Nationals Prepare for New Act(a)

Like everything else related to the Washington Nationals' front office, the situation with manager Manny Acta has been horribly mishandled. CNNSI and other sources are reporting that Acta will be fired, "perhaps as early as Monday." Everyone who has ever been asked has had only positive things to say about Acta. All the compliments are probably code for "he's not the reason the guy next to me would struggle to crack the lineup of the Nashville Sounds."Bill Parcells said he wanted to buy the groceries if he was to do the cooking. If we apply that analogy to the Nats' horrific front office management, Acta has been asked to cook five-star meals using only Spam, Velveeta, sweet gherkins and Triscuits.At least they are waiting another day so Manny can serve as a good, employed role model to his two daughters on Father's Day.This should come as no surprise as GM Mike Rizzo gave Acta the dreaded "vote of confidence" back in late April. The tea...