Nov 7, 2008

Preview of 2009 and new jerseys

For 2009, I think the Nats have a overall good team. We have a good lineup, if everyone can stay healthy. As of now, we have Flores as catcher, Johnson at 1b, Bonifacio/Hernandez/Belliard at 2b, Guzman at ss, Zim at 3b, Dukes in lf, Milledge in cf, and Kearns in rf. This lineup isn't too bad with the exeption of Kearns. I want Hernandez to be the 2b, because Belliard is too old and is good coming off the bench, and Bonifacio may be ridiculously fast but cannot hit for a good average, especially from the right side, and he doesn't take any walks. Also if you look at the lineup, there isn't any bad fielders except for Milledge. The bullpen is solid, even if Cordero doesn't come back. We have three really solid relivers, with Shell, Rivera, and Hanrahan. I also liked what I saw out of Hinckly and Mock. Although getting rid of Charlie Manning means we must get another left hander.
The starting pitching scares me. If the Nationals wish to get in the playoffs, they need one stud starter. They need a Peavy or Sabathia. Lannan is great, Redding is a streaky veteran who can be unhittable at times, the other three could be Ballester, Shawn Hill if he can stay healthy, and Shiron Martis.
I saw the new road jersey, and I don't like it that much. It looks too old-fashioned, I like last years grey a lot better.

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