit of revenue with either or.

Early Interest In Andruw

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Dave O'Brien's believes that the list of teams that Andruw Jones will choose between is set at: Dodgers, Rangers, Giants, White Sox, Nationals, Phillies, and Mets. Would be quite a story if the Mets ante up for Andruw and move Beltran over to right-field. I'm sure the Mets will easily make the playoffs if they can pull of such a deal. I still believe the favorite for the Jones signing, as Andruw has connections to their front office and the team is going to generate quite a bit of revenue next year with the opening of their new stadium.

Braves Done With Andruw

The Atlanta Braves made it clear today that they will not re-sign centerfielder Andruw Jones in the offseason, creating quite a stir in the free-agent market. One of my highly touted friends and myself believe that an Andruw Jones signing with the Washington Nationals would make sense for both parties, especially as this would free up a trade of either Nook Logan or Austin Kearns for another starter to put in the Nats' rotation.

Jones hit a mere .222 but still was able to hit 26HR and drive in 94. He also kept his OBP over .300, meaning his average wasn't the entire story of the season. The deal will cost Andruw quite a bit of cash however, and I can't wait to see how much Scott Boras can squeeze out for such a pathetic season on Andruw's part.