(by Mark Hornbaker) The Washington Nationals' and their fans have known for awhile they have a gem of a player at third base with Ryan Zimmerman. Most people who follow the Nationals knew it was just a matter of time before the talented third baseman would be recognized as one of the best player at his position. It looks like the time is now.
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Via Nationals Enquirer
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October 28, 2009
(Photo by Nationals Enquirer staff. In this photo, throngs of blue-shirt clad Nationals fans celebrate the selection of Stephen Strasburg in the MLB Draft back on June 9th at Nationals Park. Good luck finding those same die-hard Nationals fans for a TV show.)
Move over Danny Bonaduce!
A production company is looking to cast "die-hard Nationals fans who have such an intense...
Via William F Yurasko's Blog
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October 28, 2009
Baez to receive close to $75K - ESPNJose Baez, who was the Washington Nationals top instructor in the Dominican Republic prior to the Smiley Gonzales scandal won a wrongful termination suit against the team. He'll get close to $75,000 in lost pay an severance. No comment from the Nats. Washington Nationals, Nats, Dominican Republic, Jose Baez©MMIX William F. Yurasko
Via Stet Sports Blog
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October 29, 2009
So the guy that brought in Esmailyn “Smiley” Gonzalez was unjustifiably fired?
A Dominican Republic tribunal has ordered the Washington Nationals to pay US$40,000 in damages to a scout who was fired after signing a prospect who lied about his age.
Jose Baez, the Nationals’ former director of operations in the Dominican Republic, sued the team for [...]
Via NL East Chatter
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October 28, 2009
Here is the list of current Washington Nationals currently on the rosters of teams participating in the Winter Leagues.
For more on the Nationals checkout Centerfield Gate Blog.
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Via CBSSports.com
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October 28, 2009
A Dominican Republic tribunal has ordered the Washington Nationals to pay $40,000 in damages to a scout who was fired after signing a prospect who lied about his age.
Via Seattle Times
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October 29, 2009
A Dominican Republic tribunal has ordered the Washington Nationals to pay $40,000 in damages to a scout who was fired after signing a prospect who lied about his age.
Via Washington Times
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October 28, 2009
PHOENIX | Bouncing back from a ragged outing last week, Stephen Strasburg was dominant over 4 1/3 innings Tuesday in his third Arizona Fall League start. The Washington Nationals' top prospect, pitching for the Phoenix Desert Dogs, allowed one run and one hit to beat the Surprise Rafters. The right-hander carried a no-hitter into the fifth and struck out five, flashing a fastball...
Via Washington Times
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October 28, 2009
PHOENIX | From his position at first base Tuesday afternoon, Chris Marrero looked around the diamond and saw not only the 2009 Phoenix Desert Dogs but perhaps the 2011 Washington Nationals as well. On the other side of the infield, he saw Danny Espinosa, a shortstop with a cannon arm and a surprisingly potent bat. Behind the plate, he saw Sean Rooney, perhaps not as talented as Derek...
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