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Riggleman could stay with Nationals

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:15:21 +0000

Ben Goessling and Mark Zuckerman The Washington Nationals are expected to name their manager in the next week, and after Don Mattingly removed himself from consideration, it appears Jim Riggleman has an inside track toward retaining the job he held on an interim basis during the second half of ...

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Jim Riggleman Alone Amongst Candidates For Next Washington Nationals' Skipper?

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:25:48 +0000

More photos » by Pablo Martinez Monsivais - AP Any day now...JIm Riggleman awaits the Nationals' decision on who will be named the next full-time Skipper. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ...

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Conversation with Doug Harris

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:07:52 +0000

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 ...

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Nationals Claim Slaten

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:08:43 +0000

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 ...

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Nationals Claim Slaten

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:45:05 +0000

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 ...

NFA_Brian posted 8 hours ago from natsfarm.com

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While We’re Waiting… Delonte and the Media, Dirty Hines Ward, and Dysfunctional Browns

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:00:40 +0000

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 ...

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New Podcast at "Natmoshere in your Ear"

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:44:00 +0000

Brian and Steven discuss the off-season outlook for Nationals starting pitching, including our picks among the (underwhelming) free agent class. Download the podcast here , and while you're there, subscribe on I-Tunes or whatever podcatcher you use.

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National Embarrassment Part 2?

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 04:22:16 +0000

Whether you consider it irony or tragedy, Redskins season has come in Washington and has given D.C. sports fans no solace from the bad taste of 100 loss baseball. From as early as April of the 2009 Nationals season, the cries echoed throughout Washington ...

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Viva Democracy

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:02:18 +0000

With perks like these , you'd think the folks in Congress wouldn't beat baseball up over steroids and stuff as often as they do. I mean really, isn't a bribe worth anything in Washington anymore? Tickets for Wednesday's World Series game are nearly impossible to come by at face value. But ...

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Knorr to Manage Harrisburg

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:41:27 +0000

Bill Ladson has the news that 2009 Nats bullpen coach Randy Knorr will manage Double-A Harrisburg in 2010. Knorr had previously managed in High-A Potomac before taking on the bullpen coach role. In other news, former major leaguer Rick Schu was named the organization’s minor league ...

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Mattingly not interviewing with Nationals

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 02:28:23 +0000

By Alden Gonzalez and Ken Gurnick / MLB.com 11/03/09 8:25 PM EST Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly has declined to interview for the Nationals' opening for manager, Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti confirmed through a team spokesperson on Tuesday. The move could be an indication that ...

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Mattingly One Step Closer to Succeeding Torre

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0000

From "Mattingly not interviewing with Nationals" at Dodgers.com : Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly has declined to interview for the Nationals' opening for manager, Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti confirmed through a team spokesperson on Tuesday. The move could be an indication ...

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Nats Update: Marrero, Espinosa keep hitting, Mattingly says no

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:52:09 +0000

Phoenix Desert Dogs took a 6-5 loss yesterday to Surprise. They remain in first place at 12-7. Danny Espinosa went 2-6 with his 3rd double of winter ball and scored a run. He is batting a nice .321 on the season. His fellow Nat prospect Chris Marrero also went 2-6 and is batting an impressive ...

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Stephen Strasburg’s AFL Surprise

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:00:39 +0000

Was it the pitcher or the park? Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times .

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2010 Rotation Candidates - In House Options

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:08:29 +0000

More photos » by Charles Dharapak - AP 4 months ago: Washington Nationals pitcher Ross Detwiler throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Washington, ...

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Mattingly out of the running

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 02:27:55 +0000

The Nationals are expected to name their manager in the next week, and after Don Mattingly removed himself from consideration, it appears Jim Riggleman has an inside track toward retaining the job he held on an interim basis during the second half of the season. General manager Mike Rizzo and ...

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Ike Davis makes AFL Rising Stars Game

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 01:13:06 +0000

Mets 1B prospect Ike Davis is the lone Met to be named to the AFL’s Rising Stars Game. This game is essentially the All Star Game of All Star Games when it comes to prospects. The AFL is where the best prospects tend to play their off-season ball, though some do go to Venezuela,the ...

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Don Mattingly says no thanks to the Nationals. And he may regret it one day.

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:00:53 +0000

Donnie Baseball was invited to come to D.C. to interview for the Nats job, but declined, says Alden Gonzalez at MLB.com. The theory: that the Dodgers are working to formalize Mattingly's heir-apparent status in Los Angeles, officially making him Joe...

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Clash of the Cretins

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 03:01:00 +0000

As soon as the World Series is over, the real off-season starts for teams like the Scats, and I'll start posting again. For now, enjoy this from the Daily Show if you haven't seen it. The reason why we so loathe the invaders at Scats Park from NY and Philly.

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More Front Office Hirings

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 20:18:01 +0000

Just out from the Nationals The Washington Nationals today named Ron Schueler Special Advisor to the General Manager. The Nationals also promoted Bill Singer to Director of Professional Scouting. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. A 42-year ...

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