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Found June 30, 2009 on Nationals Enquirer: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ron Villone,  Scott Olsen,  Ricky Nolasco
TEAMS: Washington Nationals,  Miami Marlins

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(AP Photo. "Thanks for nothing, Ron.")"There's no excuse for it." (Ron Villone, via Washington Post, 6/30/2009)Nats can't beat F##king Fish.Marlins 4, Nationals 2: Scott Olsen goes seven strong in return; bullpen blows it again.Offense disappears after Zim, 'Ham touch up Ricky Nolasco in the 2nd.Meanwhile...Welcome to Vermont, Jeff Kobernus.
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