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klw	11-29-2012 04:34 PM

Span to Nationals

for the Nats 2011 #1 pick, Alex Meyer.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/1...nard-span.html

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Meyer, the 23rd overall selection of the 2011 draft, pitched well in 2012, his lone season as a pro. He pitched at Class A, posting a 2.86 ERA with 9.7 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 in 129 innings. The 6'9" 22-year-old might rank sixth among Twins prospects, John Manuel of Baseball America notes (on Twitter).

Here are Meyer's stats.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi...ww.typepad.com

I am guessing the equivalent offer would have been if the Reds sent Stephenson to the Twins. Meyer is older and was taken about 5 slots ahead of Stephenson in 2011. He was ranked by BA as the Nats #6 prospect prior to 12.

WildcatFan

11-29-2012 04:38 PM

Re: Span to Nationals

Just posted in the news thread. He's a similar prospect to Robert Stephenson.

LvJ	11-29-2012 04:46 PM

Re: Span to Nationals

Now go get Morse for LF.

klw	11-29-2012 05:00 PM

Re: Span to Nationals

Quote:

Originally Posted by LvJ (Post 2781345)

Now go get Morse for LF.

More likely the Nats let Laroche walk and play Morse at 1b.

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Span, 28, provides the Nationals with an established center fielder. His presence will presumably keep Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth in outfield corners. It could also impact the Nationals' interest in Adam LaRoche, since Michael Morse's primary position might now be first base. Alternatively, the Nationals could move Morse to a team seeking offense and continue pursuing LaRoche.

Kc61	11-29-2012 05:07 PM

Re: Span to Nationals

If this prospect is like Stephenson, I am overjoyed that the Reds did not trade for Span.

Good non-move for Reds, IMO.

mdccclxix

11-29-2012 05:10 PM

Re: Span to Nationals

There is question if Meyers will stick as a starter, but I'm sure the Twins don't feel that way. This one's all on some scout somewhere. I didn't know Meyer was from Greensburg, IN though. That's pretty close to Cincinnati.

klw	11-29-2012 05:12 PM

Re: Span to Nationals

I don't know much about Meyer. It would seem that his age, etc might make Cingrani a better comp as his age may make him closer to the bigs than Stephenson. Obviously a tall lad.

klw	11-29-2012 05:14 PM

Re: Span to Nationals

Here is a Minnesota article on the trade. It has a link to video on Meyer.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/181434491.html

RedsManRick

11-29-2012 05:18 PM

Re: Span to Nationals

I wonder if this means Bourn to the Phillies is imminent.

Vottomatic

11-29-2012 05:23 PM

Re: Span to Nationals

Good. I didn't want Span. Too much to pay anyway.

mdccclxix

11-29-2012 05:27 PM

Re: Span to Nationals

Span is a hard one to figure out. He's got his devotees in Minnesota that feel they got robbed. On the other hand, his numbers are just okay, which in today's environment may actually be good.

mdccclxix

11-29-2012 05:42 PM

Re: Span to Nationals

Uhh, this is Span's tweet from 3 hours ago:

Quote:

Denard Span ‏@thisisdspan

Getting older ain't no joke! #grammarcheck

Tadasimha

11-29-2012 05:44 PM

Re: Span to Nationals

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdccclxix (Post 2781369)

Uhh, this is Span's tweet from 3 hours ago:

Wonder how fast his agent is going to have him take that tweet down?

Wonderful Monds

11-29-2012 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mdccclxix (Post 2781353)

He's pitched against my high school a few times, which likely makes him the only pro baseball player who has ever competed for or against them lol.

Huge overpay for Span btw. Very glad the Reds didn't get involved.

dougdirt

11-29-2012 06:10 PM

Re: Span to Nationals

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Originally Posted by WildcatFan (Post 2781342)

Just posted in the news thread. He's a similar prospect to Robert Stephenson.

I think he is more Corcino/Cingrani than Stephenson. As prospects they are all different, but in terms of prospect value, I think he is a lot closer to Corcino or Cingrani than he is to Stephenson.

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