‘Nats/MLB 2009’ Archive

Unfollow @JimBowdenIV – My last post (I hope) on Jim Bowden

Jim Bowden may have been deposed as Washington Nationals general manager last spring, but he continues to be thorn in the side (DC Sports Bog) of Nats fans. At the very least, he has a bizarre personality — I think he has absolutely no self-awareness. Bowden was a terrible GM and may be a worse [...]

Winter meetintgs day 2: Nats try to justify Pudge signing, find a starter

Catching some by surprise – The PostSigning future Hall of Fame catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez for two years continues to be a head-scratcher for many following the Washington Nationals. The team is trying to explain the decision to give him a contract that doubles his salary from the previous year, despite being on the downside [...]

Nats trade for Brian Bruney, sign Ivan Rodriguez

Nationals get Bruney from Yankees to beef up bullpen – The PostNationals acquire Bruney to bolster bullpen – The Wash. TimesThe Washington Nationals traded a player to be named later to the New York Yankees for reliever Brian Bruney. The righty wants to close, but walks too many batters. Does this mean Mike McDougal, incumbent [...]

Nats: Baseball’s winter meetings start today

Nationals plan to stay patient this offseason – The Wash. TimesThe Nationals’ shopping list – The Wash. TimesExpect a fairly quiet offseason from the Washington Nationals. They want a couple of starting pitchers, some bullpen help, a middle infielder and a reliable second catcher. They don’t want to spend too much or part with prospects. [...]

MASN to show all Nats games in HD

MASN (Malevolent Angelos Sports Network) is putting all of the Washington Nationals 2010 games in HD. This is a rare sign of competence from the inept, anti-Nats/DC network owned and operated by Peter Angelos. Gutless MLB Commissioner Bud Selig agreed to a corrupt bargain with Angelos just before the 2005 season to avoid a lawsuit. [...]

Nats and John Smoltz interested in each other

Source: ‘Mutual interest’ for Smoltz, Nats – FOX SportsJohn Smoltz and Stan Kasten got way back when both were with the Atlanta Braves, blah blah blah. Sure, there is interest, but if Smoltz signs with the Washington Nationals it will be because no contenders showed interest or they drove a dump truck full of money [...]

Nats: Winter meetings start Monday

Nats aren’t expecting hot stove fireworks – The PostThe Washington Nationals wish list (I don’t think we can call it a grocery list based on past performance) this offseason are a starting pitcher, a veteran reliever, a catcher and perhaps a middle infielder. Good luck with that, the market is not exactly flooded with these [...]

Washington Nationals release 2010 spring training schedule

PRESS RELEASE – Nationals Announce 2010 Spring Training Schedule – nationals.comApparently finishing last means releasing your spring training schedule last. The Nats finally released their spring training, held in Viera, Fla. (even better) schedule. Some important dates to remember:
January 23 – spring training tickets go on sale*February 19 – pitchers and catchers reportFebruary 24 – [...]

Thomas Boswell chat 12.03.2009

Ask Boswell: Redskins, Nats, baseball hot stove, Caps and more – The Post“Washington Post sports columnist Thomas Boswell will be online Thursday, Dec. 3, at 11:00 a.m. ET to take your questions about the Redskins, the Nats, the NFL, the Caps and the latest sports news and his recent columns.”
I wonder how many questions Bos [...]

Nats chat at 2 on washingtontimes.com

Nats live chat on Wednesday – The Wash. TimesBen Goessling, Nationals beat writer for The Wash. Times is chatting.
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©MMX William F. Yurasko

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