Braves: Jason Heyward will be back in the lineup Thursday with Chipper Jones and Melky Cabrera staying behind in Orlando…Derek Lowe is dealing with the nastiest blister Bobby Cox has ever seen.
Around NL East Spring Training, 3/11: ‘I Got Cut By The Nationals?’
Nationals: The Nats made their first round of cuts today. Victor Garate, Logan Kensing, Joel Peralta and Ryan Speier, Jerry Owens, and top prospect Derek Norris were sent to minor league camp. Veteran relievers Shawn Estes and “Everyday” Eddie Guadardo received unconditional releases…Stephen Strasburg will pitch for a second time this Sunday…C Will Nieves is out with the flu…Livan Hernandez is still around.
Marlins: Cody Ross (groin) and John Baker (forearm) are set to return in a game this Friday…Cameron Maybin (groin) has begun baseball activities but will not return to games until next week at the earliest…Ryan Tucker and Jay Voss are the first cuts for the Fish; both are headed to the minors…Top-prospect Mike Stanton has been hitting very long homeruns and may make the big-league roster…The MLBPA is reservedly pleased with the Marlins increased spending on player payroll this winter.
Phillies: Brad Lidge is close to throwing batting practice, but his being ready for opening day is still in doubt…Joe Blanton got 11 of his 12 outs in the form of groundballs today, which means it’s a really slow news day for the Phillies.
Mets:Omar Minaya announced that Jose Reyes will be out of action for 2-8 weeks, resting as a result of his thyroid imbalance. He is doubtful for opening day…Omar Minaya suggested 20-year-old prospect Ruben Tejada may start in Reyes’ place. He hit .289/.351/.381 in AA Binghamton last season…Jerry Manuel is trying to convert top-prospect Jenrry Mejia into a reliever to hasten his path to the big leagues…Hisanori Takashi, the 34-year-old rookie from Japan’s Nippon Baseball League, may win a job in the Mets’ rotation.
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