http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/-t1.htm Discuss everything Expos and Nationals here. Who knows, they might be good someday. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:47:48 GMT 10 http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/SelenaForever01/nightcomerica.jpg http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/-t1.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/riggleman-hired-as-nationals-manager-t5687.htm GoGetEmTigers Riggleman hired as Nationals manager Team showed improvement under interim skipper in '09 By Bill Ladson / MLB.com 11/11/09 11:35 PM EST WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have selected Jim Riggleman as their manager, according to a baseball source. The news comes five months after Riggleman was named the interim skipper, replacing Manny Acta. A news conference is scheduled for Thursday at Nationals Park. Riggleman, who was not available for comment on Wednesday, became interim manager ... Washington Nationals Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:47:48 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/riggleman-hired-as-nationals-manager-t5687.htm#171289 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/riggleman-hired-as-nationals-manager-t5687.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-are-eliminated-t5437.htm catbox_9 The Nationals are officially eliminated from playoff contention as of the conclusion of yesterday's games. They are the first team to be eliminated this season. Washington Nationals Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:47:08 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-are-eliminated-t5437.htm#168703 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-are-eliminated-t5437.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-come-to-terms-with-top-pick-strasburg-t5363.htm GoGetEmTigers Nats come to terms with top pick Strasburg Deal with Golden Spikes winner likely for record figure By Bill Ladson / MLB.com 08/18/09 12:17 AM ET WASHINGTON -- The Nationals agreed to terms with right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, before Monday's midnight ET deadline. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but according to MLB Network and multiple reports it's a four-year contract worth more than $15 million. That ... Washington Nationals Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:38:37 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-come-to-terms-with-top-pick-strasburg-t5363.htm#167142 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-come-to-terms-with-top-pick-strasburg-t5363.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/two-slams-from-willingham-vault-nats-07-28-09-t5275.htm GoGetEmTigers Two slams from Willingham vault Nats Slugger becomes 13th big leaguer to accomplish rare feat By Bill Ladson / MLB.com 07/28/09 1:04 AM ET Box > MILWAUKEE -- Outfielder Josh Willingham had the game of his life on Monday night at Miller Park as the Nationals pounded the Brewers, 14-6. Willingham became the 13th player in Major League history to hit two grand slams in a game. "That was a special night and one I will never forget," Willingham said after ... Washington Nationals Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:14:29 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/two-slams-from-willingham-vault-nats-07-28-09-t5275.htm#163832 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/two-slams-from-willingham-vault-nats-07-28-09-t5275.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-dismiss-acta-as-manager-07-13-09-t5218.htm GoGetEmTigers Nationals dismiss Acta as manager Announcement expected to be made early today By Bill Ladson / MLB.com 07/13/09 1:55 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, according to multiple sources. An announcement is expected as early as today. Acta learned about his dismissal at Nationals Park after the team arrived from Houston at Dulles Airport in Washington. Team president Stan Kasten ... Washington Nationals Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:08:01 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-dismiss-acta-as-manager-07-13-09-t5218.htm#161664 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-dismiss-acta-as-manager-07-13-09-t5218.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-get-morgan-burnett-in-swap-with-bucs-t5167.htm GoGetEmTigers Nats get Morgan, Burnett in swap with Bucs Club parts with Milledge, Hanrahan for defense, young arm By Bill Ladson / MLB.com 06/30/09 8:21 PM ET WASHINGTON -- The Nationals traded reliever Joel Hanrahan and outfielder Lastings Milledge to the Pirates for reliever Sean Burnett and outfielder Nyjer Morgan on Tuesday afternoon. Morgan is considered the key to the deal for Washington. He was acquired to improve the team's outfield defense, which ranks among the worst in the National ... Washington Nationals Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:51:37 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-get-morgan-burnett-in-swap-with-bucs-t5167.htm#160644 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-get-morgan-burnett-in-swap-with-bucs-t5167.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-trade-langerhans-t5161.htm bobrob2004 Nats trade Langerhans By Pete McElroy on June 28, 2009 3:22 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) The Nationals acquired infielder Mike Morse from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder Ryan Langerhans. Morse, 27, will be assigned to Triple-A Syracuse. A third-round selection of the White Sox in 2000, Morse is a .300 career hitter with 18 doubles, three home runs and 37 RBI in 107 big league games with Seattle from 2005-08. At the time of the trade, Morse was batting ... Washington Nationals Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:53:07 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-trade-langerhans-t5161.htm#160563 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-trade-langerhans-t5161.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/can-the-nationals-winever-t4815.htm catbox_9 0-7 and counting Washington Nationals Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:48:18 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/can-the-nationals-winever-t4815.htm#150503 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/can-the-nationals-winever-t4815.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-gm-bowden-resigns-t4567.htm bobrob2004 Nationals GM Bowden resigns VIERA, Fla. -- Jim Bowden resigned Sunday after four seasons as the Washington Nationals general manager, leaving under the cloud of a federal investigation into the skimming of signing bonuses given to Latin American prospects. He has maintained his innocence in the matter, but said Sunday, "I've become a distraction." "It's an emotional decision. It saddens me. But I feel it's in the best interest of two of the things I love the most, ... Washington Nationals Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:11:44 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-gm-bowden-resigns-t4567.htm#143773 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-gm-bowden-resigns-t4567.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-sign-adam-dunn-t4497.htm bobrob2004 Sources: Nats Sign Adam Dunn The Washington Nationals have agreed to a preliminary deal with 29-year-old free agent Adam Dunn, a signing that would fulfill their offseason-long search for a left-handed power hitter. Two independent sources have told the Post that Dunn will sign a two-year deal, possibly announced as early as tomorrow. More details coming. Washington Nationals Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:43:15 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-sign-adam-dunn-t4497.htm#142117 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-sign-adam-dunn-t4497.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/florida-deals-willingham-olsen-to-nationals-t4027.htm bobrob2004 Sources: Nats deal Bonifacio, minor leaguers for Marlins' Willingham, Olsen The Washington Nationals began their rebuilding process Monday, agreeing to a trade for left fielder Josh Willingham and lefty starter Scott Olsen of the Florida Marlins for a package of players. The Nats traded away second baseman Emilio Bonifacio, who hit .243 in 49 games last season, and two minors leaguers in pitcher P.J. Dean and shortstop Jake Smolinski, sources told ESPN's Peter Gammons. Olsen, went ... Washington Nationals Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:22:14 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/florida-deals-willingham-olsen-to-nationals-t4027.htm#133965 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/florida-deals-willingham-olsen-to-nationals-t4027.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-offer-tex-8-ys-160m-deal-t4193.htm gdennis59 LAS VEGAS -- The Nationals are showing how serious they are when it comes to bringing Maryland native Mark Teixeira to Washington, D.C. According to a Major League source, the club has offered the switch-hitting first baseman an eight-year, $160 million contract that would pay Teixeira an average of $20 million per season. The Nationals would not confirm the dollar figures. However, the Nationals have competition when it comes to acquiring Teixeira; the Angels, Orioles, Red ... Washington Nationals Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:03:02 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-offer-tex-8-ys-160m-deal-t4193.htm#136624 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-offer-tex-8-ys-160m-deal-t4193.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/teixeira-interested-in-playing-for-nats-t4084.htm bobrob2004 Teixeira interested in playing for Nats Maryland native intrigued by idea of returning home WASHINGTON -- It has been reported several times that the Nationals have interest in signing free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira. MLB.com has learned that the feeling is mutual, according to a person familiar with Teixeira's thinking. Teixeira is from Maryland and is thinking about the possibility of playing in Washington. He played baseball, basketball and soccer at Mt. St. Joseph's High ... Washington Nationals Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:37:30 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/teixeira-interested-in-playing-for-nats-t4084.htm#134812 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/teixeira-interested-in-playing-for-nats-t4084.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/washington-nationals-lose-100-games-t3762.htm gs78 Washington Nationals Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:16:17 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/washington-nationals-lose-100-games-t3762.htm#126806 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/washington-nationals-lose-100-games-t3762.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-cristian-guzman-hit-for-the-cycle-8-28-2008-t3548.htm GoGetEmTigers 08/28/2008 11:55 PM ET Guzman hits for cycle Shortstop accomplishes rare feat against Dodgers By Bill Ladson / MLB.com WASHINGTON -- Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman hit for the cycle in an 11-2 victory over the Dodgers on Thursday night at Nationals Park. Guzman is the second player in Nationals history to perform the feat. Outfielder Brad Wilkerson did it against the Philllies on April 6, 2005. "I feel great. As you can see, I'm still sweating," the switch-hitting Guzman ... Washington Nationals Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:16:57 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-cristian-guzman-hit-for-the-cycle-8-28-2008-t3548.htm#119241 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-cristian-guzman-hit-for-the-cycle-8-28-2008-t3548.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-release-lo-duca-lopez-t3302.htm bobrob2004 Breaking news: Lo Duca, Lopez released

After tonight's game, the Nationals released two veterans, Felipe Lopez and Paul Lo Duca. They also announced that Emilio Bonifacio and Elijah Dukes will both be recalled.

More on this shortly.]]> Washington Nationals Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:08:55 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-release-lo-duca-lopez-t3302.htm#110846 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-release-lo-duca-lopez-t3302.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/washington-nationals-news-t1608.htm GoGetEmTigers Ex-Tiger Dmitri Young still facing weighty problem In the Detroit Free Press March 8, 2008 Try as he did, diabetic former Tiger Dmitri Young couldn't drop any weight before reporting to Nationals training camp this winter. The 2007 National League comeback player of the year told mlb.com that he exercised, hired a chef to prepare food out of a cookbook for diabetics and even tried to fast for a day. But he still tips the scales around 290 pounds. "In the past, I could lose weight ... Washington Nationals Sun, 09 Mar 2008 02:54:02 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/washington-nationals-news-t1608.htm#52245 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/washington-nationals-news-t1608.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-to-sign-catcher-estrada-t1219.htm bobrob2004 Nationals to sign catcher Estrada Switch-hitting veteran gives Washington options on offense WASHINGTON -- Looking to bolster their offense even more, the Nationals agreed to terms on a $1.25 million contract with catcher Johnny Estrada, pending a physical, according to a baseball source. When reached for comment Tuesday morning, Nationals general manager Jim Bowden would not confirm or deny the report. The baseball source insisted that signing Estrada is not a reaction to Paul ... Washington Nationals Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:47:50 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-to-sign-catcher-estrada-t1219.htm#42990 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nationals-to-sign-catcher-estrada-t1219.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/elijah-dukes-to-nationals-t823.htm bobrob2004 Elijah Dukes to Nationals? Dave Sheinin just confirmed what I've been trying to for the last couple hours -- that troubled Tampa Bay outfielder Elijah Dukes has been dealt to the Washington Nationals. We do not yet know who was dealt in return. This jives with what I heard this morning, that the Nationals are not yet done moving in the outfield. Dukes was a rookie for the Rays this past season, but he made far more news off the field. He is 23, extremely talented. But his wife ... Washington Nationals Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:08:12 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/elijah-dukes-to-nationals-t823.htm#32263 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/elijah-dukes-to-nationals-t823.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-sign-boone-avoid-arbitration-with-wmp-t869.htm bobrob2004 Nats sign Boone, avoid arbitration with WMP I fell down on pursuing this one, but the Nationals signed infielder Aaron Boone to a one-year, $1 million contract that includes incentives. They also agreed to the aforementioned extension with outfielder Wily Mo Pena, the one GM Jim Bowden said last night was innacurately reported by ESPN. The twist: Pena will get $2 million in 2008 -- thus avoiding arbitration and getting only a slight raise from his $1.875 million in 2007. But he'll have ... Washington Nationals Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:15:19 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-sign-boone-avoid-arbitration-with-wmp-t869.htm#34041 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/nats-sign-boone-avoid-arbitration-with-wmp-t869.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/hunter-interested-in-joining-nationals-t255.htm bobrob2004 Hunter interested in joining Nationals Twins' potential free agent-to-be has close ties with Young By Bill Ladson / MLB.com WASHINGTON -- After the World Series comes to an end, Twins outfielder Torii Hunter is expected to file for free agency, and he said on Wednesday that he has an interest in playing for the Nationals because of his close relationship with first baseman Dmitri Young. Young and Hunter have known each other since the early 1990s, when Young played with Hunter's cousin, ... Washington Nationals Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:25:33 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/hunter-interested-in-joining-nationals-t255.htm#3856 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f62/hunter-interested-in-joining-nationals-t255.htm