Washington Nationals

By .(rushfari@isu.edu) October 16th] --When the Washington Nationals selected Chris Marrero with the overall 15th pick in the 2006 amateur draft, the team hoped they were drafting a high school slugger who was polished enough to make it to the majors quickly, possibly by 2011.

By .(rushfari@isu.edu) Jim Bowden didn’t like outfielder Endy Chavez very much and traded him to the Phillies for Marlon Byrd, an outfielder they didn’t like very much. He played for two seasons with Washington before leaving via free agency; the Nationals didn't want him anymore. Okay, back to Zimmerman.

By Farid Rushdi Jim Bowden didn’t like outfielder Endy Chavez very much and traded him to the Phillies for Marlon Byrd, an outfielder they didn’t like very much.  He played for two seasons with Washington before leaving via free agency; the Nationals didn't want him anymore. Okay, back to Zimmerman.

By Farid Rushdi 2B: Alberto Gonzalez SS: Cristian Guzman 3B: Ryan Zimmerman Ryan Zimmerman has grown into “the face of the franchise.” This sounds strange to say, but the Nationals need to build their team around Morgan and not Ryan Zimmerman or Adam Dunn. RF: Elijah Dukes

By Dave at Nats News Network 5 months ago: Washington Nationals' John Lannan pitches against Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 11, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) 1)  If the typical fan of the Washington Nationals thinks a #3 starter should win 15 game...

By Alex Danvers And is apparently just starting in LA (see last night’s win), leaving second base open. The Nationals don’t have the depth internally to fill the position. To review, the Nationals should pursue: (1) Placido Polanco (2) Freddy Sanchez (3) Aki Iwamura. Sanchez may not be available, and Adam...

By Nate(noreply@blogger.com) Last night I journeyed down SoCap in search of bobbleheads and managed to snag a win in the bargain. Seven in a row is seven in a row, but all is not sunshine and lollipops for the Nationals. Garrett Mock was effective, but he pitched worse than his final line and there's no starting pitching rel...

By Boris Yovchev As a supporter of the Milwaukee Brewers I was impatiently waiting to see how the negotiations between Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals would unfold. Strasburg has the stats, too, but at a level much different than that of Major League Baseball. Someone once told me somethin...

By Screech's Best Friend(noreply@blogger.com) Here is the complete press conference held today beginning at 11:30AM at Nationals Park, in the media interview room. The announcement where Manny Acta was fired as Manager of Our Washington Nationals--replaced on an interim basis by Jim Riggleman. Senior Director of Baseball Media Rel...

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.

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.

by Dave Nichols (Analyst) The Washington Nationals' season is one-sixth complete. I know that sounds funny to say, but it's true. The team has played 27 games so far, which is one-sixth of 162. So how does the team stand? ... Manny on Steroids Means Happy Days Ahead for Washington Nationals Bleac...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) A season high 15-Hit, 8 Walk Offensive barrage as Our Washington Nationals came from way back to defeat The Houston Astros tonight. Even more interesting--14 Runners Left On Base by Washington. Furthermore, including tonight's 15 hits by Washington, The Astros have given up 246 base hit...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Jesus Flores has just cranked out a homer in the top of the 9th inning off Francisco Rodriguez. A two run shot with nobody out that puts Our Washington Nationals within striking distance of tying this game up against The New York Mets. K-Rod is in trouble ahead now only 4-3. But after Alberto Gon...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher John Lannan today was named to the 50th Annual Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team. Lannan was one of 10 players to earn the citation, which annually recognizes one rookie for each position on the field, as well as the top right-handed and lef...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Centerplate, The Concessionaire at Nationals Park, has kept in touch with Sohna and I this off-season. We are keeping the dialogue open concerning food choices, service and satisfaction with the many offerings at home games for Our Washington Nationals. This morning, Bob Pascal, The Vi...

By e chigliak The Best Game of 2008 for the Nationals? I picked Zimmerman's walk-off winner on Opening Night and Belliard's walk-off to beat the Orioles... but John Dugan, at the Washington Nationals Examiner, chose the Nationals 1-0 win over the NY Mets on September 16th in his post entitled, "Best Gam...

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...

By noreply@blogger.com (Nate) Casto is a guy who has been the Nationals' Minor League Player of the Year twice. Casto set the bar high and the Nationals expected more out of him -- they don't want a singles hitter who goes to left field too often. They want a power hitter who draws a lot of walks. " (Emphasis added.)

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)

By e chigliak Game 2 of 3 In Wrigley...Nationals vs Cubs. Nationals' #'s Against Ryan Dempster... Aaron Boone - 3 for 11, .273 AVG, 1 3B.  Cristian Guzman - 2 for 5, .400 AVG, 2 2B.  Cubs vs Odalis Perez... For A Chicago Perspective on the series check out the SBN's Cubs' blog: 

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) With that answer, Charlie Slowes needed to get back to broadcasting that night's ball game. Hopefully, these two interviews with Charlie & Dave have given Our Fans insight into the faces behind the Voices of Our Radio Broadcasters. We can only wish that Fans of Our Washington National...

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)

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Two more New York Mets runs scored bringing The New York Faithful up on their feet, standing and cheering over the latest mistake by Our Washington Nationals this evening at New Nationals Park. And Our Fans, at least those still remaining on South Capitol Street, trying to salvage somethi...

By Jim McLennan This was a game which was won by the pitching. Webb slugged his way through six scoreless innings, allowing six hits and two walks, but striking out six too, and bearing down whenever necessary. If that seemed to be quite often, Brandon was up to the challenge, leaving the Nationals 0-for-8 w...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Carolyn was one of over 75 women who showed up on the field at New Nationals Park this past Saturday, June 28, to participate in Our Washington Nationals 2nd Annual Baseball 101 for Women Program. A coaching skills and baseball primer taught by the coaches of Our Washington Nationals. Sohna...

By e chigliak NATIONALS What's gone wrong: One word, injuries. The Nationals, at their best, were not expected to compete in the up-for-grabs NL East, but when they suffered injuries to, and lost, prominent players like Ryan Zimmerman, Nick Johnson, Dmitri Young, Austin Kearns, Paul Lo Duca, Shawn H...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) You know it, I know it--at times, Our Washington Nationals are hard to watch--such as this evening when The Orioles crushed Our Team 9-1. No way around it--this game was over early. Washington was not coming back into it. Final Score from Humid, Hot, then Rain Delayed Cool and Comfortable New...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Jesus Flores was EXPECTING A CURVE!! Tonight's 5-4 Victory over The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim was one fine moment in the development of A Core Player for Our Washington Nationals. Jesus Flores Graduated with Honors. A position he hopes to Master in.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Washington had fought back to take a slim 2-1 lead to the top of the 8th. And Our Manager Manny Acta called on Saul Rivera to get this game into the hands of Big Jon Rauch to close it out. A curtain call that never came for Washington thanks to some very sloppy performances.

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.

By e chigliak Washington Post writer Chico Harlan quotes GM Jim Bowden in a "Journal Post" entitled simply, "5:25 p.m." where the Nationals General Manager tells Mr. Harlan: and finally, the Nationals Farm Authority's Brian Oliver had this to say about the Nationals' 1st Round pick in his post entitled...

By Screech's Best Friend(noreply@blogger.com) Since virtually the very first days of Major League Baseball's return to Washington, DC--Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post has been on the beat--covering Our Washington Nationals. Whether through game stories, features or consistently updating his Nationals Journal Blog--Barr...

By Screech's Best Friend Game Number 25 was simply one of those games you lose. Our Washington Nationals had ZERO chance of winning this evening before a rousing Chicago Cubs Faithful Crowd of 35,188. Too bad. At least it's baseball-there is a NEW GAME TOMORROW. Our Washington Nationals can still win this series.

By Screech's Best Friend The African Queen and I sat down with Mike Shapiro in The Diamond Club last Saturday Afternoon before Our Washington Nationals hosted The Atlanta Braves. With all that now out of the way--here we go. Let's start with the reason beyond The Ballpark Tour at Nationals Park? (SBF)

By Screech's Best Friend Tim Redding pitched a great game, but Our Number 11 was the difference. Final Score--from chilly Philadelphia--Our First Place Washington Nationals--One and The Philadelphia Phillies--Zero. The First Washington Shutout ever at Citizens Bank Park.

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...

By Screech's Best Friend In 2007, he stepped up when other pitchers went down with injury--early. And taking advantage of the situation at hand-- Our Number 57 nearly threw a No-Hitter against The Atlanta Braves--one fabulous Monday Night at RFK Stadium. Jason Bergmann arrived as a Major League Starter last seas...

By Screech's Best Friend Like Shawn Hill, Nick Johnson, Austin Kearns and Ryan Zimmerman beforehand--some of the many other players for Our Washington Nationals interviewed on Nats320--Chad Cordero seems well grounded and understands--after four successful years in The Major Leagues--he is capable of do...

By e chigliak Tomorrow the Nationals are live on MLB.tv against the Orioles, and I should be able to catch the first few innings with John Patterson and Daniel Cabrera facing off on the hill at the Orioles' Spring home, Fort Lauderdale Stadium in sunny Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

By Screech's Best Friend Today, Our Washington Nationals won a Big One with Nick Johnson's continuing resurgence. But, lost one in the rehab department with Shawn Hill. When you follow Our Washington Nationals so closely as I--sometimes--it's hard to know how to feel. Because caring about Our Players can take a bi...

By Screech's Best Friend And finally--we finish off the chats with Collin Balester. In the latest Baseball America Rankings--this soon to be 22 year old has risen into a top prospect for Our Washington Nationals. That concludes a few chats with three of Our Washington Nationals brightest pitching prospects.

By Screech's Best Friend But, are the Nationals being fair with him? One of the first moves as New Manager of The Washington Nationals, Manny Acta hired two of his friends as coaches. Both Coaches have never instructed on the Major League Level. Are they good hires?

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