Tag Archives: Washington Nationals
Nats play all the aces
Bryce Harper arrived. Jordan Zimmerman returned. Stephen Strasburg is exiting. The Washington Nationals’ three cornerstones were all active on Thursday. My Washington Examiner column says Harper appears the real deal and not some snotty kid that has been rumored. He’s … Continue reading
YouTube: Mr. Harper comes to Washington
Yes, I do escape Redskins Park once in a while. Examiner reporter Brian McNally and I discuss Bryce Harper’s arrival with the Washington Nationals.
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Nats need to keep Dunn
Back in 2006, the Nats decided not to trade Alfonso Soriano and take their chances signing him as a free agent after the season. It didn’t work, but they gained two first-round picks — one that turned into Jordan Zimmerman. … Continue reading
Nats hit midseason
It’s the figurative midseason break after playing San Francisco today as the Washington Nationals get four days off for the All-Star break. My Washington Examiner column discusses where the team stands at midseason. Hint — a heckuva lot better than … Continue reading
Strasburg is the real deal
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg makes his seventh and final start before the All-Star break on Friday. The way the Nats are hitting homers in this heat, maybe the rookie will get a run or two from teammates. My Washington … Continue reading
Nats rob Strasburg of win
So much for all-star talk because 2-2 doesn’t cut it even if Stephen Strasburg could be 5-0. My Washington Examiner column says Strasburg was terrific against Atlanta on Monday only to be undone by teammates once more not hitting and … Continue reading
Strasburg an all-star? Not yet
Washingtonians are so starved for great players that there’s now talk of pushing Stephen Strasburg for the all-star game. My Washington Examiner column says 2-0 with four starts remaining doesn’t cut it. That’s five weeks in the majors, not enough … Continue reading
Strasburg shows a little humanity
OK, so the kid’s not a robot. Stephen Strasburg battled the mound more than the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, issuing five walks when slipping regularly in the fourth through sixth innings. My Washington Examiner column says the kid has the … Continue reading
Strasburg now has to do it again and again
What can Stephen Strasburg do for an encore after one of the more memorable rookie debuts? Just be himself. Nothing can top that 14K golden effort short of a no-hitter. My Washington Examiner column says the Washington Nationals pitcher is … Continue reading
