Tony Blanco will play 3B before they call up Rick Short. Even though he's hitting .384 with the Zephyrs, he's played more on the right side of the infield than the left. In trying to get playing time in for everyone, New Orleans has juggled their lineup so much I bet the players don't even remember their natural positions.
They finally figuring out that Wilkerson is not the solution in the leadoff spot and are starting to talk seriously about bringing up Brendan Watson to bat in the number one spot. If they do, Matt Cepicky is back in NO.
Thing is, if they do go with Watson in the leadoff spot, and he's successful, which two of the other four outfields would sit?
Under normal circumstance, Guillen and Castilla would be on the DL. They messed up with Church by bringing him back too soon.
With them signing lefty John Hamala to a minor league contract today and sending him to NO, he'll be an option to replace Kim as the long/middle reliever. Two other possibilities are lefty starter Matt White or right-handed reliever Travis Hughes.
What Bowen needs to do is sit with Guillen and Castilla and tell them straight up, that because of their injuries they are not helping the team. They both need to go on the DL and since the team is already in a frump, give guys like Watson and Blanco a shot and playing everyday. Since the team isn't playing well already, there's way more upside potential than downside. Bowden needs to get tough with Vinny and Jose so they are both ready for the September push...
Ken,
agree......Guillen and Vinny are not helping the team playing with their injuries and if Blanco is able to play then put him at 3B....as for the outfield I say call up Watson and put Wilson on the bench......there's been talk of bringing up Zimmerman to play 3B but not sure that's a good idea - think he needs more time....
maybe they could bring up Short and sit Vidro
as you can tell I do like Short and would love to see him get a chance to play a few games....have followed him his minor league career since he started here in the Os farm system, he's always been able to hit and a decent fielder....
there's always the next game right....we'll be there rooting the Nats on tonight....
