"Werth" Getting Rid Of

When I think of Jayson Werth, I think of the outfielder who shared games in right field with Geoff Jenkins in 2007. Then I think of the 2008 Jayson Werth and what he meant to the Phillies World Series win. Then I think of 2009 when he once again helped the Phillies reach the post season. In 2010, after he yelled at my girlfriend and his horrendous hermit picture. In the 2010 off season, Werth proceeded to talk trash on the Phillies, which a recap can be found here. So far in the 2011 season, Werth has not produced for the Nationals as much as they thought he would. And you're thinking, "Taylor, he has reached base safely in all 10 games, and hit a double and a homerun against the Phillies yesterday." Don't you think I already know that? I saw all of the headlines: "Werth Signing," "Jayson proves his Werth as Nats win," "Werth Haunts former team as Nats win." Ok, we get it, Jayson Werth's last name can be used in phrases that are puns and play on words. Werth had a double and a homerun in last nights game and all stories asked the question of whether or not the Phillies should have signed him. No they shouldn't have. Last night's game was Werth's first game with more than one hit, and yes, it just so happened to be against the Phillies. Let's look at Werth's stats for the year: .238 BA, 8 BB, 1 SB, 2 RBI, 2 HR, 4 2B. The only Phillie to have a batting average lower than Werth is Raul Ibanez with a .233, Werth's replacement Ben Francisco is batting .279. Sorry Jayson, Cliff Lee is "Werth" more than you are. I do not hate Jayson Werth for leaving Philadelphia, a friend told me that "Baseball is his job, and he took the best offer he got, just like you would take the best offer you would get." My only beef is with the media and that they made such a huge deal just because he had two extra base hits against his former team. NEWS FLASH: He will be doing that for the next 7 years, get used to it. Good luck Jayson Werth, keep up the good work.