Are the Nationals going to sign Adam Dunn to an extension before the end of the playoffs? Dunn has given the team and fans great enthusiasm, hard work and a sense of commitment that was rarely seen in recent years. Of course, the Nats must also sign front-line pitchers for a successful year. -- Breanna G., Laurel, Md. As far as Dunn goes, I don't see it happening before the postseason comes to an end. Dunn will likely file for free agency then. There is no question that Dunn is a better hitter than I thought. But what is overlooked here is his defense, which is below average. In my opinion, the Nationals can't afford another year of having a below-average first baseman. I'm torn when it comes to Dunn. I believe Washington needs to get better defensively at first base. He is not the answer there. If the Nationals were in the American League, it would be a no-brainer to sign him, because he would be the designated hitter. At the same time, how are they going to replace his bat? I don't have an answer to that question. What are the chances of left-hander Matt Chico and catcher Jesus Flores making the Nationals' Opening Day roster? -- Ben F., Suffolk, Va. That's a great question. As of right now, one has to say not good. Let's start with Flores. The Nationals are high on Wilson Ramos, and he is likely to be the everyday catcher after the All-Star break. Ivan Rodriguez is expected to be back next year. Flores has options and can be sent to Triple-A Syracuse to start the season. As for Chico, he had a respectable season, although, according to people that I've talked to, he has had problems getting out of the first inning. Chico must have a great Spring Training to make the Major League roster. How can the Nats be thinking about putting Josh Willingham at first if their focus is defense? He's an incredible defensive outfielder. -- Craig F., Brampton, Ontario No doubt, Willingham improved dramatically in the outfield, but I'm with the Nationals on this idea. It's time for the Nationals to be more athletic in the outfield. General manager Mike Rizzo said he wants a more athletic team. I would rather see a player like Roger Bernadina out there than Willingham. I would like to see the Nationals go after left-hander Barry Zito. If they could get the Giants to eat half the money, then we would be getting a former 20-game winner for the price of Jason Marquis. -- Steven W., Gaithersburg, Md. It's time for the Nationals to develop their own pitchers instead of going after retreads. Zito hasn't done anything of significance in a long time. If he was that good, he would be on the Giants' playoff roster. Play the kids. Build from within. Do you think second baseman Danny Espinosa is really ready for the Majors? He hit great his first week in Washington and probably below .200 after that. I would like to see him get at least another season in Syracuse and then see if he's ready for the big leagues. -- Richard G., Syracuse, N.Y. There is no question in my mind that Espinosa is ready for the big leagues. His defense alone will help the Nationals save a lot of runs. If he hits .250 or better, it will be a great year for him. What do you think the future holds for reliever Jason Bergmann? -- Anthony M., Seminole, Fla. His days with the Nationals are over, of course. I could see him signing a Minor League deal with another team. I think the key for Bergmann is to stop being in denial about who he was as a pitcher and stop listening to the phony praise that certain media people gave him. He was not good in the Major Leagues for most of the last three years. If he comes to grips with it, I think he will be OK. I wish nothing but the best for Bergmann. 时间有限...以下简略地翻译一下： 1. 关於 Dunn 是否该续约的问题，Ladson 认为问题还是出在於 Dunn 的守备能力。 他认为球团似乎不打算签一个守备低於平均的一垒手。 至於该选(签)谁来弥补蛋哥的棒子？天晓得。 2. 关於 Jesus Flores 以及 Matt Chico 明年的安排。 由於 Flores 还有选择权可以用，所以明年开季时他应该会在3A打球。 Wilson Ramos 会成为我们的第一号捕手，I-Rod 则是二号捕手。 至於 Chico 据说他依旧有首局爆的问题存在，所以明年春训时他必须非常拼命才能 进入到25人名单。 3. Josh Willingham 是否会移防成为一垒手？ 这个提案 Ladson 基本上是同意的。虽然 Willingham 今年的守备确实有所进步， 不过据传 Rizzo 似乎有意组成一支在速度方面更具有侵略性的球队。另外 Ladson 也表示，他宁愿选择让像 Bernadina 这种速度更快的球员来负责守外野。 4. 是否应该去追逐一下 Barry Zito？ Ladson 认为国民队应该要好好发展自己阵中的投手，同时他不认为 Zito 能够带给 国民队任何帮助。如果他真的有这麽好，那他现在理应会在巨人队季後赛的25人名单 里，不是吗？ 5. Danny Espinosa 是否已经准备好上到大联盟了？ 这点 Ladson 是赞成的，他认为光是 Espinosa 的守备就足以替球队省下不少分数。 如果他的打击率能够维持在.250甚至在这之上那就更好了。 6. 关於 Jason Bergmann 的未来？ Ladson 认为 Bergmann 和国民队的关系已经结束了，并预期 Bergmann 应该会和 其他球队签下小联盟合约。文章最後他又附加了一些对於 Bergmann 的期许与祝福。 --

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