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(Amature) Scouting Mat Latos

As I walk to my seats in the Stars and Stripes Club (thanks Jay), I hear the announcer transport me to my childhood. Starting in centerfield for the San Diego Padres… Tony Gwynn! (Ok, fine, my early childhood before Tony Gwynn was relegated to RF)

Written by Rob Kildoo about 4 months ago 170 reads 3 comments
Manny's Shame Reminds Us of Griffey's Greatness

When I was growing up in San Diego, Tony Gwynn was my sports hero. He may be more synonymous with his team than is any other player. Watching him hit to the 5.5 hole every year was unbelievable...

Written by Rob Kildoo about 6 months ago 130 reads 0 comments
Why the Nationals Will Be the Most Improved Team in 2009

If you asked me to explain baseball to someone living in a cave I'd start by saying: "The goal of baseball is to score more runs than your opponent." We often make things way too complicated...

Written by Rob Kildoo about 7 months ago 117 reads 1 comments
Why Signing Adam Dunn Is Smarter Than You Think

It finally happened. Adam Dunn is a Washington National. The deal made too much sense not to happen. The Nats' GM has always been a big Dunn fan and was GM of the Reds as Dunn grew into one of the best power-hitters in the game...

Written by Rob Kildoo about 9 months ago 96 reads 0 comments
Five More Questions for the Washington Nationals 2009 Season

Clap if you think that Nationals are going to compete for a playoff spot near year... <crickets chirping> OK, then. The Nationals need to start thinking about their future. Nationals fans don't wants their team to feign effort...

Written by Rob Kildoo about 9 months ago 158 reads 3 comments
Wizards Midseason Report: The Bad, The Badder, and The Ugly

Ahhh, the midseason report. It gives us a chance for all of us to reflect upon the poor decisions made in the offseason and their impact on a team's (lack of) success. Let's examine the formula for the Wizards current state of being...

Written by Rob Kildoo about 10 months ago 69 reads 2 comments
Mark Cuban Does Best Martha Stewart Impersonation

According to The Smoking Gun, Mark Cuban has been indicted on one count of insider trading. Apparently, Cuban had stake in a company called Momma.com...

Written by Rob Kildoo about about 1 year ago 502 reads 4 comments
Josh Willingham and Scott Olsen Sent to the Washington Nationals

Color me shocked (what color is that?). After tearing into the Nats' management for chasing big-money free agents and worrying about their management situation (how does a team have the worst ...

Written by Rob Kildoo about about 1 year ago 310 reads 0 comments
Dear Washington Nationals: Stop! Stop Before It's Too Late!

After my last diatribe detailing the necessity for the Nats to follow a patient, long-term plan, here they are talking about doing something dumb...

Written by Rob Kildoo about about 1 year ago 142 reads 1 comments
Washington Nationals: Take Some Advice From Tampa Bay

The Nats have to start instilling hope in their fan base. The Rays have given hope to every small-market team in the league. This year’s Rays should be proof enough that payroll doesn’t buy championships; you have to out-think the field...

Written by Rob Kildoo about about 1 year ago 482 reads 7 comments
Antwan Jamison, Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler: What about the Wizards' Big Three?

The Washington Wizards face some real challenges this season. They’ve gone all-in with the Big Three: Antwan Jamison, Gilbert Arenas, and Caron Butler...

Written by Rob Kildoo about about 1 year ago 374 reads 5 comments

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Rob Kildoo Article Archive

(Amature) Scouting Mat Latos

Manny's Shame Reminds Us of Griffey's Greatness

Why the Nationals Will Be the Most Improved Team in 2009

Why Signing Adam Dunn Is Smarter Than You Think

Five More Questions for the Washington Nationals 2009 Season

Wizards Midseason Report: The Bad, The Badder, and The Ugly

Mark Cuban Does Best Martha Stewart Impersonation

Josh Willingham and Scott Olsen Sent to the Washington Nationals

Dear Washington Nationals: Stop! Stop Before It's Too Late!

Washington Nationals: Take Some Advice From Tampa Bay

Antwan Jamison, Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler: What about the Wizards' Big Three?

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