May 20, 2012

Espinosa goes deep in Nats' loss to Red Sox

With a roster decision or two still looming for both clubs as the Grapefruit League season ends, the Red Sox used a three-run fourth inning to beat the Nationals, 4-2, at JetBlue Park on Monday afternoon.

Space Coast Stadium giving Espinosa fits

Manager Davey Johnson said that he is not worried about second baseman Danny Espinosa, who struck out three times in a 3-2 victory over the Marlins on Friday.

Espinosa gets assist from new teammate

Davey Johnson used second baseman Danny Espinosa as an example of a player who is looking better from the left side of the plate. It helped that teammate Mark DeRosa noticed Espinosa had too much of a loop in his swing.

Espinosa working to improve from left side

Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa is the first to say he must improve from the left side of the plate. In 2011, Espinosa struggled with consistency as a left-handed hitter for the first time in his career.

Espinosa, Ramos receive NL ROY votes

Catcher Wilson Ramos and second baseman Danny Espinosa finished fourth and sixth, respectively, in the National League Rookie of the Year voting, which was announced on Monday afternoon. Braves closer Craig Kimbrel won the award in a unanimous decision.