BLOCKBUSTER!

"He's a Major League shortstop -- .250, .260 hitter. He can really play shortstop with a gun. It's hard to get middle infielders who can do that."
(Jim Bowden, via Nationals dot com, 7/31/2008)

Nationals acquire Alberto Gonzalez!

Let the over-analysis begin: Earlier today, the Nationals acquired Alberto Gonzalez from the Yankees for minor league pitcher Jhonny (not a typo) Nunez. That's right, a can't-hit, real, live 25 yr. old slick-fielding "Major League shortstop". With a gun, too.

Boooooooooo! Here are five reasons why you should hate this deal:

1. Isn't the idea to stockpile young arms?
2. If this move is insurance for the trip Guzman is about to make to the DL, because FLop is merely minutes from being let go, then shame on you Jimbo for f#cking up a month ago when the Orioles were willing to give you a bag of baseballs and some autographed Cal Ripkin memorabilia for FLoP, straight up.
3. Pitching, pitching, pitching!
4. Great, just what the doctor ordered: another light-hitting middle infielder!
5. Boring! What the hell happened to the blockbuster you promised, Jim?

(AP Photo)

Comments

[ckstevenson]

The other AG ended his last name with an "S" http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/gonzales-bio.html

But it's still a great gag, and how fitting is it for him to be in DC????

I consider today to be a resounding success. FLop and Lo Duca are gone!!!! Ring the bells, put on your Sunday best and do a dance!

For the firs time in 3 years I'm EXCITED to watch the Nats. Sure, it's probably a team of mostly never will be's, some never will be's and 2-5 good enough's. But it'll be fun to watch it shake out!