http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/489 Recent articles about John Patterson en-us While Scott Feldman and the Texas Rangers were busy dropping a disappointing 5-2 contest in Cleveland on Saturday evening, an electrifying stable of promising young minor leaguers, headed by extraordinarily talented (and freshly promoted) first baseman Chris Davis, continued to creep ever closer to the big leagues. Sun, 25 May 2008 16:32:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/270857 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/270857 The anatomy of an emerging ace; Ben Broussard Death Watch begins; Baseball Prospectus's Kevin Goldstein wraps up the Texas Rangers' 2007 draft class. Thu, 08 May 2008 17:22:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264963 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264963 Has Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington run out of time and opportunities in Arlington? Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:39:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/252223 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/252223 Spring fever reaches its apex in Arlington for Tuesday afternoon's Texas Rangers home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:25:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/232476 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/232476 The Texas Rangers, yet again, illustrate the fallacy of spring training statistics; Kelvim Escobar's ailing right shoulder; why Franklyn German's purported control epiphany isn't likely to last. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:05:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/220408 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/220408 The continued struggles of southpaw Kason Gabbard; the Rangers finalize a minor league contract with native Texan John Patterson. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:55:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/218107 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/218107 Our friend Ian at NationalsPride.com brought to our attention a very unfortunate trend going on in the Nation's Capitol. The Nats recently traded away Ryan Church and Brian Schneider and released John Patterson. This also lead to the departure from DC of Mrs. Patterson/Miss DC 2005 Sarah Shambeau and Mrs. Church and Mrs. Schneider. Nats faithful is now sweating the potential loss of Mrs. Felipe Lopez. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:49:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/218092 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/218092 The Rangers ink native Texan John Patterson to a minor league deal, mere days after his unanticipated departure from the Washington Nationals. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:47:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/216679 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/216679 I found an interesting article about Ehren Wassermann from the Chicago Tribune today. The piece which was written roughly three weeks ago recaps Wassermann buying a SUV as a reward for making it to the majors. "I've had the worst luck with cars since I could drive. I went from a minivan to a car that I could barely fit in, and cars were breaking down. So as soon as I had a little money, I was going to buy a new car. That way if it messes up, it would be my fault. That's about the only thing I've treated myself to." One particular line caught my eye in the post and reminded me of just how disappointingly the Chicago White Sox truly were last season. Wassermann's 2008 sport-utility vehicle is large enough to accommodate all the Sox relievers whose struggles last year enabled him to earn a promotion and carve a niche as a right-handed sidearm specialist. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:07:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/213218 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/213218 With the recent announcements today from both the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros I found myself wondering what was worse. Were the Nationals worse off with a bunch of guys who had no big league experience or the Astros who have an ace but a rag tag group of injury prone or other wise long relievers filling out their rotation. The Nationals today announced that former ace John Patterson had been released leaving the team while Cecil Cooper went ahead and announced the first four members of his rotation. While Manny Acta hasn't been as forthcoming as Cooper only announcing that Shawn Hill, Jason Bergmann and Tim Redding had made the rotation it's safe to assume that Matt Chico who was the workhorse of the staff and possibly even John Lannan will fill out the final two spots. Of course with Odalis Perez still in camp the team could choose to go with the veteran to start the season in order to give Lannan, their minor league pitcher of the year, a few more starts in the minors. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:55:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/212940 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/212940 In a surprise move today the Washington Nationals released starting pitcher John Patterson. It's a pretty shocking move as Patterson started Opening Day for the Nats last season and seemed to be the front runner for this years assignment. Patterson was experiencing a steep drop-off in his fastball so far in spring training. Thats just the sad state of their pitching staff, he was still the front runner. What's even more surprising to me Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:25:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/212934 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/212934 Nationals released 2007 Opening Day Starter John Patterson Thursday. Stating that Patterson, who has missed most of the last two seasons with injuries, was in a rehabilitation process and they wanted to use his spot for a younger guy. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:17:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/212856 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/212856 The Washington Nationals made the shocking decision to release pitcher John Patterson today. After sitting out since May last year with a variety of shoulder woes he underwent surgery to decompress the radial never in his right elbow in September but had not shown the same velocity on his pitches this spring. The 30-year-old right hander had allowed seven earned runs in nine innings this spring. He had also allowed 13 hits and struck out seven. He had spent the last four season with the team but had made just 15 starts in the last two years. His best season came in 2005 when he started 31 games and had a 9-7 record and a 3.13 ERA while posting a career high 198.1 innings and pitching two complete games. Over a six year career he is 18-25 with a 4.32 ERA. Continue reading for more and to hear about Andy Gonzalez's stunning spring! Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:22:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/212768 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/212768 "The Post and Times are reporting that the Nationals have released pitcher John Patterson," the team's slated #2 starter. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:35:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/212269 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/212269 Our Bounce Back Pitchers list is comprised of players who were one-time fantasy studs and have fallen off the top of the list due to recent injuries or off-year. Expect a return to form from these ten hurlers, who should be mid to late round picks in most drafts. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:09:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/205361 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/205361