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 Roto Chronicles: National League–July 21
Roto Chronicles: National League–July 21
Some of these names may not be household names, but they could give you some extra boost to your team. The second half of the season promises to be an exciting one with many close races around the league. As typical with any baseball season, the second half of the season seems to bring out success they didn’t see in the first half. Last season Matt Holliday dominated the second half ...
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C'Mere An' Let Me 'Splain You Sumthin'
Summer vacation be damned. Ring the bell, school's back in session. The approved texts for this course are Cot's Baseball Contracts and Baseball Reference (though The Baseball Cube is an acceptable alternative, if you prefer.) Today's Lesson:  ...

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 If Posada is done for the year, Lo Duca to the Yankees?
If Posada is done for the year, Lo Duca to the Yankees?
The New York Yankees might need a catcher. The Washington Nationals have Paul Lo Duca, an overpaid, unnecessary, bump on a log who could/should be available for peanuts. Could there be something here?
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 Buy 5 Tickets, Get Diamond Club Free
Buy 5 Tickets, Get Diamond Club Free
According to the latest email sent from Our Washington Nationals Ticketing Department, from now until the end of the 2008 Season, if you purchase five tickets to ANY Five upcoming weekend games--you receive ONE PNC DIAMOND CLUB TICKET FOR FREE. ...
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Across the Affiliates 07/22/08
RHP Garrett Mock outpitched top Red Sox prospect Michael Bowden as Columbus defeated Pawtucket 4-1 (box/gamer). The 25-year old Mock allowed only an unearned run on five hits and one walk over seven innings pitched while striking out seven. This ...
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 Guzmanifest Destiny
Guzmanifest Destiny
“And that claim is by the right of our Guzmanifest destiny to overspread and to possess the whole of the lineup which Providence and Parsimoniousness has given us for the development of the great experiment of light hitting and federal ...
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Nationals Deal Rauch, And Re-Sign Guzmán
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Arizona Acquires Bullpen Help With Trade For Jon Rauch
The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired righty reliever Jon Rauch from Washington , according to the AP, sending INF Emilio Bonifacio in exchange. Rauch was 4-2 with 17 saves in 22 chances and a 2.98 ERA for the Nationals. He has struck out 44 and ...
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 Da Meat is Off Da Hook!
Da Meat is Off Da Hook!
Photographer: "Ok, Dmitri, for this shot just look like a silly bastard. Perfect."
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The Story on The Deals
SAN FRANCISCO -- In one afternoon, with a pair of moves, the Washington Nationals removed all mystery about the status of their two most valuable veterans and answered several questions about how the team will look next season. The two moves - ...
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 Let's Not Get Carried Away
Let's Not Get Carried Away
Cristian Guzman, the Washington Nationals lone 2008 All-Star, has been handed a two-year contract extension worth $16 million.
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Pena: Season-ending surgery
Nats OF Wily Mo Pena had successful surgery performed in Cincinnati this morning by Dr. Tim Kremchek. The Nats are saying that Pena will be out four to six months; he'll be ready for spring training. According to the release, Kremchek repaired a ...
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 WHAT THE HELL, IT'S NOT MY MONEY!
WHAT THE HELL, IT'S NOT MY MONEY!
Nationals, Guzman, agree to 2 year, $16 million deal. Gut reaction: Bad deal*. Our sources tell us Ted Lerner threw up on Mark Lerner moments after giving the OK to open his checkbook. We need some time to stew about this one. We've got ...
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 Nationals, Guzman Agree to Extension
Nationals, Guzman Agree to Extension
According to Bill Ladson at MLB.com, fresh off a trip to the All-Star Game, Washington Nationals’ shortstop Christian Guzman has agreed to a 2-year contract extension with the team. Guzman, 30, was scheduled to become a free agent after the ...
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 THT Daily:THT Daily: Active Nationals
THT Daily:THT Daily: Active Nationals
Washington traded a player, signed another and lost a third for the rest of the season.
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 Emilio Bonifacio traded for relief arm Jon Rauch
Emilio Bonifacio traded for relief arm Jon Rauch
The D'backs just traded Bonifacio to the Nats for P Jon Rauch. I just got the text from KTAR. Link Rauch, who took over as the Nats closer when Chad Cordero injured his shoulder in April, was 4-2 with a 2.98 ERA. The 29-year-old covered 17 of ...
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 Your 2009 Nationals Infield is Set
Your 2009 Nationals Infield is Set
A Guzman is forever. GUZMANIA! knows no bounds! The 2-year extension is complete, keeping our resident All-Star and mud-baller in town through the 2010 season. Guzie is well positioned to become the last original National. And more importantly, ...
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 Nats trade Rauch for infielder | Nationals.com: News
Nats trade Rauch for infielder | Nationals.com: News
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Nationals traded reliever Jon Rauch to the Diamondbacks for second baseman Emilio Bonifacio, who was then optioned to Triple-A Columbus, on Tuesday. The switch-hitting Bonifacio entered the 2008 season rated as Arizona's No. 6 ...
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Guzman agrees to two-year extension | Nationals.com: News
SAN FRANCISCO -- Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman has decided to forgo free agency and agreed to terms on a two-year $16 million contract extension. Guzman will make $8 million in 2009 and '10. Guzman has been the Nationals' best player this ...
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Diamondbacks acquired Jon Rauch
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired reliever Jon Rauch from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in exchange for infielder Emilio Bonifacio.
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D-backs get relief: Acquire Rauch from Nationals
The Diamondbacks acquired pitcher Jon Rauch from the Nationals for Emilio Bonifacio on Tuesday.
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Breaking news: Rauch traded, Guzman re-signed
On the same day, the Nationals determined the futures of their two most valuable veterans. They traded closer Jon Rauch to Arizona and they signed all-star shortstop Cristian Guzman to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through ...
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 D-backs get relief in Rauch from Nats | MLB.com: News
D-backs get relief in Rauch from Nats | MLB.com: News
PHOENIX -- The D-backs weary bullpen is about to get some help. Arizona acquired right-hander Jon Rauch from the Nationals on Tuesday in exchange for second baseman Emilio Bonifacio. Rauch, who took over as the Nats closer when Chad Cordero injured ...
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 Sweet relief: D-backs acquire Rauch | Dbacks.com: News
Sweet relief: D-backs acquire Rauch | Dbacks.com: News
PHOENIX -- The D-backs' weary bullpen received some relief Tuesday when the club acquired right-hander Jon Rauch from the Nationals in exchange for second baseman Emilio Bonifacio. Rauch, who took over as the Nats closer when Chad Cordero injured his ...
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 Breaking News!! Jon Rauch Traded to Diamondbacks!
Breaking News!! Jon Rauch Traded to Diamondbacks!
For 2nd base prospect Emilio Bonifacio who was optioned to AAA Columbus after the trade. So the one player I royally irritated once (or twice) is gone. Whew, clean slate :-) I guess this shows us what the future of 2nd base is. Good luck to Rauch in ...
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Diamondbacks - Nationals Trade
The Arizona Diamondbacks today announced that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Jon Rauch from the Washington Nationals in exchange for infielder Emilio Bonifacio. Rauch, 29, went 4-2 with a 2.98 ERA (16 ER in 48.1 IP) and 17 saves in 48 games ...
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Nats Hoping Zimmerman Provides Boost
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BP promotion proves plenty popular
One of the more popular promotions the Milwaukee Brewers put on is the bp C'mon Back Card.  Fans qualify for a free Terrace Level ticket at selected games this season by making six purchases of eight gallons of gas or more at ...
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Nats Weekend | Nationals.com: Tickets
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 NOT JUST ANOTHER DMITRI YOUNG FAT JOKE
NOT JUST ANOTHER DMITRI YOUNG FAT JOKE
A while ago, The Nationals Enquirer promised to stop making fat jokes jokes about Dmitri Young's weight issues, you know, since diabetes is no laughing matter and all. But with news of Da Meathook's trip to the 15-day DL to get his diabetes under ...
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 Washington and Baltimore Just Aren't That Into Baseball
Washington and Baltimore Just Aren't That Into Baseball
There’s no need to wonder why Baltimore and Washington D.C. can’t field baseball teams worth watching. The answer is in the cities themselves. This region just isn’t that into baseball.
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Boxscore: Washington vs. Atlanta - July 20, 2008 | Nationals.com: News
BATTING 2B : Kearns (7, Nunez, V), Lopez (18, Nunez, V). HR : Kearns (5, 4th inning off Carlyle, 1 on, 0 out), Harris (6, 4th inning off Carlyle, 1 on, 2 out). TB : Harris 5; Lo Duca; Kearns 7; Belliard; Flores 5; Lopez 4; Langerhans 2. RBI : Lopez 3 ...
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Young must improve fitness
Turns out that Dmitri Young's fitness (or lack thereof) is a big reason why he's heading to the disabled list. Here's what GM Jim Bowden said today about the plan for his first baseman. "Well, it's a two-pronged approach. The first part is he's got ...
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From Turner Field
Yesterday's game; today's lineup. First, here's your behind-the-scenes glimpse of Washington's clubhouse. Several of us who've followed the team for months agree that the Nats right now seem chirpier and happier than they've appeared all season. Music ...
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Nationals working on Guzman contract | Nationals.com: News
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals are still in negotiations on a contract extension for shortstop Cristian Guzman. However, if a deal is not done soon, there is a possibility that Guzman could be traded before the July 31 deadline, according to a baseball ...
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Young to DL, Zimmerman to return
Unable to stabilize his diabetes, Washington Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young was placed on the 15-day disabled list after tonight's game. In Young's place, the Nationals will recall third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, who was successfully able to ...
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Who's Coming
Based on the lineup posted below, you'll understand the importance of these updates. At least the first two. * Lastings Milledge, out since June 28 because of a groin injury, will begin his rehab assignment tomorrow when he joins the Nats' rookie ball ...