2006 Nationals Discussion Thread

Hill66 · Post by **Hill66** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 1:54 am

I forgot to thank you Nat's for the 3 W's you just gave us up here in Canada.

Redskins Rule · Post by **Redskins Rule** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 8:51 am

Jake wrote:Bowden to be retained.

I like this move. Finally some decent news coming from this team.

YES!!!!!

Great news! Best news out of DC since the Nationals beat the Yankees!

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 4:47 pm

Nats acquire Kearns and Lopez from Reds in 8 player deal.

Nationals acquire:
outfielder Austin Kearns
shortstop Felipe Lopez
Ryan Wagner

Reds acquire:
shortstop Royce Clayton
infielder Brendan Harris
right-hander Daryl Thompson
right-hander Gary Majewski
left-hander Bill Bray

Fios · Post by **Fios** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:05 pm

Jake wrote:Nats acquire Kearns and Lopez from Reds in 8 player deal.

Nationals acquire:
outfielder Austin Kearns
shortstop Felipe Lopez
Ryan Wagner

Reds acquire:
shortstop Royce Clayton
infielder Brendan Harris
right-hander Daryl Thompson
right-hander Gary Majewski
left-hander Bill Bray

Trade seems to be a wash unless the Nats are freeing up salary ... I know some people like him but I am largely unimpressed by Bowden as a GM ... Kearns and Lopez are really past that window where you might still hope they develop into core players and Wagner couldn't even crack the Reds bullpen. Unless the Nats can turn around and deal these guys for prospects (unlikely) there is little to applaud here. I want the Nats to win but I want them to do that by building a top-notch farm club.

Fios · Post by **Fios** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:29 pm

Not that anyone cares, but this move isn't as bad as I initially thought, the Nats got more than they gave up; Kearns and Lopez can suit up regularly for the next three to five seasons until the team is able to restock its farm system. I'm still not a Bowden fan but I will give credit where credit is due. This isn't the move that turns the Nats into winners but it appears to be a step in the right direction.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 11:00 pm

Ya-hoooo!!!!

It's about friggin' time!

Comcast to Carry Nats
Nationals fans will be able to watch the team's games on Comcast starting Sept. 1 after the cable company and MASN settle their long-standing dispute.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 01270.html

Redskins Rule · Post by **Redskins Rule** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 10:17 am

That is awesome!!!! Its about freakin time!

Redskins Rule · Post by **Redskins Rule** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 3:41 pm

We just traded Livan Hernandez for two pitching prospects.

Check it out here:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060807&content_id=1597395&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was

WASHINGTON -- In need to improve their farm system, the Nationals traded right-hander Livan Hernandez to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday for Minor League right-hander Garrett Mock and left-hander Matt Chico.
Mock and Chico, who will report to Double-A Harrisburg, were drafted by assistant general manager Mike Rizzo, who was the scouting director of the Diamondbacks.

Hernandez last pitched for the Nationals on Sunday against the Padres and was solid, tossing seven innings and giving up two runs. Hernandez has been on the trade block for weeks and was rumored to be going the Mets, but they were not willing to give up a top prospect in return. Hernandez, 31, went 9-8 with a 5.34 ERA in 24 starts for Washington in 2006.

Mock, a University of Houston product, is currently 4-8 with a 4.95 ERA in 23 starts for Double-A Tennessee of the Double-A Southern League, where he worked at least seven shutout innings four times this season and tallied a pair of 10-strikeout efforts. Mock's 117 strikeouts on the season currently rank fourth in the Southern League.

Chico, 23, was 7-2 with a 2.22 ERA in 13 starts for Tennessee, where he posted a .211 batting average against. He allowed three earned runs or less in each of his 13 starts this season, and went 6-0 with a 1.87 ERA in his seven most recent Double-A assignments. Chico, who also enjoyed a 10-start stint with Lancaster of the Class A California League earlier this season, is 10-6 with a 2.81 ERA (41 ER, 131 1/3 IP) in 23 starts in 2006. Chico ranked among Arizona Minor Leaguers in strikeouts (second with 112) and ERA (fourth at 2.81) upon being acquired by Washington.

Livan wasn't doing much for us so I guess I like this trade. Hopefully at least one of these guys will be good enough to play on our roster in the near future.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 3:06 pm

I took my son to the Nats-Braves game yesterday. We got to see a three-hit gem by John Smoltz. Chipper Jones also moved into the #3 spot all-time for homers by a switch-hitter. But the reason I am posting is because we got our picture taken by the Braves, and posted on their website (of course they are trying to sell you the prints). I just happened to be wearing a Redskins' shirt, though it didn't bring us any luck last night. Anyway, here is the picture:

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 1:31 pm

JSPB22 wrote:I took my son to the Nats-Braves game yesterday. We got to see a three-hit gem by John Smoltz. Chipper Jones also moved into the #3 spot all-time for homers by a switch-hitter. But the reason I am posting is because we got our picture taken by the Braves, and posted on their website (of course they are trying to sell you the prints). I just happened to be wearing a Redskins' shirt, though it didn't bring us any luck last night. Anyway, here is the picture:

Great shot! I hope you both enjoyed yourselves. Why is there a watermark in the shot?

JansenFan · Post by **JansenFan** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 1:57 pm

What happened to your beard? You look like a lawyer now. :shock:

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:20 pm

JansenFan wrote:What happened to your beard? You look like a lawyer now.

I only grow the beard in the Winter. Like I don't sweat enough, without a beard?! :lol:

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:23 pm

Chris Luva Luva wrote:Why is there a watermark in the shot?

They want you to buy the photo. I just captured it, and posted it myself.

JansenFan · Post by **JansenFan** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:28 pm

JSPB22 wrote:
JansenFan wrote:What happened to your beard? You look like a lawyer now.
I only grow the beard in the Winter. Like I don't sweat enough, without a beard?!

Maybe its because I shave twice a year, but I sweat more without the facial hair.

Oh, and back on topic, Nats are the best team in the NL - East south of the Mason-Dixon line that aren't from a state.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:32 pm

JansenFan wrote:
JSPB22 wrote:
JansenFan wrote:What happened to your beard? You look like a lawyer now.
I only grow the beard in the Winter. Like I don't sweat enough, without a beard?!

Maybe its because I shave twice a year, but I sweat more without the facial hair.

That's because of your 4% body fat. Me, I have just a little more... er... insulation. :roll:

JansenFan wrote:Oh, and back on topic, Nats are the best team in the NL - East south of the Mason-Dixon line that aren't from a state.

I'll give you that. :lol:

SkinsChic · Post by **SkinsChic** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:06 am

Nationals Amtrak Train Derails near Wilmington, DE - Everyone is okay - thank goodness.

http://www.nbc4.com/tu/5jbxsOHwo.html