The rosters have finally started trickling out …
First, in Harrisburg
| P (12) | B-T | DOB | 2007 CLUB(S) | 1st Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brito, Eude | L-L | 8/19/78 | Ottawa (AAA) | 1999 |
| Brownlie, Bobby | R-R | 10/5/80 | Akron (AA) & Newark (Ind) | 2003 |
| Estrada, Marco | R-R | 7/5/83 | Hagerstown (A), Potomac (A) & GCL Nats (R) | 2006 |
| Hall, Josh | R-R | 12/16/80 | Harrisburg (AA) & Columbus (AAA) | 1998 |
| Hinckley, Mike | R-L | 10/5/82 | Harrisburg (AA) | 2001 |
| Martis, Shairon | R-R | 3/30/87 | Potomac (A) | 2005 |
| Munoz, Arnie | L-L | 6/21/82 | Columbus (AAA) & Washington (MLB) | 1999 |
| Perez, Beltran | R-R | 10/24/81 | Harrisburg (AA) & Columbus (AAA) | 1999 |
| Perrault, Josh | R-R | 6/11/82 | Potomac (A) & Harrisburg (AA) | 2003 |
| Ramirez, Ismael | R-R | 3/3/81 | Syracuse (AAA) & New Hampshire (AA) | 1999 |
| Speigner, Levale | R-R | 9/24/80 | Columbus (AAA) & Washington (MLB) | 2003 |
| Warden, Jim Ed | R-R | 5/7/79 | Akron (AA) & Buffalo (AAA) | 2001 |
Surprising to me that there are so many minor league free agents in Harrisburg. Brito, Brownlie, Hinckley (he was re-signed), Ramirez, and Warden are all minor league free agents. Pitching prospects of note are Estrada and Martis. Those two should front the rotation with Brownlie, Perez,a nd Ramirez filling out the rotation. I’ll guess that Warden is the closer.
| CA (2) | B-T | DOB | 2007 CLUB(S) | 1st Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrera, Javy | R-R | 1/8/81 | Akron (AA) & Harrisburg (AA) | 2003 |
| Montz, Luke | R-R | 7/7/83 | Potomac (A) & Harrisburg (AA) | 2003 |
It will be interesting to see who gets moved once Jesus Flores is sent down to play full-time. I’m projecting that Herrera will be the starter until Flroes returns.
| IFS (6) | B-T | DOB | 2007 CLUB(S) | 1st Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeCaster, Yurendell | R-R | 9/26/79 | Indianapolis (AAA) | 1997 |
| Desmond, Ian | R-R | 9/20/85 | Potomac (A) | 2004 |
| Jimenez, Luis | L-L | 5/7/82 | Pawtucket (AAA), Bowie (AA) | 1999 |
| LeFave, Andrew | L-L | 4/26/84 | West Virginia (A) | 2006 |
| Rogers, Ed | R-R | 8/29/78 | Pawtucket (AAA) | 1998 |
| Yepez, Marco | S-R | 12/29/81 | Columbus (AAA), Potomac (A), Harrisburg (AA) | 1999 |
Once again, there are a couple of minor league free agents here (DeCaster, Jimenez, & Rogers). Lefave and Desmond are the names of note here. Lefave takes the big jump from Low-A to Double-A. I see him starting at 1B with Yepez at 2B (maybe Rogers?), DeCaster at 3B, and Desmond at SS. Jimenez seems the likely DH.
| OFS (4) | B-T | DOB | 2007 CLUB(S) | 1st Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernadina, Roger | L-L | 6/12/84 | Harrisburg (AA) & Columbus (AAA) | 2002 |
| Daniel, Mike | L-R | 8/17/84 | Hagerstown (A) & Potomac (A) | 2005 |
| Maxwell, Justin | R-R | 11/6/83 | Hagerstown (A), Potomac (A) & Washington (MLB) | 2006 |
| Padilla, Jorge | R-R | 8/11/79 | Witchita (AA) & Omaha (AAA) | 1998 |
That’s a pretty nice starting outfield with Maxwell in CF and Daniel and Bernadina taking on LF and RF. Padilla seems to be a utility guy
and tip of the cap to Nats Nation for the Potomac opening day roster
Catchers: Devin Ivany & Brian Peacock
It is a bit of a surprise to see Ivany back in Potomac, though the catching depth in the organization meant the matches might not be easily identifiable. I really don’t know who the starter will be here, gut says Ivany.
Infielders: Chris Marrero, Ofilio Castro, Matt Rogelstad, Seth Bynum, Jemel Spearman, & Leonard Davis (DL)
Marrero starts at 1B. Castro at 2B. Bynum at SS. Rogelstad at 3B. I’d imagine Davis will take over at 3B once he is off of the DL (trying to find out what has him on the DL). The new name here is Jemel Spearman. He’s 27-year old utility guy from a quick look at this stats.
Outfielders: Frank Diaz, Marvin Lowrance, Edgardo Baez, Dee Brown, Steve Doetsch
The presence of the three OFs in Harrisburg makes the presence of most of these guys more understandable. Lowrance & Baez are repeating their starts in Potomac while Brown and Diaz are starting down a level from their 2007 assignments in Harrisburg. Doetsch was a minor league free agent signing in the offseason. I’d project Diaz starting in CF with Lowrance in LF and Baez in RF with Brown serving as the DH.
Starters: Adrian Alaniz, Ross Detwiler, Yunior Novoa, Jhonny Nuñez, Cory VanAllen, & Jordan Zimmermann
From a prospect standpoint, the pitching staff is going to worth the price of admission (if the hype is to be believed). Fronting the rotation will be Detwiler followed by Zimmermann, Alaniz, and Nuñez/Novoa filling out the rotation. VanAllen could sneak in there but might end up as a long man.
Relievers: Adam Carr, Carlos Martinez, Jack Spradlin, Zech Zinicola, Josh Wilkie, & Craig Stammen
Color me surprised that Carr and Zinicola start here, but I’ll enjoy watching their development in the early part of the 2008 season. From a prospect standpoint, this is an intriguing collection of relievers. Wilkie is the only one who sees a promotion as the others are either repeating their 2007 starts or seeing a drop in level.
WaNats | 31-Mar-08 at 3:20 pm | Permalink
Looks great…thank you for posting this. I’m praying Spearman’s age is a typo as most guys have lost a step once they reach 276 years old.
jeff | 31-Mar-08 at 3:58 pm | Permalink
Brian…what happened to Meyers, thought he was AA or Potomac??
Thanks
Brian Oliver | 31-Mar-08 at 4:06 pm | Permalink
WaNats - Thanks for the catch. He’s 27
jeff - No idea. Possibly Hagerstown. Still waiting for word about Columbus & Hagerstown
estuartj | 31-Mar-08 at 6:47 pm | Permalink
I wonder if Zinicola and Carr being in High-A has anything to do with 3 of the organizations top SP prospects (Detwiler, Alaniz and Zimmermann) being there too. I’m betting St. Claire is going to spending some quality time in Woodbridge this year.
I also like the move keeping Marrerro at Potomac, let him work on his skills at 1B and get good confidence in his hitting before you risk challenging him. Especially since you have 2 full seasons before you’ll have a spot on the MLB roster for him.
hoagie | 31-Mar-08 at 7:03 pm | Permalink
I’m surprised Munoz starts in AA. Speigner too, but a little bit less.
dpbronco | 02-Apr-08 at 7:42 pm | Permalink
Any word on Leonard Davis?