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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Nationals trade Henry Rodriguez to Cubs for Ian Dickson; option Nate Karns to Harrisburg

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posted 1 week ago by TerpNats to cubs, nationals | 36 comment(s)

The Nationals traded right-handed reliever Henry Rodriguez to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-hander Ian Dickson. After three years of hoping Rodriguez would develop into a dominant and consistent power arm in their bullpen, the Nationals have finally and completely parted ways with him.

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1. Rickey Fredonia Fudge Duckery Precious Twiddle posted on January 05, 2013 at 08:49 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

I know it's unlikely, but I always hope Willis will turn in some sort of swan song whenever he signs.

2. Matt Clement of Alexandria posted on January 05, 2013 at 09:11 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Me too. Willis was so much damn fun when he was good.

3. Dock Ellis on Acid

posted on January 05, 2013 at 12:08 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

He can hit for a pitcher. I still hold out hope he can reinvent himself as a LOOOGY/PH. That would be a lot of fun.

4. Ray (RDP)

posted on January 05, 2013 at 03:24 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

"Can I try this career over?" Dontrelle Willis.

5. Nasty Nate posted on January 05, 2013 at 03:32 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

New contracts for Pierre and Willis. Urbina gets released from prison. Miggy wins the MVP. Things are looking up for the alumni of the Bartman game.

6. tfbg9 posted on January 05, 2013 at 03:35 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

"Can I try this career over?" Dontrelle Willis.

$40,766,426?

7. I Am Not a Number posted on January 05, 2013 at 09:29 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

$40,766,426

2003-2006 (while good): 817 IP, 3.44 ERA, 5.3MM
2007-2011 (while bad): 414 IP, 5.65 ERA, 35.4MM

8. Leroy Kincaid posted on January 06, 2013 at 12:40 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

the Cubs, who originally drafted him back in 2000

I did not know that. Weird. Wild.

9. Gern Blanston posted on January 06, 2013 at 01:42 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I did not know that. Weird. Wild.

He was part of the Clement/Alfonseca deal with the Marlins.

10. Hack Wilson posted on January 06, 2013 at 05:21 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Where position is Dontrelle going to play?

I don't know.

Third base.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Nationals trade Henry Rodriguez to Cubs for Ian Dickson; option Nate Karns to Harrisburg

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