Nationals Article Archive

    Between October 21, 2009 and November 21, 2009
  1. Washington Nationals Hope To Build Foundation For Winning

    The Washington Nationals announced today the hiring of Jim Riggleman's 2010 field staff. Some of the names we knew. Others? Not so much...

    Dave Nichols Written by Dave Nichols about 1 day ago 72 reads 0 comments

  2. Washington Nationals Must Extend Adam Dunn's Contract before Salaries Go Crazy

    If the Washington Nationals are planning on extending the contract of first baseman Adam Dunn, they had better do it soon because it looks as though the period of contractual sanity is over...

    Farid Rushdi Written by Farid Rushdi about 1 day ago 89 reads 2 comments

  3. Stephen Strasburg To Miss AFL Start

    Stephen Strasburg must really not want to have people see him pitch on a national level. Strasburg missed the nationally televised Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game because of a strained neck muscle last month...

    Adam Bernacchio Written by Adam Bernacchio about 1 day ago 52 reads 0 comments

  4. Charlie Better Not Quit, that's All I'm Sayin'

    Nationals fans lost one of the best damn things about being a Nationals fan (not much competition, but still) today, as Washington Post beat writer Chico Harlan announced he's leaving the job...

    Steven Biel Written by Steven Biel about 1 day ago 14 reads 0 comments

  5. Nats Arizona Fall League review

    According to Manager Jim Riggleman, during a phone conference call we here at DCPSR were invited and took part in, the focus of the youth revolves around the top prospects that participated in the Arizona Fall League for the Nats...

    Mark Buterbaugh Written by Mark Buterbaugh about 2 days ago 34 reads 0 comments

  6. Strasburg and Storen Ready To Transform Nationals Into Winners

    When the first round of last summer’s amateur draft came to an end, the Washington Nationals had significantly improved themselves by selecting pitchers Stephen Strasburg and Drew Storen...

    Farid Rushdi Written by Farid Rushdi about 2 days ago 122 reads 2 comments

  7. Cory Bomberry Returns to Rochester... This Time as a Knighthawk... Again

    Rochester Knighthawks Owner and General Manager Curt Styres announced today that the team has signed forward Cory Bomberry to a two-year deal. In coming to Rochester, Cory joins his brother, Cam, who was hired as an assistant coach this offseason...

    Steven Petty Written by Steven Petty about 3 days ago 7 reads 0 comments

  8. What To Expect: A Look Ahead To Twenty-Ten

    The season that the 2010 Nationals will have will be determined by Mike Rizoo, who has done an excellent job so far. There are two holes in the team. Pitching and a Second baseman...

    Dwight Townsend-Gray Written by Dwight Townsend-Gray about 4 days ago 34 reads 0 comments

  9. Who's On Second For The Nats: Market Is Open With Possibilities

    Who will be playing second base for the Washington Nationals? There are more options then people think. Let's start with free agents...

    Dwight Townsend-Gray Written by Dwight Townsend-Gray about 5 days ago 20 reads 0 comments

  10. Position-by-Position Off-Season Outlook: Catchers

    Starting with this post, I'm going to use the next week or two to look at the Nationals' current personnel organization-wide and the opportunities to upgrade this off-season.I have two key questions in mind, the first far more important than the second: 1

    Steven Biel Written by Steven Biel about 5 days ago 15 reads 0 comments

  11. Josh Willingham: What's His Trade Market?

    In Ken Rosenthals’ Latest Buzz From The MLB Offseason piece on FOXSports.com , he mentions that the Washington Nationals are receiving strong interest in OF Josh Willingham...

    Adam Bernacchio Written by Adam Bernacchio about 6 days ago 391 reads 5 comments

  12. Riggleman talks to Nats bloggers

      Jim Riggleman, who, earlier this week had the interim tag removed from his title as manager of the Washington Nationals, spoke over the phone to Nats bloggers today. Here are some highlights of the conversation...

    Mark Buterbaugh Written by Mark Buterbaugh about 8 days ago 18 reads 0 comments

  13. With Ian Desmond Set to Start for Nationals, What Can We Expect in 2010?

    It didn’t take Jim Riggleman long to make his first decision as full-time manager of the Washington Nationals. Starting shortstop Christian Guzman will be moved over to second base in 2010...

    Adam Bernacchio Written by Adam Bernacchio about 8 days ago 197 reads 0 comments

  14. Hot Stove Tracker At MLB.com

    Tony LaRussa leads active managers with 2,552 wins and is third alltime behind Connie Mack and John McGraw. MLB.com has a list that will make it easier for baseball fans to track the transactions made during the offseason...

    Andrew Godfrey Written by Andrew Godfrey about 8 days ago 36 reads 0 comments

  15. It's JR

    Well, the search is over. Similar to the hunt for a new GM in Washington, the Nationals have simply dropped the "Interim" title from the person they had...

    William Yoder Written by William Yoder about 8 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

  16. Forget Dan Uggla and Mark DeRosa

    That's my interpretation of the Jim Riggleman's comment today that Cristian Guzman will be the team's second baseman in 2010.(Of course, this was a Bill Ladson report, so there's always a chance that the old Hamburgler just made it up...

    Steven Biel Written by Steven Biel about 8 days ago 73 reads 0 comments

  17. Zimmerman's Gold Glove, Riggleman's Permanent Hire Emboldens Nationals Future

    Wednesday was a very good day for the Washington Nationals.   Ryan Zimmerman, who former general manager Jim Bowden described as a “future Gold Glove winner” when he drafted him 4th overall ...

    Farid Rushdi Written by Farid Rushdi about 9 days ago 112 reads 3 comments

  18. Hot Stove action

    The New York Yankees did make their first couple of moves this offseason. They were nothing to get too excited about but they removed Josh Towers and Freddy Guzman from the 40 man rosters and allowed them to become free agents...

    Gary Marchese Written by Gary Marchese about 9 days ago 33 reads 0 comments

  19. Jim Riggleman Expected To Be Named Washington Nationals Manager

    According to SI.com’s Jon Heyman via Twitter, the Washington Nationals are expected to name Jim Riggleman as manager. Riggleman took over for Manny Acta with 75 games remaining in the 2009 season after Acta was fired by the Nationals...

    Adam Bernacchio Written by Adam Bernacchio about 9 days ago 25 reads 0 comments

  20. Aw, Heck, Valentine Wouldn't Have Been Much Better

    Word came down today that Fizzleman is losing the interim tag and has been named the permanent manager of the Nationals.I was just about to post a comparison between Riggleman and Bobby Valentine, the reported "other" final candidate...

    Steven Biel Written by Steven Biel about 9 days ago 23 reads 0 comments

  21. Ryan Zimmerman Unfails With Gold Glove

    In a season of repeated failure, Ryan Zimmerman played up to expectations and in the midst of laughs from home and opposing fans. In turn, his defense has earned him his first N.L. Gold Glove...

    Jarrett Carter Written by Jarrett Carter about 10 days ago 26 reads 0 comments

  22. Mattingly Swats The Nats

    NBC 4 in Washington D.C. is reporting the Don Mattingly, bench coach for the L.A. Dodgers, has decided not to interview for the vacant Nationals head coaching spot. Honestly I'm not surprised...

    Josh McCain Written by Josh McCain about 17 days ago 85 reads 1 comments

  23. Nats Update: Marrero, Espinosa keep hitting, Mattingly says no

      Phoenix Desert Dogs took a 6-5 loss yesterday to Surprise.  They remain in first place at 12-7.   Danny Espinosa went 2-6 with his 3rd double of winter ball and scored a run.  He is batting a nice ...

    Mark Buterbaugh Written by Mark Buterbaugh about 17 days ago 33 reads 0 comments

  24. Six Months Later, Nationals 2009 Amateur Draft Seems an Impressive Haul

    By the time the 2009 baseball amateur draft concluded last June, the Washington Nationals had added 50 players to their minor league system...

    Farid Rushdi Written by Farid Rushdi about 18 days ago 226 reads 3 comments

  25. Strasburg impressive again

    Stephen Strasburg had one rough outing in his second Arizona Fall League (AFL) start.  Since then, he has strung together two quite impressive performances.  Tonight was the back to back impressive outing as he improved to 3-1...

    Mark Buterbaugh Written by Mark Buterbaugh about 18 days ago 11 reads 0 comments

 


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