Chatter Archive: March 2009
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Wrapping up Tuesday
Dmitri homers, Stammen impresses, Hernandez jogs, Cabrera throws. Published March 31 2009
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Dmitri's in the lineup, so is Stammen
Veteran is back in the Nats' lineup today, DH'ing against the Tigers, who will be facing minor-league right-hander Craig Stammen. Published March 31 2009
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Wily Mo Pena released
The Nationals released the talented, yet enigmatic slugger and re-assigned Gary Glover to minor-league camp. Published March 31 2009
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Dmitri homers, Stammen impresses [UPDATED AT 2:50 P.M.]
Young hits three-run homer in third at-bat, while minor league right-hander mows down Tigers' major league lineup for four innings. Published March 31 2009
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Dmitri to remain in Viera
Young won't make Nats' Opening Day roster, will continue working out at extended spring training in Viera for three weeks. Published March 30 2009
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Wagner re-assigned to minors
Reliever is cut from big-league camp, leaving 36 remaining on the roster. Published March 30 2009
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A shaky home finale
Martis struggles, Harris can't catch a popup and even Zimmerman commits an error. Published March 30 2009
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Farewell to Space Coast
Today's the last home game in Viera of the spring as the Nats hit the road for the final week of camp. Published March 30 2009
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Cabrera scratched
Right-hander has neck spasms, won't pitch today vs. Marlins. Published March 29 2009
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Man vs. Nature
With a major rain storm looming, the Nats and Marlins are playing this game at a breakneck speed, treating to get in nine innings before Mother Nature strikes. Published March 29 2009
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Better results for Olsen
Left-hander enjoys best start of spring, allowing one earned run over 5 2/3 innings against Houston. Published March 28 2009
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Nats win, Dmitri talks
Washington beats Houston, 6-3, and Dmitri Young has his first public comments of the spring. Published March 28 2009
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More roster news: Dmitri added to 40-man
Veteran first baseman had a handshake agreement with ex-GM Jim Bowden, but he still may not be ready physically to start the season in the majors. Published March 28 2009
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Martis, Zimmermann make rotation, Pena on waivers
Nats rotation is set, with Martis as No. 4 and Zimmermann as No. 5, Balester at Class AAA. Also, Wily Mo Pena is placed on waivers. Published March 28 2009
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Waiting for cuts
Nats are expected to trim their roster down today, but it didn't happen before the team bus left for Port St. Lucie. Published March 27 2009
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Battle of the aces
John Lannan pitches well, but he's no match for Johan Santana. Published March 27 2009
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Hernandez improving
Injured second baseman could begin jogging Monday and be ready for Opening Day. Published March 27 2009
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Anderson Hernandez injured [updated at 10:15 p.m.]
Nats second baseman comes up lame running out a grounder, helped off field. Published March 25 2009
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Pregame news and notes
Dunn will play some first base this week, Flores will return to lineup Saturday, Tavarez returns to D.R. to get visa. Published March 25 2009
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Balester efficient vs. Braves
Right-hander, needing a big outing to stay in the race for the No. 5 starter's job, pitches five quick innings against Atlanta. Published March 25 2009
