O'Connor, Detwiler among first Nats' cuts
The Washington Nationals optioned left-hander Mike O'Connor to Triple-A Syracuse and left-hander Ross Detwiler to Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday in their first round of spring training cuts.O'Connor was 1-1 with a 13.00 ERA in five games, including one st... more
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Nationals 8, Astros 6(10)
Austin Kearns is making up for lost time, and a reconfigured batting stance is paying dividends.Kearns hit a three-run homer and a double in the Washington Nationals' 8-6, 10-inning victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night, further proof that his w... more
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Washington Nationals Roster Report 2009-03-10
After a slow offseason, the Nationals made a big splash just before spring training, signing 1B/OF Adam Dunn. Prior to that move, GM Jim Bowden (before he resigned) had managed to acquire LHP Scott Olsen and OF Josh Willingham in a trade with the Marlins,... more
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Washington Nationals Inside Pitch 2009-03-10
Mike Rizzo has worked in major league front offices for 27 years, all of it geared toward one career goal: to become general manager of a big-league club. Rizzo is finally getting that chance, even if he doesn't have the official title to go with it. Appo... more
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Washington Nationals Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10
--RHP Shawn Hill was bumped from his scheduled start March 5 due to tightness in his right forearm. However, an examination the next day by orthopedist James Andrews, who removed bone spurs from Hill's elbow last September, found no structural problems wi... more
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2009-03-09
Trio of players still sidelined... more
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2009-03-09
Trio of players still sidelined... more
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Nationals 8, Mets 3
Javier Valentin signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals because they were the only team that extended an offer. A few more performances like Sunday's big game and he might win a spot as Washington's backup catcher.Valentin hit a two-r... more
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