Nats Sign Estrada

[love_that_reefer]

MLB.com reports that the Nationals and Johnny Estrada have agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $1.25 million.
Estrada was reportedly close to signing with the Pirates, where he would have competed with Ronny Paulino for at-bats, so joining the Nationals suggests that Paul Lo Duca's knee injury may be a bigger concern than initially expected. Lo Duca is said to be on track for a 4-6 week recovery after signing a one-year deal of his own earlier this month, which would leave two veteran starting catchers fighting for playing time in Washington. Estrada's arrival is a big blow to Lo Duca's already limited fantasy value and signals that Jesus Flores could be headed to the minors.

So now the Nats have two catchers with injury problems. Estrada is coming off knee and elbow surgery if I'm not mistaken. What happens when both are healthy? They already have Johnson and Young at first and have created another logjam. I guess this gives them options at the trade deadline.

[brewersfan19]

Good for the Nats.

[browntown653]

To quote my buddy ljshorty, "what's with the nationals taking all the mets' shitty catchers?"

[brewersfan19]

Hope Estrada does not try to punch out his manager this year.


But in Yost's case, he should have done a better job. Hell, there were so many times in the past 2 years that I wanted to throw a punch or 7 at Yost.