Federal Baseball (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
More photos » by Charles Dharapak - AP 4 months ago: Washington Nationals pitcher Ross Detwiler throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Washington, Saturday, June 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) Browse more photos » Last week, we went with a Fanpost about some of the options that the Nats could or should take a serious look at when Free Agency...
Federal Baseball (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
More photos » by John Amis - AP Browse more photos » With the help of The Bill James Handbook 2010 (available 11/1/09) and Acta Sports.com , who made Mr. James' Hitter and Pitcher projections available before the book's publication, we're able to take a look at what the future might hold for the pitchers expected to throw for the Nationals next season. Will Garrett Mock start or work out...
William F. Yurasko (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
Nationals Grades - The Wash. Times Every significant player on the Nationals roster and the front office gets graded. DC-Internet Baseball Writers Association Names 2009 Player Achievement Awards - INTERNET BASEBALL WRITERS ASSOCIATION: Washington, D.C. Chapter The Washington, DC chapter of the Internet Baseball Writers Association is an organization comprised of internet writers, on-line media outlets,...
Federal Baseball (Free subscription) | 09/30/2009
Nationals News For now, Bobby Valentine is committed to his job as a Baseball Tonight analyst, but his contract may contain an "out" clause which would allow him to leave to manage a major-league team . Jesus Flores, after undergoing labrum surgery, will not be able to play winter ball , and will return for spring training in mid-March. Elijah Dukes said he "definitely" made a Web...
William F. Yurasko (Free subscription) | 09/22/2009
At Pivotal Point in Career, Dukes Trying to Step It Up - The Post It was hoped that RF Elijah Dukes would step up this year and come closer to his potential. That has not happened in my view, in fact he has probably regressed. He was sent to the minors for a while and chases too many pitches out of the strike zone. You have to figure 2010 is his make or break year with Washington, but I don't think...
Federal Baseball (Free subscription) | 09/08/2009
More photos » by Alex Brandon - AP We won't be seeing Shairon Martis this September. Washington Nationals announce September Call-ups. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Browse more photos » Minor League Minute... On the last day of the season for the Washington Nationals ' affiliates, four teams were in action, (with the notable exception of the GCL Nationals who captured the GCL Title last week...
Federal Baseball (Free subscription) | 09/04/2009
News about the home team: CBSSports has quite a few thoughts about the Riggleman situation , and whether he'll be back next year. Craig Stammen had an MRI on his right elbow yesterday, and the results are expected today . Beyond the Box Score is all but sure that the Nats will lock down the first pick next year . MLB.com's writeup of yesterday's game has some interesting quotes by manager Jim Riggleman...
Federal Baseball (Free subscription) | 09/03/2009
News about teams recently swept by the Padres: John Lannan has been nominated for the Clemente Award for his work with sick children at the Children's Inn. If you don't know who Roberto Clemente is, now is the time to learn -- he was an amazing player, and more importantly, an amazing person. More bad news on the young pitching front: Craig Stammen has been experiencing "elbow soreness."...
Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | 09/03/2009
While I didn't want Brian Stokes to suffer any more loss of self esteem, I couldn't help but think of next year's high draft pick. I hate it when my long term realism starts getting in the way of my immediate fanhood. Meet the Mets The Mets are apparently standing pat on Citi Field's dimensions . This will have zero effect on the team's future. Despite not feeling 100%, Carlos Beltran impressed Mike...
William F. Yurasko (Free subscription) | 09/03/2009
Nats Slip Against Padres, Fall for 6th Straight Time - The Post Nats' restless trip ends with another loss - The Wash. Times Make it six loses in a row for the Washington Nationals. They were shutout 7-0 nothing yesterday afternoon in San Diego. The Padres got to starter John Lannan in the fifth inning, tagging him for five runs. Previously, he had been shutting them out, but having to get extra outs...
Federal Baseball (Free subscription) | 09/03/2009
by Lenny Ignelzi - AP about 5 hours ago: Washington Nationals left fielder Willie Harris comes chases down a double hit by San Diego Padres' Adrian Gonzelez that drove in two runs in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) View full size photo uploaded September 2, 2009 • What do you even say at this point? Really? "Hey, don't sweat...
William F. Yurasko (Free subscription) | 08/31/2009
Nationals' Mock Pitches Well but Falls Short - The Post Riggleman, Nats pay for poor decision - The Wash. Times For the second time in three games, the Nationals got solid starting pitching only to fall in St. Louis to the Cardinals. Yesterday, Garrett Mock gave up two runs over six innings, but the Nationals offense could only muster one run. On Friday evening, John Lannan pitched eight innings of...
Federal Baseball (Free subscription) | 08/30/2009
More photos » by Tom Gannam - AP about 8 hours ago: Washington Nationals starting pitcher Craig Stammen reacts as St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday circles the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam) Browse more photos » E: 17, 115: To be fair to Cristian Guzman , Albert Pujols , who was...
Federal Baseball (Free subscription) | 08/30/2009
via Fangraphs.com DC righty Craig Stammen (- 0.240) has got to be the G0At...Stammen allows 4 H, 4 BB and 3 ER in 4.2 IP. Jorge Sosa (- 0.033) struggles again. Ron Villone (- 0.136) comes on to face one lefty and gives up a HR to right. (4 for 4) Pete Orr (+ 0.123) is perfect at the plate...But Matt Holliday (+ 0.241) makes DC pay for walking Albert Pujols in front of him, and hits a 3-run HR in the...
Viva El Birdos (Free subscription) | 08/30/2009
Stammen Boggs 4-6, 5.08 1-2, 4.58 Craig Stammen —who I am assured is a real person—has walked just 1.8 batters per nine innings in his first MLB stint, but he's not striking anybody out, either; if The New Joel Pineiro were indifferent to groundballs and gave up home runs about as often as Todd Wellemeyer (in other words, if he were 2008 Joel Pineiro), he would be Craig Stammen. He and...
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