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April 30, 2010
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Nats 6th, Yankees 5th most hated teams
Are the Yankees Truly the Most-Despised Ballclub? - Wall Street JournalA Nielsen Co. algorithm has determined my two favorite baseball teams, the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees are the sixth and fifth most hated, respectively. By the way, the Yankees took a series (The Times) from the most-hated team*, the Orioles, in Baltimore with a 4-0 shutout.*The Nielsen algorithm...
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April 30, 2010
The unanswered question -- why does Livan Hernandez love D.C. so much?
Livan Hernandez's renaissance is key component in success of Nationals' pitching staff - The PostAnother great
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April 30, 2010
Do the Washington Capitals need a broomball mentality?
Remember how Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said they needed someone with a "hockey mentality" and then brought in former hockey player Nyjer Morgan the next day? That got me thinking about the Washington Capitals woes that cost them the Eastern Conference quarterfinals this year. They weren't going to the net to get dirty goals. Outside of Mike Knuble and Brooks...
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April 30, 2010
Thomas Boswell chat 04.29.2010
Ask Boswell: Nats' start, Caps playoffs and Redskins - The Post"Washington Post sports columnist Thomas Boswell will be online Thursday, Apr. 29 at 11 a.m. to take your questions about the start of the Nationals' season, the Caps' playoff series against Montreal and the Redskins offseason."So, what gets more attention, Caps angst or the Nats being over .500...
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April 29, 2010
Nats up to 12-10 after taking Cubs series
Dan Steinberg of DC Sports Bog made an interesting observation yesterday -- the fans of the Washington Nationals are currently the happiest D.C. fanbase. That is especially true after last night's Capitals loss. Nevertheless, it is an odd and rare place for those like me who like that Nats most.Day baseball returned to the Nats schedule yesterday with the rubber game of the annual...
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April 29, 2010
THUD; Capitals eliminated by Canadiens
Top-seeded Washington Capitals knocked out of Stanley Cup playoffs by eighth-seeded Montreal Canadiens - The PostI stayed up for that?! The Washington Capitals season came to an end in game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, 2-1. The Montr
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April 29, 2010
Nats and Cubs at 2:20; Strasburg update
Day baseball!The Washington Nationals put their 11-10 record on the line against the Chicago Cubs (10-11) at 2:20 p.m. Luis Atilano (1-0) makes his second big league start for the Nats while Ryan Dempster is on the hill for the Cubbies. WGN is carrying the game, so you might be able to watch it even if you don't have MASN.Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, Stephen Strasburg continues...
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April 28, 2010
Deliverables for Ted Leonsis as he takes over Wizards, Verizon Center
Congratulations go out to Ted Leonsis for completing an agreement with the family of the late Abe Pollin to buy the Verizon Center and Washington Wizards. His brand of management will help the NBA franchise and his control of the building should help the NHL Washington Capitals.There are several things I would like to see from Leonsis:1. Better ice conditions at Verizon CenterTurn...
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April 28, 2010
Rejuvenated Livan leads Nats, beats Cubs 3-1
Determined to prove them wrong - Nats InsiderLivan helps Nats even series with Cubs - nationals.comLiv
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April 28, 2010
Pollin family, Leonsis make deal for Wizards, Verizon Center
Ted Leonsis, Pollin family reach deal to buy Wizards - The PostPollins' Statement On Agreement With Leonsis - washingtonwizards.comGreat news for D.C. sports fans broke earlier today -- the family of the late Abe Pollin has agreed to sell the Washington Wizards, Verizon Center and the D.C. Ticketmaster franchise to Ted Leonsis and his Lincoln Holdings partners. Leonsis already...
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April 27, 2010
A look at the 7000 series Metro cars
Greater Greater Washington has a look at the next generation Metro cars, the 7000 series. Some notes:They will only be able to run in 4 and 8 car configurationsThey will look different than the classic Metro designThere will be a display that shows where the train is currently located, similar to modern New York subway carsOf course, they have to get who is paying for them worked...
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April 27, 2010
Penn State and the 2010 NFL Draft:
Six Lions go in NFL draft - The CollegianOn Friday, I predicted the following players would be drafted, including their round:1 - Jared Odrick2 - Navarro Bowman2 - Sean Lee6 - Josh HullLet's see how I did:1 - Jared Odrick, DT - Miami Dolphins2 - Sean Lee, LB - Dallas Cowboys3 - Navarro Bowman, LB - San Francisco 49ers5 - Andrew Quarles, TE - Green Bay Packers7 - Mickey Shuler...
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April 27, 2010
Nats pitchers like red jerseys
Blogger access pays off -- Nats320 finds out from Mike Rizzo that Washington Nationals pitchers get to choose the jersey the team wears on the day of their starts. Many like the red tops.I was wondering if that was the reason or if the team was doing it to move away from the block NATIONALS identity. It would not surprise me if we see new home whites with Nationals in script next...
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April 27, 2010
MASN, Angelos fail Nats, D.C. again
MASN loses feed from Wrigley - The PostIf thought Rob Dibble was bad, just wait until you hear him without video. MASN (the network that hates Washington, the Nationals and their fans) had no video for a good chunk of last night's game. We don't know if it was malevolence or just Baltimoron incompetence that eliminated the video from the broadcast.Adding to the broadcast futility...
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April 27, 2010
Washington Capitals are doing it the hard way or not at all
Capitals can't finish off Canadiens in Game 6 as Jaroslav Halak makes 53 saves - The PostGame 6 goes to the Montreal Canadiens. The Caps are going to game 7 in their fourth consecutive series.Semyon Varlamov wasn't bad, but there will still be speculation over who gets the game 7 start, him or Jose Theodore.Mike Green, Alexander Semin, Thomas Fleischman are all welcome to...
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April 27, 2010
Brian Bruney walks in winning run, Cubs beat Nats
After a rough start and a late recovery, Nationals fall to Chicago Cubs in 10 innings - The PostThe Washington Nationals came back from an early 3-0 defecit to the Chicago Cubs, but Brian Bruney walked in the winning run in the 10th inning. Cubs 4, Nats 3.At least Charles Krauthammer is happy.Zuckerman: Nagging Injuries Cramp Nats' Style - Comcast Sports NetRyan Zimmerman was...
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April 27, 2010
Nats: Another Stephen Strasburg profile
Stephen Strasburg: In minor leagues, phenom tries to blend in while his talent stands out - The PostYet another well-written story about Stephen Strasburg, the Washington Nationals presumed ace of the future. Many say he's ready now and the Nats are just being cheap by not calling him up. Perhaps. In the meantime though, the humble, shy and modest Strasburg is playing for AA-Harrisburg...
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April 26, 2010
Penn State needs a quarterback
I didn't make it up to the Penn State Nittany Lions Blue White Game this year. I watched a little of it, but was doing housework concurrently. Quarterbacks Kevin Newsome and Matt McGloin didn't look to good.As the years go by, I realize there is very little I can learn from the Blue White Game and I have barely any interest in it. The tailgating and a visit to State College...
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April 26, 2010
Nats vs. Cubs: What good is a night game at Wrigley? Soriano too
The Washington Nationals are headed to Wrigley Field to play the Chicago Cubs in a three game series starting tonight. Tomorrow night too.Q#@%&^#! The whole appeal of the Cubs is day baseball at Wrigley Field. We got robbed! I wanted them on during the afternoon, especially today since the Capitals are playing tonight and my other team, the New York Yankees are televised Tuesday...
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April 26, 2010
Is it too early to believe in the 2010 Washington Nationals?
Yesterday's Washington Nationals 1-0 victory of the Los Angeles Dodgers (The Post) came on a warm, sunny day that was supposed to be rainy. There is an emerging theme amongst the players, the beat writers (Nats Insider), columnists (The Post) and even among skeptical bloggers (Capitol Punishment) that these Nats, now 10-9 and tied for second place in the NL East, are a very different...
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April 26, 2010
MWAA and WMATA fighting over rail car costs
Dulles Rail Project hits a snag -- railcar costs - WTOPThe Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is building the Silver Line, but the Washington Metropolitian Transit Authority is going to run it. They are fighting over what rail cars will cost, oh joy.©MMX William F. Yurasko
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April 22, 2010
Penn State 2010 football schedule as of 04.22.2010
The 2010 Penn State Nittany Lions football schedule has a few kickoff times now (Intercollegiate Athletics). Their Big Ten opener against the Hawkeyes in Iowa City will be on ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC. The Michigan game, from University Park will also be at night on one of those networks.09/04/10 vs. Youngstown State University Park, Pa. TBA09/11/10 at Alabama Tuscaloosa...
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April 22, 2010
Nats Jason Marquis to the DL
Jason Marquis placed on 15-day disabled list - The PostThat's a good place for him. The big free agent pitcher has an ERA over 20 and "loose bodies" in his elbow.His replacement, Luis Atilano has a 2-0 record and 1.64 at AAA Syracuse. He also has the knowledge that giving up less than 2 runs an inning will be seen as an improvement from Marquis.©MMX William F. Yurasko
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April 22, 2010
Thomas Boswell chat 04.22.2010
Ask Boswell: Nats' start, Caps playoffs and Redskins draft - The Post"Washington Post sports columnist Thomas Boswell takes your questions about the start of the Nationals' season, the Caps' playoff series against Montreal and the Redskins draft prospects."Nats above .500, Caps in control -- it'd be a great chat if the NFL Draft wasn't about to start...
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April 22, 2010
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