Bound for Pittsburgh: a team in the pits

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Worst Lineup Ever?
Published 6/10/2008 by Harper Gordek at Oleanders and Morning Glories
In the WP’s Nats Journal, Chico Harlan has some visiting press making a harsh statement about the state of the Nats right now. I’d estimate about a half-dozen visiting ballwriters (some vets) told me this weekend that the Nats had the worst lineup they’d ever seen. Yup, ever. The worst lineup ever?   That seems hard to believe even with Zimmerman and Johnson out.  Even if they have finally made it to last place in runs scored in the majors. KC 3.70 SD 3.66 WSN 3.62  In the interest of science ...

I should be there.
Published 6/10/2008 by Kristen at We've Got Heart
But why would I want to be? Like Zuckerman and Harlan, I too grew up in Western PA.  But they have to be there.  I could have maybe taken a day to go home and catch a game, but honestly, this team just isn’t worth it right now.  Gas is too expensive.  It’s too hot.  Both teams are terrible.  We have our own nice stadium now.  Whatever the reason, you can bet there will be be less fans making the short drive up to Pittsburgh than in seasons past.  Last year, we took in two games at PNC Park:  one win (thanks to Jesus Flores) and one ...

Your Washington Nationals Could Be The Worst Hitting Team of the 21st Century
Published 6/12/2008 by Jamie Mottram at Mr. Irrelevant
... Washington obviously couldn’t hit water if they jumped ship right now. But are they making history or just plain rotten? According to the Post’s Chico Harlan, some San Fran scribes think it’s the former: ...