Yikes!!! Nats Lost seven in a row!!

The Nats started off spring training season with an impressive 10-5, but have lost the last seven to fall to 10-12. I do understand the Grapefruit League means nothing to the real season, but for a team that has been use to losing they need to stop the proverbial "Bleeding".

I think it is important for Nats to end on a positive note these next nine days to leave with a good taste in their “mouth” that they can compete with the others in the daunting National League East.

Not a Bad Start!

The season is only is eight days old, but the Nats look competitive. They are 5-3 after eight games. The starting pitching overall look to be shaping up as a team that can hold their own. The offensive has been adequate, but that will take longer. The only real negative I have seen so far t his spring is the inconsistent bullpen. But in reality is that relief pitching is always a crap shot from year to year.

I am hoping we can win between 70 to 81 one games this year. Keep on playing baseball in the Free World!!

Ohhhh the Clear Sweet Sound of FM!!! Baby!!

It looks like the Nats are coming to 106.7FM (The Fan). I am soooooooooooooooooo happy!!! I do not have to fight with the AM radio of 1500. I can listen to Charlie and Dave in clarity!!

I was hoping since the Nats came to town that a FM Flagship would be picked up. You can say I am more then Happy!!!

The complete story is from Mark Zuckerman:

http://www.csnwashington.com/02/10/11/Nationals-close-to-deal-with-1067-FM/landing.html?blockID=407873&feedID=280

If I was Jim Riggleman....TODAY!!!

Opening Day January 24, 2011

Versus a Lefty
1. Danny Espinosa 2B- Full time employment
2. Ian Desmond SS- Show who you are!
3 .Ryan Zimmerman 3B- Z-Man!!
4 .Jason Werth RF- Can he handle the PRESSURE?
5 .Adam LaRoche 1B- A decent bat with the ability to be Desmond and Zimmerman’s security
blanket?
6 .Michael Morse LF- More ABs and more power?
7 .Ivan Rodriguez C– A professional hitter who can still can handle a pitching staff
8 .Nyjer Morgan CF- 2009 version please!
9 .Jordan Zimmermann P- The Time to shine!!!
Versus a Righty
1.Roger Bernadina LF- He shown enough to get plenty of time
2.Ian Desmond SS
3.Ryan Zimmerman 3B
4.Jason Werth RF
5.Adam LaRoche 1B
6.Ivan Rodriguez C
7Danny Espinosa 2B
8.Njyer Morgan CF
9.Jordan Zimmerman P




Bench
Michael Morse/Roger Bernadina OF
Rick Ankie OF- Will supplant Nyjer
Alberto Gonzalez INF- Everywhere man
Wilson Ramos C- The future
Jerry Hariston Jr.- The New Willie Harris

Starting Rotation
1. Jordan Zimmerman- The time to shine
2. Livan Hernandez-Ol’ Crafty
3. Jason Marquis-The time to rebound.
4. John Lannan- He will finally shine in this spot
5. Tom Gorzelanny- He got a spot on this rotation!

Bullpen
Todd Coffey- Long/Middle Relief
Craig Stammen- Long/Middle Relief
Doug Slaten-Lefty Specialist
Sean Burnett-Lefty Specialist
Henry Rodriquez-Late Inning relief. Closer?
Tyler Clippard-Late inning relief
Drew Storen- Closer out of camp

OPENING DAY JANUARY 5, 2011

Opening Day January 5, 2011

Versus a Lefty

1. Danny Espinosa 2B- Full time employment

2. Ian Desmond SS- Show who you are!

3 .Ryan Zimmerman 3B- Z-Man!!

4 .Jason Werth RF- Can he handle the PRESSURE?

5 .Adam LaRoche 1B- A decent bat with the ability to be Desmond and Zimmerman’s security blanket?

6 .Michael Morse LF- More ABs and more power?

7 .Ivan Rodriguez C– A professional hitter who can still can handle a pitching staff

8 .Nyjer Morgan CF- 2009 version please!

9 .Jordan Zimmermann P- The Time to shine!!!

Versus a Righty

1.Roger Bernadina LF- He shown enough to get plenty of time

2.Ian Desmond SS

3.Ryan Zimmerman 3B

4.Jason Werth RF

5.Adam LaRoche 1B

6.Ivan Rodriguez C

7Danny Espinosa 2B

8.Njyer Morgan CF

9.Jordan Zimmerman P

Bench

Michael Morse/Roger Bernadina OF

Rick Ankie OF- Will supplant Nyjer

Alberto Gonzalez INF- Everywhere man

Wilson Ramos C- The future

Willie Harris UTILITY (He will be back)- Nothing he can’t do

Starting Rotation

1. Jordan Zimmerman- The time to shine

2. Jason Marquis- The time to rebound

3. Livan Hernandez- Ol’ Crafty

4. John Lannan- He will finally shine in this spot

5. Yunesky Maya- What does he got?

Bullpen

Collin Balester- Long/Middle Relief

Craig Stammen- Long/Middle Relief

Doug Slaten-Lefty Specialist

Sean Burnett-Lefty Specialist

Henry Rodriquez-Late Inning relief. Closer?

Tyler Clippard-Late inning relief

Drew Storen- Closer out of camp