Now that we are about a week into the season, the starting rotations at the various full-season affiliates has become clearer. Keep in mind, the order listed is not indicative of the pitcher’s rating on the staff (i.e. the first pitcher listed is not necessarily the “#1 starter” from a prospect point of view).
Columbus
- LHP Mike O’Connor
- RHP Garrett Mock
- RHP Collin Balester
- RHP Tyler Clippard
- LHP Jason Stanford
Harrisburg
- RHP Bobby Brownlie
- RHP Shairon Martis
- RHP Josh Hall
- RHP Marco Estrada
- RHP Ismael Ramirez
Potomac
- RHP Jhonny Nunez
- LHP Cory VanAllen
- LHP Ross Detwiler
- RHP Jordan Zimmermann
- RHP Adrian Alaniz (the only one I’m not 100% certain of)
Hagerstown
- RHP Jeff Mandel
- RHP Colton Willems
- RHP Cole Kimball
- RHP Hassan Pena
- RHP Brad Peacock
Louis J. | 08-Apr-08 at 12:19 pm | Permalink
Brian
Where’s Brad Meyers? After last year’s performance, he should be at least in Potomac rotation but he’s not listed on Columbus, Harrisburg, Potomac or Hagerstown rosters. Is he still with the Nats? Is he injured?
Brian Oliver | 08-Apr-08 at 12:27 pm | Permalink
Building up his arm strength in extended spring training. No official word whether or not he’s injured, but according to the Nationals, he’ll be headed to a full season affiliate once they feel he’s ready.
Nats fan in NJ | 08-Apr-08 at 12:51 pm | Permalink
Where’s Smoker? I know that he’s in extended spring training, but do you know why? Also, when McGreary (sp?) comes in from school, any ideas where he’ll head? As always, thanks Brian.
Brian Oliver | 08-Apr-08 at 1:03 pm | Permalink
My thoughts with Smoker and McGeary is that the Nationals will handle them the same way they did Colton Willems and Glenn Gibson last year. Keep them (at least Smoker) in extended spring with the goal of them fronting the rotation for Vermont when they get started in June (opening day is June 17). There is little reason to rush them.
Dian | 08-Apr-08 at 2:09 pm | Permalink
what happened to sean wayne the trainer at Potomac?
Brian Oliver | 08-Apr-08 at 2:33 pm | Permalink
Dian - I’m headed to Woodbridge this evening, I’ll see what I can find out
Nats Fan | 08-Apr-08 at 5:27 pm | Permalink
Anyone know anything on how souza? Where hes headed how he’s doing?
Louis J. | 08-Apr-08 at 5:49 pm | Permalink
Brian
Meyers building up his arm strength…is he eating his Wheaties!! His arm was find last year. Did he not show up in good condition? Or,are the Nats unsure of where to put him and they’re keeping him in Florida until an injury/poor performance/promotion happens?
Louis J. | 08-Apr-08 at 5:56 pm | Permalink
Brian
The Harrisburg rotation looks very weak with Brownlie, Hall & Ramirez as fillers (non-prospects)and Martis and Estrada continuing to have their problems. Look for Detwiler or Van Allen to move to Harrisburg and Meyers to move to Potomac
Ric | 08-Apr-08 at 6:00 pm | Permalink
Meyers is on the 7-day DL per Baseball America; maybe he had arm soreness or tendinitis that prevented him from building arm strength during the spring. Who knows? From what Brian has heard, at least it sounds as if the “injury” is nothing serious. Booker and Bittner started in extended spring and since have been placed; if I had to guess, Meyers will be headed to Hagerstown once ready.