Why Not The Nationals?

[jjgott]

The Nationals have a pretty weak rotation to say the least. I don't see anyone on the MLB team that can help the Brewers too much, but maybe they have some nice options in the minors? I think they would readily welcome a Cappy/Bush/Vargas as a #3 pitcher in their rotation. Any thoughts?

[lynchmobster]

I doubt they'll take Vargas since they waived him in 2005.

[Roscoe Chill]

Are those guys better than what the Nationals have right now? Sure. Are those guys #3 pitchers? No. Would one of those guys help the Nationals get in to a pennant race? No. Why trade for one of those guys if you are the Nationals unless your goal is mediocrity. See what you've got as far as youngsters go.

[DrWood]

you need to put a legitimate MLB roster on the field. If your pitchers are putting up ERA's over 6, it's just not a ML product you're selling to your fans.

[Roscoe Chill]

Oh I understand that. I guess I'm just not convinced that acquiring Vargas or Capuano especially would guarantee you're putting more of a ML quality team out there. I've said it before and I'll say it again, but a few years ago the Brewers wouldn't have traded for the guys they have now in the phase of rebuilding they were in.