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Opinion: MARRERO ON TRACK FOR A 2011 DEBUT

16 Oct 2009 20:47:34 PDT

Written 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.

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Opinion: ZIMMERMAN IS BEST OF CLASS OF 2005

14 Oct 2009 19:40:36 PDT

Written 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.

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Opinion: Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman: Best Pick in the 2005 Amateur Draft?

14 Oct 2009 15:25:10 PDT

Written 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.

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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In Review: The 2009 Washington Nationals Starting Lineup

05 Oct 2009 18:28:47 PDT

Written 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

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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Opinion: What is an "Ace" and Where Does the Washington Nationals' John Lannan Fit In?

21 Sep 2009 10:17:05 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Federal Baseball .

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Opinion: The Future Of Second Base In DC

04 Sep 2009 13:04:11 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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Washington Nationals news and blogs - November 21, 2009

21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Washington Nationals news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Opinion: Zimmermann to Andrews to Strasburg -- by Nate(noreply@blogger.com) from Nats Triple Play
• Opinion: The Total Number -- by Screech's Best Friend(noreply@blogger.com) from Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog
• Opinion: METS (28-24, 2nd place/NL East) at NATIONALS (14-38, 5th place/NL ... -- from New York Daily News
• Washington Nationals' Batting Review (Part One): The Big Picture -- from Bleacher Report
• Opinion: The Prevailing Winds -- by noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) from Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog
• Opinion: Alex Cintron? -- by noreply@blogger.com (Screech's Best Friend) from Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog
• Opinion: Young third baseman inks five-year, $45 million extension -- from MLB.com
• Video review upholds home run by Posada -- from St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Opinion: Cintron Recalled From Class AAA Syracuse -- from Washington Post
• The Post reviews Nationals Park statues -- by WFY(noreply@blogger.com) from William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog

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Opinion: Baseball Business Journal: Scott Boras And The Strasburg Effect

19 Aug 2009 21:21:06 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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Opinion: Manny Acta Relieved Of Duty Press Conference

13 Jul 2009 13:53:53 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Nats320 .

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Opinion: The Future Washington Nationals All-Century Battery

15 Jun 2009 17:07:19 PDT

Written 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.

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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Opinion: Stan Kasten Availability During Today's Media Tour At Nationals Park

03 Apr 2009 20:00:00 PDT

Written 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...

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Opinion: Looking For A Few Good Presidents

15 Feb 2009 15:55:00 PST

Written 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...

Original story at Nats320 .

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The Washington Nationals #1 Overall Pick Under Review: What Will Stephen Strasburg Bring To DC?

07 Feb 2009 23:54:12 PST

Written 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...

Original story at Federal Baseball .

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Opinion: A Brief History of Recent 11th Overall Picks

15 Dec 2008 05:04:35 PST

Written 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...

Original story at Purple Row .

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Opinion: Who's Watching The 2008 Playoffs? Or Do You Stop Watching When The Washington Nationals Stop Playing?

01 Oct 2008 22:00:54 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Federal Baseball .

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Opinion: Hypothetical GM: What If The Nationals Had To Trade Zimmerman? Do You Think You're Better Than DC GM Jim Bowden? Prove It!

01 Sep 2008 21:20:18 PDT

Written 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...

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Opinion: Our Conversation With Stan Kasten

23 Aug 2008 17:21:00 PDT

Written 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)

Original story at Nats320 .

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Opinion: Our Conversation With Dave Jageler

18 Aug 2008 20:31:00 PDT

Written 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)

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Opinion: Baseball 101 For Women--Version 2.0

01 Jul 2008 10:36:00 PDT

Written 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...

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Opinion: Never Meant To Be

28 Jun 2008 21:15:00 PDT

Written 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...

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Opinion: Comedy of Errors

23 Jun 2008 20:22:00 PDT

Written 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.

Original story at Nats320 .

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Opinion: The White Flag

06 Jun 2008 19:50:00 PDT

Written 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.

Original story at Nats320 .

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Opinion: My Conversation With Barry Svrluga

13 May 2008 13:40:53 PDT

Written 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...

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Opinion: The Dry Run

22 Mar 2008 18:58:00 PDT

Written 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...

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Opinion: Our Conversation With Chad Cordero

16 Mar 2008 17:17:00 PDT

Written 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...

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Opinion: Three Young Pitchers

22 Feb 2008 16:35:00 PST

Written 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.

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