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Okay, the Nationals have won their last two series, going 4-2 in those six games against the Dodgers and Cubs. In their four wins, they totaled 20 hits, an average of 5 per game. In their two losses, they totaled 24 hits, an average of 12 per game. Is this a great game or what? You already know that, in the final analysis, it usually
Let's revisit the play from Saturday's extra inning loss to the Dodgers that everyone still seems to be talking about. I was there, and have since watched the play several more times in both real time and slo-mo. Alberto Gonzalez doubles to right with two out. Craig Stammen singles to center scoring Gonzalez. Nyjer Morgan then hits the ball over left fielder Xavier Paul's head,
After 19 games a year ago the Nationals were 5-14. Today they're 10-9. just a game-and-a-half behind the first place Phillies in the NL East. Now, I know it's a small sample, but nonetheless, it shows a decided improvement. They're not doing it with smoke and mirrors, and you have to admit, they've played a pretty challenging schedule to start the year. All that said,
Since he first arrived on the scene in 2005, Nationals' third baseman Ryan Zimmerman has attracted quite a fiollowing. "When I pick up the paper in the morning, he's the first name I look for in a box score," said one fan of note. Brooks Robinson. I spoke with Brooks this week and he admitted that Zim is his current favorite comtemporary player. "I met
The other day in the PNC Diamond Club prior to going on the air with Nats Talk Live, someone asked me if I knew what Dmitri Young was up to. I didn't, but promised to find out. Well, I'm happy to report that the former Nats' Comeback Player-of-the-Year is still involved in the game as Vice President and Senior Advisor of Baseball Operations for the
That only a shade more than 11,000 fans made it out to Nationals Park last night for the Nats' 5-2 win over the Rockies was really too bad, since it was a night where everything clicked for the home team. Starter Craig Stammen went eight strong innings, there were some crisp defensive plays in the field, some timely hitting from Willie Harris, and another save
My, that was ugly. Jason Marquis finally gets to start against someone other than Philadelphia, and fails to retire a batter, allowing 4 hits and 7 earned runs. Miguel Batista comes in and gives up a grand slam home run to Craig Counsell, and before the Nats come to bat, they're down by 10 runs. It was chilly to start with today - only 50
When Livan Hernandez pitched with San Francisco, he'd give pitching coach Dave Righetti a hard time when he was pulled from a game after hitting a certain pitch count. Like 130. "I threw 180 pitches a game sometimes in Cuba," he'd say. "I'm barely warmed up." This afternoon's performance against Milwaukee - a complete game, 112-pitch 4-hit 8-nothing shutout - gives Livo a 2-0 record
On this date in 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African- American player in Major League Baseball since the late 19th cehtury. Jackie's story is quite well-known, but there's an aspect of his debut that's never been brought up until, well, right now. It may seem like worthless piffle to some, but I promise you it made an impression on Robinson himself. For the past
Pardon me, Orlando, but I think you've missed the point. Twins second baseman Orlando Hudson believes the reason that Jermaine Dye and Gary Sheffield are still unemployed due to, well, you know... The R word. The word that equates to bigotry, prejudice, really bad stuff. You know. Racism. It's really all about the A word that equates to chronology...Gary and Jermaine aren't kids anymore. Dye,
You probably missed it, but last Saturday former big league catcher Jim Pagliaroni passed away at the age of 72. Pagliaroni played 11 years in the majors, batting .252 in 849 games, with 90 home runs. He played for the Red Sox, Pirates, A's and Pilots. Pags was a journeyman, really, but one day in 1961 he etched his name into the consciousness of Washington
An 11-1 loss on Opening Day in front of the President was no one's idea - outside of a few thousand Phllies' fans in attendance - of a proper kickoff to the 2010 season. But, it's only one game, and in the grand scheme of things, it counts the same as a 2-1 loss later in the season. Today was also the first "Nats Talk
If you scan the pitching staffs of the other teams in the NL - and then do the same for the teams the Nats will face in interleague competition - you'll notice something conspicuous by its absence. A knuckleball pitcher. Today the Nats faced the game's current premier knuckleballer, Boston's Tim Wakefield, in the spring's final exhibition game, played at Nationals Park. The conditions were
I spoke with John Smoltz this morning, and asked him about the Nationals' pursuit of his services this off-season. "I was approached by several clubs, including the Nationals, but I didn't see any that were a great fit for me and my family," he said. "Money wasn't really a factor." So, at 43, are you retired? "I'm all but retired, I'm not ready to announce
