Author Topic: Follow the Prospects: Wilmer Difo, SS (Read 13407 times)

varoadking · « **Reply #25 on:** August 28, 2014, 04:40:16 pm »

Quote from: zimm_da_kid on August 28, 2014, 04:36:46 pm

Souza in the IL

Ah...thanks...forgot already...

Slateman · « **Reply #26 on:** August 28, 2014, 05:22:14 pm »

Do MVPs in the minors count for anything?

Burgess · « **Reply #27 on:** August 28, 2014, 06:21:26 pm »

micheal taylor was named rookie of the year in the EAS league so almost 3 MVP in 3 minor league teams. Gilioto was named best pitcher in the SAL.

Slateman, it doesnt mean much but it probably means we have some really good talent coming up no?

Slateman · « **Reply #28 on:** August 28, 2014, 07:15:11 pm »

Quote from: Burgess on August 28, 2014, 06:21:26 pm

micheal taylor was named rookie of the year in the EAS league so almost 3 MVP in 3 minor league teams. Gilioto was named best pitcher in the SAL.

Slateman, it doesnt mean much but it probably means we have some really good talent coming up no?

I dunno. Seems like if you're good enough to be the MVP of a minor league, then you should have been promoted before the year ended.

daggerrrrrr · « **Reply #29 on:** September 10, 2014, 12:11:29 pm »

Last night in a 4-3 Suns win, Difo went 3for5 2HR 2RBI.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 10, 2014, 07:21:31 pm »

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Ben Badler ‏@BenBadler 1m
Breakout year for Nationals prospect Wilmer Difo. Gigantes made toolsy infielder the 3rd overall pick in the Dominican League draft.

Slateman · « **Reply #31 on:** October 02, 2014, 08:33:57 am »

What's his defense like? Might need to get him playing some second base to get him up to the majors quicker

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #32 on:** October 11, 2014, 02:12:33 pm »

http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/a-minor-league-review-of-2014-marlins-mets-nationals/

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The Lottery Ticket: Wilmer Difo, 2B/SS: The Nationals had a couple of pop-up prospects in pitcher Reynaldo Lopez and Difo. The latter player is intriguing for a few reasons. Firstly, he’s already 22 and has five years of pro ball under his belt. Secondly, he’s never displayed offense like this before. Thirdly, he showed both pop at the plate and speed on the base paths while hitting .315 with an .831 OPS.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #33 on:** November 20, 2014, 05:29:35 pm »

added to 40 man roster

imref · « **Reply #34 on:** December 23, 2014, 03:40:37 pm »

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/wilmer-difo-washington-nationals-top-dominican-prospect-bloomed-late/2014/12/23/557d39aa-86dc-11e4-b9b7-b8632ae73d25_story.html

zimm_da_kid · « **Reply #35 on:** December 23, 2014, 07:59:01 pm »

Quote from: imref on December 23, 2014, 03:40:37 pm

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/wilmer-difo-washington-nationals-top-dominican-prospect-bloomed-late/2014/12/23/557d39aa-86dc-11e4-b9b7-b8632ae73d25_story.html

great article! this kid sounds like a class act

tswphoto · « **Reply #36 on:** March 11, 2015, 07:15:13 pm »

F.P. was sure talkin' young Mr. Difo up today.

From last May:

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #37 on:** March 12, 2015, 08:25:35 am »

I think Blorg Luskin made one of his off the wall observations that Difo would be in the mix for 2d base this year. Still think he's nuts, but . . .

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #38 on:** March 12, 2015, 08:39:59 am »

They are not going to rush him but expect Turner at SS and Difo at 2B in 2017.

welch · « **Reply #39 on:** March 14, 2015, 06:48:50 pm »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on March 12, 2015, 08:39:59 am

They are not going to rush him but expect Turner at SS and Difo at 2B in 2017.

Makes sense...at least as sensible a prediction as we can make in 2015. Issue: who plays 2B this year and SS next?

blue911 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 14, 2015, 06:51:46 pm »

Quote from: welch on March 14, 2015, 06:48:50 pm

Makes sense...at least as sensible a prediction as we can make in 2015. Issue: who plays 2B this year and SS next?

Escobar

welch · « **Reply #41 on:** March 14, 2015, 07:09:07 pm »

Quote from: blue911 on March 14, 2015, 06:51:46 pm

Escobar

Here's hoping, although Escobar seems to have been sliding downward last season.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #42 on:** April 19, 2015, 10:22:08 pm »

Was 5 for 6 Saturday with a Grand Slam, five RBIs and two stolen bases.

http://m.milb.com/t436/2015_04_18_potafa_lynafa_1/article/20150419119192500/difo_hits_grand_slam_drives_in_five_in_15-8_rout_of_lynchburg?team=

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #43 on:** April 19, 2015, 10:32:36 pm »

Guess I missed his breakout by a day.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #44 on:** April 19, 2015, 10:35:01 pm »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on April 19, 2015, 10:32:36 pm

Guess I missed his breakout by a day.

What's the stadium like down there? I'm hoping to take in a game in Salem some time since I get down in that area occasionally.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #45 on:** April 22, 2015, 10:31:15 am »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on April 19, 2015, 10:35:01 pm

What's the stadium like down there? I'm hoping to take in a game in Salem some time since I get down in that area occasionally.

Salem is nicer than Lynchburg. Liberty University has a nicer stadium than both. None of them are bad places to watch a game.

ZimW1N · « **Reply #46 on:** April 22, 2015, 10:50:27 am »

I'm kinda hoping the Difo just rakes in high A this season and gets a call up around draft time; basically because I just want to see him and Turner play together in AA.

Mr Clean · « **Reply #47 on:** April 30, 2015, 05:12:42 pm »

Promoted to Harrisburg today.

Slateman · « **Reply #48 on:** April 30, 2015, 05:56:31 pm »

Quote from: ZimW1N on April 22, 2015, 10:50:27 am

I'm kinda hoping the Difo just rakes in high A this season and gets a call up around draft time; basically because I just want to see him and Turner play together in AA.

Quote from: Mr Clean on April 30, 2015, 05:12:42 pm

Promoted to Harrisburg today.

Ask and ye shall receive

RD · « **Reply #49 on:** April 30, 2015, 06:44:46 pm »

Could be a shift in thinking for our future middle infield. If Difo can continue to hit at AA, with his age and status as already being on the 40 man, he may be the rookie to make the club next year. Could see Difo at 2nd and Escobar at SS, and Turner getting more experience in the minors.

Nice to have some options.