MWL1 Dayton Dragons

Dragons Manager Pleased With Spring Training Effort

Published on March 24, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Sarasota, Fla.-The Dayton Dragons continue to prepare for the start of their ninth season in the Midwest League as they train in Sarasota. The 25 man roster will not be finalized until later this week before the Dragons break camp for Dayton on Saturday. They open the season on April 3rd at Great Lakes with the home opener slated for April 7th against Fort Wayne.

Dragons manager Donnie Scott says the team has looked good so far this spring.

"Really good," said Scott. "This is a lot like last season. We've got some guys that can really swing the bats."

The Dragons lineup is expected to be anchored by shortstop Todd Frazier and third baseman Brandon Waring. Scott is confident in those two players, who combined to hit 76 home runs last season between college and their first years at the professional level.

"Those guys let it go," said Scott. "We also have another one, (first baseman) Mike McKennon, that can pop 'em too. The three, four, and five holes are very solid right now. I am very happy about that and expect them to have big seasons. It will be nice to have them in the lineup every day and we have a nice combination of some other guys with some speed. It's going to be fun."

Scott says the Dragons outfield is taking shape.

"Denis Phipps is probably going to come back," he said. "I think it will be good for him to come back and put together a solid season. (Center fielder Justin) Reed can be electrifying. He's got some pop in his bat, he runs well, and he's going to be fun to watch out in center field. Then we've got a kid, (Brandon) Menchaca, the fans are really going to love this guy, he's blue collar, he's a lot like (Chris) Heisey or Cody Strait that already went through Dayton and I think he's going to be the fan favorite out there."

Menchaca played college baseball at the University of Delaware before being selected in the 13th round of the 2007 draft by the Reds. He was the recipient of the Reds "Gamer" Award in their fall Florida Instructional League program.

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