‘Nats/MLB 2006’ Archive

I wonder if Seattle is trying to find a way for Vidro to fail his physical

Vidro Trade Still Pending Physicals – The PostThe Jose Vidro trade is still on hold since the second baseman has yet to pass his physical. The plan is for him to get it in Miami today. I wonder if they are now hoping he fails since they got fleeced by Jim Bowden. How did Bowden [...]

Seattle wants every Jose on the Nats

Nationals to Trade Vidro for Prospects – The PostIf 2B Jose Vidro passes a physical, he gets traded to Seattle. The prospects the Nats are said to be getting, Chris Snelling, an injury prone 25-year-old outfielder and Emiliano Fruto, a 22-year-old right-handed relief pitcher, could make the roster this year. What really makes the [...]

Minor league management announced

Nats Hire Herr, Shuffle Minor League Staff – The PostThe Nats have chosen who will manage their minor league teams, go to NFA for more analysis.
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Acta well received in Florida

Manager already big hit with fans – Florida TodayFlorida Nats fans enjoyed Manny Acta’s visit to the Space Coast. Bill Ladson answered some mail on nationals.com and the AA Senators have a new manager (Patriot-News).
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A little bit of Nats news

Sutton Is Leading Contender To Join Nats’ TV Coverage – The PostIt appears Don Sutton is going to beat out Steve Stone for the Nats color job. I would rather have Stoney, but if they team creates a Nationals catalog for Sutton to hawk
Nationals to connect locally – Florida TodayDown on the Space Coast, [...]

Rule 5 yields two, Bowden continues to lust after Willy Mo

No Major Moves, Two Minor Ones – The PostWhile it is discouraging that the Nationals have not been able to get a starting pitcher signed so far this offseason we must look at the bright side — Jim Bowden has not traded Chad Cordero for Willy Mo Pena…yet.
The Nats did take two in the rule [...]

Will Cordero be around long enough to notice there is less art in the ballpark?

Nats Are Unmoved by Early Trade Offers for Cordero – The PostIf you don’t want closer Chad Cordero traded the news is good. So far. There is not much of a market for him, but it sounds to me like the Nats really want someone to trade them a couple of starting pitching prospects. I [...]

Acta’s talking the talk

As Nats Plan for Future, Acta Embraces Present – The PostWhile the brass has written off 2007 as part of The Plan, new manager Manny Acta is not surrending to last place just yet.
There is also talk that Chad Cordero could be traded, but only if the price (starting pitchers) is right. The closer was [...]

Trade for Manny! Sort of

Nationals Could Play Small Role in Big Deal – The PostThere is talk out of Orlando that a three way trade involving Washington, Boston and San Francisco.The BoSox want to get rid of Manny Ramirez but might need the Nats help to send the enigimatic outfielder to San Francisco.
Here, in the land of Mickey and [...]

Nats doing stuff letting things happen

Avoiding Costly Moves – The PostThe Nats don’t feel like spending any money this offseason. The pitching staff will be held together with kite string and chewing gum. Again.
More from The Wash. Times: Nationals figure to remain quiet
Reds file grievance over Majewski – Cincy PostThe Reds are finally filing a grievance with MLB over the [...]

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