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Found June 11, 2009 on Nationals Enquirer: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ron Villone
TEAMS: Washington Nationals

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(AP Photo by Manuel Balce Ceneta. It seems rain delays outnumber wins for the Nats this season.) "Very disappointing. You wait for two hours. Then we come back roaring and score two runs off their closer to tie the ballgame. We just couldn't finish the deal." (Manny Acta, via Washington Times, 6/11/2009) Reds 4, Nats 2: Like Manny said, very disappointing. Loss #42 comes after a late rally, a ~2 hour rain delay and 12 innings. The Unbeatable Ron Villone finally loses. Meanwhile... Signability! Welcome to DC, Drew Storen. Mike Wilbon points out that Strasburg was a risky choice. Really? Check NFA for a breakdown of Draft Day 2.
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