(Miguel Batista poses with Miss Iowa Katherine Connors in July. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters.)
According to the Associated Press, the Nationals did not offer arbitration to Miguel Batista on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, even less surprisingly, the Nationals have offered arbitration to Adam Dunn, meaning that Mike Rizzo will get the two draft picks he's been dreaming about -- once Adam Dunn signs somewhere else this offseason, that is. Can't wait to see how those picks pan out in 2015!
We're having a hard time imagining a scenario where Adam Dunn returns to the Nationals, but Ben Goessling takes a crack at it over at the Goessling game.
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I wish they had offered arbritration to Ms. Iowa, she had a nice curve..ball!!!
Posted by: Eric Walker | November 23, 2010 at 05:17 PM
You may have missed the developments today with 1st baseman/DH/Catchers. The Tigers were the frontrunners for Dunn and no longer are.
Read Mark Zuckerman's synopsis and comments at NatsInsider
Posted by: Steve M. | November 23, 2010 at 06:43 PM
Steve: didn't miss those developments, and don't think the Tigers deal for Martinez changes much in terms of the chances Dunn comes back to the Nats.
Posted by: The Nationals Enquirer | November 23, 2010 at 08:41 PM
The Tigers were touted as "in serious talks with Dunn" so it is one down and a few other teams in the hunt. The White Sox are the frontrunners for Dunn but their interest hinges on the big 1st baseman prize which is Paul Konerko.
The longshot is whether any club can pry away Adrian Gonzalez from the Padres and the big story for 2011 will be what Albert Pujols does with a contract extension with the Cardinals before he becomes a Free Agent.
The Red Sox interest hinges on getting Adrian Beltre signed so Youkilis stays at 1st base.
Posted by: Steve M. | November 24, 2010 at 08:33 AM