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Washington Nationals : Chronicling Fail
Washington Nationals : Chronicling Fail
129756_pirates_nationals_baseball It’s no secret that the Washington Nationals are the worst team in Major League Baseball and have become a national joke. As a resident of the area, I have paid close attention to the struggles of the Nats this season, and have been waiting for the right time ...
Nationals Fire Manny Acta; Poised to Make Late Wild Card Push
Nationals Fire Manny Acta; Poised to Make Late Wild Card Push
stylepointsblog.com — In a prototypical “re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic” move, the languishing Washington Nationals have fired... their manager , Manny Acta. Sitting at an embarrassing 26-61 and on a painstaking pace for 48-114 (which would be the third worst mark of the past 56 years, ... (more) Nationals Fire Manny Acta; Poised to Make Late Wild Card ...
Tough Acta to Follow
Tough Acta to Follow
morehardball.blogspot.com — Well, it is official. Last night under the cover of darkness, the powers that be fired Manny... Acta as Nationals' manager. But who will Kasten and Lerner tap to fill his shoes? Here are a couple of people who may be able to help turn the bottom of the barrel Nationals into a top-notch professional ... (more) Tough Acta to Follow
Nationals dismiss Acta, name Riggleman | MLB.com: News
Nationals dismiss Acta, name Riggleman | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com — By Bill Ladson / MLB.com 07/13/09 11:33 AM ET HOUSTON -- About five hours after losing their... 61st game of the season, the Nationals dismissed Manny Acta as their manager on Sunday night. The team named bench coach Jim Riggleman interim manager during ... (more) Nationals dismiss Acta, name Riggleman | MLB.com: News
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Nats fire Acta; Riggleman is interim managerUSATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories 7/13/2009
Manny Acta says he has been fired as manager of the Washington Nationals. Acting general manager Mike Rizzo confirmed the dimissal Monday to The Associated Press.
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