AFL Update: November 13, 2011
The streak is over for Bryce Harper as the Nationals’ 19-year-old wunderkind went 0-for-3 in a 6-4 Scottsdale loss on Saturday.
Harper also committed an error, his fifth of the fall, and made a putout while playing left field. Here’s how the rest of the Nats fared:
…Zach Walters played third base again and notched four assists, but was also hitless at 0-for-2.
…Matt Purke made his third straight scoreless appearance, tossing a 1-2-3 inning for his second hold of the fall with six of his 11 pitches registering as strikes.
…Pat Lehman’s troubles returned as the 25-year-old was torched for four runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two.
…Rafael Martin labored through a 28-pitch inning, throwing just 12 strikes, but stranded all three walks he issued.
Just four games remain on the slate for Scottsdale, as they host then visit Salt River on Monday and Tuesday, host Peoria on Wednesday, and finish up on the road at Mesa on Thursday.
So, does Rafael Martin get a chance with the big club like Kimball did after a strong AFL?
I think he’s earned an invite to Viera, but won’t get a 40-man spot right away.
Agreed, wont get a 40-man spot, as he isnt Rule V eligable
Looks like Purke keeps getting better and Lehman worst. Looks to me like Purke could be on the fast-track to the majors …
I think Tatusko gets a shot before Martin.
It appears the Nationals have resign Bynum, and Maldonado.
*resigned
Bynum and Maldonado have resigned? Do they get severance pay?
There’s an old joke about a gold digger negotiating the terms of her companionship in which the punchline is whether “infrequently” is one word or two… but I digress. I looked over the Syracuse roster and the MiLB.com transaction feed and neither indicates that these two have been re–signed. In fact, all of the affiliate rosters appears to be untouched since the FA period began.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/statistics/players/mlfa.php?pName=&pos=All&fTeam=WAS&lvl=All&nTeam=All&action=Filter
I usualy trust BA, so I think its safe to say thoes two have re-signed
Aha! A new resource… thanks for passing along!