Ryan Zimmerman Should Have Kept His Mouth Shut

by Jeff Sullivan on Jan 29, 2010 10:22 AM PST in Seattle Mariners Transactions

Zimmerman also praised recent moves by the front office, in the process hinting at something other than praise for the previous regime.

"This is the first offseason, I think, where they've actually gone after some people, and they've done some stuff that's legitimately made us a better team," he said early in the conversation.

Nevermind that this winter's big National acquisitions have been Jason Marquis and Matt Capps. It's about to get a whole lot funnier.

The Nationals have announced that they've agreed to terms with right-hander Miguel Batista on a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training.

Batista joins the Nationals after making 56 appearances with the Mariners in 2009, walking 39 and oh my god why would you do this

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Theres nothing wrong with giving Miguel Batista a minor league contract.

They dont have to pay him anything, there is no risk.

ARock - January 29, 2010 reply

There is nothing wrong with exposing yourself to a pissed off rottweiler.

abender20 - January 29, 2010 reply

Let me have some fun

Also there is the whole thing where he sucks a lot and is about 50 years old

Jeff Sullivan - January 29, 2010 reply

They kept Griffey in Seattle for more than his playing abilities.

Maybe the Nationals just want somebody to play smooth jazz during team dinners.

srm07 - January 29, 2010 reply

♪ doooooooooo do doot do doooooooo ♪

msb - January 29, 2010 reply

Doot Doot!

oh wait I thought you were Nardwuar for a second.

pdb - January 29, 2010 reply

He's the ugly girl that hot girls keep around to look better by comparison

They’ll trot him out there after Strasburg pitches a few innings in ST to make him look even sexier.

seattlecougar - January 29, 2010 reply

I don't think he will probably be following Strasburg in a game, unless Strasburg really sucks his first time out.

Fin - January 29, 2010 reply

At least he didn't accuse a teammate of intentionally giving up a home run!

Mariner John - January 29, 2010 reply

I loved Bacsik's response to that

Jeff Sullivan - January 29, 2010 reply

I hate typing Bacsik

Jeff Sullivan - January 29, 2010 reply

For everyone too lazy to look it up, which I usually am

“For everyone on my page that needs a denial; I didn’t try to give up the homerun. I was crappy enough to do it without trying.”

That is quite amusing.

appleshampoo - January 29, 2010 reply

I liked the one right below that too.

If somebody would have asked me, what teammate will say you tried to give up a homerun? After laughing my answer would have been Tim Redding

Mariner John - January 30, 2010 reply

Wonder which of Riggleman/McLaren suggested picking up Batista?

ThundaPC - January 29, 2010 reply

I forgot about that

And they managed him at his worst!

Jeff Sullivan - January 29, 2010 reply

He's a Veteran Presence.

msb - January 29, 2010 reply

The can fix him!

Poochie - January 29, 2010 reply

They complete him!

Or he them. Or something.

wandergeist - January 29, 2010 reply

This great offseason by the Nationals...

… is now on the same level as a few by the Kansas City Royals.

srm07 - January 29, 2010 reply

Apparently the Nats only just heard about

The contest

wandergeist - January 29, 2010 reply

Once in a while, there will be a poll of Major Leaguers about something or other

and the answers they give are used to make a point of some sort. People forget that individuals who spend most of their lives training to catch throw and swing at baseballs are generally not good analysts.

Bearskin Rugburn - January 29, 2010 reply