Archive for August, 2010

Penn State: McGloin might be the QB, but Bolden isn’t far behind

There is growing speculation that the Penn State Nittany Lions will take the field with Matt McGloin as starting quarterback (Reading Eagle) this fall. The former walk-on from Scranton appears to be beating out expected starter Kevin Newsome. Gray-shirt freshman Paul Jones is expected to redshirt this year. Eralier in the week, the Patriot-News [...]

Is the real John Lannan back? Nats beat Braves 6-2

Since returning from the minor leagues, Washington Nationals John Lannan has looked like the pitcher he had been in previous years. He has a 3.09 ERA, allowing 2 runs in each of his four starts. The Nats have gone 3-1 since he’s been back. He has gotten his command back, crucial since his fast ball [...]

Boswell chat at 11:00, then Nats and Braves at 1:05

Redskins, Stephen Strasburg, Nats and more — Ask Boswell – The Post
Thomas Boswell is chatting today. I fully expect reserved, cerebral analysis of the Washington Nationals recently draft, don’t you? Perhaps he will reflect on the tenure of Jim Bowden as well. It will certainly be preferable to Redskins training camp chatter or even worse, [...]

Nats fall to Braves; Zimmerman ejected, but might be best player to build around in MLB

A day after Scott Olsen reminded us that he is probably a 5 inning pitcher at best (though he disagrees) the Washington Nationals looked to tie their midweek series with the Atlanta Braves. Despite Ryan Zimmerman’s first ever ejection (video from nationals.com) — manager Jim Riggleman was also sent to the clubhouse with is de [...]

Did you know Ryan Zimmerman is more than halfway to the walk-off record?

On The Early Lead, Cindy Boren notes that Minnesota Twins slugger Jim Thome, has tied the all-time record for walk-off home runs with Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle, Stan Musial, Frank Robinson and Babe Ruth. That is pretty good company and along with nearly 600 home runs makes Thome a Hall of Famer in my book. [...]

Lou Gehrig’s disease might not have been “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”

Study Says Brain Trauma Can Mimic Lou Gehrig’s Disease – The Times
There is new speculation that New York Yankees great Lou Gehrig may have been misdiagnosed. For over 70 years, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was believed to be what killed Gehrig but new evidence suggests that numerous concussions may have actually led to his early [...]

Eli Manning draws First Blood on both NYC tabloids

New York Giants QB Eli Manning got destroyed in last night’s preseason game (played in New Jersey) against the New York Jets. He christened the artificial turf at New Meadowlands Stadium with blood gushing from a massive head wound that needed a dozen stitches. The tabloids both had the same though with their backpage headline.
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Nats sign 25 of top 26 draft picks; more on Harper

In addition to signing Bryce Harper, the Washington Nationals inked deals with 25 of the 26 draft picks. The one they did not sign had a shoulder injury. We are supposed to be excited about A.J. Cole, Sammy Solis and Robbie Ray. I am eager to see what natsfarm.com has to say about the draft.
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Nats sign #1 overall pick Bryce Harper at 11:59

Washington Nationals sign Bryce Harper to $9.9 million contract – The Post
Zuckerman: Nats Sign Harper Before Deadline – CSN Washington
Nats, top pick Harper agree to five-year deal – nationals.com
With Bryce Harper, Stephen Strasburg and Ryan Zimmerman, the Nationals now have three franchise players – The Post
The Washington Nationals signed #1 overall pick Bryce Harper [...]

Does Scott Boras have too much influence over the Nats?

The Washington Nationals and Bryce Harper, #1 overall pick of the 2010 MLB draft, have less than 12 hours to reach an agreement on a contract. Not doing so would mean Harper would have to re-enter next year’s draft and the Nats would have to settle for a new pick in next year’s draft. He [...]

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