The Nationals plan to switch to Valencia Iván Rodríguez in the rookie catcher to get the rhythm to be regular
The transition Wilson Ramos converted to catcher in the Nationals began yesterday. The manager Jim Riggleman spoke Friday with Ivan Rodriguez, considered a likely Hall of Fame when he retires, to participate will not be an everyday player and maybe, soon, their role is limited to substitution. The conversation lasted about 15 minutes and strategist was surprised by the attitude of I-Rod.
"It was one of the best conversations I've had with a player during my racing career, "Riggleman said the Washington Post . "Ivan is a class guy."
Ramos was the opener yesterday, after Rodriguez received at the opening of the season. The situation is repeated for the next nine games and, for now, the team owners will have two catchers, "according to the report. Then the balance will be leaning on the side of Valencia rookie until you get the rhythm to play every day.
"I'm very excited about the opportunity," said Ramos. "I had expected something like this throughout my career. I learned a lot with 'Pudge', taught me many things. I keep learning and try to give my best. (Rodriguez) has great experience and I need to go tanning. I hope to play a lot this year, so I need to know more about the game. "
Washington hopes to make the most of both. In September last year, when they were alternated for the first time, Rodriguez showed 317 of 407 base percentage and slugging percentage, numbers far above their totals in 2010. Ramos linked to .278 in 22 challenges.
"It will be good for both," said Rodríguez. "We get along. Ramos I will be with all the time and continue playing, although not every day. "
This paper was published in the daily El Nacional on April 3, 2011
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