‘Nats/MLB 2008’ Archive

Nats, Livan snap 6-game skid with 6-0 win in Atlanta

Livan Hernandez powers Washington Nationals past Atlanta Braves, 6-0 – The Post
The pride to perform – Nats Insider
Last week I thought to myself that Liván Hernández had not hit a home run since returning to the Washington Nationals. During his first run with the Nats, he hit 3 over 1.5 seasons which is pretty good [...]

One year later: Ryan Zimmerman opens Nationals Park

It is hard to believe that a year ago tonight, Ryan Zimmerman hit a walf-off home run to start the 2008 season and inagurate Nationals Park.

Ryan Zimmerman is Mr. Walkoff
Opening Night thoughts
Opening Night photos
For a couple of days, everything seemed to have come together for the Nats.
That proved to be the highlight [...]

Teixiera to the Yankees

So, Mark Teixiera is headed to my AL club (ESPN) and not my NL one. This makes sense for me since Teixiera would not make the Nationals champions in the short-term and not even in the long-term by himself. I was not crazy about a contract that big from the Nationals at this point in [...]

Oh boy, Daniel Cabrera signs with D.C.

Nats Bring In Ex-Oriole Cabrera – The PostNationals, Cabrera agree to 1-year deal – The Wash. TimesI guess there are two ways to look at this signing:
1) DumpsterTM diver Jim Bowden got some trash that not even the Orioles could stand
2) Randy St. Claire gets to turn another bad pitcher into a mediocre one.
I am [...]

NatsFest, winter caravan announced

The first annual NatsFest will be held on Sunday, January 25 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. There will be autographs, Q&A and probably some mascots. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for fans under 12. They probably ought to mention if the proceeds are going to the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation if that [...]

Hey Nats, say "no" to an opt-out contract

THOM LOVERRO – Nats, Teixeira seeking a way out – The Wash. TimesIf the only way the Mark Teixiera signs in D.C. is a contract with an opt-out clause, as Loverro suggests, I don’t want him. I think a half-assed commitment from both sides does not set the franchise in the right direction.
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Boswell chat 12.12.2009

Ask Boswell – The Post“Washington Post sports columnist Thomas Boswell was online Friday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. ET to take your questions about the Redskins, the Caps, the Hot Stove league and his latest columns.”
I don’t know about you, but I’m eager to hear what Bos says about the Capitals.
Washington Nationals, Nats
©MMX [...]

Could Teixeira just sign somewhere already?

The Best Fit Isn’t Always Obvious – The PostNats, O’s Waiting For Teixeira’s Call – The PostMeetings end quietly for Nats – The Wash. TimesMark Teixeira has said he wants to know where he is playing by Christmas. That means we could have over ten more days of speculation. Ugh.
Washington Nationals, Nats, Mark [...]

Colome cut

Reliever Colome released by Nats – nationals.comThis is good news, since Jesús Colome destroyed the season in the fourth game at Philadelphia. His poor pitching and failure to cover a base cost the Nats the game and an undefeated record. Things would have been totally different if he had not screwed up.
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Teixeira given big offer from Nats

Nationals Offer Teixeira Long-Term Deal – The PostThere you have it, the Nationals have offered Mark Teixeira a big contract. We will see how this plays out. I would be lying if I said the biggest reason I want Teixeira was not spite. Signing him would be a big middle-finger in the direction of Peter [...]

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