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Nats' Zimmermann wins major league debut (AP)
Nats' Zimmermann wins major league debut (AP)
If the Washington Nationals eventually turn their franchise around, perhaps April 20, 2009, will be looked back upon as a day of true significance. Highly touted pitching prospect Jordan Zimmermann won his major league debut Monday night, throwing six strong innings in Washington's rainy 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves, hours after Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman's $45 million,...
How Low Can You Go? Washington Nationals Attendance
How Low Can You Go? Washington Nationals Attendance
bizofbaseball.com — Nationals Park, sparsely attended last season Even with a $611 million public investment, back in 2004-2005 there... was a lot of talk by baseball boosters in the D.C. area that droves fans coming from Virginia would spend their discretionary income in and around the new ballpark for the ... (more) How Low Can You Go? Washington Nationals Attendance
Welcome to the club, Jay-Z
Welcome to the club, Jay-Z
thenatsblog.com — It was the game many Washington Nationals fans circled on their calendar before the season began, the... day prized prospect Jordan Zimmerman would make his Major League debut as the teams 5 th starter. Maybe now the team can finally get their season started with. The 22 year old pitched ... (more) Welcome to the club, Jay-Z
Another Nats Reliever Bites The Dust
Another Nats Reliever Bites The Dust
thenatsblog.com — The Nationals placed setup man Joe Biemel on the 15-day disabled list today after he hurt his... hip flexor last night. As a result the Nationals will recall reliever Saul Rivera only a day after sending him down to the minors. The temporary loss of Biemel will be felt immediately for the ... (more) Another Nats Reliever Bites The Dust
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Baseball Before Bedtime: I'm A Fool To Want You
Walkoff Walk — ... Nationals 3, Braves 2: The Nats won a game in such a wonderful fashion it caused AP beat writer Howard Fendrich to break out a listicle! He delineated the best aspects of the game, including rookie Jordan Zimmermann's tight six-inning debut win, the bullpen's three hitless innings, and closer Joel Hanrahan's first bullpen. Good for them. Also, the Reds beat the Astros and the Rockies beat the Diamondbacks. BOOM! I recapped every game.

Speed Read: Allen Outduels Gordon, Saves Celts
SPORTSbyBROOKS — ... • A record-low crowd of 12,473 paying customers saw Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmerman make his major-league debut last night. Actually, it was a lot less than that because a pre-game rain delay chased all but a few hundred fans from the park. By the time Joel Hanrahan saved a 3-2 win over the Braves, ...

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tireball.com 4/21/2009 — Jordan Zimmermann earned a win in his major-league debut Monday night, hurling six innings of two-run ball in a 3-2 victory over the Braves. The game was delayed over two hours and only a small portion of the 12,473 listed in attendance actually filled the seats but for Jordan Zimmermann it ...
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theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com 3/18/2009 — What should the Nationals do with their other Zimmermann? Should Jordan Zimmermann be sent down to the minors or be put in the Nationals starting rotation? The Ghost of Moonlight Graham has a suggestion for the Nationals
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Zimmermann, Scoreless Through ThreeNationals Journal 4/21/2009
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Ryan Zimmerman celebrates new deal with NatsThe Seattle Times: Sports 4/21/2009
Ryan Zimmerman strolled into the home clubhouse at Nationals Park after Monday's news conference announcing his $45 million, five-year contract and was greeted with a smile and a yell from a teammate.
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The story of Elijah Dukes' tardiness on Saturday at Nationals Park seemed, at first glance, pretty straightforward. Dukes was late for work; he was punished; end of story. Well, it turned out that Dukes was actually five minutes late... because of a ...
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