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More cuts today....

First let me say that early reports were that Bobby Kielty was getting the start and I thought that it was an indicator that he was ahead of Marlon Anderson for the last spot on the bench, but with him not in the line-up I have to believe that Anderson's guaranteed contract is...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/03...
 

Jays 14, Yanks 8: The Thesaurus Game

More photos » by Frank Gunn - AP "Yeah, I'm going to make jscape's year by going 4-4 tomorrow to tie and break Lou Gehrig's record for hits by a Yankee. He's a good guy, and he deserves it." ...
>> www.pinstripealley.com/2009/9/...
 

Nats grades, DC-IBWA Post-Season Player Awards

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Nationals Grades - The Wash. TimesEvery significant player on the Nationals roster and the front office gets graded.DC-Internet Baseball Writers Association Names 2009 Player Achievement Awards - INTERNET BASEBALL WRITERS ASSOCIATION: Washington, D.C. ChapterThe Washington, DC chapter...
>> www.yurasko.net/wfy/200...
 

Nationals-Rays Lines Preview

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The Washington Nationals and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Tropicana Field. Jordan Zimmermann will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Zimmermann is 2-3 this season with a 5.71 ERA. Zimmermann...
>> www.lines-maker.com/2009/06...
 

Washington Nationals' Bullpen Spoils Scott Olsen's Return...Florida Marlins Win, 4-2 Final.

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More photos » by Lynne Sladky - AP about 3 hours ago: Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman hits a solo home run in the second inning against the Florida Marlins during a baseball game at Land Shark Stadium...
>> www.federalbaseball.com/2009/6/...
 

Atlanta Braves' Playoff Hopes Still Alive, Courtesy of Washington's Nationals. Braves win, 11-5.

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More photos » by Luis Alvarez - AP about 8 hours ago: Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones, left, slides safely into home plate on a two-run single by Atlanta Braves' Yunel Escobar as Washington Nationals catcher Josh...
>> www.federalbaseball.com/2009/9/...
 

After the cuts, who's left.....

Along with Jon Niese there were seven other players demoted. Catcher Robinson Cancel and right-handers Connor Robertson, Kyle Snyder and Matt DeSalvo and left-handers Jon Switzer, Heriberto Ruelas and Casey Fossum.Of the non-roster invitees; pitchers Elmer Dessens, Nelson Figueroa...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/03...
 

Place Your Bids: The Citi Field Silent Auction

Before taking my seat in the Pepsi Porch for Friday night's Mets-Cubs game, I stopped by the game-used equipment silent auction, located at the top of the Jackie Robinson Rotunda escalators.  The best items must have been won earlier this season, because these are some...
>> www.amazinavenue.com/2009/9/...
 

Philadelphia Phillies Sweep Washington Nationals, 4-2 in Philly. Win Season Series 15-3.

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More photos » by Matt Slocum - AP "That guy in gray going to be sad when he opens his eyes..." -- Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman pulls in a pop foul out by Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley in...
>> www.federalbaseball.com/2009/9/...
 

What the Nationals Need to Do

Here's what the Nationals need to do to turn this ballclub around: 1.) Don't trade Nick Johnson. I've waffled on this one, but I think I've settled on DNTNJ. He's only 30, he's easily one of the best fielders the Nationals have right now, and he's the...
>> www.federalbaseball.com/2009/7/...
 

Brewers big 6th inning dooms Balester, Nats

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Brewers Hammer Nats in the Sixth - The PostBalester unravels in defeat - The Wash. TimesThings were going fairly well for the Nationals against the Brewers yesterday evening. The 4:35 game was played in ideal conditions and starter Collin Balester had reeled off five scoreless innings...
>> www.yurasko.net/wfy/200...
 

In Defense of Liberty

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Ladies and gentlemen, I'll be brief. The issue here is not whether Nationals Manager Manny Acta is stoic and unresponsive to the point of narcolepsy - he is. But you can't hold a manger responsible for the behavior of a few, sick twisted umpires. For if you do, then shouldn...
>> nats3play.blogspot.com/2009/05...
 

When Eight Runs Aren't Enough. The Atlanta Braves Beat The Washington Nationals, 9-8 Final.

More photos » by Nick Wass - AP about 3 hours ago: Washington Nationals' Nyjer Morgan (1) steals second against Atlanta Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar, left, during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, July...
>> www.federalbaseball.com/2009/7/...
 

Game 147: Yeah, it's the Mets, but a win is a win

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via www.fangraphs.com Yaaay! Ryan Zimmerman hits #30 for the early lead (+0.164) Yaaaaaay! Josh Bard goes yard to tack on in the fifth--and it's fun to say! (+0.168) YAAAAAAAY! Mike MacDougal finally gets the last out after loading the bases and giving up two (+0.248...
>> www.federalbaseball.com/2009/9/...
 

Ex-Yankee: Future still bright for Joba, Phil Hughes' young arms

Ron Villone was with the Yankees when Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain first came up to The Bronx and has kept an eye on both of his former teammates over the past two years as their roles -- and performances -- have reversed. And he thinks it's fa...
>> www.nypost.com/p/sport...
 

Former Yankee Villone likes future for Joba, Hughes

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Ron Villone was with the Yankees when Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain first came up to The Bronx and has kept an eye on both of his former teammates over the past two years as their roles -- and performances -- have reversed. And he thinks it's fa...
>> www.nypost.com/p/sport...
 

Game 162: Finally, some history we can call our own!

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via fangraphs.com What a game. Longest in Nationals history, second sweep in row, and ending the season 7-0 after starting 0-7, a first in major league history!  A long, tense, low-scoring game with both side in and out of many jams. J.D. Martin (+0.174) went a solid 6...
>> www.federalbaseball.com/2009/10...
 
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