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Yankees Go Ahead Late; Beat Nationals, 5-3 (Jeter Exits WIth Ankle Stiffness)
June 16, 2009 by
Yanks Blog
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Facing a pack of ex-Yankees (Ron Villone, Wil Nieves, Alberto Gonzalez, Christian Guzman and Nick Johnson all saw action in this one), the home team beat the Nationals on Tuesday night, thanks to a rally in the 7th and a solid appearance by CC Sab...
Game 125: Worst. Inning. Ever.
August 24, 2009 by
Federal Baseball
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via www.fangraphs.com
Collin Balester, Jason Bergmann, and Ron Villone combined for a very bad 6th innining, indeed, (-0.620 before getting the first out). The Nats started the inning with a 65.7% chance of winning, and ended it with a 3.3% chance... Little in terms...
Drifters, Vagabonds and Rogues: Pro Sports’ U-Haul All-Stars
July 22, 2009 by
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The July 31 MLB Trade Deadline is quickly approaching and that means contenders are looking to fine tune their ball clubs for the stretch run. The type who always seem to be in demand are left-handed relievers.
Ron Villone has been traded six times and three times on July 31.
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Remaining Lefty Specialist
February 05, 2009 by
NY Baseball Digest
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Here is a list of remaining lefty specialist. It appears the Mets, despite the need, don’t want to spend major bucks on a second lefty. Tim Dierkes at MLB Trade Rumors outlined the lefty reliever market yesterday. For arguments sake let’s assume that Will Ohman, Dennys...
Game 130: Two Three-Run HR's Lift Cards Over Nationals...9-4 Final.
August 29, 2009 by
Federal Baseball
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via Fangraphs.com
DC righty Craig Stammen (- 0.240) has got to be the G0At...Stammen allows 4 H, 4 BB and 3 ER in 4.2 IP. Jorge Sosa (- 0.033) struggles again. Ron Villone (- 0.136) comes on to face one left and gives up a HR to right. (4 for 4) Pete Orr (+ 0.123) is perfect...
Orioles Take Second Game in the Battle of the Beltways (with photos)...
May 26, 2009 by
Oriole Post
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For the second night in a row on the banks of the Anacostia River in Southeast Washington, the Baltimore Orioles defeated their rivals down 295 -- the Washington Nationals -- by a score of 2-1. The Orioles only mustered three hits on the night against National pitching, but a critical...
The Nats Win In New York With Few Witnesses
June 18, 2009 by
Five Tool Tool
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So today in New York, for the second straight day in rain and gloom, the very worst team in baseball, which came into the series on pace to lose the most games since the expansion Mets, has taken back to back games against the freaking Yankees. Today's win was sparked by Craig...
DC-IBWA Post-Season Player Awards
October 05, 2009 by
Nationals Enquirer
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The votes have been counted, and card-carrying members of the DC chapter of the Internet Baseball Writers Association (for more info about the DC-IBWA, go here) have spoken. But first, a big thank you to Dave Nichols of Nationals News Network for all his work on this project. Now,...
Morning Juice: At 100, the Nationals again are the biggest losers
September 25, 2009 by
Big League Stew
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This and almost every weekday a.m. during baseball season, let's rise and shine together to recap the most recent diamond doings. Roll Call starts on the Today Show, where funnyman-weatherman Willard Scott wishes the Washington Nationals a happy 100th. Now blow, Tyler Clippard...
Willie throws Castro under the bus.....
February 06, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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David Lennon of Newsday takes a look at the right handed hitting market and the lefty relievers who are available via free agency. There are no real surprises; in regards to the bats he mentions Rich Aurilia and Nomar Garciaparra who are being sought by the Phillies, Kevin Millar who...
The Road to 100 Losses: Poor Nationals Pitching Paves the Way
September 27, 2009 by
Beyond the Box Score
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by Charles Dharapak - AP
"Natinals" third baseman Ryan Zimmerman tries to play through the pain of having a misspelled jersey and a hapless team season. If it makes you feel any better, Ryan, at least...
Bazardo Debuts With Astros And Pitches Worse Then Hampton
Hampton was his usually crappy self in the first - 1 walk, 2 singles and only 1 run. In the second, he gave up a single, then with a 1-1 count on the batter, Pudge called the trainer out, Hampton stayed to finish the inning and gave up a 2 run single to Braun.
Turns out he has an owie...
All We Have Left Is To Get Another Lefty For The Pen
February 05, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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As the long Hot Stove season winds down and the winter transforms into spring, the Mets are seemingly finished with their off season makeover.
The Mets first priority was to overhaul a bullpen that was overworked, ineffective, and had become the object of most Mets fans ire.
Gone are...
Livan Impresses, Garcia Doesn't
March 18, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Mets Trim Sullivan, Villone, Figueroa, Muniz From Roster
March 28, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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The New York Post has confirmed that the Mets cleared up their bullpen picture tonight by releasing Ron Villone, reassigning Nelson Figueroa and optioning Carlos Muniz.
Barring a late move, Villone's release means the Mets have decided to go with Pedro Feliciano as their lone left...
The LOOGY market
January 11, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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One of the final pieces the Mets need to obtain prior to spring training is a left handed reliever. I would be satisfied with a rebound type of lefty on a minor league contract, they could bring back Ricardo Rincon who is a free agent or someone like that. After all the Mets have a...
Mahay to Royals
January 28, 2008 by
mybaseballbias.com
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Lefty reliever Ron Mahay signed with the Royals today for 2 yrs./$8 million.
Looks like Ron Villone may get that minor league deal after all.
In-house options for a left-handed reliever would be Kei Igawa (ugh), Chase Wright or Sean Henn. I don’t know about you, but I wouldn...
Two Weeks to Go -- The Bullpen
March 25, 2009 by
Mike's Mets
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It's not exactly a secret that the Mets bullpen was their downfall last September, so it's no surprise that most of us are wishing, hoping and praying that this year's edition performs as well as it looks on paper. In less than two weeks we will begin to find out.
Although...
Mets Trim Four Players, More Questions About Bench...
March 13, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Adam Rubin reported on his blog that the Mets have trimmed four players from the roster immediately after last nights 16-8 loss to the Marlins.
Rob Mackowiak, Eddie Kunz, Valerio de los Santos and Josh Thole were each sent to minor league camp.
Yesterday I wrote that Eddie Kunz had...
Game Recap: Mets 4 -- Nationals 1
March 27, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Johan Santana was on fire tonight. Enough said.On The MoundSantana
was in control from beginning to end. There's not much outside of his
final line that needs to be said: 7 IP, 4 hits, 1 earned run, 6 K. He
was pitching in mid-season form and absolutely dominating batters.He is...
Who will get the last spot in the pen.....
March 24, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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It seems like all but one spot in the pen are already locked up: K-Rod, J.J., Green, and Feliciano are assured spots; Bobby Parnell and Darren O'Day seem to have won spots. That leaves one spot with five players vying for the position. Brian Stokes seems to be the front runner...
Fowl Play.
May 26, 2009 by
Nationals Enquirer
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(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
"I have never been on those bases before during the game." (Danys Baez, via Baltimore Sun, 5/23/2009)
"One of those things that happens in the game." (Manny Acta, via Washington Times, 5/23/2009)&...
I think I'm going to be sick (Goodbye to Burrell & Romero)
January 07, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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First there was the news of WSBGM's favorite Pat "the Bat" Burrell
signing a 2 year $16M deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. As if that wasn't
enough of a gut-punch, right on its heels was the announcement that JC
Romero will be receiving a 50 game suspension to begin...
Free Agent LHRP : What's out there for the Mets?
December 19, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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The Mets need left handed reliever to fill the void by trading Scott Schoeneweis. I decided to compile what's left on the board in the free agent lefty reliever market to show what the Mets have to choose from.
Here is the breakdown:
Joe Beimel - 31 years old (Type B...
Nationals; destination for Sox and Yanks 'rejects'
June 23, 2009 by
Batter-up with Bruno
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Those poor Washington Nationals. Is it safe to say that everyone should feel sorry for them?Buried in the midst of the National League East, the Nationals sit in last place not only in their division, but the entire league with a 20-48 record.Skimming up and down the 25-ma roster...
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