RON VILLONE NEWS
Can you believe the Nats declined that $10 million option on Austin Kearns?
1 day ago by
Nationals Enquirer
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(AP Photo. The Austin Kearns Era is effectively over in D.C. Unless he comes back for really cheap.)
Ted Lerner says: I'll take the $1 million buyout, thank you very much!
And just like that, the only remaining character from the...
By a Thread
September 11, 2009 by
Nationals Enquirer
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(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta. Ron Villone came to the rescue in the 9th, inducing a Ryan Howard double play grounder to end the game with 2 on and 1 out, and the Nats hanging on by a thread.)
"That's what you play the game for. You know...
What Happened to Ron Villone?
July 20, 2009 by
Nationals Pride
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(by Anthony Wilson) On June 19, after an appearance in Nationals Park against the Blue Jays, Ron Villone was
cruising along as the Nationals best reliever. He worked 0.1 innings that day without giving up a run (though he did walk a guy and gave up a hit) and reduced his season ERA...
Stan Kasten says: Go Phillies!
11 days ago by
Nationals Enquirer
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(AP Photo. The Philadelphia Phillies are Stan Kasten's second favorite team in the NL East. But he'll always be a Brave at heart.)
Stan's Favorite Paying Customers 6, Big Market Team 1: Don't forget to hold your noses, Nats fans, as you root...
Another Wasted Night
June 30, 2009 by
Nationals Enquirer
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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...
Four more to minor league camp...
March 13, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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No real surprises here, but it does seem early to be sending this many players to the minor league side especially with the players in the WBC.The four who were sent down are Rob Mackowiak, Eddie Kunz, Valerio De Los Santos and Josh Thole. I said all along Rob Mackowiak would be in...
Mets Sign Veteran Reliever Ron Villone
February 27, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Adam Rubin of the Daily News is reporting that the Mets have signed lefthander Ron Villone to a minor league
Add another lefthander to the Mets' mix in camp. Ron Villone has signed a minor-league contract. Villone, 39, went 1-2 with one save and a 4.68 ERA in 74 games with the ...
Just Waiting for the Press Release.
June 15, 2009 by
Nationals Enquirer
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(AP Photo. Manny Acta checks the Yankees-Mets score on the Jumbotron as he departs from the field after pulling Ron Villone from yesterday's game in Tampa. The good news for Manny Acta is that Jerry Manuel's Mets are laying down like dogs again, unlike his Nats. A...
Villone Up, Hinckley DFA
May 07, 2009 by
We've Got Heart
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From the Nationals:
The Washington Nationals today selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Ron Villone from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and designated left-handed pitcher Mike Hinckley for assignment. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of...
No shortage of duct tape and bubblegum...
May 07, 2009 by
Nationals Enquirer
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The endless tinkering and reshuffling of the abused and misused Nationals' bullpen continued earlier today, with the immortal Ron Villone serving as the latest piece of duct tape slapped on Jimbo's ill-conceived monstrosity. Oh, and Mike Hinckley, DFA...
Mets Cut Lefty Reliever Loose
March 25, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Adam Rubin of the Daily News is reporting that the Mets have released lefthanded reliever Valerio de los Santos.
The veteran reliever, who was in major-league camp at the start of the spring, had drawn positive reviews, including for his willingness to help young players, but he got...
It's Miller Time
November 20, 2008 by
Rockin' the Red
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The Cardinals have signed 35-year-old lefty reliever Trever Miller to a two-year contract, according to Ken Rosenthal. Thanks to MLB Trade Rumors for the scoop. Unfortunately, this seems like the best we're willing to do in regards to shoring up the bullpen, and it's not a...
Open GameThread, 6/4 (2.0)
June 04, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
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WP: Ron Villone ( - ) LP: Bob Howry ( - )
6 - 10 loss
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5 - 1 win...
Open GameThread 6/4 (v. 1.0)
June 04, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
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6 - 10 loss
Wed 06/03
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San Francisco Giants McCovey Chronicles...
SAINT ANDREW’S NET: GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
July 22, 2009 by
With Leather
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Saint Andrew’s Net is With Leather’s daily link stash. It’s official liason to the outside world is Jemele Hill’s Twitter feed, apparently.
You’ll never believe this, but CBS Sports’ Gregg Doyel is a bit of an ass.
Sportress of Blogitude.
MMA...
I Live For This
February 14, 2007 by
Bronx Liaison
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Joe Torre says he will manage beyond 2007, with or without the Yankees. He also hopes to have a long conversation with Bernie Williams.
Also, Cashman's first order of business will be a discussion with Mariano Rivera. Who has been rumored - by either morons or publicity-seeking...
Oh What a Ninth!
September 10, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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The Phillies score five runs in the top of the ninth inning, four on a Matt Stairs grand slam. It’s not enough, however, as Ron Villone comes on to get just the eighth save of his career. After giving up a single to Utley, he induced a double play ball from Ryan Howard.
For [...]
Manny Acta Is Still Standing!
June 15, 2009 by
Federal Baseball
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by Brian Blanco - AP
1 day ago:
Washington Nationals manager Manny Acta walks back to the dugout after taking left-handed pitcher Ron Villone out of the game in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays...
2007 Yankee Preview & Projections
February 15, 2007 by
Bronx Liaison
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A close look at the 2007 Yankees as they may take form following Spring training as well as some possibly moves made by the time we turn the calendar to July.
With some creative maneuvering, Cashman may reassemble one hell of an array of talent. Both starting pitching and bullpen...
Nats Sign Villone, Eye Gaudin
April 12, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Nationals have signed Ron Villone to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A. Villone is 56-59 with a 4.75 ERA in 654 career games. The lefty specialist will need to prove himself in Triple-A before he gets the call up, but injuries could create an opening for Villone...
Open GameThread, 6/3
June 03, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
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Current Series
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Nationals lead the series 1-0
Tue 06/02
WP: Ron Villone ( - ) LP: Bob Howry ( - )
6 - 10 loss
San Francisco Giants McCovey Chronicles @ Washington Nationals Federal...
An All Too Familiar Scene
June 11, 2009 by
Nationals Enquirer
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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...
Projected Type-B Free Agents... DNTNJ?
June 25, 2009 by
Federal Baseball
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Projected Type-B Free Agents... DNTNJ?
Mlbtraderumors projects Nick Johnson and Joe Beimel as Type-B free agents, with Ron Villone on the edge. That means if they refuse arbitration and leave the team at the end of the season, the Nats get a draft pick as compensation. Some former...
Little relief from bullpen proves costly for Nats
August 30, 2009 by
Washington Times
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ST. LOUIS | Once again, the Washington Nationals' bullpen showed it struggles mightily to keep games under control. In the span of seven hitters Saturday night at Busch Stadium, retread relievers Ron Villone and Jorge Sosa turned a close game into a rout. They allowed three extra...
Mistakes by bullpen blows game open in loss
August 30, 2009 by
Washington Times
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ST. LOUIS | Once again, the Washington Nationals' bullpen showed it struggles mightily to keep games under control. In the span of seven hitters Saturday night at Busch Stadium, Nationals retread relievers Ron Villone and Jorge Sosa turned a one-run game into a rout. They allowed...
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