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Eight pitchers = one win and other random thoughts
2009-06-19 18:25:00
Eight pitchers = one win Can’t beat that. I’m usually against the Jays carrying this much organizational bullpen depth (trade for a bat is my logic) but it certainly came in handy yesterday. HR City A grand total of 11 combined HR by both teams in the past two games. That was fun Back on track I’ll admit, I ...
Pirates-Nationals Notes
2009-05-22 13:55:00
Since I was in attendance, I thought I would share my observations from the Tuesday and Wednesday night games between the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates. - While it would be nice for the Nationals to be successful one day, in the meantime, I'm going to enjoy the easy access to tickets. For the third time over the past two seasons, I arrived at the stadium without tickets only to have someone give me two tickets. Not sell me tickets, give me tickets. On Wednesday night's game, I was given tickets in the first row of section 100L (center field not far from where Nate McLouth made the game-saving catch). The normal ticket price is $30 per ticket and we even had someone in this section taking orders and bringing food and drink directly to our seats. - Speaking of servers, when my friend ordered a hot dog, our server told him a few minutes later that they were out of hot dogs and had to make them from scratch. Do the Nationals have cows somewhere in the stadium ready to b...
Sunday Links
2009-03-01 15:34:00
* Ashley Diparlo and Becky Emmers of WTAE's Pittsburgh Channel website are awesome. They are even more awesome for including the Best Pittsburgh Sports Blog Tournament on their Links N'@ video. This is the first time Sean's Ramblings has ever made a video, even though my blog name was not officially mentioned. * Prior to its tour starting on Sunday in Pittsburgh (and I'll see them in DC in a few weeks), the Post-Gazette caught up with Fleetwood Mac in a fairly in-depth preview. The money quotes:"It's exciting to us," Nicks says, "because we're not trying to shove new songs down people's throats."Plus, Christine McVie is not on tour:"Christine had been keeping big secrets from us all the many years. She was afraid to fly. Because she's such a tough old bird, she never let us know."* Sports Illustrated wrote that the Pirates could surprise with the young talent. (h/t Bluey Blog). * Speaking of hopeful things that probably won't happen, Metro will make it to Reston by 2013...
Report: Yankees To Sign Teixeira
2008-12-23 21:32:00
According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, the New York Yankees are about to sign Mark Teixeira to a 8 year, $180 million contract. And according to Buster Olney of ESPN.com, the Yankees and Teixeira have agreed to a deal. Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an eight-year contract ...
Report: Teixeira To Make Decision Today
2008-12-23 17:54:00
According to Thom Loverro of the Washington Times, Mark Teixeira will be making his decision on where he’ll play today. Buster Olney and Peter Gammons of ESPN.com also confirm this as well. A major league baseball source has told The Washington Times’ Thom Loverro that there will be an announcement today regarding the future of free ...
Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 12/23
2008-12-23 15:53:00
It’s two days before Christmas and Mark Teixeira has said he wants to know where he’ll be playing by Christmas. So will today be the day we find out he’ll be signing with the Boston Red Sox? Or will it be with the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Angels or gulp, the New York ...
Willie's Second Chance -- The Washington Nationals?
2008-10-18 07:09:00
I read this online last night from 'We've Got Heart' - a Washington Nationals blog - and needless to say, I was surprised.From the Baltimore Sun: The Washington Nationals are interested in adding former New York Mets manager Willie Randolph to their coaching staff, Newsday reported. Washington, which fired five of its coaches after going 59-102 this season, would like Randolph to serve as a bench coach or thirdbase coach under Manny Acta, who served as Randolph's thirdbase coach with the Mets in 2005 and 2006. The Mets fired Randolph this season.Interesting ? I would not think Randolph would come to Washington just for the sake of having a job ? however, the impact he could have with the Nationals could be profound. A proven winner, a multiple time champion, respected throughout the game (he got a raw deal in NYC, IMO).But would he coming to Washington be contingent on let's say -- a managing job -- if the Nationals come off the tracks like they did in 2008?I?d think he?d want ...
San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals, Sep. 21st, 2008
2008-10-13 02:11:00
San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals, Sep. 21st, 2008
Photo Gallery: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals; Sep. 2, 2008
2008-09-08 10:55:00
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals; Sep. 2, 2008
Photo Gallery: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals; Aug 31st, 2008
2008-09-08 09:56:00
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals; Aug 31st, 2008
Photo Gallery: L.A. Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals: Aug 27th 2008
2008-08-29 00:12:00
L.A. Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals: Aug 27th 2008
Photo Gallery: Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals; Aug 18th, 2008
2008-08-19 16:47:00
Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals; Aug 18th, 2008
San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals - June 6th, 2008
2008-06-07 20:29:00
San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals
St Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals - June 5th, 2008
2008-06-06 23:19:00
St Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals x New Era ?Planet Green Day? On-Field Fitted Cap
2008-05-30 19:15:00
To help raise awareness for environmental issues we face worldwide, Baseball’s Washington Nationals has gotten together with Planet Green Network to host Planet Green Day on June 4th, when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at the brand new Nationals Stadium in DC.  Major DC is proud to bring you this special custom MLB ...
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals; May 25, 2008
2008-05-26 04:24:00
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Photo Gallery: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals; May 24, 2008
2008-05-25 16:51:00
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals; May 24, 2008
Photo Gallery: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals: May 20th, 20
2008-05-21 06:38:00
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals: May 20th, 2008
Photo Gallery:'Battle of the Beltways'; Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore
2008-05-19 06:04:00
Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles; May 18th, 2008
Photo Gallery: Florida Marlins vs. Washington Nationals; May 11th, 2008 --
2008-05-12 05:14:00
Florida Marlins vs. Washington Nationals - May 11th, 2008 -- Washington, D.C.
Photo Gallery: Florida Marlins vs. Washington Nationals; May 9th, 2008 -- W
2008-05-10 19:17:00
Florida Marlins vs. Washington Nationals; May 8th, 2008 -- Washington, D.C.
Friday Referrals
2008-05-09 15:12:00
Here are a few links to get you through your Friday:- The 25 Best of ?Best of? Albums. What a surprise that The Beatles and The Rolling Stones finished #1 and #2.- This is both an inspiring and sad story about an 18-year-old dying from cancer titled "Teen is running out of innings, but the game still isn't over."- Chico Harlan is going to from writing G?Day from Tomorrow for the Post-Gazette (I think he also wrote some in the sports section) to the Washington Post (go about half-way down this chat) to be the Nationals beat reporter. Another Pittsburgher moving to the DC metro area.- At some point, I may or may not write about my experiences at the new Nationals stadium during last week?s Pirates game. The short story is that I bought four $18 tickets on StubHub for less than $7 each. While waiting for friends at the stadium, someone handed my brother two free tickets. Ten minutes later, another guy gave us three free tickets. This is a brand new stadium and people are giving a...
Game 31 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (12-18) vs. WASHINGTON NATIONALS (13-18)
2008-05-04 17:43:00
Vitals: PITTSBURGH PIRATES (12-18) RHP IAN SNELL (2-1, 4.93 ERA) WASHINGTON NATIONALS (13-18) RHP TIM REDDING (3-2, 3.55 ERA) Game Time 1:35 PM XM XM 186 TV FSNP Last Game:Washington Nationals (13-18) 9, Pittsburgh Pirates (12-18) 8May 3, 2008   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Pittsburgh 0 1 0 1 3 0 1 2 0 8 14 2 Washington 2 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 x 9 14 1 Winning pitcher - Jesus Colome (1-1) Losing pitcher - Paul Maholm (2-3) SV - Jon Rauch (7) PIT HR - J. Bautista (4) WAS HR - C. Guzman (3) Roster Notes: The Pittsburgh Pirates today selected the contract of lefthanded pitcher Sean Burnett from Triple-A Indianapolis. Righthanded pitcher Evan Meek has been designated for assignment to make room for Burnett on the 25-man active roster. Burnett went 1-1 with three saves and a 1.04 ERA (17.1ip/2er) in 12 relief appearances this season for Indianapolis. The 25-year-old Burnett hasn’t appeared in a big league game since his start on August 21, 2004 at St. Louis. He will wear u...
Photo Gallery: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals, May 3rd, 2008
2008-05-04 01:34:00
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Photo Gallery: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals, May 2nd, 2008
2008-05-03 23:52:00
Photo Gallery: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals
Game 30 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (12-17) vs. WASHINGTON NATIONALS (12-18)
2008-05-03 15:54:00
Vitals: PITTSBURGH PIRATES (12-17) LHP PAUL MAHOLM (2-2, 3.26 ERA) WASHINGTON NATIONALS (12-18) LHP MATT CHICO (0-5, 6.68 ERA) Game Time 1:05 ET XM XM 186 TV FSNP Last Game:Pittsburgh Pirates (12-17) 11, Washington Nationals (12-18) 4May 2, 2008   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Pittsburgh 0 0 6 1 1 0 2 1 0 11 12 1 Washington 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 1 Winning pitcher - Damaso Marte (2-0) Losing pitcher - John Lannan (2-3) PIT HR - J. Bautista 2 (3) WAS HR - Notes: Picked up 9,400th win in club history Friday night in Washington and rank fifth all-time in franchise wins behind the Giants, Cubs, Braves and Dodgers. Pittsburgh’s 141 runs scored ranks fifth among all National League teams. Pittsburgh is 12-for-26 with runners in scoring position in the last 3 games. Damaso Marte has retired each of the last 15 batters he has faced. Today both the Pirates and Nationals will wear Homestead Grays uniforms (the Pirates will wear grey away jerseys and the Nats will wear ho...
PITTSBURGH PIRATES (11-17) vs. WASHINGTON NATIONALS (12-17)
2008-05-02 22:51:00
Vitals: PITTSBURGH PIRATES (11-17) LHP PHIL DUMATRAIT (0-1, 3.92 ERA) WASHINGTON NATIONALS (12-17) LHP JOHN LANNAN (2-2, 2.64 ERA) Game Time 7:35 ET XM XM 186 TV FSNP Last Game: Washington Nationals (12-17) 3, Pittsburgh Pirates (11-17) 2 May 1, 2008   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Pittsburgh 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 0 Washington ...
Game 28 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (11-16) vs. WASHINGTON NATIONALS (11-17)
2008-05-01 22:22:00
Vitals: PITTSBURGH PIRATES (11-16) LHP ZACH DUKE (0-2, 5.34 ERA) WASHINGTON NATIONALS (11-17) LHP ODALIS PEREZ (0-3, 3.31 ERA) Game Time 7:10 PM XM XM 186 TV FSNP Last Game: Pittsburgh Pirates (11-16) 13, New York Mets (14-12) 1 April 30, 2008   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Pittsburgh 0 7 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 13 12 0 NY Mets 0...
Pittsburgh Sports Update
2008-04-27 16:08:00
If I wrote only a Pittsburgh sports blog, I would be required to discuss the Steelers draft. Since I don?t write a Pittsburgh sports blog, I don?t have to mention that I was surprised to see the Steelers select Illinois running back Rashard Mendenhall. I would express a concern that maybe Willie Parker?s recovery from a broken right fibula is not going that well. I would write that Najeh Davenport?s career as a Pittsburgh Steeler could be over. However, I would also state that I saw Mendenhall play in several games last season and he is an explosive running back who is fun to watch. Even if Willie Parker is 100%, Mendenhall can certainly take some carries away from Parker to give him rest for the entire season and playoffs. The Parker-Mendenhall combination could be one of the best running back tandems in the NFL. Although I would have liked to have seen the Steelers draft an offensive or defensive lineman in the first or second round, the team drafted two players, Mendenhall...
Photo Gallery: Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals; Nationals Park, Washi
2008-04-26 21:22:00
Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals; Nationals Park, Washington D.C.; April 25th, 2008
Photo Gallery: New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals; April 24th, 2008
2008-04-25 19:25:00
Photo Gallery: New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals; April 24th, 2008
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH BOOED AT WASHINGTON NATIONALS BASEBALL GAME OPENER
2008-04-01 22:04:00
President George W. Bush made a rare public appearance to throw out the game opener pitch for the Washington Nationals to kick off baseball season. The president was met by...
Washington Nationals open their new stadium by beating Atlanta Braves on Zi
2008-03-31 06:18:00
Nationals Park had quite an opening. Ryan Zimmerman hit a tiebreaking homer off Peter Moylan with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 Sunday night in the first regular-season game at the $611 million stadium. With the dome of the U.S. Capitol lit up against the black ...
John Lannan pitches 6 efficient innings in Washington Nationals? 4-1 win ov
2008-03-22 22:44:00
John Lannan pitched six efficient innings and the Washington Nationals pounded out 12 hits in a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Felipe Lopez, Ryan Zimmerman, Nick Johnson, Austin Kearns and Rob Mackowiak each had two hits for the Nationals. “It was a well-played game,” Nationals manager Manny Acta said. Read the full story. ...
John Patterson released by Washington Nationals
2008-03-20 19:15:00
The Washington Nationals have released starting pitcher John Patterson, reports the Washington Post's Nationals Journal blog. The stunning move comes only about a year after Patterson had started the opener for the team.Patterson struggled last year with nerve problems in his arm and elbow notes the Post but had vowed to come back stronger this 2008, notes the Post. Instead, his fastball velocity slowed down considerably with a spring training ERA up to 7.00. Recent speculation had the Nationals shopping Patterson for a trade but his outright release has stunned outside observers. Relevant links: Washington Post, Nationals.MLB.com, Ballpark Guys, Washington Times
By: DCABloob
Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets Live streaming Baseball
2008-03-20 09:32:00
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Introducing the New Green Monster - Nationals Park
2008-03-19 18:05:00
Nationals Park - Greenest of All Parks
Washington Nationals
2008-03-14 23:57:00
Previous Team Analyses: TB TOR BOS BAL NYY CHC HOU STL PIT CIN MIL LAA OAK TEX SEA NYM ATL PHI FLAThe Nationals enter a new ballpark and a new season with new hope. They were an okay team last year, and they've made some roster adjustments, but haven't done enough to get beyond the title of "okay." Here's the roster manager Manny Acta will take into Nationals Park in 2008.Lineup:SS Christian GuzmanCF Lastings Milledge3B Ryan Zimmerman1B Dimitri Young/Nick JohnsonRF Austin KearnsLF Wily Mo Pena2B Ronnie BelliardC Paul Lo DucaRotation:Shawn HillJohn PattersonJason BergmannJohn LannanMatt ChicoCloser: Chad Cordero Thoughts... I'll begin this analysis the way I always do: Chad Cordero is a good but not great closer, will probably get traded at midseason and end up in middle relief for a contender, but is worthy of drafting as your number two closer. Handcuff him with Jon Rauch, especially because Cordero's walk rate has been increasing over the past three seasons.  Lastings Milledg...
Spring Training Photo Gallery - Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodger
2008-03-05 14:12:00
Spring Training Photos - Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles DodgersHope you enjoy...
Washington Nationals 2008 Season Preview
2008-02-17 17:19:00
(co-written with David Nichols)For fans of the Washington Nationals, the next few weeks will definitely serve to be the start of an exciting year, with the opening of the new ballpark and an infusion of talent onto the roster. The Nationals in 2007 served as sort of a surprise for fans, as they won 73 games and also beat many analysts? dire predictions as to how bad the team would be. Despite crafting a team of youngsters, journeymen and veterans, Washington defied all expectations and was a source of pride in the community. In turn, Manny Acta earned the respect not only of fans, but also the national press for taking a team that many thought had no chance and making them into a respectable unit. The Nationals? front office, led by team President Stan Kasten and General Manager Jim Bowden, have a plan in place to rebuild from within via draft picks, heavy scouting in Latin America and other countries, selective free agent signings and resourceful trading than rather than investi...
Washington Nationals radio to be based in Maryland
2008-02-16 15:11:00
The Washington Nationals have arranged for this year's pregame and postgame radio shows to be hosted by a hotel complex in Maryland. BallparkGuys.com reports that the Nationals reached a deal with the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, part of the new National Harbor complex in Oxon Hill, to host their radio programming.The arrangement seems likely to infuriate politicians and citizens in the District of Columbia whose city tax money has gone out to help support the team and its new Nationals Park baseball stadium.Relevant link: BallparkGuys.com
By: DCABloob
2008 NL East Preview
2008-02-10 22:00:00
Projected Standings: 1) New York Mets 2) Philadelphia Phillies 3) Atlanta Braves 4) Florida Marlins 5) Washington Nationals Projected Lineups: Projected Rotations: New York Mets Jose Reyes Luis Castillo David Wright Carlos Beltran Carlos Delgado Moises Alou Brian Schneider Ryan Church Johan Santana Pedro Martinez John Maine Oliver Perez Orlando Hernandez Philadelphia Phillies Jimmy Rollins Shane Victorino Chase Utley Ryan Howard Pat Burrell Geoff Jenkins Pedro Feliz Carlos Ruiz Cole Hamels Brett Myers Kyle Kendrick Jamie Moyer Chad Durbin Atlanta Braves Kelly Johnson Matt Diaz Chipper Jones Mark Teixeira Brian McCann Jeff Francoeur Yunel Escobar Mark Kotsay John ...
Jon Rauch Resigns Comic
2008-02-04 17:11:00
Jon Rauch Resigns Comic
Catcher Johnny Estrada, Washington Nationals agree on $1.25 million deal (A
2008-01-31 23:07:00
Johnny Estrada and the Nationals agreed to a $1.25 million, one-year contract Thursday, giving Washington an experienced catcher to back up Paul Lo Duca, who is recovering from knee surgery. The 31-year-old Estrada is coming off knee and elbow operations and became a free agent last month when the New York Mets declined to offer ...
RHP Tim Redding, Washington Nationals agree to $1 million, 1-year deal (AP)
2008-01-18 05:53:00
Right-hander Tim Redding and the Washington Nationals agreed to a $1 million, one-year deal Thursday, avoiding arbitration. Since making his major league debut with the Houston Astros in 2001, Redding only once has made more than 17 starts in a season and he never has thrown more than 176 innings. He’s 24-40 with a 4.91 ...
Hot Stove Diamond Notes - Christmas Edition
2007-12-24 18:50:00
Time for another round: The Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent outfielder So Taguchi to a one-year contract. The 38-year old who led all National League pinch-hitters with a .406 average had played for the St. Louis Cardinals for five seasons and played in two World Series. The Phils also added former Detroit pitcher Chad Durbin who signed ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Hot Stove Diamond Notes - Christmas Edition", url: "http://soxanddawgs.com/?p=3016-" } );
The Year in Review -- the Washington Nationals
2007-12-17 07:00:00
Normally, we would say we look at "what went right, what went wrong..." and so on, but not a whole heck of a lot went right for the Nats, so we mention the two or three things that went right, the plenty of things that went wrong, and more as we break down the 2007 Nationals.
Washington Nationals Signs Paul Lo Duca
2007-12-12 02:38:00
Paul Lo Duca agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals. The deal is worth $5million. He has batted .288 with 80 homers and 466 RBIs. “I’m excited to be part of a team that’s young and has a chance to win this division,” he said. “The NL East is wide open.”
Nationals Sign Lo Duca
2007-12-11 05:13:00
UPDATE, 12-10-07 at 10:11pm: The Nationals paid a fairly hefty $5MM for Lo Duca. This is for a backstop who hit .272/.311/.378 while throwing out a below-average 23.4% of basestealers in 2007.  He'd better call a good game. FROM 12-10-07 at 1:59pm: According to Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post, the Nationals have signed Paul Lo Duca to a one-year deal.  He apparently wanted $5MM; I imagine he got a bit less than that.  Four days ago Joel Sherman said the Blue Jays were putting the "finishing touches" on a one-year, $3MM deal with Lo Duca. My reaction: eh.  I'm not sure what Lo Duca adds to the 2008 Nationals that they couldn't get elsewhere for less money.  I guess they could hope he has a big first half and then try to flip him for a prospect.  Mets fans: is Lo Duca good at naturing young pitchers?  That could be one decent reason to sign him. showad();
Nationals Hitters To Benefit From New Park?
2007-12-11 02:01:00
I recently caught this BP Unfiltered Post from Nate Silver.  He attempts to project the park factors for the new Nationals Park (soon to be renamed after some company), opening for the 2008 season.  The choice quote: Basically, we?re removing one of the most pitcher-friendly parks in baseball and replacing it with what looks like it should be a neutral park. Although Nats Park is a natural-grass field located close to sea level, which always represses run-scoring a bit, its friendlier dimensions should help the Nationals score an extra 30 or so runs this year. Left-handed hitters look like they will get most of the benefit.  Silver specifically notes left-handed batters getting a power boost, but really HRs will increase for both handedness types.  Plenty of Nats hit for decent power in 2007: Wily Mo Pena - .504 SLG (.431 at RFK)Dmitri Young - .491 (.568 at RFK)Ryan Zimmerman - .458 (.483 at RFK)Lastings Milledge - .446 Less than decent but not horrible: Ron Bel...
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