Baseball America’s minor league transactions are out and the Nationals have begun the process of matching players to available positions by releasing several guys.
Released: RHP Rob Bell, RHP Andre Enriquez, RHP Desmond Jones, RHP Don Levinski, RHP Alberto Tavarez, RHP David Trahan, C Humberto Cota, 3B Robert Sandora, SS Angel De Castro
There are also reports that RHP Aaron Jackson Brad Clark have been released, This is just the beginning. Over the next couple of days, the Nationals should begin to release other players as they begin the process of finalizing their minor league rosters.
Positively Half St. | 24-Mar-08 at 5:27 pm | Permalink
Did all of the minor leaguers have Spring Training? Or do the lower levels just convene when the seasons begin? I understand that minor league ST is in Viera as well, but I never gave much thought to how many of the players are actually there.
Brian Oliver | 24-Mar-08 at 6:23 pm | Permalink
All of the minor leaguers are down there. I know someone who was down there and they told me there were over 100 players in minor league camp. When you add up a 25-man roster for Columbus, Harrisburg, Potomac, Hagerstown, Vermont, GCL, and some from the DSL, you have lots of people. From my recollection, they have a ‘camp’ for each full season level with an overall camp for extended spring training that those not assigned stay at to work out and play against other teams
Don | 24-Mar-08 at 6:38 pm | Permalink
It appears tomorrow might be a pretty major day as far as minor league players being released. Last week players were given meal money to get them to Tuesday… which is a “camp day”. I’m sure everyone who is on the bubble is nervous.
dd | 24-Mar-08 at 7:04 pm | Permalink
At one time, Levinski was a big one time prospect.
The Expos drafted him in the second round in 2002. He was named the team’s minor league player of the year and a Midwest League All-Star RHP in the same year. Started out strong.
Don was sought after by other teams and later involved in trades for Cliff Floyd, and later Jeff Conine.
Injuries curtailed a once promising carer.
Good luck Levinski!
Marcus | 25-Mar-08 at 10:50 am | Permalink
Hey Brian,
Hope all is well, wondering if you’d heard anything about the prospect the Nationals are bringing in for a workout today?
“Nats Host Dominican Teenager
The Nationals are scheduled to host a workout Tuesday morning for one of the top Latin American prospects available in this year’s signing period, Dominican shortstop Alvaro Aristy, according to sources. Aristy, 16, is the only top international prospect to have secured a visa to travel to the United States and work out for clubs privately before the end of spring training. . . .”
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/24/AR2008032402425.html
Brian Oliver | 25-Mar-08 at 1:10 pm | Permalink
Marcus - I saw that. I had not heard his name mentioned before. I’m asking around to see what I can figure out
Marcus | 25-Mar-08 at 2:28 pm | Permalink
Thanx for the reply…it’d be great to know what you find out
Jesse | 25-Mar-08 at 10:02 pm | Permalink
Wow, Trahan was released?? Are the Nationals that good to let a guy go with a 2-something era in AA?
VladiHondo | 26-Mar-08 at 8:50 am | Permalink
For no reason in particular, always rooted for Aaron Jackson, thought he deserved a shot after his year in 2k6. He’s only 22, guess he didn’t take to his change to reliever last year.