http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/786 Recent articles about Cristian Guzman en-us And incredibly, the person’s name was not Manny Acta.  After the first 10 or 12 defeats, wouldn’t the writing be on the wall?  Unless you’re planning to ****, marry or kill Cristian Guzman (above), is there any excuse for this sort of behavior?  The Wall Street Journal’s Carl Bialik considers the case of Nationals fans [...] Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:09:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/WSJ_Individual_Attended_19_Nats_Games_All_Lossses/1376583 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/WSJ_Individual_Attended_19_Nats_Games_All_Lossses/1376583 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/WSJ_Individual_Attended_19_Nats_Games_All_Lossses/1376583 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac408ae12634175a29fb7b4c7bf2e447fedaddca/small/New_York_Mets_490d.jpg 
 
 (Photo by Getty Images. Cristian Guzman's bunions are killing him. And his shoulder is killing him. And Ian Desmond is killing him.)
 
 First, his bunions. Then, Ian Desmond. 
 Now, his shoulder (again).
 
 Crisitian Guzman's chances of being the Nats' starting shortstop in 2010 have taken another hit, with news breaking that he'll have arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder today. Guz should probably start getting really comfortable with ... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:20:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Guzman_to_undergo_bunion_shoulder_surgery/1329719 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Guzman_to_undergo_bunion_shoulder_surgery/1329719 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Guzman_to_undergo_bunion_shoulder_surgery/1329719 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac408ae12634175a29fb7b4c7bf2e447fedaddca/small/New_York_Mets_490d.jpg More photos » by John Amis - AP "Guz Using Dukes' Bat???" -- Washington Nationals Cristian Guzman connects for a two run double against the Atlanta Braves during the 10th inning of their baseball game Saturday Oct. 3, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) Browse more photos » The first bit of Washington Nationals news this winter came out today, with reports at the Nationals Journal, the Tim... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:54:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Washington_Nationals_Cristian_Guzman_To_Have_Shoulder_Scoped_Throw_From_Seconds_Shorter/1328381 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Washington_Nationals_Cristian_Guzman_To_Have_Shoulder_Scoped_Throw_From_Seconds_Shorter/1328381 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Washington_Nationals_Cristian_Guzman_To_Have_Shoulder_Scoped_Throw_From_Seconds_Shorter/1328381 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac408ae12634175a29fb7b4c7bf2e447fedaddca/small/New_York_Mets_490d.jpg (by Mike Henderson) First it was Cristian Guzman's feet. Now his shoulder's acting up again. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:50:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Sore_Shoulder_Adds_to_Cristian_Guzman_aposs_Woes/1235818 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Sore_Shoulder_Adds_to_Cristian_Guzman_aposs_Woes/1235818 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Sore_Shoulder_Adds_to_Cristian_Guzman_aposs_Woes/1235818 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac408ae12634175a29fb7b4c7bf2e447fedaddca/small/New_York_Mets_490d.jpg  
 (Photo of TV/MASN by Nationals Enquirer staff. Here's Cristian Guzman getting doubled off first in the seventh on a liner to right to snuff out another potential rally. It got really, really ugly for the Nats in Philly last night.
 
 "We were bunting when we weren't supposed to be bunting. Balls in the air, we were doubled up a couple times. We were trying to turn a double play we can't turn. You know, just things that we just can't do. If we're gonn... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:29:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Running_Away_With_It/1188472 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Running_Away_With_It/1188472 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Running_Away_With_It/1188472 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac408ae12634175a29fb7b4c7bf2e447fedaddca/small/New_York_Mets_490d.jpg (by Mike Henderson) Cristian Guzman didn't become a Red Sock. Can he become a second baseman? Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:55:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Thoughts_on_a_Cristian_Guzman_Shift/1171797 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Thoughts_on_a_Cristian_Guzman_Shift/1171797 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Thoughts_on_a_Cristian_Guzman_Shift/1171797 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac408ae12634175a29fb7b4c7bf2e447fedaddca/small/New_York_Mets_490d.jpg 
 
 (Photo of TV/MASN by Nationals Enquirer Staff. In the late innings at Land Shark Stadium last night, Cristian Guzman sulks and cuddles with coaches and teammates in the dugout. Anonymous sources say Jim Riggleman did not offer Guz a hug.)
 
 
 "As far as him being open to it, that's really not even a factor. We'll make a call on that; the player doesn't make the call on that... It's a pretty natural thing. A lot of times we think, 'Oh, he... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:26:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Goozie_needs_a_hug/1156176 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Goozie_needs_a_hug/1156176 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Goozie_needs_a_hug/1156176 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac408ae12634175a29fb7b4c7bf2e447fedaddca/small/New_York_Mets_490d.jpg MIAMI | The Washington Nationals don't know yet where Cristian Guzman will play in the field in 2010. But they may want him to move to second base for the first time in his career, and that's why general manager Mike Rizzo and interim manager Jim Riggleman met with the veteran shortstop Thursday to raise the possibility. Having determined they need another middle infielder next season, and having determined it may make more sense to acquire a shortstop than a second baseman, the Nat... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:45:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Nationals_Guzman_meet_about_switch/1155644 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Nationals_Guzman_meet_about_switch/1155644 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Nationals_Guzman_meet_about_switch/1155644 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac408ae12634175a29fb7b4c7bf2e447fedaddca/small/New_York_Mets_490d.jpg by Evan Vucci - AP View full size photo uploaded September 11, 2009 During the recent Blogger's Day interview with DC GM Mike Rizzo and team President Stan Kasten, Steven from FJB asked Mr. Rizzo directly whether or not the Nationals were considering moving Cristian Guzman to second since there had been a notable decrease in the 31-year-old shortstop's range (most clearly his ability to get balls hit to his left)... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:00:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Should_Cristian_Guzman_Move_To_Second_Like_Mike_Rizzo_And_Jim_Riggleman_Asked/1151568 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Should_Cristian_Guzman_Move_To_Second_Like_Mike_Rizzo_And_Jim_Riggleman_Asked/1151568 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Should_Cristian_Guzman_Move_To_Second_Like_Mike_Rizzo_And_Jim_Riggleman_Asked/1151568 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac408ae12634175a29fb7b4c7bf2e447fedaddca/small/New_York_Mets_490d.jpg It appears the Boston Red Sox put in a claim on Cristian Guzman, and Chico Harlan wonders what the Nationals should do if the Red Sox claim is not blocked: For the Nats, this will be a fascinating decision. Guzman is a guy who needs to hit above .300 to have much value — his fielding [...] Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:26:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Claiming_Guzman/961995 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Claiming_Guzman/961995 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Claiming_Guzman/961995 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac408ae12634175a29fb7b4c7bf2e447fedaddca/small/New_York_Mets_490d.jpg Nick Cafardo says the Red Sox have placed a waiver claim on shortstop Cristian Guzman. 31, Guzman has revived his career over the last three years with the Washington Nationals, hitting well over .300 each of the three years. Average to below-average defensively according to certain defensive metrics, Guzman also cannot take a walk. However, when hitting .300 with decent pop, you can't complain. Guzman would represent a vast improvement. He's in the first year of a two-year, $16 mi... Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:34:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Red_Sox_claim_Guzman/957666 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Red_Sox_claim_Guzman/957666 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Red_Sox_claim_Guzman/957666 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac408ae12634175a29fb7b4c7bf2e447fedaddca/small/New_York_Mets_490d.jpg (by Ian Koski) The Boston Globe is reporting that the Red Sox have put in a claim for Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman, who is set to earn $8 million next season. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:22:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Report_Red_Sox_pursuing_Guzman/957677 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Report_Red_Sox_pursuing_Guzman/957677 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Report_Red_Sox_pursuing_Guzman/957677 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac408ae12634175a29fb7b4c7bf2e447fedaddca/small/New_York_Mets_490d.jpg According to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe, the Boston Red Sox have put in a waiver claim on Washington Nationals shortstop  Cristian Guzman. Major League sources indicate that the Red Sox have put in a claim on Washington Nationals switch-hitting shortstop Christian Guzman, who is hitting .315 after hitting .316 last season. If the [...] Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:27:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Report_Red_Sox_Place_Claim_On_Cristian_Guzman/957514 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Report_Red_Sox_Place_Claim_On_Cristian_Guzman/957514 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Report_Red_Sox_Place_Claim_On_Cristian_Guzman/957514 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac408ae12634175a29fb7b4c7bf2e447fedaddca/small/New_York_Mets_490d.jpg 
 
 (AP Photo/Gail Burton. Cristian Guzman and Willie Harris haven't had too many opportunities to perfect their post-game hug ceremony, and it sort of shows. Even Elijah Dukes can't bring himself to look at the awkwardness.)
 NAAAts drop '09 Beltwayzzzzz Series, 2-4.
 
 Ted Lerner's All Stars 5, Peter Angelos's MLB Team 3: Without John Lannan, Ted's team would be fu##ed. 
 Adam's Bomb is still bouncing around on Eutaw Street.
 M... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:20:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Hugs_all_around/751481 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Hugs_all_around/751481