ROSS DETWILER RUMORS

Detwiler vs. Lannan: Battle for the Rotation

The Washington Nationals are experiencing a problem unique to their team’s history in DC.  They just have more capable pitchers than they have available starting rotation spots. As we see it today, the Nationals have four locks for the starting rotation: Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmermann, and Chien-Ming Wang.  Just yesterday MLB.com’s Bill Ladson reiterated that...
Via The Nats Blog  |  December 28, 2011

Michael Morse says he feels like Brad Pitt

(Ross Detwiler and Michael Morse in Taiwan. Screen cap via MLB.com) So Michael Morse and Ross Detwiler were out signing autographs for the adoring public on Wednesday; and here's Morse on the reaction he's getting from fans: "I feel like Brad Pitt or something." (Michael Morse, via MLB.com, 11/2/2011) And in case you...
Via Nationals Enquirer  |  November 03, 2011

MLB names perfect mascot for uninspiring MLB Taiwan Series All-Star team

(There's Screech. via NatsTown2K10 video.) No offense to Michael Morse (or Ross Detwiler, for that matter)...But MLB has selected the perfect mascot to represent what is perhaps the most uninspiring collection of talent ever assembled as an "All-Star Team" in the history of All-Star teams. Apparently Colorado's stupid purple dinosaur wasn't available. ...
Via Nationals Enquirer  |  October 17, 2011

Detwiler, Werth help Nationals top Diamondbacks

Ross Detwiler got everyone talking five days ago. In a dominant six-inning performance as a tough-luck loser, Detwiler showed more than just a glimpse of the first-round talent the Nationals saw when they selected him four years ago. Finally he made it past the fifth inning and touched 95 on ...
Via Washington Times  |  August 22, 2011

Nationals back over .500 as Detwiler survives

Since the Washington Nationals played a doubleheader on Saturday, the club needed a spot starter for Tuesday’s tilt against the Chicago Cubs. They called upon former first round pick Ross Detwiler and he scratched his way through 5 1/3 innings to earn his first major league win since September 23rd of last year. The Nats won the second game of the series by a score of 3-2....
Via DC Double Play  |  July 06, 2011

What the Nats must hope for from Ross Detwiler

(by Mike Henderson) Since Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler began pitching rehabilitation starts in June, he's delivered as strongly with men on base as with the bases empty. That's not what we saw this past Sunday, but that's what the Nats need especially in light of Stephen Strasburg's currently uncertain status.
Via Nationals Pride  |  July 28, 2010

Detwiler to debut this weekend

2007 first round draft pick Ross Detwiler will make his season debut this Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Detwiler was in the Nats rotation last year until his season ended with a hip injury that required offseason surgery. Detailed has been rehabbing in AA Harrisburg. Detwiler has been impressive. Two nights ago he pitched 7 shutout innings allowing 5 hits and striking...
Via DC Pro Sports Report  |  July 23, 2010

Ross Detwiler-Off The DL And to Harrisburg

Starting Pitcher Ross Detwiler- the Nationals 1st round choice in the 2007 draft, is finally healthy and off the DL.  The left handed tossing Detwiler was optioned to AA Harrisburg and should move quickly, given the lack of starting pitching at the upper levels.
Via Teddy Never Wins  |  June 21, 2010

A peek ahead: The timetable for Ross Detwiler's return

(by Mike Henderson) The Washington Nationals have set a rough timetable for the return of pitcher Ross Detwiler -- that is, for Detwiler's return to full strength after offseason surgery. As for his return to the MLB rotation, there are a few other guys who would like to have a say in the matter.
Via Nationals Pride  |  June 10, 2010

Six Mondays to go: Was Detwiler's latest setback preventable?

(by Mike Henderson) Washington Nationals fans have come to expect that the news about LHP Ross Detwiler is often not going to be what they want to hear. This time it would appear that the team didn't get to hear the news sooner because Det was keeping it a secret. Should they have been asking?
Via Nationals Pride  |  February 22, 2010
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