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What Do Joseph Stalin and the Washington Nationals Have in Common?
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sun, Jul 5
By Farid Rushdi But for every steal, there is a dud. In 2006, the Nationals traded their best pitcher, Livan Hernandez, to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitchers Matt Chico and Garrett Mock. Do you think Bob Short would have been able to leave Washington in one piece if he had traded Frank Howard?
Washington GM says there will be no 'firesale' at deadline
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Sun, Jul 5
Mike Rizzo, the acting general manager of the Washington Nationals, said Saturday the team will not conduct a...
Florida Marlins' Pitching Staff Dictates Success
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sat, Jul 4
By Andrew Robeson One thing is for sure about these Florida Marlins: They are streaky. They were the hottest team in baseball in April. Then in May they flat-lined and fell several games behind the NL East leading Phillies. Then in June they were one of the hottest teams in baseball again.
Good, Bad & Ugly: Nationals Rally Behind Lannan, Beat Braves 5-3
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sat, Jul 4
By Dave Nichols THE GOOD Adam Dunn. 2-for-3 with a walk, solo home run and two RBI. I expect him to be named the Nationals All-Star representative later today. THE BAD Cristian Guzman. 0-for-4 with a called strikeout in the sixth spot in the lineup. NEXT GAME: Today, at 1:35 p.m., against these same Braves.
4th Of July Party
Original at Nats320
• Sat, Jul 4
By Screech's Best Friend(noreply@blogger.com) Washington, DC. Ryan Zimmerman at the plate. The very player for Our Washington Nationals that has been clutch on Holidays. Peter Moylan on the mound. The very pitcher for The Atlanta Braves that served the now INFAMOUS Opening Night Home Run on South Capitol Street on March 30th, 2008.
Plate Discipline
Original at Nats320
• Sat, Jul 4
By Screech's Best Friend(noreply@blogger.com) Rafael Soriano is standing out on the mound saying--'Thank You Very Much!'", concluded Don. The now Atlanta Braves Broadcaster knowing Our Washington Nationals had given away another ball game too soon. This was a Bang!! Zoom!! Fireworks Friday at Nationals Park.
Braves' pinch-hit home run in 7th dooms Nationals
Original at CBSSports.com
• Fri, Jul 3
Pinch-hitter Brooks Conrad hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 9-8 on Friday night for their season-high fifth straight win.
Florida Marlins Should Be Beating Washington
Original at Bleacher Report
• Fri, Jul 3
By Leslie Monteiro We all know the Nationals stink, and odds are their chances are good in breaking the 1962 Mets' record for the most losses in a single season. The Mets had their second straight collapse last season because they could not beat the Nationals and the Marlins in September.
Nationals Trade Lastings Milledge: Is Elijah Dukes Next?
Original at Bleacher Report
• Tue, Jun 30
By Adam Bernacchio For the Washington Nationals, I kind of see what they are trying to do. As Dave Cameron of Fangraphs pointed out, the Nationals have the worst outfield defenses in baseball. I have watched them recently against the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees and quite frankly their outfield d...
6:35PM Friday Start At Nationals Park
Original at Nats320
• Tue, Jun 30
By Screech's Best Friend(noreply@blogger.com) Good thing The African Queen and I are paying attention to Charlie Slowes & Dave Jageler on WFED. Both last night and this evening, they reminded us that this friday night's game at Nationals Park versus The Atlanta Braves begins at 6:35PM--not 7:05PM. Honestly, we would have not notic...
Trade Reaction
Original at Nats320
• Tue, Jun 30
By Screech's Best Friend(noreply@blogger.com) When Sohna called me this afternoon at work to let me know Our Washington Nationals had made a trade, anxiously I waited to hear the details. After she told me Washington traded Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan to The Pittsburgh Pirates for Centerfielder Nyjer Morgan and southpaw reli...
National League First-Half Awards and Predictions
Original at Bleacher Report
• Tue, Jun 30
By Bare Knucks National League Manager of the Year: Joe Torre/ Los Angeles Dodgers NL East 1. New York Mets 2. Philadelphia Phillies 3. Florida Marlins 4. Atlanta Braves 5. Washington Nationals NL West 1. Los Angeles Dodgers 2. San Francisco Giants 3. Colorado Rockies 4. San Diego Padres 5. Arizona Diamondbacks
The Father's Day Blue(s)
Original at Nats320
• Sun, Jun 21
By Screech's Best Friend(noreply@blogger.com) Bring On The Boston Red Sox!! Only when The New York Yankees invaded RFK Stadium in 2006, has the anticipation been higher for any series. Too bad Our Washington Nationals don't have a better record because that 3-Game Set against The Bronx Bombers at The Old Ballyard On East Capitol Street...
Opinion: The Total Number
Original at Nats320
• Sat, Jun 20
By Screech's Best Friend(noreply@blogger.com) Tim Williams and Joe Ferrell umpiring from their front row seats in Presidents Club. Everyone around them enjoyed their act--even Our Washington Nationals, The Toronto Blue Jays and The Major League Umpiring Crew working this game. A performance worthy of HOLLYWOOD.
A Few Fine Memories
Original at Nats320
• Thu, Jun 18
By Screech's Best Friend(noreply@blogger.com) In his brief career as a Major League Pitcher for Our Washington Nationals, Mike O'Connor started in two of the most famous games played since Baseball Returned To The Nation's Capital. Upon hearing of his trade yesterday to The San Diego Padres, remembering those moments were fun.
Yankees-Nationals: Wang Earns Another Start, But Yanks Fall Short in Ninth
Original at Bleacher Report
• Wed, Jun 17
By Jordan Schwartz A day after the Yankees completed their 22nd come-from-behind victory, the Bombers stranded the tying run at third in the ninth to fall 3-2 to the Washington Nationals. Yankees Overall Grade: (C-) The Yanks continue to make these young starters that they haven't seen before look good.
Opinion: The Future Washington Nationals All-Century Battery
Original at Bleacher Report
• Mon, Jun 15
By Sam Woods His bat speed is faster than the likes of Barry Bonds, and he has a cannon behind the plate. The money the Nationals will invest in Strasburg and Harper could easily top $100 million, with Scott Boras representing both. Nationals fans, your future may be looking up.
2009 Entry Draft--First Day--Final Press Conference
Original at Nats320
• Wed, Jun 10
By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Tuesday evening, while Our Washington Nationals were still playing The Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park, Washington's Director of Scouting, Dana Brown, alongside Bob Boone (Asst. GM/VP Player Development), Deric Ladnier (National Cross Checker) and Chris Kline (Scout/National...
Opinion: METS (28-24, 2nd place/NL East) at NATIONALS (14-38, 5th place/NL ...
Original at New York Daily News
• Thu, Jun 4
Crew chief Larry Vanover said the ball changed direction, which is why they overturned the original call. Nats manager Manny Acta thought his team got robbed. It was the second review in the series in which a call went against Washington. ...
Lew Wolff: Now It Is Time To Step in! Make Some Changes to the A's
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sat, May 23
By Steven Resnick Peavy wants to stay on the west coast, which means there are four other teams that could go after Peavy. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, San Francisco Giants, and a team with an outside chance the Seattle Mariners.
Things Looking Up For Nationals (Yes, Really!)
Original at http
• Tue, Apr 21
By Farid Rushdi Well, well; take a couple of weeks off and look what happens to the Washington Nationals. Two weeks into the season and the Washington Nationals are in last place in the National League East. That's not unexpected. Their record is 2-10.
The Post reviews Nationals Park statues
Original at William F. Yurasko's
• Thu, Apr 9
By WFY(noreply@blogger.com) The three new statues and mobile at Nationals Park earn a poor review:At their best, baseball and fine art are a lot alike. Both are esoteric, meaning everything to fans and little to outsiders. Both push up against a convoluted set of rules. Both get a lot of their meaning from the great plays a...
Opinion: Stan Kasten Availability During Today's Media Tour At Nationals Park
Original at Nats320
• Fri, Apr 3
By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) After everyone had the opportunity to taste all the foods offered up today by Levy Restaurants at Nationals Park, Team President Stan Kasten answered questions from the assembled media. While talking with Mr. Kasten, we were eventually joined by reporters from The Washington Post, The C...
Opinion: Phil Bucco--New Executive Chef--Nationals Park
Original at Nats320
• Fri, Apr 3
By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) “I have worked at Comiskey Park (South Chicago), Wrigley Field—I have helped out there. I have even been out to Phoenix (Chase Field)” With that final answer--Our Conversation with Phil Bucco--New Executive Chef at Nationals Park concluded.
Opinion: Looking For A Few Good Presidents
Original at Nats320
• Sun, Feb 15
By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) All three had just completed their running auditions to become 2009 Racing Presidents at Nationals Park this morning. Approximately 60 candidates showed up, By Invitation Only, this Sunday February 15th on South Capitol Street. This being the second straight Presidents Day Weekend in...
The Washington Nationals #1 Overall Pick Under Review: What Will Stephen Strasburg Bring To DC?
Original at Federal Baseball
• Sat, Feb 7
By e chigliak After reading Washington Post writer Chico Harlan's article entitled, "New Ace May Be In Play For Nats", which focuses on the projected #1 overall pick in the June 9th '09 MLB Amateur Draft, (San Diego State Aztec's starter Stephen Strasburg), and coming across another article at Ba...
The Washington Nationals, "...believe they are on the verge of developing a wave of young pitchers." - FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal
Original at Federal Baseball
• Sat, Jan 24
• 3 related articles
By e chigliak And for the old school DC fans, Mr. Sullivan's also compiled lists for the Twins and Rangers, which feature members of each of the former Senators' teams. Washington Senators' pitcher Walter Johnson is the #1 starter of the Senators/Twins' "homegrown" roster. Frank Howard? He's been r...
Opinion: A Brief History of Recent 11th Overall Picks
Original at Purple Row
• Mon, Dec 15
By Russ The Colorado Rockies return to the top half of the draft in 2009, after picking 25th in 2008. The Rockies would have had the 10th pick in the draft, but the Nationals failed to sign their first-round pick, RHP Aaron Crow. As a result, the Nationals obtained a second first-round pick. That 2009 p...
Hot Stove Roundup: Jake Peavy Spared From A Long, Cold Chicago Winter
Original at Deadspin
• Thu, Dec 11
By Dashiell Bennett Padres, Cubs Set To Quit Each Other [Rumors and Rants] Agent: 'Padres asked for too much' for Peavy [Chicago Tribune] • Does anyone else think that the Nationals offered Mark Teixeira an 8-year, $160M deal as a joke and are secretly praying he doesn't say yes? [Nationals Enquirer]
Should The Washington Nationals Bring Back "Opening Night" Odalis Perez and "Don Sutton's Favorite Pitcher" Tim Redding?
Original at Federal Baseball
• Sun, Nov 9
By e chigliak MLB.com's Bill Ladson wrote an article entitled, "Nats lefty Perez files for free agency", (ed. note - "No poss. apostrophe?"), in which he noted that Odalis Perez had clearly, "...exceeded the Nationals' expectations as he delivered 14 quality starts", in '08, and Mr. Ladson's article also...
Washington Nationals' '08 Season In Review...TOP 3 Moments of 2008Original at Federal Baseball
• Wed, Oct 1
By e chigliak August 30, 2008...Bottom of the tenth...Elijah Dukes vs Vladimir Nunez...Braves at Nationals...8-8 tie...Bases Loaded...2 Outs...Full Count...Dukes Takes Ball Four!! Dukes' Discerning Eye walks in a run after the two previous batters, Lasting Milledge and Ronnie Belliard failed to cash in on a bases loaded...
Opinion: Hypothetical GM: What If The Nationals Had To Trade Zimmerman? Do You Think You're Better Than DC GM Jim Bowden? Prove It!
Original at Federal Baseball
• Mon, Sep 1
By e chigliak The Nationals drafted Chris Marrero as a third baseman, but have moved him around to OF/1B with Zimmerman established at third, but I imagine Marrero or Kory Casto could man third competently for a few years if Zim was dealt...the Nationals have drafted a lot of pitchers recently and the out...
Opinion: Our Conversation With Stan Kasten
Original at Nats320
• Sat, Aug 23
By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Reminder, this chat took place the morning after Our Washington Nationals had just lost their 11th Game In A Row. Do you feel you have lost any momentum from the fan base? (SBF) The Baseball Decision is sound, the way it was announced was not. (SBF)
Opinion: Our Conversation With Dave Jageler
Original at Nats320
• Mon, Aug 18
By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) With that--here we go with Our Conversation with Dave Jageler. When you first were hired by The Nationals to come here, what was that feeling like—knowing you would be broadcasting Major League Baseball? (SBF) How is the new ballpark to work—compared to RFK? (The African Queen)
Podcast: MLB Week 12: Willie Randolph canned in his sleep; M’s cut off Bavasi; Hank prefers wussy pitchers
Original at MVN
• Tue, Jun 17
And the program spends the better part of the hour covering every division in baseball, highlighting the return of Mark Teixeira to Texas, the resurgent Rockies, the streaking Tigers on the back of Marcus Thames, the impact of Alfonso Soriano’s injury on Chicago, Hank Steinbrenner’s a...
GB&U: How Sweep It Is
Original at BOTTOMFEEDER BASEBALL
• Mon, Jun 16
By David W. Nichols RESULT: Nats complete sweep, beat Mariners 6-2. GOOD: Kory Casto. Pinch-hit three-run home run in the eighth inning to break open a very close ball game. Honorable mention goes to Tim Redding. Allowed two runs -- one earned -- on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts in six innings. BAD: M...
Opinion: The White Flag
Original at Nats320
• Fri, Jun 6
By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) GAME OVER. Our Washington Nationals had surrendered. With Manny Acta. A Seven Run Inning had sent Our Washington Nationals down for the count. Final Score from New Nationals Park--The San Francisco Giants 10 and Our Washington Nationals 1.
Opinion: The Dry Run
Original at Nats320
• Sat, Mar 22
By Screech's Best Friend The "Pinging" sound of metal bats was odd. Only a few thousand were in attendance. And the final score really wasn't what this afternoon was all about. Today--Our Washington Nationals opened New Nationals Park with a special match up. George Washington University played St. Josephs in the fi...
Acta hoping for good news from Nats
Original at FOXSports.com
• Wed, Nov 8
- Nov 8, 2006 AP. OSAKA, Japan (AP) - Count Manny Acta as someone who interviewed with the Washington Nationals for their managerial opening and wants the job. ...
:MSR: NATS[#39] Home Games Down The Home Stretch Give Nats A Playoff Shot - Nationals MLB Sports Podcast 09.02.05
Original at nats (Feedburner)
• Fri, Sep 2
By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) The Nats salvage an split with the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta. Is the glass half full or half empty? Ryan Zimmerman has arrived in the bigs. Is he hype or hope? The September call-ups are coming. Will the be the solution to this scrappy teams ills? Jon Wadsworth takes you through the Nats perform...
NATS[#35] Steroids And The Hypocrisy of MLB and Counting Out The Nats - Nationals MLB Sports Podcast 08.04.05
Original at nats (Feedburner)
• Fri, Aug 5
By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) For the first time since the beginning of July, the Nationals win a series, and for the first time since July 8th, they score more than 5 runs in a game. Despite the naysayers, let the Nats feelgood story resume. Plus, Gill rails on people who characterize the use of steroids as somehow less egr...
NATS[#32] All-Star Break Review & BigSwa Interview - Nationals MLB Sports Podcast 07.14.05
Original at nats (Feedburner)
• Wed, Jul 13
By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) Baseball’s three-day hiatus allows us to wonder with clarity about the team’s prospects in the season’s second half. So we do just that, reviewing the final Phillies series before, the transactions made and not yet made during, and the keys to the schedule after the break. Plus, Gill talks...
NATS[#30] John Yuda Analysis - Nationals MLB Sports Podcast 06.30.05
Original at nats (Feedburner)
• Thu, Jun 30
By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) The Washington Nationals Facts: 47-31, 1st Place, NL East 29-10 @ RFK, Best Home Record in the Majors, including 15 out of their last 16 9 series wins in a row at RFK 17-5 in One Run games since May 8 Nats Poll Question: How far do you think the Nationals will go? Vote or See Results
NATS[#29] Basil Tsimpris Analysis, Introducing Lacy Collum - Nationals MLB Sports Podcast 06.22.05Original at nats (Feedburner)
• Thu, Jun 23
By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) MLB | WASHINGTON NATIONALS PODCAST The Nats Week In Review with Gill Alexander The Nationals Podcast Is the Nationals’ 42-30 record a mirage? Is their attendance something to worry about? Gill brings on Basil Tsimpris from The Nationals Enquirer to discuss. And true to form, fresh off in...
NATS[#27] Anish Shroff Interview - Nationals MLB Sports Podcast 06.08.05
Original at nats (Feedburner)
• Wed, Jun 8
By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) MLB | Washington Nationals The Nats Week In Review The Washington Nationals Podcast After gushing about the NL East-leading Nationals’ 5-game winning streak (8 out of their last 9), Gill chats with the latest addition to the mysportsradio.com team, Anish Shroff, former ESPN Dream Jobb...
NATS[#26] Colin Powell, George Soros, & Your Washington Nationals - Nationals MLB Sports Podcast 06.02.05
Original at nats (Feedburner)
• Thu, Jun 2
By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) MLB | Washington Nationals The Nats Week In Review The Washington Nationals Podcast Do you want a piece of the Nats? Better have a sexy name getting in bed with you as Colin Powell and billionaire George Soros add their names to groups bidding on the Nationals. Gill breaks down the latest sui...
NATS[#25] Nats Reeling After 1-5 Week - Nationals MLB Sports Podcast 05.26.05
Original at nats (Feedburner)
• Thu, May 26
By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) MLB | Washington Nationals The Nats Week In Review The Washington Nationals Podcast Was it Gill discussing the Nationals’ playoff chances on the last show or was it simply the Nationals’ returning to Canada for the first time since being Les Expos? Either way, something has made things t...
NATS[#20] Nationals can’t overcome own mistakes, Fall to Phils, 5-4 - Baseball Sports Podcast 4.25.05Original at nats (Feedburner)
• Fri, Apr 29
By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) The Nationals Play-by-Play Podcast with Gill Alexander A Guy On His Couch Podcasting D.C. Nats Games Comment: Nats Play-By-Play Message Board The Nationals dig themselves a hole they can’t get out of, stranding the tying run 90 feet from home as they lose to the Phillies, dropping back t...
NATS[#18] Nats Lose 3rd Straight, Fall to .500 - Baseball Sports Podcast 4.23.05Original at nats (Feedburner)
• Thu, Apr 28
By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) The Nationals Play-by-Play Podcast with Gill Alexander A Guy On His Couch Podcasting D.C. Nats Games Comment: Nats Play-By-Play Message Board The Mets bat around in the 4th and 5th innings, sending 21 batters to the plate on their way to a 10-5 win over the Nationals. The Nats have lost 5 of the...
NATS[#17] Nats Only Muster 4 Hits, Fall To Mets, 3-1 - Baseball Sports Podcast 4.22.05Original at nats (Feedburner)
• Wed, Apr 27
By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) The Nationals Play-by-Play Podcast with Gill Alexander A Guy On His Couch Podcasting D.C. Nats Games Comment: Nats Play-By-Play Message Board Tom Glavine 2-hits the Nationals through seven innings to lead the Mets to a 3-1 victory as the Nats fail once again to cash in with runners in scori...