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Gwynn Eager for Strasburg... Padres broadcaster and San Diego State head baseball coach Tony Gwynn admitted Friday that he's anxious to see how Stephen Strasburg does in the big leagues. He told me he thinks people will be surprised at Stephen's baseball savvy. He said the Nats' prized prospect really understands all the little things in the game. Gwynn also said he was very
The Nats made no excuses after dropping the first game on their 10-game road trip. Livan Hernandez was facing his former Giants team for the first time this season and he pretty much cruised through the first four. His career record against San Francisco dropped to 4-7 after he failed to get opposing pitcher Todd Wellemeyer out in the fifth inning with two out
It's 9:15 a.m. on Monday morning in D.C. and we are on a bus headed to the airport. After a mechanical problem with our plane last night, they sent us home. Ahh, the not so glamorous part of traveling with a big league club. At least we'll all be safe and today was a scheduled day off in San Francisco. I have to say
Nats rookie righty Drew Storen will be joining the team Monday in St. Louis. When I asked GM Mike Rizzo why in St. Louis, he replied "because we need him." You've got to like that attitude. When something needs to be fixed with the Nationals, Rizzo doesn't hesitate to make a change. The ineffectiveness of right-handed reliever Brian Bruney has left Nats skipper Jim
Tuesday night's devastating loss to the Mets may have been the toughest defeat of this young season to date. But after the game, Ryan Zimmerman told me they'll put this one behind them and come back strong for the series finale on Wednesday. Scott Olsen, who started Tuesday and left without a decision, described the personality of this 2010 team as one that is
Adam Dunn told me he learned patience from his mom, Pat. Ryan Zimmerman learned to be a good listener from his mom, Cheryl. We all pick up a little something every time we speak to our moms. Having a strong work ethic is something Wil Nieves takes from his mom, Dommys Delgado, who raised him as a single parent and also had a challenging
Nats skipper Jim Riggleman calls Josh Willingham the ultimate professional. He said Josh is everything you'd ask for in a ballplayer. He plays hard, he has great at bats, and the ball jumps off his bat. Riggleman also added that he runs the bases well and he's smart, in addition to being a good teammate. Ryan Zimmerman told me that Josh is so supportive
Nats center fielder Nyjer Morgan was brought to the Nationals to shore up the team's defense. He did just that on Friday night in South Florida when he robbed Marlins catcher Ronnie Paulino of an extra base hit with runners in scoring position. Mark an "S" on his jersey for the superman impersonation, flying through the air and diving to make the play! Sending
