tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post6881545149482429669..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: Nationals Sign 13 Players To Minor League ContractsScreech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-81516039051074706512008-12-15T16:19:00.000-05:002008-12-15T16:19:00.000-05:00I wondered what ever happened to Vento. In 2006, t...I wondered what ever happened to Vento. In 2006, the GM touted him as "this year's Rick Short." Ooops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-12083235001248320442008-12-14T11:18:00.000-05:002008-12-14T11:18:00.000-05:00Joel Guzman is a very interesting signing. He was...Joel Guzman is a very interesting signing. He was one of the top Dodger prospects back in 2005. At the time, he was a 6 foot six inch shortstop who was in the process of being converted to a left fielder because of his size and power. I saw him play at Space Coast Stadium against the Nats and he hit a homer and a double. I watched him in batting practice and he was a hitting machine. Then he fell on hard times and the Dodgers traded him to Tampa Bay for Julio Lugo. He put up mediocre stats at triple A Durham over the last two seasons, then was released by TB. I have heard he may have a problem with laziness and lack of motivation. However, he is very talented and if he Nats can find a way to motivate him, he might be a real find. He just turned 24, so he is still young. Just remember, Josh Hamilton was in the trash heap just two years ago when Tampa Bay gave him away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-44421021319738040332008-12-13T13:12:00.000-05:002008-12-13T13:12:00.000-05:00Joel Guzman was just recently a highly regarded pl...Joel Guzman was just recently a highly regarded player.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com