sports.espn.go.com - 12/11/2007
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Catcher Paul Lo Duca agreed to a $5 million, one-year deal with the Washington Nationals because he felt wanted -- and because there will be plenty of chances to face his old club, the New York Mets.
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Paulie wants revenge
The 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog —
Paulie wants revenge 2007-12-11 at 7:44 pm ESPN.com is reporting that newly signed Nationals catcher Paul Lo Duca is happy to have signed within the NL East so he can play the Mets. From ESPN... Asked what his reasons were for choosing the Nationals, Lo Duca said they "wanted me more," and that he wanted to stay in the National League. Then he paused before adding with a smile: "getting to play the Mets 18 times." Lo Duca also added... "I'm excited to be part of a team that's young and has a chance to win this division," Lo Duca said Tuesday after passing a physical to ...
Lo Duca may be bitter, but changing catchers right move for Mets
SILive: Ya Gotta Believe —
... gave for signing a one-year, $5 million contract with the Gnats during his unveiling down in D.C. today. Shame he feels that way. Lo Duca was a fire plug, a good Met, a beloved Met and a true clubhouse leader who hit .291 in September when the rest of his teammates were playing like they didn't give a darn if they were home watching football come October. That said, if that's how Paulie Walnuts feels, then he can come get him some. Lo Duca turns 36 in April and is coming off a season where he posted a shameful .311 on-base percentage and his lowest batting average (.272) ...
Lo and Behold
The Nationals Enquirer —
"He has never been with a losing team. Ever. He wins. That's what he does." (Jim Bowden, via AP, 12/11/2007) Well, Jim, there's a first time for everything...
Nationals sign Paul Lo Duca for 1-year, $5 million.
Heck, if they were in the market for a free agent platoon catcher who can't field his position but mashes lefties, why not just bring back Matt LeCroy on the cheap?
We're kidding, of course (we think). ...
Ridiculousness Overload
umpbump.com —
... 2. Paul Lo Duca telling the press that his new team, the Washington Nationals, has a chance to win (the) division. Like, this year. From what I understand, he was being completely serious. For real. ...
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Source: Nats agree to terms with Lo Duca - Nationals Journal
blog.washingtonpost.com 12/10/2007 — The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free agent catcher Paul Lo Duca, a source with knowledge of the situation said today. Terms were not immediately available, though Lo Duca was thought to be seeking $5 million.
Lo Duca, 35, played the past two seasons with the New York Mets. A .288 career hitter and four-time all-star, he played previously for the Los ...
Vote Lo Duca
metstradamus.blogspot.com 12/11/2007 — Lastings Milledge has chosen his running mate : Lastings and Paulie, together in Washington as they run under the "ex-Met" party. First campaign promise: 19-0 against the Mets.
Ex-Mets:: Lo Duca signs with the Nats
theropolitans.com 12/11/2007 — It\'s being reported that the Nationals and FA catcher Paul Lo Duca have agreed to terms, says the Washington Post.
...it was never suspected that he would come back, and the Mets never even made an offer to bring him back...
...a nice two years ...
LO DUCA OKS DC DEAL —
NY Post: Sports 12/11/2007
Paul Lo Duca is staying in the NL East, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Nationals. Lo Duca, who turns 36 in April, was the Mets' starting catcher the past two seasons but the team decided not to retain him for a third season. Instead, the...
Nats, Lo Duca agree to 1-year, $5M deal —
FOXSports.com News for MLB 12/11/2007
Catcher Paul Lo Duca joined the Washington Nationals with a $5 million, one-year deal after he passed his physical Tuesday.
The team planned a news conference later Tuesday to announce the signing.
Lo Duca, a free agent who played for the New York ...
Milledge: I love the game, I play to win —
Major League Baseball News 12/12/2007
On Tuesday, Lastings Milledge was introduced, along with catcher Paul Lo Duca, as one of the new members of the Nationals. Milledge, who was acquired in a trade that sent catcher Brian Schneider and outfielder Ryan Church to the Mets on Nov. 30, is ...
