The Nationals are close to signing free agent Mark DeRosa, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter links). The sides are nearing a one-year, Major League contract and DeRosa will be a super utility player, Rosenthal writes. CSE represents DeRosa, who drew interest from at least four teams this offseason.
DeRosa played in just 47 games in 2011 because of a strained left wrist. The versatile 36-year-old was productive in 2009, posting a .250/.319/.433 line and appearing at five different positions for the Indians and Cardinals. However, he has struggled to stay on the field since signing a two-year deal with the Giants two Decembers ago. When he did play for the Giants, DeRosa posted a forgettable .235/.313/.279 line.
hallwagner
word, i’ve always loved derosa, even for never having been a fan of a team he was on
diesel2410
Well, if it’s for cheap. I guess he has some upside.
vtadave
Upside? Not sure about that.
Just surprised he’s not a Dodger.
gmenfan 2
Good call.
Old. Middle infielder. Ex-Giant. That just screams Dodgers.
diesel2410
If he stays healthy, yes. He could get his pop back
scott brecht
loved him when he was on the cubs, but he just can’t stay healthy anymore.
55saveslives
Until he “stands” in the batters box and his wrist blows up again!
Thizzie
Dude raked on the Rangers about half a decade ago.
Comment_and_Chill
Well he’s not a everyday player anymore so the health concerns should not be as worrisome since he’s coming off the bench, i like this signing. Much improved bench this year with mark derosa and mike Cameron. Big upgrade over last years bench in terms of power and the versatility is great as well. If he returns healthy, he could be a big surprise player.
Jay
The Nats are good for signing crap.Enjoy last place
brett m.
But we weren’t in last place. We were in 3rd place. I’m confused.
FacelessGeneralManager
Once again, every single time the Nats are mentioned, you just hate on them. What did they do to you?
Maybe your just mad at the direction they are headed.
nats2012
You must be a pathetic Met fan.
Jay
You must be a pathetic Expos fan.Have fun watching Werth bat .230 with 160 strikeouts
nats2012
Mets are the joke of the league, a NY team that cant afford their own players, Im from Brooklyn and the Mets are a laughing stock.
nats2012
And you must be concerned with the Nats because every Nats article you are commenting on. I thought you were an As fan because you were telling us what they should get back in Gio trades, Im not on any Mets article because they are no threat.
Chuck Norris 2
I can see your a big MESS fan.
NatsTown
CONGRATS! You have a reputation as one of the worst posters on this site. Great accomplishment.
letsgogiants
Good luck DeRosa. Even with all the injuries he’s had the past couple years, he should still be a good player to have both on and off the field. When he was healthy, he was pretty solid this year, outside of a rough May (0-19 skid). He hit well out of Spring Training, and if he had stayed healthy, he could have had a bounce-back like season. When he was healthy again in September, he went 12-31, which indicates that he would be a good fit as a solid bench coach. He may not be an everyday player anymore, but as a bench player he would be a good fit for just about any team, given his veteran presence, versatility, and clubhouse leadership. I wish he could have stayed with the Giants, but it seems as if their bench is already full. Good luck in Washington, DeRosa. I’m sure you’re have a good presence on some of the Nat’s younger players.
RepOak
Ha! Good luck with that, Nat’s.
meinhardt1992
how many teams has he been on in the last decade i can name for sure 5 if he signs with the nationals