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Potomac lefty Rosenbaum "sharp" with 11 K's in win over Frederick

July 31, 2011, 7:34pm

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Potomac lefty Rosenbaum "sharp" with 11 K's in win over Frederick

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Reactions to a busy non-waiver trade deadline

August 01, 2011, 8:40am

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Reactions to a busy non-waiver trade deadline

The July 31 non-waiver trade deadline is gone, but that doesn't mean trades have stopped. They get trickier, though. Now, if a team wants to trade a player, he has to clear waivers. For example, if the Orioles wanted to trade a pitcher to the Yankees, that pitcher would have to be offered to every other team in the standings before the Yankees could get him. If, say, Cleveland wanted him, the Indians would put a claim on him. Then, the Orioles could either pull the pitcher back and or let...

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Dave Nichols: Strange weekend answers some questions, leaves others open

July 31, 2011, 3:39pm

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Dave Nichols: Strange weekend answers some questions, leaves others open

With the major league trade deadline at 4 p.m. Sunday, fans and media were already on the edges of their seats even before Sunday's game with the New York Mets started. So of course it would turn out to be a tense, nerve-wracking affair - scoreless until the fifth inning - adding to what was an already drama-filled day. When the dust settled, the Washington Nationals had earned their 51st victory of the season and everyone that started the game on the roster remained there. The Nats might be...

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Detwiler settling into long role, solidifying bullpen

July 31, 2011, 3:52am

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Detwiler settling into long role, solidifying bullpen

It was a crucial moment for the Nationals Saturday against the New York Mets. Starter Yunesky Maya had slightly hurt himself running the base paths after five seamless innings on the hill. In the top of the sixth, with the Nationals clinging to a 3-0 lead, manager Davey Johnson had considered pulling Maya when he saw him come up lame. But Maya convinced Johnson to stay in and got Mets second baseman Justin Turner to fly out to center field for the first out. However, the next two batters,...

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Solis says newest Nats prospect Walters is "textbook player"

July 30, 2011, 3:41pm

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Solis says newest Nats prospect Walters is "textbook player"

The Nationals acquired minor league shortstop Sammy Solis lived in the same dormitory as a freshman with Walters at the University of San Diego, and they spent three seasons as teammates on the Toreros. "Walters is a textbook player," Solis said. "He has got the build, the arm, the speed and the plate presence. Once he gains experience and is able to put it all together, he will be a big leaguer. It would be hard to find someone with better tools than him." The 6-foot-2, 195-lb.,...

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Bixler recalled from Syracuse by Nationals

July 30, 2011, 10:01am

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The Washington Nationals today recalled infielder Brian Bixler from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Bixler posted a .314 batting average and .439 on-base percentage in 25 games this season with Syracuse. The 28-year-old scored 17 runs with five doubles, one home run, six RBI and four stolen bases for the Chiefs. In 45 games this season with Washington, Bixler has...

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Johnson eyes Triple-A Syracuse to call up top pitching talent

July 29, 2011, 9:22pm

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Johnson eyes Triple-A Syracuse to call up top pitching talent

Following the Nationals' sixth consecutive loss Friday night, manager Davey Johnson admitted the organization is seriously considering calling up some of its talent from the pitching staff at Triple-A Syracuse. Johnson referenced both starters and relievers that would be available either to replace a struggling pitcher here, or fill a roster spot of a player that was traded. But make no mistake, Johnson was clear that they believe there could be at least two pitchers currently in Triple-A he...

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Nationals acquire Erik Komatsu from Brewers in exchange for Hairston

July 30, 2011, 8:45am

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The Washington Nationals today acquired 23 year-old outfielder Erik Komatsu from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for infielder/outfielder Jerry Hairston Jr. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Komatsu was named the Brewers' 2010 Minor League Player of the Year after hitting .323 with 31 doubles, five home runs and 63 RBI and 28 stolen bases in 130 games for Brevard County of the Single-A Florida State League....

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Wang struggles early, Mets take advantage over Nationals, 8-5

July 29, 2011, 5:32pm

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Following major shoulder surgery two years ago, it was a major accomplishment for Nationals right-hander Chien-Ming Wang to pitch in a major league game again. In his first game as a National, Wang hit 89 to 93 mph with his fastball, but had difficulty missing bats in the first inning and the New York Mets were quick to take advantage. New York scored four times in the first inning, and with a steady 6 2/3 innings from starter Dillon Gee, were able to hold off the Washington Nationals, 8-5,...

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Johnson looking for some way to rest overworked bullpen

July 29, 2011, 1:26pm

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Johnson looking for some way to rest overworked bullpen

Even with the changes recently in the outfield, Nationals manager Davey Johnson was quick to point out that his biggest concern at this moment is the status of the pitching staff. A great deal of focus recently has been on the outfield with the acquisition of left fielder Jonny Gomes from Cincinnati, today's pending option of center fielder Roger Bernadina to Syracuse and various reports that the Nationals were interested in outfielders from other clubs, such as Denard Span and B.J. Upton....

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Wang goes four as Nats trail Mets

July 29, 2011, 4:31pm

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Nationals' right-handed pitcher Chien-Ming Wang suffered through a taxing first inning as the New York Mets were able to pound out four straight hits and take a 4-0 lead. Then in the fourth, the Mets went to work again with three hits and a fielding error by Danny Espinosa. Pitcher Dillon Gee had an RBI single off of Wang, who left after four innings. The Mets led 6-0. Wang went four innings, allowed six runs (four earned), one walk, two strikeouts and one wild pitch. He threw 60 pitches, 39...

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Mets add to lead against Nationals' Chien-Ming Wang (updated)

July 29, 2011, 3:27pm

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The New York Mets greeted Nationals right-hander Chien-Ming Wang with big opening inning. The Mets drew a walk and then slapped four straight hits off Wang. Daniel Murphy and Angel Pagan with RBI singles. Jason Bay added an RBI groundout and Lucas Duda a sacrifice fly to score two more runs. Bay's out was the first for Wang after five straight hitters reached base. He also threw a wild pitch during the half inning, firing 24 piches with 14 for strike. Wang was having trouble getting sink...

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With Wang reinstated, Bernadina optioned to Triple-A Syracuse

July 29, 2011, 12:57pm

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With Wang reinstated, Bernadina optioned to Triple-A Syracuse

With right-hander Chien-Ming Wang set to be activated to pitch tonight against the New York Mets tonight, the Nationals will have to make a roster move before first pitch. Outfielder Roger Bernadina was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse prior to first pitch. Manager Davey Johnson said he was impressed with Bernadina's work in D.C. but believes the outfielder has a few things to work on. "I have really liked his enthusiasm," Johnson said. "I have really liked his work. He has been working on...

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Nationals reinstate Chien-Ming Wang from 60-day disabled list, option Roger Bernadina to Triple-A Syracuse

July 29, 2011, 2:51pm

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The Washington Nationals today reinstated right-handed pitcher Chien-Ming Wang from the 60-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Roger Bernadina to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Wang will make his Nationals debut in tonight's series opener against the New York Mets at Nationals Park. The 31-year-old returns to the big leagues exactly two years after having his...

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Bryce Harper cranks first Double-A home run in Harrisburg win

July 27, 2011, 9:37am

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Bryce Harper cranks first Double-A home run in Harrisburg win

BOWIE, Md. - Eerily similar to Monday's matchup against Bowie's Zach Britton, Baysox left-hander Mike Ballard was cruising along until Nationals top prospect Bryce Harper ignited a game-changing rally in the seventh inning. Harper crushed his first home run in Double-A, a solo shot to deep right-center field, leading Double-A Harrisburg to a 6-3 victory over the Bowie Baysox before 3,763 at Prince George's stadium. The home run Wednesday marked the fourth extra base hit in the past...

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Mets-Nationals lineups for Friday

July 29, 2011, 11:59am

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Here are the starting lineups for tonight's Mets-Nationals game, in which right-hander Chien-Ming Wang makes his first major league start since July 2009. For the Mets: SS - Reyes 2B - Turner 1B - Murphy 3B - Wright CF - Pagan LF - Bay RF - Duda C - Paulino P - Gee For the Nationals: CF - Ankiel 2B - Espinosa 3B - Zimmerman 1B - Morse RF - Werth LF - Nix SS - Desmond C - Ramos P - Wang Roger Bernadina isn't listed on the Nationals' lineup card, and I'll have more on his status shortly....

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Destin Hood's overall game lifting P-Nats during second-half run

July 28, 2011, 9:38am

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Destin Hood's overall game lifting P-Nats during second-half run

Single-A Potomac Nationals left fielder Destin Hood has played well both offensively and defensively so far this season. His name is always mentioned when the conversation turns to the top prospects in the organization, and for good reason. Hood combines top speed and excellent hands with good contact at the plate. The P-Nats have started the second half with a nice run as they look to defend their Mills Cup title in September, and Hood has been a major part of that surge. Hood has made good...

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Jenn Jenson: Ready or not, here comes Wang

July 29, 2011, 5:38am

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Jenn Jenson: Ready or not, here comes Wang

If you squint, Chien-Ming Wang's story looks unremarkable. As a pitching prospect, Wang worked his way through the New York Yankees' minor league system from 2000-2005, playing low Single-A ball in 2000 and 2002, Double-A in 2003 and 2004, and Triple-A in 2004 and 2005. In 2001, he did not play because he was recovering from shoulder surgery. Wang made his big league debut with the Yankees on April 30, 2005, pitched a lot of games in 2006 and 2007, and missed parts of the 2008 and 2009...

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Tyler Moore best example of prospect depth at first base

July 27, 2011, 8:43am

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Tyler Moore best example of prospect depth at first base

BOWIE, Md. - Harrisburg Senators first baseman Tyler Moore loves this time of year. July and August seem to be the months that the 24-year old out of Mississippi State heats up at the plate. In 2010, Moore shook off a slow start to crank out 31 homers and 111 RBIs for the Single-A Potomac Nationals. This season, the 16th-round selection in the 2008 draft has been more consistent than not. Coming off that Player of the Year honor last season, Moore is batting .273 with a league-leading 24...

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Come support the red, white and green?

July 27, 2011, 5:30pm

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This Friday, fans looking to do their part for Mother Earth can sign up as volunteers as part of the third annual Green-Up Day. The event, hosted by the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation and the Earth Conservation Corps and Rebuilding Together DC, will ask volunteers to remove trash and debris from the wetland area along the Anacostia River at sites directly across the street from Nationals Park in Diamond Teague Park and Kenilworth Recreation Park in northeast D.C. It's a chance for...