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113 Adam Dunn in The WBC, Bowden Trade History, and Monday's Washington Nationals' Game Thread... by e chigliak from Federal Baseball on Mar 9, 2009 3:02 AM EDT Does Adam Dunn's participation in the World Baseball Classic help the Washington Nationals in any way? Who's the Nationals' fifth ...
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joshqpublic.com — As major league teams prepare for the amateur draft tomorrow, the name on everyone’s mind (especially those... leading the Washington Nationals) is San Diego State righty and uber-prospect Stephen Strasburg. One look at his mind-blowing college numbers - hello 9.65 K/BB ratio in 87.1 IP ... (more) Strasburg’s Contract Could Set Future Standards For ...

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GameThread: New York Mets At Washington Nationals- Game 54 or 55 of 162.
Federal Baseball — ... Livan Hernandez allowed 1 run on 9 hits in a complete game win over the Nationals on May 26th in Citi Field, and the NY Mets' and former Expos/Nationals' starter is now 6-0 in his last 6 starts against Washington going back to September 2nd 2006, when the 6'2'', 245 lb soft-tossing right-hander dropped his first start against his former team after the Nationals dealt him to Arizona in exchange for Matt Chico and ...

The History of the Diamondbacks Drafts
AZ Snakepit — ... ever reaching the big-leagues. He's now back with Chicago, but is now trying to re-invent himself as a pitcher - last weekend, he made his debut with the Sox A-ball affiliate, and threw a scoreless inning of relief. 2003 1st-round pick: #19, Conor Jackson + #29, Carlos Quentin Should have been: #62, Andre Ethier or #114, Jonathan Papelbon Best pick: Quentin Major-leaguers: 4/51 (7%) - Jamie D'Antona (2nd), Matt Chico (3rd) Hooray. The eighth draft and we finally see ...

Rockies hope to rebound against wallowing Nationals
Purple Row — ... Jesus Flores is the biggest blow to the Nationals.  He has been on the DL since May 10 with a shoulder injury and will likely be out the rest of the year.  He had a .905 OPS in 90 ABs before the injury.   Dmitri Young has been on the 15day since Opening day, while Matt Chico (elbow), ...

GameThread: New York Mets At Washington Nationals - Game 92 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ... "...the NY Mets' and former Expos/Nationals' starter is now 6-0 in his last 6 starts against Washington going back to September 2nd 2006, when the 6'2'', 245 lb soft-tossing right-hander dropped his first start against his former team after the Nationals dealt him to Arizona in exchange for Matt Chico and  ...

Washington Nationals Now (0-5) Under Jim Riggleman After 6-2 Loss To Livan Hernandez's New York Mets.
Federal Baseball — ... and LHP Matt Chico. Hernandez held the Nationals to just 2 runs on 5 hits, walking 2 and striking out 3 in 7.0 innings on the mound over which he threw 97 pitches, 57 for strikes and got 12 ground ball outs, 4 of them back to the mound. DC starter ...

GameThread: San Diego Padres At Washington Nationals- Game 96 of 162.
Federal Baseball — ... ' 3rd Round pick, 86th overall in 2004. 8/7/06 - Traded by Arizona to Washington Nationals with LHP Matt Chico for RHP Livan Hernandez. ...

GameThread: Washington Nationals At Pittsburgh Pirates - Game 106 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ... Origin Story - Arizona Diamonbacks' 3rd Round pick, 86th overall in 2004. 8/7/06 - Traded w/ LHP Matt Chico to the Washington Nationals in exchange for RHP Livan Hernandez. ...

GameThread: Arizona Diamondbacks At Washington Nationals - Game 111 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ... Origin Story - Arizona Diamonbacks' 3rd Round pick, 86th overall in 2004. 8/7/06 - Traded w/ LHP Matt Chico to the Washington Nationals in exchange for RHP Livan Hernandez. ...

Gameday Thread, #110: 8/8 vs. Nationals
AZ Snakepit — ... deal in 2006, going there along with Matt Chico. The prospects we lost haven't exactly set the world: in seven career starts, Mock is 0-5 with 6.89 ERA, while Chico went 7-15 with a 4.98 ERA as a starter, before having elbow surgery in July last year, from which he is slowly making a return. I might be pushing the boat out here, but I wouldn't be surprised if Taco Bell ends up on the receiving end of another rush tomorrow afternoon. ...

GameThread: Washington Nationals At Cincinnati Reds. Game 117 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ... ' 3rd Round pick, 86th overall in 2004. 8/7/06 - Traded by D-Backs to the Washington Nationals, w/ LHP Matt Chico for RHP Livan Hernandez.  ...

GameThread: Colorado Rockies At Washington Nationals - Game 121 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ... ' 3rd Round pick, 86th overall in 2004. 8/7/06 - Traded by D-Backs w/ LHP Matt Chico to D-Backs for RHP Livan Hernandez. ...

GameThread: Washington Nationals At Chicago Cubs - Game 126 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ... with the 86th Pick in the 3rd Round of the 2004 MLB Draft. 8/7/06 - Traded to Washington along with LHP Matt Chico for RHP Livan Hernandez.  ...

GameThread: Washington Nationals At Chicago Cubs - Game 127 Of 162. The Triumphant Return Of Mr. National Himself, LIVAN HERNANDEZ!!!!!
Federal Baseball — ... Marlins as FA. 7/25/99 - Traded To SF Giants for (RHP) Nate Bump and (RHP)Jason Grilli. 3/24/03 - Traded by SF Giants to Montreal Expos w/ IF/C Edwards Guzman for (RHP) Jim Brower and (LHP)Matt Blank.** 8/7/06 - Traded by Washington Nationals to Arizona Diamondbacks for (LHP) Matt Chico and (RHP Garrett Mock. 2/12/08 ...

Let's Try This "Winning" Thing Again: Cubs vs. Nationals Preview, Wednesday 8/26, 7:05 CT
Bleed Cubbie Blue — ... Livan Hernandez was released by the Mets last Thursday and signed yesterday by the Nats. It's his second stint in a Washington uniform; he was one of their better pitchers in 2005, their first year in DC, when he made the All-Star team; he stayed there till mid-season 2006, when he was traded to the Diamondbacks -- for Matt Chico and yesterday's starter, Garrett Mock. He was pretty bad for the Mets this year, and the last time he faced the Cubs in a regular season game was July 22, 2006 in Washington. ...

GameThread: Washington Nationals At St. Louis Cardinals - Game 131 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ...  with the 86th Pick in the 3rd Round of the 2004 MLB Draft. 8/7/06 -Traded to Washington along with LHP Matt Chico for RHP Livan Hernandez.  ...

Washington Nationals' Possible Candidates for September Roster Expansion
Federal Baseball — ... THE 40-MAN ROSTER By my count, with Justin Maxwell's impending promotion there are currently 14 players on the 40-man roster NOT on the active 25-man roster: C:  Jesus Flores (15-day DL), Luke Montz (AA-Harrisburg) SS:  Ian Desmond (AAA-Syracuse) OF Austin Kearns (15-day DL), Nyjer Morgan (15-day DL) LHP:  Scott Olsen (15-day DL), Ross Detwiler (AAA-Syracuse), Matt Chico (AA-Harrisburg) RHP:   Collin Balester ...

GameThread: Washington Nationals At San Diego Padres - Game 132 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ...  for (LHP) Matt Chico and (RHP  ...

GameThread: Florida Marlins At Washington Nationals - Game 135 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ...  with the 86th Pick in the 3rd Round of the 2004 MLB Draft. 8/7/06 -Traded to Washington along with LHP Matt Chico for RHP Livan Hernandez.  ...

GameThread: Florida Marlins At Washington Nationals - Game 136 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ...  for (LHP) Matt Chico and (RHP  ...

GameThread: Philadelphia Phillies At Washington Nationals - Game 139 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ...  with the 86th Pick in the 3rd Round of the 2004 MLB Draft. 8/7/06 -Traded to Washington along with LHP Matt Chico for RHP Livan Hernandez.  ...

GameThread: Philadelphia Phillies At Washington Nationals - Game 140 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ...  for (LHP) Matt Chico and (RHP  ...

GameThread: Washington Nationals At Philadelphia Phillies - Game 144 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ...  with the 86th Pick in the 3rd Round of the 2004 MLB Draft. 8/7/06 -Traded to Washington along with LHP Matt Chico for RHP Livan Hernandez.  ...

GameThread: Washington Nationals At Philadelphia Phillies - Game 145 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ...  for (LHP) Matt Chico and (RHP  ...

GameThread: Washington Nationals At New York Mets - Game 149 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ...  with the 86th Pick in the 3rd Round of the 2004 MLB Draft. 8/7/06 -Traded to Washington along with LHP Matt Chico for RHP Livan Hernandez.  ...

GameThread: Los Angeles Dodgers At Washington Nationals - Game 150 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ... (RHP) Jim Brower and (LHP)Matt Blank.** 8/7/06 - Traded by Washington Nationals to Arizona Diamondbacks for (LHP) Matt Chico and (RHP Garrett Mock ...

GameThread: Atlanta Braves At Washington Nationals - Game 154 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ...  with the 86th Pick in the 3rd Round of the 2004 MLB Draft. 8/7/06 -Traded to Washington along with LHP Matt Chico for RHP Livan ...

GameThread: Atlanta Braves At Washington Nationals - 155 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ... (RHP) Jim Brower and (LHP)Matt Blank.** 8/7/06 - Traded by Washington Nationals to Arizona Diamondbacks for (LHP) Matt Chico and (RHP Garrett Mock ...

GameThread: Washington Nationals At Atlanta Braves - Game 159 Or 162.
Federal Baseball — ...  with the 86th Pick in the 3rd Round of the 2004 MLB Draft. 8/7/06 -Traded to Washington along with LHP Matt Chico for RHP Livan Hernandez. ...

GameThread: Washington Nationals At Atlanta Braves - Game 160 Of 162.
Federal Baseball — ... (RHP) Jim Brower and (LHP)Matt Blank.** 8/7/06 - Traded by Washington Nationals to Arizona Diamondbacks for (LHP) Matt Chico and (RHP Garrett Mock ...

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