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glenn · 03-01-2009, 06:12 PM

The Nationals Report
By Jim Davidson

The Nationals currently stand at 13-11 for the spring.

With just one week until the regular season begins, the Nationals paired down their roster to 27 players over the weekend. With 13 hitters and 14 pitchers still in camp, I expect the Nationals will leave spring training with 12 pitchers, barring any further moves. It looks like it will be a battle between these pitchers for the final two spots:

Jason Bergmann - considered a long shot to make the team, he has yet to give up a run this spring
Wilfredo Ledezma - was expected to be one of two lefty relievers in the pen, but with the addition of Ohman, he could be sent down
Yunior Novoa - another lefty in the pen. Expect either Novoa or Ledezma to start the season in Washington, and the other in Syracuse
Ryan Wagner - has looked strong this spring, with a 1.74 in 10 innings pitched.
Garrett Mock - the young pitching prospect has been pitching in relief this spring, and after struggling early has settled into a groove. A candidate for the spot starter/long reliever role
Joe Hanrahan - last year pitched 84 1/3 innings for the Nationals with a 3.95 ERA. His chances of making the team are hurt by the success of Bergmann and Wagner.

Next week we'll have our 2009 Nationals season preview.

Who's Hot
1B-James Loney - .382 BA, 1.183 OPS, 3 HR, 8 RBI

2B-Ron Belliard - .314 BA, 14 RBI, 11 R

1B-Dmitri Young - .400 BA, 1.123 OPS, 1 HR

Who's Not
SP-Shawn Hill - 6.62 ERA in 5 starts this spring

SP-John Lannan - 6.00 ERA in 5 starts this spring

RP-Jesus Colume - 7.64 ERA in 17 2/3 innings this spring

Transactions
Sent down 29 year old reliever Steve Schmoll to Triple A Syracuse

Sent relief pitcher Jesus Colume to Triple A Syracuse

Sent 23 year old shortstop prospect Ian Desmond to Triple A Syracuse

Sent 25 year old centerfielder Justin Maxwell to Triple A Syracuse

Sent 24 year old left fielder Roger Bernadina to Triple A Syracuse

Injury Report
SP-Matt Chico - surgery to repair a ruptured ulnar collateral ligament - out until All-Star break (60 day DL)

CF-Lastings Milledge -sprained ankle - out 1-2 weeks (Not on DL)

Around the League
The New York Yankees signed starting pitcher Chien-Ming Wang to a 2 year, $10 million extension

The Boston Red Sox signed CF Rocco Baldelli to a 3 year, $10 million extension

03-01-2009, 06:12 PM	#15
glenn Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Posts: 407	3/30/2009 The Nationals Report By Jim Davidson The Nationals currently stand at 13-11 for the spring. With just one week until the regular season begins, the Nationals paired down their roster to 27 players over the weekend. With 13 hitters and 14 pitchers still in camp, I expect the Nationals will leave spring training with 12 pitchers, barring any further moves. It looks like it will be a battle between these pitchers for the final two spots: Jason Bergmann - considered a long shot to make the team, he has yet to give up a run this spring Wilfredo Ledezma - was expected to be one of two lefty relievers in the pen, but with the addition of Ohman, he could be sent down Yunior Novoa - another lefty in the pen. Expect either Novoa or Ledezma to start the season in Washington, and the other in Syracuse Ryan Wagner - has looked strong this spring, with a 1.74 in 10 innings pitched. Garrett Mock - the young pitching prospect has been pitching in relief this spring, and after struggling early has settled into a groove. A candidate for the spot starter/long reliever role Joe Hanrahan - last year pitched 84 1/3 innings for the Nationals with a 3.95 ERA. His chances of making the team are hurt by the success of Bergmann and Wagner. Next week we'll have our 2009 Nationals season preview. Who's Hot 1B-James Loney - .382 BA, 1.183 OPS, 3 HR, 8 RBI 2B-Ron Belliard - .314 BA, 14 RBI, 11 R 1B-Dmitri Young - .400 BA, 1.123 OPS, 1 HR Who's Not SP-Shawn Hill - 6.62 ERA in 5 starts this spring SP-John Lannan - 6.00 ERA in 5 starts this spring RP-Jesus Colume - 7.64 ERA in 17 2/3 innings this spring Transactions Sent down 29 year old reliever Steve Schmoll to Triple A Syracuse Sent relief pitcher Jesus Colume to Triple A Syracuse Sent 23 year old shortstop prospect Ian Desmond to Triple A Syracuse Sent 25 year old centerfielder Justin Maxwell to Triple A Syracuse Sent 24 year old left fielder Roger Bernadina to Triple A Syracuse Injury Report SP-Matt Chico - surgery to repair a ruptured ulnar collateral ligament - out until All-Star break (60 day DL) CF-Lastings Milledge -sprained ankle - out 1-2 weeks (Not on DL) Around the League The New York Yankees signed starting pitcher Chien-Ming Wang to a 2 year, $10 million extension The Boston Red Sox signed CF Rocco Baldelli to a 3 year, $10 million extension