Comments on: Full Season Rosters (Columbus & Hagerstown)

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:41:50 +0000

Is Pete Orr being stashed at AAA until they can trade Lopez? He had a great spring (.390 avg.) and would certainly seem a better fit on the bench than Lopez. He stayed in the ’show’ all year with the Braves in 2007. Thanks.

By: Positively Half St.

Positively Half St. — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:59:42 +0000

Pete Orr is just biding time. He will only come up to replace a bench guy in Washington.

By: Steve Horton

Steve Horton — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:30:53 +0000

Where is Boomer Whiting playing this year?

By: RJS

RJS — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:07:52 +0000

On milb.com they list two additional Clippers as being on the 7-day DL: Tommy Murphy and Tristan Crawford.

Names I haven't seen on any roster: Booker, Maekawa, Smoker, E. Gonzales, Alexis Morales.

By: Joe From Montana

Joe From Montana — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:37:12 +0000

Booker is staying in florida for a couple more weeks to get more game ready since he was signed late.

Maekawa has not been seen at camp.

Smoker most likely will be headed to Vermont, as will Smiley Gonzalez.

Morales is rehabbing in Florida to the best of my knowledge.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:00:41 +0000

There was a post about one month ago that Maekawa was having ‘visa problems’ due to his legal issues in Japan. Has anyone talked to the Nats about that?

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:13:16 +0000

The National’s announcers said Lannan would be the opening day starter so he could be in line to replace Shawn Hill if he doesn’t come off the DL and make his scheduled start on the 13th. Who is right? Columbus or National’s announcers?

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:16:03 +0000

um, did I miss Brett Myers somewhere? Was he hurt this spring?

Also, I really like that Hagerstown team. Lots of power up and down the lineup, and some hard throwers on the mound. A little suprised Smoker didnt get pushed but I understand.

Great work as always Brian, thanks a lot

By: NatsWin83

NatsWin83 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:42:37 +0000

I agree with Chris. Hagerstown seems to be the first balanced team to move through the system.

By: Freda

Freda — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:49:15 +0000

for Steve Horton - It is my understanding that Boomer Whiting is staying in Florida to work on his left handed hitting. I believe they are making him a switch hitter.

By: nats champ

nats champ — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:27:38 +0000

was wondering if u can put out a list on the guys that got released and who stayed in extended thankx

By: Pilchard

Pilchard — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:37:04 +0000

When did the Nats re-sign Alex Escobar? I thought that he refused assignment to the minors and declared himself a FA?

Did Alex find that there were no other takers?

By: Brian Oliver

Brian Oliver — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:53:28 +0000

nats champ - I have the answers, posting to follow shortly

Pilchard - It was Humberto Cota who refused. Those reports about Escobar were not correct.

By: Suns Fan

Suns Fan — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:56:12 +0000

I like Nichols a lot. I think he has real talent, and a good approach to hitting in the clutch. He also has a very good arm. That said, I think jumping to Triple A may be a bit much. I thought he should be in Harrisburg or Potomac. I wish him well.

By: Freda

Freda — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:25:58 +0000

For Suns Fan - Nichols is in Columbus while Estrada is rehabbing. Once Estrada returns, Nichols will be sent elsewhere - probably either Hagerstown or Potomac. He expects to be there 10 days to 2 weeks at most.