tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647291021082797487.post1428976124962669491..comments2023-06-25T06:58:15.188-04:00Comments on Capitol Baseball: Minor League RoundupJoe Druganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445225986824666955noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647291021082797487.post-25331878105046841222011-07-05T15:00:14.025-04:002011-07-05T15:00:14.025-04:00Interesting... I'm not sure this is going to b...Interesting... I'm not sure this is going to be a "give Lombardozzi the job in Sept" situation that Espinosa had over Kennedy (who had no future here). Truth is a lot of people in the org. still see Desmond as the SS for years to come. Now, I'm not saying that I agree with that, but thats how I read it.Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170441309745095641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647291021082797487.post-89313444789462466162011-07-05T12:32:38.270-04:002011-07-05T12:32:38.270-04:00Absolutly. move Espinosa to SS in September (assum...Absolutly. move Espinosa to SS in September (assuming they are out of the race by then). Desmond has "needs a change of scenery" written all over him. If he's still on the team next year, I'll be surprised.bdrubenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647291021082797487.post-83091979542710542692011-07-05T11:25:39.009-04:002011-07-05T11:25:39.009-04:00from jim bowden at espn:
Brad Peacock RHP, Washin...from jim bowden at espn:<br /><br />Brad Peacock RHP, Washington Nationals<br /><br />Peacock was a 41st round selection in the June 2006 draft. His fastball is 92-96 with a hard-downer curve. He has great command and control in and out of the zone. Former Nationals scouting director Dana Brown was really high on his projectability, signing him out of the Palm Beach (FLA) CC. His free and easy delivery were impressive and his improvement in velocity and secondary pitches came fast. He should in the Nationals' starting rotation, but they are probably waiting until they can move a veteran starter at the trade deadline. Has the potential to be a No. 2 starter like teammate Jordan Zimmermann. <br /><br />he loves talkin nats!Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02664379866064076573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647291021082797487.post-3841572231872953412011-07-05T11:15:50.736-04:002011-07-05T11:15:50.736-04:00So, bdrube, what do you do? Move Espinosa back to ...So, bdrube, what do you do? Move Espinosa back to SS when Lombardozzi comes up in September? The organization still seems to be high on Desi as the future SS - I personally think that he projects as a future super-utility player. I'm not sure I'm ready to move Espi mid-season...Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170441309745095641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647291021082797487.post-54644459546374097742011-07-05T11:01:32.314-04:002011-07-05T11:01:32.314-04:00Lombadozzi is absolutely RAKING at Syracuse, plus ...Lombadozzi is absolutely RAKING at Syracuse, plus he could be the leadoff hitter the Nats so desperately need. The fact that he was bumped up to AAA before the Eastern League AS Game is telling. He's a year younger than Espinosa was last year and he got the AAA assignment even earlier in the season than Danny did. <br /><br />Ian Desmond ought to be hearing some pretty loud foootsteps right about now.bdrubenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647291021082797487.post-42885903645939403542011-07-05T10:56:14.998-04:002011-07-05T10:56:14.998-04:00Bernie is a very good comp for Hood - has a little...Bernie is a very good comp for Hood - has a little bit of pop (7 homers this year) and some speed (9 steals this year) but strikes out too much (more than 25% of the time). He is 22, so he should mature some more but he won't make it unless he can use his speed more and develop a batting eye.Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170441309745095641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647291021082797487.post-15479156217462349702011-07-05T10:23:44.113-04:002011-07-05T10:23:44.113-04:00Saw Destin Hood last night( Potomac) - don't k...Saw Destin Hood last night( Potomac) - don't know his stats but he has wicked bat speed and runs well. The ball rockets off his bat. He seemed to stand out among the other high-A players. He had more presence - you took notice when he made a play. He is Bernie- like, physically - very athletic. Again, don't know his stats - just an impression.macmomnoreply@blogger.com