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  1. The Mets' Very Own Joe Mauer or the Curse of the Southpaw?

    Josh Thole played most of the year behind the plate in Port St. Lucie and had been selected to the Florida State League mid–season and postseason All Star team...

    Written by Lastings Milledge about 8 days ago 0 comments

  2. John Lannan Named to Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team

    Press Release from the Nationals: Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher John Lannan today was named to the50th Annual Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team...

    Written by Cheryl Nichols about 13 days ago 0 comments

  3. Josh Willingham and Scott Olsen Sent to the Washington Nationals

    Color me shocked (what color is that?). After tearing into the Nats' management for chasing big-money free agents and worrying about their management situation (how does a team have the worst ...

    Written by Rob Kildoo about 20 days ago 0 comments

  4. Hey A.J. Burnett: What About Washington?

    It's funny how the only names being thrown around as potential suitors for A.J. Burnett are the Yanks, the Red Sox (don't snicker...), the Blue Jays, and the Orioles, who are closer to wifey's home in Maryland...

    Written by Scott Lewis about 20 days ago 2 comments

  5. With Josh Willingham and Scott Olsen Trades, Nationals Send Message to Fans

    After a disappointing 2008 campaign in which they lost 102 games and finished with the worst record in all of Major League Baseball, the Washington Nationals are starting to look forward to next season...

    Written by Dave Nichols about 20 days ago 1 comments

  6. Washington Nationals and Florida Marlins Join the Trade Party

    Apparently there was some action at the General Manager's meetings last week. With the news that the Athletics and Rockies are on the verge of completing a deal that will involve Matt Holliday, ...

    Written by Brandon Heikoop about 22 days ago 1 comments

  7. Nationals Acquire Olsen, Willingham

    The Nationals have traded Emilio Bonifacio, P.J. Dean, and Jake Smolinski to the Marlins for Josh Willingham and Scott Olsen. This is a great trade for both teams...

    Written by Eli Greenspan about 22 days ago 0 comments

  8. Nationals Acquire Olsen, Willingham

    The Nationals have traded Emilio Bonifacio, P.J. Dean, and Jake Smolinski to the Marlins for Josh Willingham and Scott Olsen. This is a great trade for both teams...

    Written by Eli Greenspan about 22 days ago 0 comments

  9. Josh Willingham, Scott Olsen Join Washington Nationals

    Washington Nationals General Manager Jim Bowden made his first significant move of the offseason, acquiring OF Josh Willingham and LHP Scott Olsen from the Florida Marlins for 2B Emilio Bonifacio and low minor leaguers RHP P...

    Written by Dave Nichols about 22 days ago 0 comments

  10. Tigers After Tazawa, Closer

    According to John Morosi, the Tigers are considering a run for free agent pitcher Junichi Tazawa. The list keeps growing for Tazawa, 22, who reportedly has a fastball that tops at 97 mph...

    Written by Eli Greenspan about 23 days ago 0 comments

  11. Tigers After Tazawa, Closer

    According to John Morosi, the Tigers are considering a run for free agent pitcher Junichi Tazawa. The list keeps growing for Tazawa, 22, who reportedly has a fastball that tops at 97 mph...

    Written by Eli Greenspan about 23 days ago 0 comments

  12. Value of Holliday, Atkins Questioned

    The question is an immediate topic of discussion anytime a Rockies hitter is mentioned in trade talks. What happens when you take him out of Coors Field? Left fielder Matt Holliday's home-road ...

    Written by Ken Rosenthal about 25 days ago 0 comments

  13. Dear Washington Nationals: Stop! Stop Before It's Too Late!

    After my last diatribe detailing the necessity for the Nats to follow a patient, long-term plan, here they are talking about doing something dumb...

    Written by Rob Kildoo about 27 days ago 1 comments

  14. Holy Cow (No Pun Intended) -- Nats Send Young To Syracuse

    The Washington Nationals issued a two sentence press release yesterday describing their plans for former all-star Dmitri Young: First baseman Dmitri Young has been outrighted to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League...

    Written by Dave Nichols about 28 days ago 0 comments

  15. Washington Nationals: Take Some Advice From Tampa Bay

    The Nats have to start instilling hope in their fan base. The Rays have given hope to every small-market team in the league. This year’s Rays should be proof enough that payroll doesn’t buy championships; you have to out-think the field...

    Written by Rob Kildoo about about 1 month ago 7 comments

  16. Ralph Nader Still Believes Washington Nationals Have Chance to Win World Series

    As the World Series begins tonight, the presidential candidates are choosing their sides in the matchup. John McCain has picked the Tampa Bay Rays, citing their underdog status as the reason for his choice...

    Written by The Sports Comedian about about 1 month ago 5 comments

  17. Randolph to Nationals?

    Former Mets manager Willie Randolph may be up for another job in 2009, but as a base coach. While he prefers to manage, the only two jobs that are open are with the Brewers and Mariners and it ...

    Written by Eli Greenspan about about 1 month ago 0 comments

  18. Dan Leatherman Comparisons

    When we signed Dan Leatherman to be a Dynasty baseball client in March of this year, we thought he was a talented player who unfortunately was dropped by an MLB organization and would have to ...

    Written by Darren Heitner about about 1 month ago 0 comments

  19. Post-Season Top Five: Washington Nationals

    The Washington Nationals top five could have looked a whole lot different had they signed first-round pick Aaron Crow, arguably the best pitcher available in the year's draft...

    Written by Zachary Ball about about 1 month ago 0 comments

  20. Would the Washington Nationals Pounce on Daniel Cabrera?

    According to the Washington Post, the Orioles could decided to not tender a contract to wild pitcher Daniel Cabrera, who could be looking at at least three million dollars despite a disappointing season...

    Written by Eli Greenspan about 2 months ago 1 comments

  21. A Baseball Legend Passes: Mickey Vernon Remembered

    In an age where money and social status drive popularity, Mickey Vernon would not have been considered your typical athlete...

    Written by Patrick Gordon about 2 months ago 0 comments

  22. Philadelphia Phillies Clinch NL East!!!

    Writing this blog Saturday night would have been ideal, considering that by default the Mets would have already choked at least one race away with the Phillies clinching the division with their thrilling 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals...

    Written by Anthony Elias about 2 months ago 0 comments

  23. Washington Nationals Fire Five Coaches

    The Washington Nationals fired five coaches Sunday in an attempt to give Manny Acta another chance with a new coaching staff. They fired everyone except Randy St. Claire, the pitching coach who has been with the franchise since 2003...

    Written by Eli Greenspan about 2 months ago 0 comments

  24. Nationals Fan Appreciation Day Fail

    Well, this is a fitting end to the Nats first season in their new ballpark: On fan appreciation day, their final home game of the year was canceled due to rain...

    Written by Jamie Mottram about 2 months ago 0 comments

  25. Countdown to Epic Fail: T-Minus 1

    With the Nats on the cusp of their first 100-loss season, we will countdown to the momentous occasion here after each loss leading up to the milestone...

    Written by Jamie Mottram about 2 months ago 0 comments