Nats Fail with Tex, but on the bright side..

[OldFatGuy]

we signed Corey Patterson.

Corey Patterson.

Corey Patterson.

Corey Patterson.




*SCREAM*

[OldFatGuy]

Ok, I now really believe that I, just some old fat guy, could do a better job of GM than Jim Bowden. I didn't ever really want to go that far, but now, there, I've said it.

[HoustonGM]

Patterson's not a bad player to have, particularly on a minor league deal. He's an excellent bench player - great defense, speed. He's horrendously miscast as an everyday player, and even moreso as an everyday leadoff hitter, but if the Nationals don't fall into the Dusty Baker trap, he could turn out to be a solid pick up.

[OldFatGuy]

From the blurb on their website about Patterson:

Patterson, 29, played for the Reds in 2008 and hit .205 with 10 home runs and 38 RBIs.

Now for those not paying attention, the key number up there would be the .205

EDIT: Or, for those of you who like to play the SABR game, with nearly 400 plate appearances, an OPS+ of 48

[BINGLEBOP]

we signed Corey Patterson.

Corey Patterson.

Corey Patterson.

Corey Patterson.




*SCREAM*

Don't let yourself get so down. The Nationals also signed right-hander Jorge Sosa, left-hander Gustavo Chacin, infielder Jose Castillo and catcher Gustavo Molina.

That should make you feel better.

[OldFatGuy]

Don't let yourself get so down. The Nationals also signed right-hander Jorge Sosa, left-hander Gustavo Chacin, infielder Jose Castillo and catcher Gustavo Molina.

That should make you feel better.

Thanks Binglebop, now I feel much better.

I'm going to go scream some more now.

Thanks.

Bye.

[BINGLEBOP]

Go for a quick jog while you're at it. Don't hesitate in starting your New Year resolution!

[etothep]

From the blurb on their website about Patterson:



Now for those not paying attention, the key number up there would be the .205

EDIT: Or, for those of you who like to play the SABR game, with nearly 400 plate appearances, an OPS+ of 48

that includes his relatively good start to the season as well

[OldFatGuy]

Go for a quick jog while you're at it. Don't hesitate in starting your New Year resolution!

Ok, I just did. Whew, feels better. Maybe I should weigh and see how much I lost???

The only thing worse than signing Patterson would be if Peter Gammons is right and they sign Manny. Please God, don't let Jim Bowden be THAT foolish. Please. Pretty please.

[RedsoxRockies]

I have thought of an idea OFG! Lose weight until your weight matches Corey Patterson's batting average! Or go extreme and equal his OPS+

[OldFatGuy]

I have thought of an idea OFG! Lose weight until your weight matches Corey Patterson's batting average! Or go extreme and equal his OPS+

Or better yet maybe the Nats could sign someone whose batting average would equal my weight. (other than Manny)

[TheNamelessPoet]

Or better yet maybe the Nats could sign someone whose batting average would equal my weight. (other than Manny)

I didnt know chipper was available yet

[metsguy234]

With these signings I think we can call it now...

Washington Nationals: 2009 World Series Champs!

[EVEN11323]

Don't let yourself get so down. The Nationals also signed right-hander Jorge Sosa, left-hander Gustavo Chacin, infielder Jose Castillo and catcher Gustavo Molina.

That should make you feel better.

You forgot Daniel Cabrera.

[metsguy234]

I didnt know chipper was available yet

I didn't know they unfroze Ted Williams

Ouch lol