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Lannan, the plan -- and the future of the rotation
First, remember I have a 2 p.m. chat on Wednesday, live from Nationals Park. Among the possible topics: Chad Cordero's shoulder, John Lannan's guts, Nationals Park's crowds, Manny Acta's attitude, Lenny Harris's tactics, Felipe Lopez's role, Ryan Zimmerman's slump. Etc. And, though this is surely off-topic, a tip of the cap to the Caps. A crushing loss, to be sure, but this team has a lot about which to be excited in the future. But...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.
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