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Washington Nationals decline $10 million option on Austin Kearns
sports.espn.go.com — WASHINGTON -- The Washington Nationals have declined their $10 million option on outfielder Austin Kearns and are paying a $1 million buyout, presumably ending his disappointing tenure with the team. The 29-year-old Kearns hit only .195 with three ... (more) Washington Nationals decline $10 million option on ...
Report: San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has deal to settle drug charge
sports.espn.go.com — A newspaper says San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge. (more) Report: San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has deal ...

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Has Jim Hendry’s Passion for Austin Kearns Abated? We’ll Find Out
Report: Lincecum reaches deal on drug charge
More Roster Clean Up
Report: Lincecum has deal on drug charge (AP)
Washington Nationals Buy Out Austin Kearns...5 Others Become Free Agents.
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Has Jim Hendry’s Passion for Austin Kearns Abated? We’ll Find Out
bleachernation.com — One of the worst kept secrets of Jim Hendry’s tenure as the general manager of the Chicago Cubs is his lust for outfielder Austin Kearns. Hendry repeatedly - and publicly - tried to acquire the then young stud from the Cincinnati Reds, only to be rebuffed by outrageous return demands.  ... (more) Has Jim Hendry’s Passion for Austin Kearns Abated? We’ll ...
More Roster Clean Up
natsfarm.com — All five of the free agent eligible players on the Nationals 40-man roster filed for free agency. CA Josh Bard, DH Dmitri Young, OF Austin Kearns, RHSP Livan Hernandez, and LHRP Ron Villone are all off of the Nationals 40-man roster. Additionally, the Nationals outrighted IF Pete Orr and RHPR ... (more) More Roster Clean Up
Six with Jamie ties shown the door.
dodgerdivorce.com — --- The LA Times this morning confirmed reports I'd heard yesterday that the Dodgers axed a few employees with heavy ties to Jamie McCourt. Per the Times: Six front-office employees who were hired by former Dodgers vice president Charles Steinberg ... (more) Six with Jamie ties shown the door.
When did Austin Kearns’ career go sour?
tireball.com — The Washington Nationals made it official today, yet we’ve known this since 2008 ended. Austin Kearns has been let go, the team opted to pay him a $1 million buyout instead of the $10 million he would have accounted against their payroll in 2010. (more) When did Austin Kearns’ career go sour?
Great Moments in Plagiarization
hardballtimes.com — ESPN plagiarised -- and then un-plagiarised and apologized for plagiarising -- a story on my NBC colleague Mike Florio's Pro Football Talk blog. Best part of it is the first comment on ESPN's article after the correction was made: Jesus... at least plagiarize a legitimate site... you're now ... (more) Great Moments in Plagiarization
Strasburg scratched with neck muscle strain
voices.washingtonpost.com — Stephen Strasburg, the Nationals number-one overall draft pick this June, was scratched from Saturday's scheduled start in the Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game due to a strained muscle in his neck, the team said Friday. According to a Nationals ... (more) Strasburg scratched with neck muscle strain
Tim Lincecum caught with pot after traffic stop in Washington
Tim Lincecum caught with pot after traffic stop in Washington
sportsrubbish.com — A long-haired, laid-back, goofy-looking guy who lives in San Francisco getting caught with weed might be the least surprising news story in the world. Nevertheless, Cy Young award winner and apparent marijuana-enthusiast Tim Lincecum is in a bit of trouble after getting pulled over for ... (more) Tim Lincecum caught with pot after traffic stop in ...
Wilkie Added to Rising Stars Game
natsfarm.com — I just received word the RHRP Josh Wilkie will be participating in tomorrow’s AFL Rising Stars Game. (more) Wilkie Added to Rising Stars Game
While We’re Waiting… Delonte and the Media, Dirty Hines Ward, and Dysfunctional Browns
While We’re Waiting… Delonte and the Media, Dirty Hines Ward, and Dysfunctional Browns
waitingfornextyear.com — While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email in the sidebar. Your must-read article of the day: “There are no best practices or guides for dealing with an ... (more) While We’re Waiting… Delonte and the Media, Dirty Hines ...
Strasburg Scratched for Saturday
natsfarm.com — Just out from the Nationals Nationals RHP Stephen Strasburg has been scratched for precautionary reasons from his scheduled start in Sat.’s Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Game due to a muscle strain in his neck. He is listed as day-to-day and when we get confirmation on the date of his next ... (more) Strasburg Scratched for Saturday
The Nats lay people off
hardballtimes.com — From Washington Business Journal : The Washington Nationals, which finished its 2009 season with the worst record in baseball, recently laid off several people in the team's executive offices, according to sources close to the team. Two former employees, who asked not to be identified, ... (more) The Nats lay people off
A Scout's Take on the Desert Dog Nats
voices.washingtonpost.com — You might recall that during my frustrating trip in mid-October, it was difficult to get scouts to discuss players because they hadn't had enough opportunities to see them. I called a scout this week to see if I could get some feedback. This scout, by ... (more) A Scout's Take on the Desert Dog Nats
Maybe He was being Coached by Puffer and Bong
Maybe He was being Coached by Puffer and Bong
baseballmusings.com — Tim Lincecum gets cited for the possesion of a small amount of marijuana : Washington State Patrol spokesman Steve Schatzel said Thursday that the 2008 Cy Young Award winner and former University of Washington star was pulled over for speeding on Interstate 5 in the town of Hazel Dell, about ... (more) Maybe He was being Coached by Puffer and Bong
Topps/MiLB Name Players of the Year
natsfarm.com — MiLB.com has the news today that Topps and MiLB named their top players for each league and the Nationals had one representative and one huge omission (in my opinion). OF Eury Perez was named the top player for the Gulf Coast League. The 19-year old Perez led the GCL with a 0.381 BA during a ... (more) Topps/MiLB Name Players of the Year
Tim Lincecum cited for marijuana possession following traffic stop
Tim Lincecum cited for marijuana possession following traffic stop
bases.nbcsports.com — Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor drug possession charges after being found with 3.3 grams of marijuana during a routine traffic stop last week. According to police, Lincecum was stopped for going 74 miles per hour in a 60-mph zone in... (more) Tim Lincecum cited for marijuana possession following ...
Conversation with Doug Harris
natsfarm.com — This morning, I had the opportunity to speak with the Nationals new Director of Player Development Doug Harris. Harris joined the Nationals on October 15 in a role overseeing the Nationals minor league affiliates. First a little bit of background … Harris started his professional ... (more) Conversation with Doug Harris
Nationals Claim Slaten
Nationals Claim Slaten
digitalsportsdaily.com — The Washington Nationals have claimed left-handed reliever Doug Slaten off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo, the former director of scouting for Arizona (2000-06), made the announcement. Slaten, who stands 6-foot-5, is 3-5 with 13 holds and a 3.68 ... (more) Nationals Claim Slaten
Nationals Claim Slaten
natsfarm.com — The Nationals claimed LHRP Doug Slaten off of waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 29-year old Slaten has pitched in parts of four seasons for the Diamondbacks as a lefty specialist out of the bullpen. He has appeared in 126 major league games (80 2/3IP) with a 1.46 WHIP, 3.68 ERA, and ... (more) Nationals Claim Slaten
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