Of Catchers and Shortstops...

Flores is coming North. It's a strong move that he starts in Washington as LoDuc's backup, but I'm not sure about Estrada's elbow. Nieves could be the backup of the future...behind Flores! I believe that the Nats should keep Flores with the big club, but the big guys want him to learn in Harrisburg. Here's to novacaine and Estrada!

Lopez is on the block! No doubt. The number to call is .383, Belliard's batting average this Spring. Felipe is hitting .231. That sez it all. Unfortunately, if he wants to play everyday, it ain't happening in DC. He needs to go somewhere else. My hope is that he sticks around. The injuries are never tooooooo far away from the NATS!

Hats off to Ronnie Belliard for being the great pro that he is, and winning his job.