‘Nats/MLB 2010’ Archive

Baseball Heroes of World War II at Nationals Park recap

WASHINGTON D.C. – Last Friday evening, the Washington Nationals and American Veterans Center hosted a panel discussion Baseball Heroes of World War II. Panelists included:

John “Mule” Miles – Army Air Corps/Tuskegee Airman – Chicago American Giants
Lou Brisse – Army – Phidelphia Athletics/Cleveland Indians
Jerry Coleman – Marine Corps – New York Yankees and the “voice of [...]

Nats pay Steve Ray

Remember yesterday when I mentioned that Steve Ray, voice of Washington Nationals commercials and occasional p.a. announcer was having some trouble getting paid? The team sent him a check. Yay.

New Nats third base coach, spring training schedule, World Series odds

Bo Porter is the new Washington Nationals third base coach (Nats Insider), replacing Pat Listach who joined the Chicago Cubs staff. Porter played for manager Jim Riggleman on the 1999 Cubs.
The Nats 2011 spring training schedule is out. Half the games are against the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves or New York Mets. Is this the [...]

Some support for Steve Ray: Pay the man, Nats!

You know the voice of the Washington Nationals ticket offers you have been hearing on the radio every season? That’s Steve Ray, a radio veteran. I’ve gotten to know Steve a little bit and he’s a great guy who cares deeply at his profession and D.C baseaball. Unfortunately, he’s having some problems getting compensated by [...]

Happy Adam Dunn free agency eligibility days!

Adam Dunn has five days to file for free agency and the Washington Nationals have exclusive rights to negotiate with him during that period. If they offer him arbitration for a 1 year contract, they will get will get compensatory draft picks if Dunn declines. Some details from Nationals Journal, The Post:
No matter who signs [...]

50 years ago racist Calvin Griffith moved the original Senators away

Tuesday was the 50th anniversary of the announcements that the original Washington Senators were moving to Minnesota and an expansion team would be taking their place. DC Sports Bog has a look at how The Post covered the situation. The original Senators, who left because Calvin Griffith was a racist, became the Twins and won [...]

Details on new Nats exculsive uniform unveiling

More details have emerged about the new Washington Nationals uniforms that will be released on November 10. Some details from the press release:
The glitz and glamour of the fashion runway is coming to Nationals Park. On Wednesday, November 10, the Washington Nationals will unveil their new uniforms during an exclusive fashion show featuring players* Tyler [...]

Jim Riggleman officially returning as Nats manager

I think we all thought that Jim Riggleman’s return to the Washington Nationals dugout was already official, but apparently it was not until yesterday. A press release came out at 5:23 p.m. yesterday confirming the Rockville, Md. native would manage the Nats again.
Riggleman’s buyout for 2011 was a mere $100,000. He made $600,000 last season [...]

New Nats uniforms scheduled to debut November 10

11.10.2010 UPDATE: New Nats uniforms reactions
Let’s see, the Washington Nationals sold more merchandise than ever this past season, so it must be time for a uniform change!
Ever since the Nats switched to their current script Washington road uniforms in 2009, the writing has been on the wall that a change to a script Nationals home [...]

Nats: GM Mike Rizzo gets promotion, 5 year contract

Washington Nationals promote General Manager Mike Rizzo and extend his contract – The Post
Nationals Ink Rizzo To 5-Year Extension – CSN Washington
Mike Rizzo, general manager of the Washington Nationals since spring 2009, has been promoted to executive vice president of baseball operations. He also signed a 5-year contract extension. I am not surprised by the [...]

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