Author Topic: Spring Training: 2025 (Read 16972 times)

Slateman · « **Reply #275 on:** March 10, 2025, 07:04:07 pm »

Abrams sucks

Slateman · « **Reply #276 on:** March 10, 2025, 07:12:02 pm »

Error and a baserunning gaffe. Mid-season form

varoadking · « **Reply #277 on:** March 10, 2025, 07:16:57 pm »

Quote from: imref on March 10, 2025, 06:58:36 pm

Ogasawara struggling again.

His fastball is only like 89mph, right?

Slateman · « **Reply #278 on:** March 10, 2025, 07:28:57 pm »

Lol another out on the basepaths

welch · « **Reply #279 on:** March 10, 2025, 09:22:27 pm »

Adon pitched? I thought he was gone.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #280 on:** March 11, 2025, 09:16:13 am »

Quote from: welch on March 10, 2025, 09:22:27 pm

Adon pitched? I thought he was gone.

They bring over guys from minor league camp to play in some games, especially somebody like Adon who can cover innings on a day with split squads.

imref · « **Reply #281 on:** March 12, 2025, 10:44:38 am »

Our opening day lineup minus Garcia Jr.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS vs. HOUSTON ASTROS
Where: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach
Gametime: 1:05 p.m. EDT
TV: None
Radio: MLB.com (Astros’ feed)
Weather: Sunny, 77 degrees, wind 5 mph in from right field

NATIONALS
SS CJ Abrams
RF Dylan Crews
LF James Wood
1B Nathaniel Lowe
DH Josh Bell
3B Paul DeJong
C Keibert Ruiz
2B Amed Rosario
CF Jacob Young

LHP MacKenzie Gore

ASTROS
LF Cooper Hummel
DH Cam Smith
C Victor Caratini
1B Jon Singleton
CF Jake Meyers
2B Shay Whitcomb
RF Ben Gamel
SS Brice Matthews
3B Jesús Bastidas

LHP Brandon Walter

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #282 on:** March 12, 2025, 11:32:38 am »

Would have figured Bell before Lowe.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #283 on:** March 12, 2025, 01:32:20 pm »

Abrams with the lead off triple. And then a couple batters later while still at 3B he leaves the game. Had a parlay going on at Hard Rock?

imref · « **Reply #284 on:** March 12, 2025, 01:41:05 pm »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on March 12, 2025, 01:32:20 pm

Abrams with the lead off triple. And then a couple batters later while still at 3B he leaves the game. Had a parlay going on at Hard Rock?

appears to be injured. Went straight to Lessard.

imref · « **Reply #285 on:** March 12, 2025, 01:43:49 pm »

Gore struggling with command again.

imref · « **Reply #286 on:** March 12, 2025, 01:45:41 pm »

Just noticed that Wallace started at 2nd over Rosario.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #287 on:** March 12, 2025, 02:29:27 pm »

If CJ has a muscle pull then I'd imagine either Nunez or Tena makes the roster. Right now, that looks like Nunez.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #288 on:** March 12, 2025, 02:31:18 pm »

Quote from: imref on March 12, 2025, 01:45:41 pm

Just noticed that Wallace started at 2nd over Rosario.

they are playing him some there. Interesting development. There's room for a righty 2B/1B. Not that he'll break camp, but he could get exposure there in AA or AAA. Gives him an alternative path if House / Morales / Tena ends up at 3rd.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #289 on:** March 12, 2025, 02:42:04 pm »

Astros announcers said Rosario was pulled from lineup just before the game. It’s a good thing these guys keep in such good shape during the offseason so we don’t have injuries.

imref · « **Reply #290 on:** March 12, 2025, 02:55:58 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on March 12, 2025, 02:29:27 pm

If CJ has a muscle pull then I'd imagine either Nunez or Tena makes the roster. Right now, that looks like Nunez.

Nunez has earned it given his spring (1-2 today and stole his 7th base).

Gore settled down nicely: 5.1 IP, 2H, 3BB, 6K, 0R

imref · « **Reply #291 on:** March 12, 2025, 02:57:10 pm »

Jose Ferrer-Roche continues his dominant spring.

imref · « **Reply #292 on:** March 12, 2025, 03:21:56 pm »

BBIII: 1AB, 1H

Slateman · « **Reply #293 on:** March 12, 2025, 03:26:22 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on March 12, 2025, 02:31:18 pm

they are playing him some there. Interesting development. There's room for a righty 2B/1B. Not that he'll break camp, but he could get exposure there in AA or AAA. Gives him an alternative path if House / Morales / Tena ends up at 3rd.

Ironically, Wallace might be the best defensive 3B in the system.

imref · « **Reply #294 on:** March 12, 2025, 03:31:55 pm »

always good to put a whooping on the Astros, even if spring training. 9-0 currently.

welch · « **Reply #295 on:** March 12, 2025, 03:50:34 pm »

I am beginning to really like Nunez. And that's exactly the opposite of what I thought, and often said, most of last season.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #296 on:** March 12, 2025, 04:02:09 pm »

Quote from: welch on March 12, 2025, 03:50:34 pm

I am beginning to really like Nunez. And that's exactly the opposite of what I thought, and often said, most of last season.

you aren't the only one who would have to eat crow. I wanted to offer him back to the Marlins or work a small trade for his rights.

Slateman · « **Reply #297 on:** March 12, 2025, 04:04:21 pm »

It's Spring Training. None of this is even remotely close to regular MLB

Smithian · « **Reply #298 on:** March 13, 2025, 04:08:40 am »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on March 12, 2025, 02:31:18 pm

they are playing him some there. Interesting development. There's room for a righty 2B/1B. Not that he'll break camp, but he could get exposure there in AA or AAA. Gives him an alternative path if House / Morales / Tena ends up at 3rd.

It feels to me they’re trying to get Wallace off 3B and see his utility ability. I’d support that other than I don’t trust House’s bat and I’d rather Cayden be considered a 3B until someone makes themselves the best prospect option there.

I know they can only play one guy there at a time in Rochester, I just hope Wallace gets a shot as the answer at 3B if he is hitting well in Rochester.

Smithian · « **Reply #299 on:** March 13, 2025, 04:09:40 am »

Quote from: welch on March 12, 2025, 03:50:34 pm

I am beginning to really like Nunez. And that's exactly the opposite of what I thought, and often said, most of last season.

I’m pessimistic in CJ Abrams. I want to believe he’ll come back and perform as an average defender and top bat, I just doubt the Nationals are that lucky. Path is open at SS if Nunez wants to take it.