When we last checked in with Jayson Werth this offseason, he was getting his broken iPad fixed. This week, Werth commented on the possibility of the Nationals signing Roy Oswalt in an email to MLB.com's Bill Ladson (Ladson reports that signing Oswalt is now Mike Rizzo's top priority this winter), in which he says he plans on playing in October in 2012:
"Roy O would be awesome to have as a veteran anchor in our pitching staff. He works fast, throws strikes and takes the ball every fifth day. [He] keeps a low profile in the clubhouse and has a businessman's attitude. He has lots of experience, including postseason, and that's important, especially since we plan on playing in October [next] year."
(Jayson Werth, via MLB.com, 11/14/2011)
Good thing, too, because technically the Nats end the 2012 regular season October 3rd at home against the Phillies. Not that anything less than a playoff berth will be acceptable...
Good. I'd be worried about him if he planned on not making the playoffs.
Posted by: Sec3MySofa | November 15, 2011 at 08:50 AM
I am glad someone has the right attitude going into 2012 rather than hoping for .500 again! It would be interesting to see where in the rotation Oswalt would pitch.
Posted by: HARPER_ROY_2012 | November 15, 2011 at 09:14 AM
hahahaaha i love that last paragraph
Posted by: Adam | November 16, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Do you think someone would take on his contract. How much cash would the Nats have to throw in.
Posted by: DENAT | November 16, 2011 at 03:13 PM