The Vermont Lake Monsters announced their initial 2006 roster.
- CATCHERS:
- Patrick Nichols - 21-year old, 6′2″ 200lb - 2006 16th rd selection
- Rob Sandora - 24, 6′0″ 200 - minor league free agent
- Erick San Pedro - 22, 6′0″ 205 - 2004 2nd
- INFIELDERS:
- Brett McMillan - 22-year old, 6′5″ 215lb - 2006 14th rd selection
- Michael Martinez - 23, 5′9″ 145 - minor league free agent
- Jonathan Castro - 22, 6′1″ 160 - minor league free agent
- Brandon Conway - 22, 6′3″ 190 - 2004 9th
- Richard Caputo - 21, 6′1″ 185 - 2006 24th
- Jeremy Goldschmeding - 22, 6′2″ 190 - 2006 36th
- OUTFIELDERS:
- Justin Maxwell - 22-year old, 6′5″ 225lb - 2005 4th rd selection
- Francisco Guzman - 22, 6′4″ 195 - minor league free agent
- Ryan Delaughter - 19, 6′3″ 210 - 2005 5th
- Mike Daniel - 21, 6′4″ 185 - 2005 7th
- PITCHERS:
- Aaron Jackson - 20-year old, 6′0″ 175lb - 2004 22nd rd selection
- Rudy Garza - 22, 6′2″ 190 - 2004 35th
- Jack Spradlin (L) - 21, 6′2″ 170 - 2005 8th
- Chris Lugo - 19, 6′1″ 185 - 2004 28th
- Zechry Zinicola - 21, 6′1″ 215 - 2006 6th
- Daniel Pfau (L) - 22, 6′0″ 175 - 2006 27th
- Zachary Baldwin (L) - 23, 6′5″ 225 - 2006 31st
- Cory Van Allen (L) - 21, 6′2″ 180 - 2006 5th
- Demetri White (L) - 24, 6′1″ 200 - minor league free agent
- Daryl Thompson - 20, 6′1″ 170 - 2003 8th
- Cole Kimball - 20, 6′3″ 225 - 2006 12th
- Jacobo Meque - 22, 6′2″ 200 - minor league free agent
- Matt Perks - 20, 6′2″ 205 - 2004 18th
- Juan De Los Santos (L) - 23, 6′0″ 185 - minor league free agent
- Jeff Taylor - 22, 6′9″ 245 - 2005 24th
- Terrence Engles - 20, 6′4″ 170 - 2003 20th
- Yader Peralta - 20, 6′1″ 170 - trade with Red Sox
- Andre Enriquez - 22, 6′3″ 215 - 2005 13th
- Erik Arnesen - 22, 6′3″ 260 - 2006 17th
Nate | 17-Jun-06 at 9:30 pm | Permalink
Any of these guys in particular to keep an eye on? I know the Nats have hopes for San Pedro and Maxwell, and Van Allen and Zinicola from this year’s draft.
Brian J Oliver | 19-Jun-06 at 9:29 am | Permalink
Nate - The guys I would watch most closely (in no particular order) are:
San Pedro - He’s got the glove to be successful as a catcher but cannot stay healthy. This is getting close to make or break time for him.
Justin Maxwell - He’s another one of the injury-prone brigade. I’m not as high on him as some are, but that is mainly because I don’t believe he’s going to stay healthy long enough to progress
Francisco Guzman - Just to see if he can build on his 2005. He needs to show he can and earn a quick promotion to Potomac. The fact that the musical chairs of OFs hasn’t included him thus far is a question that needs to be answered
Ryan Delaughter - BIG time power. He’s one to watch as a corner OF of the future. At only 19, he’s got time. (Can also pitch, but I doubt we’ll see that)
Zinicola and Van Allen are two 2006 draft picks to watch. Zinicola is definitely a RP while Van Allen will be interesting to track to see where his LH fits best.
Daryl Thompson is rehabbing from arm surgery and there are those within the organization that believe he has the highest ceiling of any SP.