All Quiet on the Minor-League Front
After a flurry of posts last week we’re back to offseason mode, exacerbated by the “short” holiday season and the coincidence of Christmas and Chanukah. Never mind the return of 1934 in 34 days.
A year ago, we were consumed with the Shohei Otani sweepstakes. This year, Juan Soto, though it was pretty obvious that the number of teams that truly had a shot could be counted on the hand of a bad shop teacher. Perhaps the only consolation for Nats and Padres fans is that the Yankees were unable to retain him either.
But it’s not like he signed with the Marlins, either. The Mets merely found the line the Yankees would not cross, which we now know is actually possible. And I’m sure you remember that the ’23 Mets were but four games better than the ’23 Nats.
Not much else to pass along or comment on, so I’ll end “keep the lights on” post and return you to your National Maple Syrup Day festivities…
Jordan Weems signs a minor league deal with Braves. Had some promising moments with the Nats, but this past season was rough.
There used to be a time when I checked MLB Trade Rumors every day during the offseason for Nat news. Now, why bother? Sigh.
I get the sense that ownership is still pinching pennies, so Rizzo will have to get creative with trades. Alas, I fear that all we’ll have to get excited about are a few non-tendered guys picked up from the scrap heap.
Nationals announce 2025 Minor League coaching staff https://curlyw.mlblogs.com/nationals-announce-player-development-staff-777fae560891 Changes include Mario Lisson goes to Rochester, Jake Lowery will manage High-A Wilmington, Billy McMillion will manage Fredericksburg and Carmelo Jaime to manage FCL
Col or General Hoffstetter ?
Billy McMillion must be what hoops fans call a gym rat . He must be like Mike Quade was on the back fields with a bat in back pocket along with other essentials .