Washington Nationals

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Between coverage of The Global Financial Crisis, The Presidential Campaigns and Two Debates, there has been very little time to stay on top of Baseball involving Our Washington Nationals. Fortunately, with The 2008 Playoffs going on, there is not a whole lot going on concerning DC Baseb...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Like Alfonso Soriano was in 2006 for Our Washington Nationals, Manny Ramirez is "Must See TV" during each and every At-Bat of every game he has ever played in. He's that good of a hitter and that wild of a personality to make it all work for him.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) and Untested is sometimes a good thing. A spirit which Our Washington Nationals began to show over the final two months of the just completed 2008 Regular Season. Tampa Bay may have more Major League Ready Talent this very day to compete at such a high level well into October, but you can't loo...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) The Washington Post Interview, along with the Nationals.com Interview give a good feel about what Manny Acta is all about. An Inner Confidence with Beliefs, the same top qualities The African Queen and I have found inside Our Number 14 from the very first day we ever met him.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) With that My Season Ending Chat With Jason Bergmann concluded. As always, Our Number 57 was upfront and refreshing in his commentary. He doesn't hold back. The African Queen and I like that--a lot. As Charlie Slowes mentioned recently at Jason's ESPN Zone Appearance, chatting with Jason Ber...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) 102 Losses guarantees The First Pick In The 2009 Entry Draft for Our Washington Nationals. Changes are coming and Washington needs to make some solid decisions--both on and off the field of play. Time for Our Washington Nationals to Take Stock.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) I am sure Philadelphia's Fans are proud of the way they treated us yesterday. But The Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club and The Philadelphia Police should be embarrassed. In fact, they owe The African Queen and I an apology. You better believe The Philadelphia Phillies are going to be hea...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Final Score from a ROCKING Citizens Bank Park, The Philadelphia Phillies 8 and Our Washington Nationals 4. Washington reaching the century mark in losses in 2008. Now 41 Games Below .500, a Moment In Time no one following Baseball In Washington really wanted to see.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) For nearly two hours this affair between The Florida Marlins and Our Washington Nationals was in an Official Rain Delay. But most everyone on hand, which could have only numbered a few thousand anyway, surely understood this game would never be played. And there was really no reason to unde...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Doesn't that moment seem like about Two Years Ago? It's hard to believe how that Our Washington Nationals defeated The Chicago Cubs two out of three at New Nationals Park five months ago. Of course, Alfonso Soriano was still injured and on The Disabled List at that time.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) A 25 Year Old Shortstop becoming a producer (Gonzalez). A Washington Nationals March that that was pretty refreshing and that feeling had nothing to do with the cool, comfortable weather in and around New Nationals Park this evening.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Finishing up where we left off in Part One. Our General Manager Jim Bowden and Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Development Mike Rizzo are sitting in The ESPN Zone in Downtown Washington, DC last Friday, September 19 meeting, greeting and chatting with Fans of Our Wa...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) With that, part one of Our General Manager Jim Bowden and Assistant GM Mike Rizzo at The ESPN Zone concludes. Plenty more coming tomorrow in part two as The Baseball Operations Management takes on even more Questions from Fans Of Our Washington Nationals.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) As was established in Part One, Jason Bergmann is an excellent student of the game of baseball. Even better, Our Number 57 can explain and discuss the game as well as anyone out there. Today, in the conclusion of Jason's Q & A with Charlie Slowes last week at The ESPN Zone--Bergmann talks a...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) If Adrian Gonzalez was available for Our Washington Nationals, I would make every effort to get him as Our Starting First Baseman. Not well known throughout the game among fans, The San Diego Padres first baseman has quietly become a star. What in the world were The Texas Rangers thinking of...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Throughout the afternoon, Radio Broadcasters Dave Jageler & Charlie Slowes, along with TV Personalities Don Sutton and Bob Carpenter hosted Our Manager Manny Acta, Our General Manager Jim Bowden and a host of players in The Center Field Plaza Addressing the crowd and taking quest...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Our Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres played for 5 Hours Tonight beginning on September 19th, 2008. And Ryan Zimmerman was Zero for Seven in the batter's box. Not one single hit. A calendar day had passed and Our Washington Nationals had lost--Number 96 of 2008.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Overnight, it was reported and Centerplate has now confirmed that they will sign a Merger Agreement with an affiliate of Kohlberg & Company--a private equity firm. Here is the Official Press Release. Expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2009, no word on how this agreement m...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) The Second To Last ESPN Zone Lunch Time Meet & Greet of 2008 with a player/official for Our Washington Nationals took place this past Wednesday at the downtown DC Restaurant. Pitcher Jason Bergmann was the guest along side regular host--Radio Broadcaster Charlie Slowes. For nearly 4...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) In fact, for the evening, Our Washington Nationals out hit The New York Mets--13 to 11, although the scoreboard run tally result far favored The Boys From Queens. A usual scenario that played out at New Nationals Park earlier this season during the mighty struggles of June and July--2008. A...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Final Score from Green Clad and Partying New Nationals Park--The New York Mets 9 and Our Washington Nationals 7. The Luck of The Irish was shining brightly down on New Nationals Park this wonderfully cool and comfortable evening. Sadly, The New York Mets received the majority of the fortun...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Looking through the tentative 2009 Schedule for Our Washington Nationals released today by Major League Baseball. Washington, DC deserves To HOST Major League Baseball featuring Our Washington Nationals on all three of those dates. Every single year--without a a doubt.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Washington Nationals Host Singles Night at Nationals Park Presented by LoveThatClicks.com WHO: Washington Nationals 7:35pm – First Pitch Nationals vs. Padres 7:10pm – First Pitch Nationals vs. Padres WHERE: Nationals Park 1500 South Capitol St, SE

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) was about to play out again at New Nationals Park. The same scene witnessed at RFK Stadium by many of Our Fans over the previous three years. Ryan Church was at the plate and this game was on the line--would My Main Man!! be The Game Changer for The New York Mets.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Final Score in one of those you can't leave your seat for a moment barnburners--The New York Mets 13 and Our Washington Nationals 10 in the last game Washington will ever play at Shea Stadium in Queens. No one can say Washington didn't go out in style in New York. And no one can say right now Washi...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) And in doing so Our Washington Nationals were unable to mount any more serious comebacks. Too bad, because the 3rd, 4th and 5th innings were very impressive in the batters box for Washington. Anderson Hernandez, "The Guz" and Ryan Zimmerman all hacking the baseball. Even Alberto Gonzalez w...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Shortstop--Cristian Guzman & Alberto Gonzalez Outfield--Elijah Dukes, Austin Kearns, Lastings Milledge, Ryan Langerhans & Willie Harris. My Homeworks tells me Our Washington Nationals are developing a healthy attitude.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Gonzalez, Hernandez, Dukes, Ryan Zimmerman, Cristian Guzman, Ryan Langerhans, Bonifacio, Flores, Milledge and Willie Harris. I will take each and everyone of those guys in My Future of Our Washington Nationals on the field of play--every single day. Every single one of them hustles and...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) And finally, Joel Hanrahan better give some serious thanks to The Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox for actually going to his bullpen and bringing "MY BOY!!" Jorge Julio into this game to fuel the fire. One Walk, One Hit and Two Wild Pitches later, Our Washington Nationals had scored a third...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) At least when "MY BOY!!" Jorge Julio entered tonight's game against Our Washington Nationals a spark was fired. You see, Jorge Julio and I have some serious history. From his days with The Baltimore Orioles, through his days as a New York Met, to The Arizona Diamondbacks to The Colorado Rock...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Final Score from Turner Field where at least Charlie Slowes and Dave Jageler made the night fun with some Good Humor over the airwaves using Parr's Name in Golf Analogies--and bringing the house down with their hilarious commentary over The Wall Scoreboard in Left Field using The Florid...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) The Nationals are pleased to lower the price of a considerable number of season ticket locations at Nationals Park in 2009," said Team President Stan Kasten. "We will also continue to offer partial and full season ticket plans for a family of four for as little as $40 a game. We think for a day a...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Final Score from a very deflated New Nationals Park--The Philadelphia Phillies 4 and Our Washington Nationals Zero. The 20th time in 2008 Washington has been shutout. Immediately after the conclusion of the game, Our Washington Nationals announced the recall of Catcher Luke Montz from...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Joel Hanrahan today was named the Washington Nationals recipient of the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevy. He is one of 30 Major League Club nominees for the national 2008 Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who combines outst...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) The Philadelphia Phillies never really threatened again. And Our Washington Nationals held on. Yes, they had lost the No-Hitter. They had lost The Shutout. But, when This Affair came to the breaking point, and did it ever come close--Our Washington Nationals had NOT LOST THE GAME. That's the...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) 31,090 attended the final game of 2008 at New Nationals Park featuring The Atlanta Braves. Our Washington Nationals getting over the 2 Million Mark in their Inaugural Season on South Capitol Street. On pace to reach 2.4 Million Fans attending the 81 Home Games this year. An average of just und...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Finally, 70's Night was quite the extravaganza at New Nationals Park this evening. The HDTV Scoreboard featured Dot Matrix electronics, subdued Color Graphics in each teams logos and some terrific 1970's Mod Style Photos of Our Washington Nationals.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Our Washington Nationals had won--their fourth in a row. And I had made good on my promise. I was there, in a seat, when the Final Out Was Recorded. Final Score from New Nationals Park, where Pat says REAL BASEBALL FANS have showed up all week long!! Our Washington Nationals 7 and The Atlanta Bra...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Sohna called me tonight in Denver all excited. Our Washington Nationals had SWEPT The Los Angeles Dodgers. "The Guz" had hit for the cycle and Elijah Dukes flatout HAMMERED two home runs at New Nationals Park. An 11-2 pasting of The Dodgers that left her thrilled, excited and downright proud...

By Screech's Best Friend(noreply@blogger.com) Sohna tells me that she doesn't want to hear anyone complaining about Chad Cordero anymore. Apparently, Joel Hanrahan walked one serious tightrope to close out The Los Angeles Dodgers tonight at New Nationals Park. And Ryan Zimmerman, despite one error, played a pretty terrific game in t...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) The naming rights issue. Is this the last year the ballpark will be called Nationals Park? (The African Queen) Is there any chance the stadium remains Nationals Park? I like the name. (The African Queen) That's always a good thing--for Fans of Our Washington Nationals. Mr. Kasten is willing t...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) I have already stated the 2009 Nationals defensively, are a pretty solid team. (SBF) It’s too bad Alberto Gonzalez got injured right away; he showed some fine defensive skills at shortstop. (SBF) How is moral around the clubhouse? (The African Queen)

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. I cringe when I hear Day-To-Day. (The African Queen) How is Nick Johnson doing? (The African Queen) Wily Mo? (The African Queen)

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Finally, I was very disappointed to read that Major League Baseball has decided NOT to allow Our Washington Nationals to open The 2009 Major League Season at home. I don't understand Baseball not seeing this important tradition, first started in The Nation's Capital--years ago--when P...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Just like with Dave Jageler, lets start with your preparation? (SBF) Really, how different is it here at Nationals Park than at RFK Stadium? (The African Queen) What is your favorite park—outside of Nationals Park? (The African Queen)

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) 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) Did you guys hit it off right away? (The African Queen) How is the new ballpark to work—compared to RFK? (The African Queen)

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Hawpe Homers to right. Score now 4-2 Colorado. Final Score from Gorgeous and Beautifully Sunny New Nationals Park--The Colorado Rockies 7 and Our Washington Nationals 2. Swept Again by their third straight opponent. Virtually impossible now to NOT LOSE 100 Games this season.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) As stated many times here on Nats320, Our Washington Nationals are more than just a Major League Baseball Team. Through Community Service Involvement, they can help provide assistance for so much more. Thankfully, Our Team seems to understand that, and the uses their name and their resou...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Effort, which Our Washington Nationals have continually failed over--the past few months. Really not much more to state about Loss Number 80 of 2008. Another Nine Straight Lost. Final Score before 28,909--The Colorado Rockies 13 and Our Washington Nationals 6.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) But Aaron Boone got the last laugh. With Colorado runners on 1st and 3rd with two outs in the top of the 7th, "The Human Rain Delay" on the mound for Washington and the very dangerous Matt Holliday at the plate--Jesus Colome forced Holliday to pop a foul fly near the first base stands, and the ca...

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 noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Question: What’s it like to be a Nationals Pitcher? Charlie: Who is or was your pitcher role model? Your favorite pitcher? Question: Who is it in the clubhouse that makes The Nationals, The Nationals? Charlie: Is Willie Harris a fun guy to watch?

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Recently, Ms. Golden and I were discussing The Junior Nats Club, a program sponsored by Our Washington Nationals, Harris Teeter Grocery Stores and Dasani Water (A Coca Cola Product). Open to children 12 Years Old and Under, membership has already reached nearly 2000 kids in number. This to...

By Screech's Best Friend(noreply@blogger.com) Washington Nationals Host Ladies Night Out and Home Run Happy Hour on Thursday, August 14, 2008 Mimi’s Vanity Washington Sports Clubs WHEN: Thursday, August 14 5:00pm Pre-game Home Run Happy Hour 7:10pm Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets WHERE: Nationals Park Washington, DC 20003

By Screech's Best Friend(noreply@blogger.com) This was the second of a--to be scheduled annual event involving Our Washington Nationals. The United States Marine Corp Reserves also participated for their Toys For Tots Literacy Program. WASHINGTON NATIONALS FIRST LADIES & THE UPS STORE COLLECT OVER EIGHT BINS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIE...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Last Friday Night the fun began when Our Washington Nationals stepped onto the field to play The Cincinnati Reds. Six Days Later, the merriment has yet to end. Today, a doubleheader sweep of The Colorado Rockies in Denver gave DC's Team their sixth win in 7 games. Our Washington Nationals loo...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) This coming off-season, Our Washington Nationals will remove nearly $20 Million dollars off their Major League Payroll, more than enough money to sign Aaron Crow, shortstop Daniel Espinosa (3rd Round Pick), left-hander Graham Hicks (4th Round) and catcher Adrian Nieto (5th Round Pi...

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By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Our Bullpen has now pitched 10 consecutive scoreless innings. But of course--in the only game Our Washington Nationals have led in late, over the past week--Our Relief Corp, blew that advantage--against The San Francisco Giants--last Wednesday.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) Later, 12 members of Our Washington Nationals (Coaches & Players) were introduced on the field, and stood proudly in front of the flags of their home countries. For 2008, The Dominican Republic, Mexico, Venezuela and Puerto Rico were among those represented. Throughout the game--t...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) A Two Homer, Five RBI Night that put Washington up 8-0 and found the buzzing crowd of 33,653 rejoicing in a blowout. Was that really Our Washington Nationals crushing an opponent? Was that really Our Home Team putting together a complete effort on the field tonight? They played well--a nea...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) The Washington Nationals will host Hispanic Heritage Night on Saturday, July 12 when they host the Houston Astros at 7:10pm. The organization will recognize Hispanic culture and honor Hispanic players’ contributions to the game of baseball. The Nationals have 10 Hispanic players on th...

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) You could hear a pin drop at New Nationals Park. No one believing Our Washington Nationals had NOT WON AGAIN. Final Score after one of the greatest games Our Washington Nationals will ever lose--The Snakes 7 and Our Nats 5 in 11 wonderful innings.

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 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) Camaraderie--lacking more and more from Version 4.0 of Our Washington Nationals. Don't get me wrong. I will always love Our Team, but when Nick Johnson, Chad Cordero, Ryan Zimmerman and Austin Kearns all are down at the same time--direction has been lost.

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 noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) “Nationals Park. Really, Nationals Park. I love it.” With that--Charlies Slowes invited all those in attendance to line up for autographs and pictures. The Next Scheduled ESPN Zone Meet & Greet with a player for Our Washington Nationals is June 25th.

By noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) This Monday Evening at New Nationals Park--Our Washington Nationals shutout The Philadelphia Phillies by playing a nearly flawless baseball game. From start to finish--Washington was hardly in trouble. And for every Phillies offensive move--Our Washington Nationals made a defensi...

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 noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) When Willie Harris lashed a homer to right field off Brandon Backe--you had to figure this was going to be Our Washington Nationals Night. And most importantly, Our Washington Nationals received a fine starting effort from John Lannan. One they did not waste.