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Jason Bergmann: Exclusive Interview with FJB

 
As anyone who's spent any time on this blog knows, I'm a big fan of Jason Bergmann. He's a fantastic guy, and while he'll never win any Cy Young awards, I think it's pretty much an embarrassment that he's spent a day in AAA over the last three years. I see his short-comings as much as anyone. I just don't believe there's been a moment over that time that he wasn't as good or better than at least one pitcher in the rotation or bullpen (At the moment, I'd surely take him over Kip Wells, for instance). Not long ago, while he was still in his rightful place on the Nationals' 25-man roster, Jason agreed to do an interview with FJB. Then, after just one very rough outing, he was sent down. I figured an interview with a blogger would be the last thing on his mind. I was wrong. It says a lot about the guy's appreciation of the fans that even after getting once again bent over by the team (he's too classy to say that, but I'm not), he still did the interview. Enjoy.   First of all, tell us ... (link)

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