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Nats acquiring Gomes a laughable mistake
It’s been well documented in baseball media outlets everywhere that the 2011 Washington Nationals have struggled on offense all year. So in attempt to add punch to the lineup, the team acquired outfielder Jonny Gomes from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for two minor-league players. The move makes sense on paper because he has 11 [...]
TweetNats spiraling out of control in 2nd half with bad pitching
The Washington Nationals were a stunning 46-46 at the All-Star break this season, but the law of averages would suggest that they’d tail off eventually. The team is 3-6 since the brief stoppage in play, losing series to the lowly Astros and Dodgers, teams the Nats have no business losing to. So what in the [...]
TweetNats squander lead and lose to Dodgers
Washington Nationals starter Tom Gorzelanny was given a 6-2 lead early in Saturday night’s contest against the Dodgers, but he and the bullpen let that advantage slip away. Los Angeles evened the series against the Nats by taking the second game of the series by a 7-6 score. Ryan Mattheus took the loss after allowing [...]
Tweet2011 Nats have near empty cupboard as trade deadline looms
Right now, the calendar says July 22nd and that only means one thing; the Washington Nationals are in the midst of yet another year of being sellers at the trade deadline. But this time around, the Nats don’t really have much to offer in terms of quality, but there are a few names that potentially [...]
TweetAstros beat Nats thanks to poor Zimmermann start
The most steady presence for the 2011 Washington Nationals this year has been pitcher Jordan Zimmermann. The righty rarely has a bad outing and always gives his team a chance to win. That’s what made Tuesday’s loss so baffling as the Astros beat Zimmermann and the Nats 7-6 to even up the three-game series. The [...]
TweetWill the Nats see Stephen Strasburg in 2011?
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg threw a simulated game in Florida yesterday, less than a year after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. Strasburg, who turns 23 tomorrow, wasn’t expected back until 2012, but his road back to the majors is ahead of schedule. Could we possibly see the phenom on a major [...]
TweetNats use 3-run 9th to get by Astros
The Washington Nationals scored three runs in the 9th inning to open up a series against the Astros with a win. The victory put the Nats once again on .500 as they continue to alternate wins and losses. Jason Marquis pitched eight spectacular innings to get the win. Drew Storen struck out the side for [...]
TweetWhat went wrong with Joel Hanrahan in Washington?
Once upon a time, pitcher Joel Hanrahan made his major league debut with the Washington Nationals, tossing a quality start in July 2007 against the New York Mets. Now four years later, he’s the Pittsburgh Pirates closer and was summoned to save the All-Star game for the National League. The Nats traded this guy along [...]
TweetBullpen implodes for Nats after Gorzelanny’s injury
The Washington Nationals saw its once dangerous bullpen implode on Sunday afternoon after starter Tom Gorzelanny left in the 3rd inning with an ankle injury. The Nats lost 9-8 to the Atlanta Braves in a rubber match between the two NL East foes. All four relievers used for Washington allowed at least one run. Gorzelanny [...]
TweetNats rebound with strong showing against Atlanta
The last time the Washington Nationals had John Lannan on the mound, the young lefty was struck with a line drive in the head and had to leave the game. Lannan didn’t miss a start and showed no ill effects from his injury, leading the Nats to a 5-2 win Saturday night. This win was [...]
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