2/28/08

Don't expect Tatis or Armas Jr. anytime soon

Tony Armas Jr. and Fernando Tatis, two non-roster invitees are both struggling with their visa's, and will have a tough time making the squad.

Marty Noble quotes GM Omar Minaya as saying that the visa issues "will make it tough" for him to win a job. "It's up to the State Department."

Noble points out Tatis never really had a shot of making the team, regardless of visa issues.

Armas Jr. had a shot at making the club eventually, due to an injury, I feel. But if he's not in camp, that's not going to happen. I didn't like the deal when they signed him, so I guess I should be a bit happy about him never appearing in camp.