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The Incredible Significance of Ryan Langerhans: A Brief Reflection
The Incredible Significance of Ryan Langerhans: A Brief Reflection
Sure, Ryan Langerhans is the greatest thing since Matt Wieters, but this isn't just about the Mariners acquiring him from the Nationals for Mike Morse. It's about finding valuable players at replacement-level prices.
The Incredible Significance of Ryan Langerhans: A Brief Reflection
MARINERS GM TAKES ADVICE FROM FANS
theworldofisaac.com — On June 24th, Jack Zduriencik had an online chat with some Seattle fans via MLB.com.... One of... the questions asked/posed to him was booxa: We need more LH bats. Have you looked at Ryan Langerhans, currently in the Nats' organization? Jack_Zduriencik: ... (more) MARINERS GM TAKES ADVICE FROM FANS
Mike Morse Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Washington Nationals - MLB
sbnation.com — Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions June 28, 2009 Acquired from the Seattle Mariners. April 1, 2009 Outrighted to Tacoma (AAA). February... 21, 2009 Re-signed by the Seattle Mariners to a one-year contract. September 1, 2008 Transferred from the 15-day DL ... (more) Mike Morse Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - ...
Did Mariners Get Trade Idea from Fans?
Did Mariners Get Trade Idea from Fans?
sportingnews.com — For much of the universe, a trade involving two marginal minor leaguers -- Mariners 27-year-old infield prospect... Michael Morse and Nationals journeyman outfielder Ryan Langerhans -- registered hardly a blip on the news wire. A bad team and a mediocre ... (more) Did Mariners Get Trade Idea from Fans?
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Marlin Maniac | A Florida Marlins Blog — ... - Finally, a lot of wheeling and dealing for the Pirates and Nationals. The Nats dealth sabermetric “Free X”  favorite Ryan Langerhans to a giddy Seattle team for scrub Mike Morse in what was described as “a favor” to Langerhans. Seems like it was a favor to both teams. Then, the Pirates dealt ...

Jeff Fiorentino: 2010’s Ryan Langerhans?
FanGraphs Baseball — ... even league average (2 WAR). Langerhans didn’t “look like” an average corner outfielder. His value lay more in his outstanding glove than his questionable bat. But he was a good fourth outfielder (at worst) who could have been had for next to nothing. The Nationals signed him to a minor league deal, then traded him to the Mariners mid-season for the legendary ...

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