PennSkinsFan
02-15-2005, 09:02 AM
although we will have several firsts, such as the first Spring Training game for our new beloved franchise and the first hoem opener, etc....today really does mark the beginning of oru new Frabnchise! Topday Pitchers and Catchers report to Viera, Florida for Spring Training!
Question to be answered at these positions:
What will the starting rotation look like? I think we are pretty much assured of # 1 and #2. Livian Hernandez will gain anchor the staff. The big man is one fo the best pitchers in the National League, he just needs run support. Esteban Loaiza will nail down the second spot and help the bullpen by eating innings like Livian does. From there we will have battle with Tomo Ohka and Tony Armas nearly gauranteed spots. The fifth spot will be the battle and will liekly be between Zach Day and John Patterson.
The Bullpen there will be some battle but Chad Cordero, Luis Ayala, Antonio Usana, Joey Eischen and TJ Tucker are pretty much guaranteed spots. Who will eb the closer? Cordero and Ayala did that role last season, can Cordero nail down the spot finally?
Althiough six catcher were invited to camp, don't be worried or fooled here, theose two spots are nailed down with Brian Schneider set to start and newly acquired Gary Bennett as backup.
Question to be answered at these positions:
What will the starting rotation look like? I think we are pretty much assured of # 1 and #2. Livian Hernandez will gain anchor the staff. The big man is one fo the best pitchers in the National League, he just needs run support. Esteban Loaiza will nail down the second spot and help the bullpen by eating innings like Livian does. From there we will have battle with Tomo Ohka and Tony Armas nearly gauranteed spots. The fifth spot will be the battle and will liekly be between Zach Day and John Patterson.
The Bullpen there will be some battle but Chad Cordero, Luis Ayala, Antonio Usana, Joey Eischen and TJ Tucker are pretty much guaranteed spots. Who will eb the closer? Cordero and Ayala did that role last season, can Cordero nail down the spot finally?
Althiough six catcher were invited to camp, don't be worried or fooled here, theose two spots are nailed down with Brian Schneider set to start and newly acquired Gary Bennett as backup.