Names from Rizzo
February 27th, 2009
Chico Harlan has the latest news on the Nationals’ rebuilding efforts in the Dominican. This time, we get to hear from Mike Rizzo who provides some details as well as some names.
- Fernando Ravelo -He’s already been profiled here.
- Moises de la Moto – Rizzo referred to him as the coordinator of their Dominican scouting. A quick scan of the media guides show him a member of the organization since 2007. It appears he has survived the purge in the DR. The other names listed as scouts there are Juan Espino, Bernadino Valera, and Angel Ozuna. No word on their status.
- Nelson Silverio – He was with the Mets organization through the 2007 season. Here is a profile I found of him online … “Inside pitch: Begins his first season (2007) at Binghamton … Has been with the Mets’ organization since 2003, and spent the past season and a half as hitting coach at Single-A St. Lucie. … Coached for the Dominican Republic in last year’s World Baseball Classic. … Worked as a bench coach for the Aguilas Cibaenas in the Dominican League. … For the past five years, has been the general manager of Gigantes del Cibao in the Dominican Winter League — the team New York shortstop Jose Reyes played for in 2002 and 2004. … Previously worked as a coach for the Rookie League Gulf Coast Mets in 2005 and was New York’s bullpen catching instructor in 2003 and 2004. … Also coached in the Marlins organization. … Played minor-league ball from 1985-1993 in the Oakland and San Diego systems. … His father, Tom, was an outfielder for the California Angels from 1970-72.” It appears we was also the GM of los Gigantes del Cibao through early 2008 … not sure if he was this pastwinter league. Either way, the Nationals now have personnel from two of the Dominican Winter League teams (Ravelo is from Licey).
- Nelson Norman – Hired for some undefined role. Nelson Augusto Norman is a former Major League Baseball shortstop (Rangers, Pirates & Expos). 1992-1994 – Manager of the GCL Expos. 1995- Manager of the Macon Braves. 2001 -infield coach for the Boston Red Sox. 2002- Red Sox Latin field coordinator. 2007- Quad City Hitting Coach (St Louis). 2008 – Manager DSL Cardinals.
From what I can determine from a search of the internet (and it is never wrong), none have any ties to Bowden, Rijo, or the Reds, for whatever that is worth.
Categories: Dominican Summer League, International
Thanks Brian, you’ve really been outdoing yourself these last two weeks! I guess we’re all waiting for that other shoe to drop.
Mark – Appreciate the comment, but all the kudos go to Chico, Barry, Mark, and the rest of the guys actually doing the leg work. I’m just an aggregator here.
I have been duly impressed at the information they continue to provide. While the underlying reason for all of this is something I would have preferred not to happen. It’s really cool information for our little corner of the Nats fanbase
Yes, thanks much for the research and updates. I also appreciate hearing your perspective on developments in the Dominican.
Fantastic as always, Brian. Kudos for giving the credit to Chico, Barry, et all, but you’re doing legwork in your own right. Hopefully you won’t forget us little people when an organization pays you for your efforts. :)
Brian, You continue to impress. Great job. You show your class by spreading the credit. Let’s play two!
How did Terrell Young do on his first outing? How hard does he throw and how was his command? What are his chances of making the team?
Terrell pitched a scoreless inning in his first outing.
FWIW, Ross Detwiler’s travails continued today against the Cards. He faced 5 batters gave up 4 walks and a hit, then he was lifted.