Posts Tagged ‘Wil Nieves’

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 [...]

Nats take series from the 1st place Braves; Strasburg on DL

Scott Olsen gets his groove back, leads the Washington Nationals to a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves – The Post
Resurrected Olsen revives Nats – Nats Insider
For the first time in a while, the Washington Nationals won a series, taking the first and third games of their series with the Atlanta Braves. Yesterday’s series clincher [...]

Capps and trade: Nats send closer to Twins for minor league catcher

Washington Nationals trade all-star Matt Capps to Minnesota Twins – The Post
Capps to Twins for Ramos, Testa – Nats Insider
Buzzword to this trade: Value – Nats Insider
Closer Matt Capps, picked up off the scrap heap after by the Washington Nationals being non-tendered by the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason has been traded to the Minnesota Twins. [...]

Nats: Strasburg scheduled for June 8 debut

Strasburg debuting on June 8 is good for me, but it means he’s pitching on the road too much to start off.

Nats avoid arbitration with Willingham, Bergmann, Nieves and Flores

Nationals make deals with four players, avoiding arbitration – The PostWashington Nationals OF Josh Willingham got a big raise in his second year of arbitration — up to $4.6 milllion from $2.95 million. Not bad if you an get it. Catchers Jesus Flores and Wil Nieves also avoid arbitration, as did reliever Jason Bergmann who [...]

This week’s Mr. Walkoff is…Wil Nieves?

NATIONALS 5 CUBS 3Nieves’s Homer in 9th Wins It for Nationals – The PostNieves walks off an unlikely hero – The Wash. TimesJust what the Nats Nieves: A win streak – The Free Lance-StarNieves’ first career homer sinks Cubs in 9th inning – Chicago TribuneMissed opportunities – Chicago Sun-TimesC Wil Nieves is 30 years old [...]

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