Andruw Jones To DC? (Article)

[HMFFL]

Given the Nationals' situation, even April isn't too early to start wondering about what free agents the club might pursue when its payroll expands for 2008. One logical possibility: Atlanta center fielder Andruw Jones, whose deal with the Braves expires at the end of this season.

Jones -- who will likely command something approaching or exceeding the eight-year, $136 million deal Alfonso Soriano signed with the Chicago Cubs last offseason -- is familiar with Nationals President Stan Kasten and bench coach Pat Corrales, who both had long tenures with the Braves.

"My love is here in Atlanta," Jones said before Thursday's game. "I will do my best to be here. But it's a business. Anything can happen."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 02104.html

[Pai Gow]

Just pay the man, Andruw means too much to this franchise, he's a fan favorite and he's done his fair share for the organization, it's only right that he gets paid.

[lpsevier]

No chance he goes to the Nats.

[Mardy2Curry]

Are you serious, if he goes to the Nats its for $20m per. I can't see him going from the top of the division to the bottom for no other reason than way more money. He's staying in ATL without a doubt fellas.

[NDaATL]

Yeah I see no chance in him going to the Nats. What's the difference between 120 million and 150 million? I'd rather take 120 and play for a great team.. If Andruw leaves I'm sure it will be to a good team.