Posts Tagged ‘Wilson Ramos’

Nats: Ramos rescue, Phillies resistance, #1 farm system, E. Jackson signed, what of Lannan?

Lots of Washington Nationals news and comment as we slowly move closer to pitchers and catchers reporting. I wore a Nats cap today to work for the first time in a long while.
First off, Wilson Ramos kidnapping in Venezuela is detailed in this week’s Sports Illustrated.
Breaking this morning was the Nats plan to have a [...]

Nats, Lannan beat Phillies, take season series lead

Nationals vs. Phillies: Danny Espinosa and Wilson Ramos lead Washington to win – The Post
Nationals striving to finish above .500 after latest victory over Phillies – The Wash. Times
What a minute? The Washington Nationals just took the lead in the overall season series of the Philadelphia Phillies with one game to play? American Hero John [...]

Nats back-to-back-to-back homers and series win overshadowed by Smurfy rookies

After winning Friday night in the bottom of the 11th and then getting blown out Saturday, the Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros on Sunday to win the series. The a third inning barrage of back-to-back-to-back home runs (Ian Desmond, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Zimmerman) off of Henry Sosa* highlighted the game:

The would go on to [...]

Detwiler pitches well, but Nats rally falls short in 2-1 loss to Reds

Yesterday morning, I had a little twitter conversation with a college classmate, Kyle, about the Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds series:
@doubleuefwhy: Nats won game 1 of the #Reds series which means they probably lose the next 2, right? http://ow.ly/65kju Also, DINGUHZ
@NLP49: @doubleuefwhy If it’s a close game Nats will win. Reds far back of [...]

Wilson Ramos hits walkoff as Nats come back from 5-0 down to beat Mariners

If you left early, you blew it! – Dave Jageler
So, ¡LIVAN! was ¡Navil! last night, going down 5-0 to the Seattle Mariners. In fact, the Washington Nationals were down 5-1 with two outs in the ninth and were facing , a 98 MPH throwing closer. Jayson Werth got on with an error and advanced [...]

Nats beat Pirates; load up on $2 tickets today and use them later

Washington Nationals starter John Lannan flirted with disaster early, but emerged relatively unscathed, thanks in part to poor Pittsburgh Pirates baserunning. In situations like this, it is best to let the hometown paper describe it — here are some choice quotes:
There is aggressiveness on the basepaths, and there is outright foolishness.
Unfortunately for the Pirates, they’ve [...]

My 2011 Washington Nationals preview and prediction

I have gone back and forth on the Washington Nationals this offseason. They improved 10 games in 2010, despite a disappointing starting rotation. This season, the best part of 2010’s rotation, Stephen Strasburg, is recovering from Tommy John surgery. However, I expect the rotation to improve even without Strasburg. I expect a bounce-back season from [...]

Is the real John Lannan back? Nats beat Braves 6-2

Since returning from the minor leagues, Washington Nationals John Lannan has looked like the pitcher he had been in previous years. He has a 3.09 ERA, allowing 2 runs in each of his four starts. The Nats have gone 3-1 since he’s been back. He has gotten his command back, crucial since his fast ball [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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