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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 deal that epitomized the Jim Bowden Era in DC is gone.
 Kearns, Da Meathook, Ron Villone, Livo, and Josh Bard have filed for Free Agency.
 Meanwhile...
 Nats now just waiting to announce Jim Riggleman... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:16:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Can_you_believe_the_Nats_declined_that_10_million_option_on_Austin_Kearns/1519722 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Can_you_believe_the_Nats_declined_that_10_million_option_on_Austin_Kearns/1519722 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Can_you_believe_the_Nats_declined_that_10_million_option_on_Austin_Kearns/1519722 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/d/8d85eebe1571f32f6091493f09f4c2f729d1566d/small/MLB_MAY_13_082e.jpg  
 (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, root, root for the Phillies along with Stan Kasten this World Series.
 Joe Buck (or was it Tim McCarver?) on FOX pointed out late in the game (while Cliff Lee still had his shutout going) that the Yankees ... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:20:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Stan_Kasten_says_Go_Phillies/1456530 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Stan_Kasten_says_Go_Phillies/1456530 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Stan_Kasten_says_Go_Phillies/1456530 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/c/4c6141c5d1c38540004ab9258b5300b01bf70168/small/0.jpg  
 
 (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 when you're facing that, you'd better be ready to execute a real good game plan." (Ron Villone, via Nationals Journal, 9/10/2009)
 
 Ian Desmond's debut almost ruined by Zach Segovia's... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:09:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/By_a_Thread/1150000 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/By_a_Thread/1150000 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/By_a_Thread/1150000 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b5462ac0a2e7255b9bde923e452aa35daf799e05/small/MLB_MAY_17_f711.jpg (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 to 1.77. In a bullpen that can be best described as miserable -- more like moribund -- Villone was one of the few bright spots. So, what happened to Ron Villone? Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:46:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/What_Happened_to_Ron_Villone/845905 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/What_Happened_to_Ron_Villone/845905 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/What_Happened_to_Ron_Villone/845905 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b5462ac0a2e7255b9bde923e452aa35daf799e05/small/MLB_MAY_17_f711.jpg (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 Zim, 'Ham touch up Ricky Nolasco in the 2nd.Meanwhile...Welcome to Vermont, Jeff Kobernus. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:59:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Another_Wasted_Night/755917 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Another_Wasted_Night/755917 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Another_Wasted_Night/755917 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b5462ac0a2e7255b9bde923e452aa35daf799e05/small/MLB_MAY_17_f711.jpg 
 (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 few weeks ago, we thought he's lost his team - we were wrong. Regardless, it's only a matter of time now...)
 
 What time today will the Nationals make the worst kept secret in Washington official?&... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:41:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Just_Waiting_for_the_Press_Release/704427 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Just_Waiting_for_the_Press_Release/704427 Current Series <!-- 4 game series vs Nationals @ Nationals Park --> 4 game series vs Nationals @ Nationals Park Tue 06/02 WP: Ron Villone ( - ) LP: Bob Howry ( - ) 6 - 10 loss Wed 06/03 Postponed Thu 06/04 5 - 1 win San Francisco Giants McCovey Chronicles @ Washington Nationals Federal Baseball Thursday, Jun 4, 2009, 4:35 PM PDT Nationals Park Complete Coverage > Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:51:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Open_GameThread_64_20/666368 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Open_GameThread_64_20/666368 
  
 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, which really is a shame considering that he seemed to have finally figured it all out last September.
 Villone is the guy in the picture above; not the one in the catcher's gear. Don't go getting yourself too... Thu, 07 May 2009 20:22:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/No_shortage_of_duct_tape_and_bubblegum/622796 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/No_shortage_of_duct_tape_and_bubblegum/622796 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 Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Villone, 39, is 56-59 with 85 holds and a 4.75 ERA (591 [...] Thu, 07 May 2009 14:34:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Villone_Up_Hinckley_DFA/622440 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Villone_Up_Hinckley_DFA/622440 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Villone_Up_Hinckley_DFA/622440 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/4/8447294e66490456b5b88b56c4d7e9fb55fed643/small/Michelob_ULTRA_Open_21bb.jpg 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 caught up in a numbers game. This probably bodes well for Ron Villone more than anyone else. (He just got tagged for 4 runs as I write this.) I have a strong feeling Bobby Parnell may be close to locking up a sp... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:39:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Mets_Cut_Lefty_Reliever_Loose/565210 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Mets_Cut_Lefty_Reliever_Loose/565210 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 Buffalo hoping for a call-up. The guy is extremely versatile but other then a few years in Pittsburgh, hasn't shown he can hit regularily in the majors. This spring he hit .182 in 11 AB. Valerio De Los Santos w... Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:00:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Four_more_to_minor_league_camp/544683 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Four_more_to_minor_league_camp/544683 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 ... Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:28:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Mets_Sign_Veteran_Reliever_Ron_Villone/525496 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Mets_Sign_Veteran_Reliever_Ron_Villone/525496 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 whole lot. Trever is a ... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:01:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Its_Miller_Time/384764 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Its_Miller_Time/384764