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Ross Detwiler’s Debut


from the Nationals … 2.0 innings, 2 hits, zero runs, zero walks, 3 strikeouts. We’re told that both hits were bloopers. Threw consistently from 92-94 mph

Update: From Svrluga … “The plan: Three or four starts in the GCL, then a likely promotion to Class A Potomac.”

If that’s the case and he stays on somewhere near a regular schedule, his second start would be July 24 at the GCL Dodgers. His third start on July 29 at home against the GCL Dodgers. His fourth start on August 3, if it’s still the GCL, it’s again against the GCL Dodgers (at home) or if he’s bumped up to Potomac, it will be on the road at Winston-Salem. His fifth start would be August 8 when Potomac visits Frederick (close to DC). And finally, assuming it’s a regular schedule (a huge assumption), his first Carolina League home start would be Monday August 13 against the Wilmington Blue Rocks.

Update 2: 30 pitches, 19 strikes for Detwiler

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  1. #1 by Nate - July 19th, 2007 at 13:59

    So, he’ll be starting Sunday versus Colorado, yes?

  2. #2 by Cole - July 19th, 2007 at 14:03

    Since he only pitched 2 innings, do we have to wait 5 days for his next start?

  3. #3 by Brian Oliver - July 19th, 2007 at 14:18

    Cole – Maybe we’ll see him in four ;)

    Seriously, my guess is they will slowly extend him. Maybe 3 innings next time (or more likely a pitch # TBD) and then 4 and so on. I’d guess they space it out over a somewhat regular schedule

  4. #4 by chris - July 19th, 2007 at 14:55

    Good to see. Whatever happened to our source that saw a lot of the games, I think his name was Brian also?

  5. #5 by Cole - July 19th, 2007 at 14:55

    Thanks Brian. I was half-kidding, but with the rapid ascents of Ballester and Lannen, I’ll be surprised if Detwiler makes a 4th start in the GCL.

  6. #6 by John - July 19th, 2007 at 14:58

    Chris: That was Brian James. I hope he comes back too. Plus there was another commenter who said Souza homered the other day. I’d love to get reports from Viera since the scores don’t post right away.

  7. #7 by J Mac - July 19th, 2007 at 16:56

    Try checking out gclnationals.com They ususally have boxscores/stats before Milb.com does.

  8. #8 by Mjames - July 19th, 2007 at 17:41

    That is a good start for our #1. Regarding Smoker amd McGeary – Nats should offer them a fair bonus plus agree to reimburse them for the cost of their studies at Clemson and Stanford respectively. I think that would be not only a fair offer but also a responsible one.

  9. #9 by John - July 19th, 2007 at 17:57

    Thanks J Mac I’ll do that.

  10. #10 by Brian Oliver - July 19th, 2007 at 18:10

    Mjames – That is already a concession for draft picks. Drafting teams typically agree to compensate the drafted players for college tuition (aside from the bonus).

  11. #11 by Dave @ Bottomfeeder Baseball - July 19th, 2007 at 22:21

    Detwiler’s a bruiser. September call-up next year, 4th or 5th starter 2009. he’s almost ready. remember, SABR says “No Such Thing As A Pitching Prospect”, meaning if he’s shown he can get people out with his stuff, he should be pitching at the highest level learning how to pitch to big leaguers and learning to make adjustments when he doesn’t have his best stuff.

  12. #12 by Nats fan in NJ - July 20th, 2007 at 07:44

    Getting Detwiler out there is such a plus. And I agree about Smoker and McGeary – pay them the money and get them in the fold, too. Can’t have too many young players at GCL/Potomac at this point in “the Plan”

  13. #13 by Tom - July 20th, 2007 at 21:21

    The slotting question for Smoker should be easier to stay within a decent range. The slotting of McGeary should be based on where the expert draft slotters ranked him not on him being in a 6th round slot. So my question is where was he ranked before the draft?

  14. #14 by Louis J. - July 23rd, 2007 at 11:31

    Tom

    Slotting is an agreed upon move by MLB to eliminate the big bonuses paid by big market teams for draftees thereupon making the signing of new talent fairer for small market teams. MLB believes that this method will help smaller market teams become more competitive in the future. The players union does not object because draftees are not members of the union and the union would prefer that the big dollars go to ML Free Agents who are union members. Breaking with slotting procedure, except for special circumstances, would negate the entire fairness issue and again pit the rich teams against the poor teams. The Nationals knew that they were taking a big risk with McGreary in the 6th Round. They knew that he would not sign for 6th Round slot money and that his salary demands were a signal that he prefers going to Stanford. But, this an example of the club’s “high risk vs. high reward” theory. They are taking “a shot in the dark” that he may change his mind. They made him an offer and he rejected it. The Nationals in essence have said, “we’ll check back with you before the August 15th deadline to see if you have changed your mind”. MLB is not going to consider this “gamble” as a special circumstance to be used to break the slotting procedure. I do believe that the change in agents for Josh Smoker, the report that draftees are signing for less than slot money and that Smoker would prefer to play pro ball as a good sign for the Nationals that a deal will be done soon. If Smoker signs together with the other draftees already in the system, the 2007 draft would be a very successful draft!

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