Chatter Archive: August 2009
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Nats vs. Rockies 8/19 in-game thread
Here is the in-game thread for tonight's Nats-Rockies game, where we'll be posting updates and analysis throughout the night. Published August 19 2009
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Rizzo gets the permanent GM job
Mike Rizzo, who has served as Washington's acting GM since March, will be given the full-time job tomorrow, a club source has confirmed. Published August 19 2009
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Strasburg signs
Top draft pick agrees to terms with the Nats just before the midnight deadline passes. He's believed to have received about $15 million over four years. Published August 18 2009
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The GM question
Would the Nationals really replace Mike Rizzo after he signed Stephen Strasburg? One report says yes, but the logic doesn't make much sense. Published August 18 2009
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Thru 6: Pitchers' duel
Craig Stammen was in control but faltered in the sixth. Ubaldo Jimenez remains in control, leading to a 2-2 tie. Published August 18 2009
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Thru 3: Stammen does it all
Rookie right-hander has pitched well and drove in a run with a second-inning double. Published August 18 2009
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No Strasburg in DC today [updated]
The newly signed top draft pick won't be at Nationals Park today, but he's likely to make his first appearance here Friday. (Not in uniform, of course.) Published August 18 2009
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More Strasburg details
The deal -- which guarantees $15.1 million -- was struck at 11:58:43 p.m. What was the hurry? Published August 18 2009
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Nats sign ... 12th round pick
No, nothing on Strasburg yet. But the Nats did come to terms tonight with right-hander Nathan Karns. Published August 17 2009
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The final hour
Stephen Strasburg has 60 minutes to decide if he wants to be a National or not. Published August 17 2009
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Marrero promoted to Harrisburg
The Nats' top offensive prospect and 2006 first-round draft pick has been moved up from Class A to Class AA. Published August 17 2009
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T-minus 7 1/2 hours
Nothing happening yet with Stephen Strasburg, but the Nats have made a roster move. Published August 17 2009
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The Boras Bunch
Of the 14 players who have yet to sign, six of them are represented by Scott Boras. Published August 16 2009
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Nats vs. Reds 8/16 in-game thread
Here is the in-game thread for this afternoon's Nationals-Reds game, where we'll be posting live updates throughout the day. Published August 16 2009
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Willingham's scramble gives Nats 5-4 win
Josh Willingham took advantage of a broken play in scoring the winning run, giving the Nats a 5-4 victory Published August 16 2009
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Nats vs. Reds 8/15 in-game thread
Here is the in-game thread for tonight's Nationals-Reds game, where we'll be posting live updates throughout the day. Published August 15 2009
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Nats win, and other stuff
The key points from the Nationals' 10-6 win over the Reds, plus an update on the Stephen Strasburg negotiations. Published August 15 2009
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Nationals sign eighth-rounder Perez
The Nationals officially announced this afternoon they have agreed to terms with Roberto Perez, the shortstop they took in the eighth round of June's draft out of Dorado Academy in Puerto Rico. Published August 14 2009
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Mock strong in 2-0 Nats win
Garrett Mock turned in the best start of his short career, continuing a maturation process that's rewarding the Nationals' faith in him. Published August 14 2009
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Nats vs. Reds 8/14 in-game thread
Here is the in-game thread for tonight's Nationals-Reds game, where we'll be posting updates and analysis up to and during the game: Published August 14 2009
