Nats Rout Tigers,7-2

The Nats got the best of the Tigers today, 7-2. They Nats were lead by Dmitri Young. He had two hits including a three run homer. Young finished with four RBI. Justin Maxwell and Austin Kearns also added homers. Craig Stammen pitched four innings and gave up only one run.

Today's box score is the following:
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_31_wasmlb_detmlb_1

The Nats improve their Grapefruit League record to 13-15-2 and 14-15-2 overall.

The Nats next game is tomorrow vs the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:05pm. The game is in Dunedin, Fla.

Wagner reassigned

Yesterday it was reported by Mr. Harlan that Ryan Wagner was reassigned to minor league camp. Opening day is inching closer!

Tigers get by the Nats 3-2.

The Nats had a great start, but could not finish off the Tigers today in Viera.
Sharion Martis did not have his best outing today. He pitched 4 and 1/3 innings and gave up three runs. The Nats got two runs on a Ryan Zimmerman homer, but it could not stand up against the Tigers.


Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_30_detmlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats drop to 12-15-2 in Grapefruit League play and 13-15-2 overall.

The Nats next game is tomorrow versus Tiger again but the game in Lakeland, Fla. The game is at 1:05pm.

Marlins beat the Nats, 5-2

The Marlins beat the Nats 5-2 today. Julian Tavarez subbed for the neck spasmed Daniel Cabrera. Taveraz only lasted one inning in his sub start which he allowed three earned runs. Joel Hanrahan gave up a two run homer. The Nats offense was lead by ex-Marlin's Josh Willingham who had a two run homer.

Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_29_wasmlb_flomlb_1

The Nats drop to 12-14-2 in Grapefruit League play and 13-14-2 overall.

The Nats next game is tomorrow versus the Detriot Tigers at Viera. The game is at 1:05pm.

Nats makes some moves!

The Nats made the following moves:

• Collin Balester was sent to Triple A which means Shairon Martis is the 4th starter in the Nats rotation. It also means that Jordan Zimmerman won the 5th position of the Nats' rotation. He will pitch in the minor until April 19 which will be his first start of the season.
• Dmitri Y oung made the fourty man roster.
• The Nats release Wily Mo Pena today.
• Jose Castillo, Corey Patterson and Javier Valentin were assigned to minor league camp. Valentin elected to become a free agent.
• Matt Chico was put on the 60 day DL

Nats double up the Astros, 6-3

The Nats beat the Houston Astros six to three toady at Viera, Fla. Scott Olsen had a decent outing today. He pitched 5 and 2/3 innings and giving up only one earned run. Julian Tavarez did not give up any runs in his 1 and 1/3 innings pitched.

The Nats offense was lead by Alex Cintron with a double and triple. He had four RBI. Adam Dunn also had two hits with two runs scored.

Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_28_houmlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats improved in the Grapefruit league to 12-13-2 and their overall record is 13-13-2.

The Nats next game is tomorrow versus the Florida Marlins in Jupiter, Fla.. The game is at 1:05pm.

Polls Outcome!

Nats fans you think Terrell Young and Jordan Zimmerman should make the team. You also think that Austin Kearns will make the team over Wily Mo Pena.

Manny Acta has some decisions to make!

Mets top Nats, 4-1.

The Mets got the best of the Nats last night in a 4-1 game. John Lannan gave up three runs in six innings in yesterday's game. The Nats offense was lead by Jose Castillo with two hits and Alberto Gonzalez had the only RBI.

Yesterday's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_27_wasmlb_nynmlb_1

The Nats drop to 11-13-2 in Grapefruit League play and 12-13-2 overall.

The Nats next game is today versus the Houston Astros in Viera, Fla The game is at 1:10pm.

Nats make it back to back as they beat the Braves, 6-3.

The Nats came back from a three to one deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves, 6-3. Collin Balester had one of his better performance of the Spring by only giving up two runs in five innings. Wilfredo Ledezma and Saul Rivera also had decent outing pitching from the bullpen.

The Nats offense was lead by Cristen Guzman and Nick Johnson who both had two hits a piece. Elijah Dukes and Johnson both had two RBI.

Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_25_atlmlb_wasmlb_1


The Nats improve their Grapefruit League to 11-12-2 and 12-12-2 overall.

The Nats next game is Friday March 27 versus the New York Mets at Port St. Lucie. The game is at 7:10pm.

Martis comes up Big! Nats beat O's 3-1.

Shairon Martis is on a roll! Martis pitches six scoreless innings. Marits is making a bid to win the last spot on the Nats rotation. Roger Bernadina was the offense star with a triple and a RBI.

Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_24_wasmlb_balmlb_1

The Nats improve their Grapefruit League play to 10-12-2 and 11-12-2 overall.

The Nats play tomorrow verus the Atlanta Braves at Viera, Fla. The game is at 7:05pm.

Nats fall again to the Cards, 6-3.

The Nats lost to the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of six to three. Scott Olsen had a solid performance today by pitching five innings and giving up only two runs. But Gary Glovver gave up four runs in relief. Nick Johnson led the Nats offense with two hits including a homer and two RBI.

Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_23_wasmlb_slnmlb_1

The Nats drop to 9-12-2 in Grapefruit League play and 10-12-2 overall.

The Nats next game is tomorrow versus the Baltimore Orioles at Ft. Lauderdale, Fla . The game is at 1:05pm.

Lannan is great in a 1-0 loss

The Nats drop a 1 to nothing lose to the Astros yesterday. Anderson Hernandez and Willie Harris were the only Nats with hits in the game.
John Lannan pitched six scoreless innings in the game.

The box score from yesterday game is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_22_wasmlb_houmlb_1

The Nats are 9-11-2 in Grapefruit League and 10-11-2 overall.

The Nats next game is today versus the St. Louis Cardinals at 1:05pm. The game is in Jupiter, Fla.

Nats drop a slugfest to the Cards

The Nats came up short to the St. Louis Cardinals in a 12 to 11 lost. The pitching of Jordan Zimmerman, Terrell Young, Jason Bergmann and Garrett Mock gave up the twelve runs. Mike Hinckley, Saul Rivera and Jesus Colome also pitched but did not give up any runs.

The Nats at one point were down 12 to 1 but came back strong to lose by one run. Austin Kearns hit a grand slam in the seventh inning. Nick Johnson and Josh Willingham also homered for the Nats. Elijah Dukes, Willingham and Kearns each had two hits to lead the offense for the Nats.

Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_21_slnmlb_wasmlb_1


The Nats drop to 9-10-2 in Grapefruit League play and 10-10-2 overall.

The Nats next game is tomorrow versus the Houston Astros at 1:05pm. The game is in Kissimee, Fla.

The Nats sign Josh Bard

The Nats sign catcher Josh Bard to a minor league contract. He was signed after he was released by Boston Red Sox. The Nats want more competition from veteran players to push the younger players.

Who is the 4th and 5th Starters??

The Nats have pencil in John Lannan, Scott Olsen and Daniel Cabrera as 3/5 of the Nats' rotation. The last two spots are open with pitchers Jordan Zimmerman, Shairon Martis and Colin Balester.

Jordan Zimmerman has had the best spring up to this time. Martis is pitching much better then the struggling Balester. The only question to me is what does the Nats' brain trust want to do to Zimmerman. Do they want more seasoning through the minors or let the boy go against Major League competition.

The no brainer at this point would be Zimmerman and Martis as the 4th and 5th starters based on spring training results.

Tigers tops the Nats, 5-2.

The Detroit Tigers beat the Nats 5 to 2 today. Collin Balester had a rough go today. He gave up five runs in 4 innings of work. Wily Mo Pena lead the Nats offense with two hits and a RBI.

Today's box score is the following:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_20_wasmlb_detmlb_1



The Nats drop to 9-9-2 in Grapefruit League play and 10-9-2 overall.

The Nats next game is tomorrow versus the St. Louis Cardinals at 1:05pm. The game is in Viera, Fla.

Rally Caps! Nats comeback versus the Orioles 5-4!

The Nats scored fours runs in the last two innings to finally beat the Baltimore Orioles this springs. The Nats actually scored the last two runs with two outs. First on Anderson Hernandez game tying triple. The last run was scored when Hernandez scored on a throwing error on Alberto Gonzalez contact. The first three runs runs were scored on Cristen Guzman RBI in the 5th and Josh Willingham two home run in the eighth. It was his first homer of the season.

Sharion Martis performed well giving up two runs in five innings of work. Jesus Colome picked up his second win of the spring with the rally.

Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_19_balmlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats are 9-8-2 in Grapefruit League play and 10-8-2 overall.

The Nast next game is tomorrow versus Detroit Tigers at Lakeland Fla. The game is at 1:05pm.

Six more are cut!

The Nats sent Ryan Langerhans, Pete Orr, Brad Elred, and Gustavo Chacin were sent to minor league camp

Roger Bernadina and Luke Montz were sent to Triple AAA.

Good luck to all! Brad Elred had a great spring!

Nats drop one to the Marins, 7-5.

The Nats lost to one of their National League East rivals, Florida Marlins. The score was 7 to 5.

The pitching of Scott Olsen, Jason Bergmann, Garret Mock and Terrell Young were not at the top of their game.

The offense came late as the scored four runs in the last inning. The offense was lead by Javier Valentin, Josh Willingham and Willie Harris. It was too little to late for the Nats.

The box score for today is the following:
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_18_flomlb_wasmlb_1


The Nats are 8-8-2 in Grapefruit League play and 9-8-2 overall.

The Nats next game is tomorrow versus the Baltimore Orioles at 1:05pm. The game is in Viera Flordia.

Interesting Past Couple of Days...

The Nats rotation has three spots filled. John Lannan, Scott Olsen and Daniel Cabrera are the the top three. Lannan being the opening day pitcher.

Shawn Hill was released because of his injury history. Remembered how this reminded me of John Patterson in one of my earlier post. Hill got the same exit. I hope the "Bulldog" finds another team.

Manny Acta finally has his 8th inning man in Joe Beimel. Beimel was signed earlier today. Welcome aboard Mr. Beimel!

Second round of cuts puts the team at 47.

Luis Atilano, Tyler Clippard, Josh Towers, Marco Estrada, Ian Desmond, Leonard Davis, Justin Maxwell, Gustavo Molina, Freddie Bynum, Joel Guzman and Jorge Padilla were sent to the minors today.

Nats tops the Marlins, 3-1

The Nats beat the Florida Marlins 3-1 today. Lasting Milledge was the hitting star today with a three for four today. Anderson Hernandez and Corey Patterson added two hits each. The pitching again was great from Shawn Hill, Jordan Zimmerman, Mike Hinckley, Josh Towers and Garrett Mock. Hinckley was the only pitcher to give up a run

Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_16_wasmlb_flomlb_1

The Nats are 8-7-2 in Grapefruit League play and 9-7-2 overall.

The Nats next game is Wednesday March 18 versus Marlins. The game is at 7:05pm.

Can the two Vets make the squad?

The Nats sign two veteran pitchers, Kip Wells and Julian Tavarez. We will see if the the two vets can make the squad and give the young bullpen some experience during the season.

The verdict is not out yet, but it might be a good addition if they can help settle down some of the young pitchers

Nats lose to the Tiger, 3-0

The Nats got shut out by the Detriot Tigers by a score of 3-0. The pitching of Collin Balester lead the way with three shutout innings. But the bullpen of Gustavo Chacin, Steven Shell and Wilfredo Ledzema could not shut down the Tigers. The overall performance by the pitching staff was decent.

The offense was the let down by the Nats. The Nats were shut down by the Tigers pitching staff. The Nats offense was lead by Anderson Hernandez
two hits.

Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_15_detmlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats are 7-7-2 in Grapefruit League play and 8-7-1 overall.

The Nats play the Florida Marlins tomorrow at Jupiter, Fla. Tomorrow's game is a 1:05pm start.

Nats put up six in the nineth to beat the Mets 6-2

The Nats had a late rally to surge past the Mets today, 6-2. The Nats scored all their runs in the ninth inning. Sharion Martis gave up only one run in his four innings. The other pitchers of Justin Jones, Terrell Young, Jason Bergmann, Jesus Colome, and Garrett Mock held the Mets to one run. Young was charged with the run.

The ninth inning surge was lead by Kory Castro, Freddie Bynum, Gustavo Molina, and Justin Maxwell. Maxwell big blow was a two run homer. Willie Harris also had two doubles today.

Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_14_wasmlb_nynmlb_1

The Nats are 7-6-2 in Grapefruit League play and 8-6-2 overall.

The Nats next game is tomorrow versus Detroit Tigers at Viera, Fla. The game starts at 1:05pm.

Kissing the Astros! 2-2

The Nats came back from a two nothing deficit against the Astros last night, but that is all they could do. The game ended up in a tie. It was the Nats second tie of the year.

Scott Olsen had a decent day giving up two runs in four innings. The bullpen was much better giving up no runs in the last six innings. Mike Hinkley, Ryan Wagner, Tyler Clippard, Gary Glover and Wilfredo Ledezma consisted of yesterday bullpen performance.

The hitting stars were Brad Elred with his third homer of the year and Roger Bernadina who had a double. He scored the tying run in the seven inning on Alex Cintron's ground out.

The box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_13_wasmlb_houmlb_1

The Nats are 6-6-2 in Grapefruit League play and 7-6-2 overall.

The Nats game is today at 1:10pm versus the New York Mets at Port St. Lucie.

Braves bats come alive and sinks Nats, 6-2

The Braves score late and defeated the Nats by the score of 6-2. The pitching of Cabrera, Bergmann, Towers, Shell and Mock could not slow down the Braves today.

The bright spot for the Nats was Ryan Zimmerman with a two run double

Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_12_wasmlb_atlmlb_1.

The Nats dropped 6-6-1 in Grapefruit Leauge play and 7-6-1 overall.

The Nats next game is tomorrow Friday March 13 Houston Astros at Kissimmee, Fla. The game will start at 1:05pm.

Side Note: Nats sign journeyman pitcher Kip Wells.

Ten go down to the Minors

The Nats makes their first cut this spring. The bigger names were Mike O'Connor, Ross Detwiler, Chris Marrero. The complete story is the following Link:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090310&content_id=3957656&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was

3 More Comments from Nats9

1. Do we keep Terrell Young. He is our Rule 5 player we drafted. Mr. Young has to make the team the Spring or he goes back to the Reds, his original team. He has done a decent job for the Nats this Spring. I believe you keep the man and let him pitch on this young team.

2. I believe Wily Mo Pena's clock has struck midnight for the Nationals. Pena is just a "Poor Man's" Adam Dunn. The Nats already have Adam Dunn.

3. Brad Elred is competing for the back up 1st baseman job for the Nats or least some power off the Nats' bench. I am not sure what kind of defensive player he is at this moment.

Kissing the Mets for a Tie! 5 to 5.

The Nats blew an early 5-0 lead to the Mets today. Homers by Elijah Dukes and Brad Elred gave the Nats the early lead. Jordan Zimmerman had another decent outing. But the bullpen let the Mets tie the game up in the ninth. The game was called after 10 innings in a 5 to 5 tie due to the Mets limited pitching.

Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_10_nynmlb_wasmlb_1


The Nats Grapefruit League record is 6-5-1 and their overall record is 7-5-1.

The Nats next game will be March 12 versus the Atlanta Braves at Lake Buena Vista. The game will start at 1:05pm.

Keep the Ol' Screech! Rizzo looks like the next Main Man

!say keep the Ol' Screech. We don't want change!

Mike Rizzo was voted as the next General Manager by the Nats Fans!

Thanks! Keep on Voting!

Elred wins it for the Nats with a Walk Off!

The Nats gave up a lead late in the game versus the Astros. But Brad Elred hit a walk off homer in the tenth to win the game by the scored of eight to six. The pitching was not at par with the starting pitching of Collin Balester. Austin Kearns hit his first homer of the spring and also had a gem out in the field.

Today's box score is the following:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_09_houmlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats are 6-5 in the Grapefruit League play and 7-5 overall.

Tomorrow game is versus the New York Mets at Viera. The game is at 1:05pm.

Five Comments plus one from Nats9!

1)Its looks like Mike Rizzo will get the general manager job if keeps the boat steady. He has a good track record with his time with the Arizona Diamondbacks. But is he Stan Kasten main man? We will find out!

2)John Lannan looks like the early ace for the Nats this year. He been very solid this spring.

3)Shawn Hill is going down the John Patterson path. The fact that he is hurt too much this spring is killing me! He is no doubt a bulldog, but right now a hurt bulldog.

4)Javier Valentin is pushing for a job this spring. He been very steady this spring.

5)Please, oh please, tell me that the orinigal Screech is coming back. Please push for his speedy return! Should we say a novena? The "new" screech needs to find another team! Are the P-Nats looking for a mascot?


Plus 1- Did you see Adam Dunn for Team USA versus Canada in WBC. A homer plus nifty noodles in right field. Ohhhhhh Nellie!

Nats come up big versus the Mets

The Nats dominated the Mets 8 to 3 at Viera. The pitching of John Lannan and Shairon Martis held their own today. The offense was lead by Lasting Milledge and Javier Valentin.

The box score for today is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_08_nynmlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats are now 5-5 in Grapefruit league play and 6-5 overall.

The Nats next game is tomorrow night at Viera versus the Houston Astros. WFED will carry the game!

Nats Outlast the Mets,7-5

The Nats outlast the Mets today, 7-5. The pitching was ok with pitchers Scott Olsen, Josh Towers, Tyler Clippard, Garrett Mock and Jesus Colome. Olsen was credited with the victory and Colome with his third save.

The offense stars were by Leonard Davis and Joel Guzman both hit homers for the Nats.

Today's boxscore is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_07_wasmlb_nynmlb_1

The Nats Grapefruit record is 4-5 and overall are 5-5

Tomorrow game is at 1:05 against the Mets in Viera.

The Orioles Slam the Nats

The Orioles beat up the Nats this afternoon, 6-2. The highlights were by Jose Castillo, Roger Bernadina and Justin Maxwell on the offense. The pitching was not very effective today with Daniel Cabrera, Ross Detwiler and Preston Larrison.

Here is today box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_06_wasmlb_balmlb_1


The Nats drop to 3-5 in Grapefruit play and 4-5 overall.

The Nats next game is tomorrow versus the New York Mets at Port St. Lucie. The game starts at 1:10pm

Nats take it on the chin, 10-2 versus the Tigers

The Nats lost their fourth Grapefruit game of the spring. They lost by a score of 10-2 versus the Tiger. The pitching struggled the whole game. Shawn Hill was scratched with an arm injury before the game started. Anderson Hernandez was the bright spot with the only RBI of the game for the Nats.

Today box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_05_wasmlb_detmlb_1

The Nats Grapefruit record is 3-4 and an overall record of 4-4 this spring.

Tomorrow game is versus the Baltimore Orioles at 1:05pm on MASN and MLB Network!

Nats comeback and beat the Mets, 6-4

The Nats took an early lead against division rival Mets 3-0. The Mets came back with four! The Nats scored the last three runs and won the game 6-4. Jordan Zimmerman had another fine performance with three shut-out innings. Nick Johnson homer for his second of the spring. Alberto Gonzalez had the go ahead two run single for the Nats.

The Nats are 3-3 in the Grapefruit League.

The box score for today is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_04_nynmlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats next game is tomorrow March 5th away versus the Detroit Tigers.

Nats tops Italy, 9 to 6

Roger Bernadino saved the day! The Nats blew a big lead late but came back to win on Bernido three run homer in the ninth with two outs! High notes included John Lannan and Shairon Martis throwing 6 shut out innings. Elijah Dukes also homer for the Nats.

Here is the box score from today:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_03_itaint_wasmlb_1

Tomorrow's game is at Viera versus the New York Mets. The game is a 1:05pm start.

What in Screech's Name!

Bring out the new and take him back!

The new screech needs to find work. I want the old Screech back! The old screech was perfect for a family atomsphere! The new screech is...well...ugly and needs to go!

Make up your own mind. Here are some pics from the Washington Post...ugh!
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2009/03/the_nats_new_mascot.html?wprss=dcsportsbog

Kastan is Stan the Man ....for NOW!

Stan Kasten is the interim General Manager until he finds a permanent one is found for the job. I believe this is a good move for the time being.

Go Stan the Man!

Too little too late

The Nats dropped to 2-3 this spring by losing to the Orioles, 7-5. The Nats score four late runs in the game, but still lost. Some positive notes is that Olsen and Johnson look good today!

Here is the box score from today:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_03_01_balmlb_wasmlb_1

The next game is Tuesday, March 3rd versus the Team Italy of the WBC (World Baseball Classic). The game will be in Viera.

Bowden Resigns.

Daniel "Sad Face" Lugo really was the beginning of the end for Mr. Jim Bowden. He resigned as general manager of the Washington Nationals this morning.

Mr. Kasten has not named a replacement yet. Mr. Boone or Mr. Rizzo looks like his replacement. But always remember there could be a dark horse in the waiting.