Archive for March, 2009

Welcome back, Marmaduke Explained

After a six month absence, Marmaduke Explained has returned with several posts this month. I have highlighted a couple of recent posts in my Google Reader widget over the last few days. Hopefully, Joe Mathlete will continue to provide us his observations on America’s first or second most popular large orange/red cartoon dog.
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Dunn’s image improves

Dunn looked at in a different light after WBC – The Wash. TimesOF/1B Adam Dunn did not have the best reputation during his days in Cincinnati. There were suggestions that Dunn did not enjoy baseball or care enough about winning. Dunn, now back with the Nationals, spoke highly of the World Baseball Classic, saying it [...]

Shairon Martis has another strong outing

Martis Makes Compelling Case – The PostRHP Shairon Martis improved upon an impressive spring with six shutout innings against Baltimore. He seems headed for the fourth spot in the rotation.
Washington Nationals, Nats, Shairon Martis
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NIT: Penn State beats Florida, advances to MSG

Lions advance to the Garden after winning in hostile Florida environment – The Collegian
“I knew they were really good, probably a team that had a right or maybe an argument to be in the NCAA tournament,” Donovan said. “Their team is very, very good – as good as any team we’ve played this year.”
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So I guess Mike Rizzo will be named permanent Nats GM

From Stan Kasten’s chat on washingtonpost.com:
Stan Kasten: I’m afraid that’s all the time they have given me today. Sorry I’m such a slow typist. There were a ton more questions. I tried to get to the things you can’t get everyday talking to the manager or general manager oops, I mean assistant general manager.
So, [...]

NIT: Penn State vs. Florida preview

Penn State looks to reach MSG – The CollegianCornley, Battle probable – The CollegianPenn State (24-11) at Florida (25-10) – CDTDAVID JONES – Weary Battle still ready to play – Patriot-NewsPenn State heads to Florida (oh no ESSS EEEE CEEE SPEED!) for the NIT quarterfinals. The winner heads to New York for the semi-finals in [...]

Stan Kasten chats at 11 a.m.

Stan Kasten Discusses Nationals’ Plans and Expectations – The Post“Washington Nationals president Stan Kasten takes your questions about the team, its management, offseason moves and expectations for this year.”
Get ready for spin, non-answers and media finger pointing! Hopefully, StanSpeak (the Stan Kasten translator) is being powered up as I type.
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Scott Boras/Stephen Strasburg rumors scare Tom Boswell

THOMAS BOSWELL – Beware of the Pitching Phenom – The PostAt first glance, this headline makes you scatch your head and wonder what Bos is thinking by suggesting the Nationals not draft uber pitching prospect Stephen Strasburg of San Diego State with the #1 pick in the amateur draft. Rumors over the weekend that Strasburg’s [...]

Penn State wins 11th Fencing title

Penn State Takes First in Team Standings and Crowns Two Additional National Champions – Intercollegiate AthleticsPenn State once again won the fencing championship. They won their first title in 1990 and ten others since. They will get introduced on the field at Beaver Stadium next fall.
Penn State, Nittany Lions, fencing, I’ll take swords [...]

Nats beat writer Chico Harlan does not like his job

Post Watch: Harlan Would Rather Write About the Real Hot Dogs – WashingtonianThe other day, We’ve Got Heart brought to the Natmosphere’s attention a Washingtonian magazine profile of Chico Harlan, Nationals beat writer for The Post. I was able to read it this afternoon. In that profile, “Post Watch: Harlan Would Rather Write About the [...]

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