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voices.washingtonpost.com - 4/20/2009
Nationals Journal - Zimmerman, Nationals Agree To Five-Year, $45 Million Deal
— voices.washingtonpost.com — How bizarre to feel optimistic about this weekend! The Nats did the right thing several times this... week. They made a long-term commitment to the right guy. They stopped kidding themselves that Lastings Milledge had the talent, temperament and maturity ... (more) Nationals Journal - Zimmerman, Nationals Agree To ...

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washington.nationals.mlb.com - 4/14/2009
Milledge demoted to Triple-A | nationals.com: News
— washington.nationals.mlb.com — By Bill Ladson / MLB.com 04/14/09 3:20 PM ET WASHINGTON -- The Nationals optioned center fielder Lastings... Milledge to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. The club has not announced a corresponding move. Milledge is off to a slow start, batting .167 ... (more) Milledge demoted to Triple-A | nationals.com: News

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voices.washingtonpost.com - 4/19/2009
Nationals Journal - Injury Problems, Closer Problems
— voices.washingtonpost.com — That's too bad about Bernadina - my best wishes for a speedy recovery go out to him.... As for Dukes: Manny refuses to bench Milledge for completely missing a mandatory meeting (and I can guarantee LM was not doing charity work, especially since the team ... (more) Nationals Journal - Injury Problems, Closer Problems

Comments vote down FJB found this 4/19/2009found this
Lastings Milledge probably could've used that pep talk.
nationalsenquirer.com - 4/7/2009
Lastings Milledge probably could've used that pep talk.
— nationalsenquirer.com — According to Nationals dot com's Bill Ladson, Lastings Milledge missed Manny Acta's rousing " You have to... believe " Team pep talk on Sunday. But rather than send a clear message to Milledge (and maybe more importantly, to the team) by ... (more) Lastings Milledge probably could've used that pep talk.

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google.com - 4/14/2009
The Associated Press: Nationals option CF Lastings Milledge to minors
— google.com — 3 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) Lastings Milledge lasted all of one week as the Washington Nationals' leadoff... hitter. Off to an 0-7 start this season after finishing with a majors-high 102 losses in 2008, the Nationals optioned their starting center ... (more) The Associated Press: Nationals option CF Lastings ...

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All-Star balloting now open: Vote LMillz!
theropolitans.com - 4/22/2009
All-Star balloting now open: Vote LMillz!
— theropolitans.com — Major League Baseball is three weeks into the season, and they’ve already set up online balloting for... the All-Star Game set for St. Louis. Major League Baseball today marked the official start of All-Star Balloting for the 80th All-Star Game, which will be held on Tuesday, July 14th, with a ... (more) All-Star balloting now open: Vote LMillz!

Comments vote down TheRopolitansDOTcom TheRopolitansDOTcom posted 4/22/2009posted this
Milledge struggling at the plate | nationals.com: News
mlb.mlb.com - 4/1/2009
Milledge struggling at the plate | nationals.com: News
— mlb.mlb.com — LAKELAND, Fla. -- Nationals manager Manny Acta announced on March 22 that center fielder Lastings Milledge would... be the team's leadoff hitter to start the season. Since that announcement, Milledge has gone 4-for-34 with just one run scored as his ... (more) Milledge struggling at the plate | nationals.com: News

Comments vote down Mr. Irrelevant found this 4/1/2009found this
In 24 at bats, Milledge goes from opening day starter to minor leaguer
thenatsblog.com - 4/14/2009
In 24 at bats, Milledge goes from opening day starter to minor leaguer
— thenatsblog.com — The Washington Nationals demoted opening day centerfielder and leadoff man Lastings Milledge to triple-A Syracuse today following... a .167 batting average and several not-so-exciting moments in the field. Last season Milledge was one of the more consistant Major League players for the ... (more) In 24 at bats, Milledge goes from opening day starter to ...

Comments vote down TheNatsBlog TheNatsBlog posted 4/14/2009posted this
MLB Power Rankings: Preseason Part 3
mlb.fanhouse.com - 4/1/2009
MLB Power Rankings: Preseason Part 3
— mlb.fanhouse.com — by Will Brinson MLB Power Rankings : Where we care what you've done for us lately and... we break down the who's who and the what's what in the baseball world each week. We're almost there. You can smell it in the air, can't you? That's right ... ... (more) MLB Power Rankings: Preseason Part 3

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therocket.mlblogs.com - 4/7/2009
Hernandez update; Milledge fined
— therocket.mlblogs.com — Manager Manny Acta said Monday that second baseman Anderson Hernandez's left hamstring is getting better. Hernandez was... able to run sprints, run backwards and take groundballs on Sunday. Hernandez, who hit .276 with four RBIs this spring, strained his ... (more) Hernandez update; Milledge fined

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Some guys never change... Thrilledge
metsfever.blogspot.com - 4/8/2009
Some guys never change... Thrilledge
— metsfever.blogspot.com — It seems like so long ago that the main topic of most Mets blogs was the debate... over Lastings Milledge. Was Milledge the next Daryl Strawberry or Victor Diaz. I had high hopes for Milledge early on but by the time he was traded his act had become old. Not only was Milledge a me guy who seemed ... (more) Some guys never change... Thrilledge

Comments vote down edfever edfever posted 4/8/2009posted this
Ex-Mets: Lastings Milledge optioned to Triple-A
theropolitans.com - 4/14/2009
Ex-Mets: Lastings Milledge optioned to Triple-A
— theropolitans.com — Lastings Milledge, the embattled Washington Nationals outfielder, was just optioned to their Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse, NY.... Via We’ve Got Heart : MILLEDGE OPTIONED TO TRIPLE-A SYRACUSE The Washington Nationals today optioned outfielder Lastings Milledge to Syracuse of the Triple-A ... (more) Ex-Mets: Lastings Milledge optioned to Triple-A

Comments vote down TheRopolitansDOTcom TheRopolitansDOTcom posted 4/14/2009posted this
At least Syracuse is 1-4.
hardballtimes.com - 4/14/2009
At least Syracuse is 1-4.
— hardballtimes.com — Lastings Milledge has a chance to play with a winning team after his demotion to Syracuse today.... Although his line out of the gate isn't that great, the official site's article on it is a bit strange. In its eight sentences, it not only gives his batting line but mentions "mediocre defense in ... (more) At least Syracuse is 1-4.

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Milledge to Triple-A
novafantasysports.com - 4/14/2009
Milledge to Triple-A
— novafantasysports.com — The Washington Nationals have optioned OF Lastings Milledge to Triple-A Syracuse. Milledge has talent, but also character... issues have caused problems for him now and in the past. Elijah Dukes will play center for the Nats. (more) Milledge to Triple-A

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sports.espn.go.com - 4/14/2009
Lastings Milledge of Washington Nationals sent to Triple-A Syracuse
— sports.espn.go.com — Nationals center fielder Lastings Milledge has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.... (more) Lastings Milledge of Washington Nationals sent to ...

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voices.washingtonpost.com - 4/15/2009
Milledge Optioned To Class AAA Syracuse
— voices.washingtonpost.com — The Washington Nationals today optioned Lastings Milledge to Class AAA Syracuse, a decision that signals sharp break... from the team's commitment to its unreliable but talented center fielder. Just a week ago, the Nationals were counting on Milledge to ... (more) Milledge Optioned To Class AAA Syracuse

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Nationals demote Lastings Milledge
310tojoba.blogspot.com - 4/15/2009
Nationals demote Lastings Milledge
— 310tojoba.blogspot.com — The outfielder will apparently have to "Bend Ya Knees" in Triple A for a little while. I'm... sure the citizens of Washington, feel just a little bit safer today. Oh wait, Elijah Dukes is still in town. Either way, Milledge's bat was far from impressive, to say the least. Off to an 0-7 start ... (more) Nationals demote Lastings Milledge

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slowbreaker.com - 4/15/2009
Nationals demote Lastings Milledge
— slowbreaker.com — The outfielder will apparently have to "Bend Ya Knees" in Triple A for a little while. I'm... sure the citizens of Washington, feel just a little bit safer today. Oh wait, Elijah Dukes is still in town. Either way, Milledge's bat was far from impressive, to say the least. (more) Nationals demote Lastings Milledge

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washingtontimes.com - 4/19/2009
Dukes gets benched after arriving late
— washingtontimes.com — Mark Zuckerman ( Contact ) | Sunday, April 19, 2009 This time, a Washington Nationals starter who... arrived late to the ballpark was benched. Manager Manny Acta yanked Elijah Dukes from his starting lineup Saturday after the outfielder showed up five ... (more) Dukes gets benched after arriving late

Comments vote down Sportsfrog.com found this 4/19/2009found this
Lost in Transactions 4/13-4/19/09: DeWitt, Milledge demoted; Holland arrives in Texas
hardballtimes.com - 4/20/2009
Lost in Transactions 4/13-4/19/09: DeWitt, Milledge demoted; Holland arrives in Texas
— hardballtimes.com — After a hiatus, Lost in Transactions is back. This week had plenty of changes, from demotions to... trades to injuries. Lastings Milledge and Blake DeWitt were (justifiably?) demoted to Triple-A while hot Rangers prospect Derek Holland landed in the bigs. Click the title to read more. Click here ... (more) Lost in Transactions 4/13-4/19/09: DeWitt, Milledge ...

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