The walking wounded report

by craig on Aug 19, 2009 8:58 AM EDT in News and Rumors

Some sound okay, others are a bit away.

1B Nick Johnson isn’t in the lineup tonight and he didn’t sound very confident that he’d be able to play any of the games in Houston this week.

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Burke Badenhop (neck strain) threw two innings in a Gulf Coast League game last night. He’ll throw four innings for Jupiter on Saturday.

Andrew Miller (right ankle sprain) threw a simulated game today. He will throw 60 pitches Sunday in a Gulf Coast League game.

Until Nick Johnson is declared ready, look for Ross Gload to start at first against right-handers. Against left-handed starters it is anyone's guess but if I were betting I would expect to see Helms to playing third and Cantu at first. We will know more today since the Astros are starting a lefty. But I don't believe Gaby fits into the plans. He should, but I don't think he will.

Badenhop appears to be closer to returning than Miller. But neither are on the verge. If all goes well for the Hopper in Jupiter, he probably will pitch in Jacksonville just to make sure. (That is a guess.) But whatever happens the boys in the GCL and High-A are eating better than normal since the Hopper and Miller have to pay for the post-game spread.

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I wonder...

Since the GCL team is based in Jupiter, if the Hammerheads get any of the upgrades when somebody is technically playing for the GCL team. On the one hand, tough for a guy to pay for two teams-worth of food, but on the other hand, it’s can’t be good for morale to have more advanced players coming into the kitchen and seeing better food that they can’t eat.

Marlins Stadium: When It's Raining, The Roof Will Happen!

by dan 2.0 on Aug 19, 2009 10:36 AM EDT reply actions

Wednesday picks

31,300
Hanley
West: QS, W

by Bumppo on Aug 19, 2009 10:53 AM EDT reply actions

What's going on with Sanchez?

I feel like they should probably use him now if they’re going to use him… the guy’s 25. Obviously, he’s stuck behind Johnson and Cantu for now, but if we don’t get him some major league starting time in the next couple years, he’s not going to get that time. Morrison’s coming up behind him. I feel like we need to figure out what Sanchez can do ASAP, because there’s a good chance we’re trading him in ’11 or so to make room for Logan.

He's currently two-thirds man, one-third amazing. Which, let's face it, is still a pretty good ratio.

by 3.3seconds on Aug 19, 2009 11:24 AM EDT reply actions