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Too many injuries for the Nats!

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Say it with me "The Nats aren't winning the world series this year...the Nats aren't winning the world series this year.."

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That means I'm gonna need the Orioles to step it up this year.

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Sounds like the Nats are letting Espinosa and Rodriguez go

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What do you mean by "letting go"? As in not worrying about re-signing them, sending them down to AAA regardless of their contracts, or like actually cutting them?

Two years ago I debated which Nats jersey to get. I wanted a position player and althoug I like Zimmerman and I loved Pudge I wanted to get a young player's jersey so it would last awhile. At a game, I debated between Desmond and Espinosa and Danny just happened to hit a huge HR so I went with his jersey.
Happens ever time....

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rule no.1 you got to have a better replacement in line if your gonna let someone go, ie designate for assignment, waiver, etc. Rodriguez is outta options.

To be honest Im a little surprised.

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;1010825]What do you mean by "letting go"? As in not worrying about re-signing them, sending them down to AAA regardless of their contracts, or like actually cutting them?

Two years ago I debated which Nats jersey to get. I wanted a position player and althoug I like Zimmerman and I loved Pudge I wanted to get a young player's jersey so it would last awhile. At a game, I debated between Desmond and Espinosa and Danny just happened to hit a huge HR so I went with his jersey.
Happens ever time....[/quote]

As in their lockers have been cleaned out and they've been designated for assignment, basically waived

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im sure they can find a trade partner...more surprised with espinosa

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[quote=SmootSmack;1010827]As in their lockers have been cleaned out and they've been designated for assignment, basically waived[/quote]Interesting. I can't say I'm completely surprised because they've both been dog-poo this season, but still! You'd think someone would give up something for either of them based on their "potential".

Guess I won't be wearing that Espi jersey to the game tonight!

Edit - just saw this in the comments section of the Post' Nats Insider:
[quote]Nationals PR ‏@NationalsPR 31s
Nationals add Werth, Rendon (recall, AAA), Ian Krol (selected, AA) to roster. Place Espinosa on DL (right wrist), DFA Rodriguez and Duke.[/quote]

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Geez, apparently Zack Duke my have been let go too! The wheels are coming off quickly!

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Interesting on Espinosa. First I heard was DFA, but maybe (apparently) I had heard wrong

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[quote=SmootSmack;1010831]Interesting on Espinosa. First I heard was DFA, but maybe (apparently) I had heard wrong[/quote]I keep seeing DL, but it's also saying his locker has been cleared (like you said) so the twitter guesses seem to be that he's in for a long DL stint, possibly after surgery.

Fun times.

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still have no clue as to why Dan Haren hasn't been released.

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Sounds like some major news could be coming shortly from MLB, Nats possibly involved

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[url=http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/9301536/major-league-baseball-suspend-20-players-including-alex-rodriguez-ryan-braun-part-miami-investigation]Major League Baseball might suspend 20 players, including Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Braun as part of Miami investigation - ESPN[/url]

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Sweet justice for Braun...but the bigger name is A-Rod. What a career. All the talent in the world and a flat out jerk. Its gonna end with a 2nd steroid case and a large suspension. Cant believe he stole all that money, twice. Only the yankees.

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;1010830]Geez, apparently Zack Duke my have been let go too! The wheels are coming off quickly![/quote]

From a World Series contender last year to injuries galore and letting go of key players. Yikes.

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[url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/keith-olbermann-returning-tv-turner-562696]Keith Olbermann Returning to TV on Turner (Exclusive) - The Hollywood Reporter[/url]

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[quote=DynamiteRave;1010863]From a World Series contender last year to injuries galore and letting go of key players. Yikes.[/quote]

Immediately after the Nationals lost to the Reds 15-0 this season and commentators said "The worst loss in the history of the Nationals" (and we've had some very bad teams) I immediately said that the Nationals are NOT winning a world series this year.

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[quote=CultBrennan59;1010897]Immediately after the Nationals lost to the Reds 15-0 this season and commentators said "The worst loss in the history of the Nationals" (and we've had some very bad teams) I immediately said that the Nationals are NOT winning a world series this year.[/quote]

That'd be more impressive if you said that before the loss. To make a statement like the immediately after a 15-0 loss...I mean I'm sure many were saying that at that moment

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[quote=CultBrennan59;1010897]Immediately after the Nationals lost to the Reds 15-0 this season and commentators said "The worst loss in the history of the Nationals" (and we've had some very bad teams) I immediately said that the Nationals are NOT winning a world series this year.[/quote]

Immediately after reading any of your post I instantly say "this guy doesn't know what he is talking about."

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[quote=DynamiteRave;1010863]From a World Series contender last year to injuries galore and letting go of key players. Yikes.[/quote]

Oh well, at least Strasburg is healthy...ohhhhh


Im never gonna let the Nats live down the p*ssy-est move of all time. dumb.

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[quote=mredskins;1010900]Immediately after reading any of your post I instantly say "this guy doesn't know what he is talking about."[/quote]

Funny. But I've been around sports too much my whole life to not know what I'm talking about. Predictions of mine are...predictions.

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[quote=SmootSmack;1010898]That'd be more impressive if you said that before the loss. To make a statement like the immediately after a 15-0 loss...I mean I'm sure many were saying that at that moment[/quote]

Yeah I know what you mean. I'm just saying that game is what put the final nail in the coffin for me.

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[quote=CultBrennan59;1010945]Yeah I know what you mean. I'm just saying that game is what put the final nail in the coffin for me.[/quote]

That's was their first loss of the year. It was like the 3rd game of a 162 game season. That was the final nail in the coffin for you? Harsh

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[quote=SmootSmack;1010950]That's was their first loss of the year. It was like the 3rd game of a 162 game season. That was the final nail in the coffin for you? Harsh[/quote]

Yeah, I can be harsh on teams sometimes, the future of DC Sports is bright, but not all teams can win their respective championships so soon.

Also I thought (but didn't put it down on paper or anything) that whenever a team is so heavily favored or picked by the media to win the world series (SI has us winning it all) that pressure gets to teams. So already right there, I was hesitant. Add in the worst loss in franchise history and that we got rid of a great player in Michael Morse and that was the 3 strikes for me to count them out.

We never should have sat Strasburg in the playoffs. That I was against and put on paper.

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[quote=SmootSmack;1010950]That's was their first loss of the year. It was like the 3rd game of a 162 game season. That was the final nail in the coffin for you? Harsh[/quote]

[B][I]Funny. But I've been around sports too much my whole life to not know what I'm talking about. Predictions of mine are...predictions.[/I]-CB59[/B]


Come on SS get with the program.

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[quote=CultBrennan59;1010955]Yeah, I can be harsh on teams sometimes, the future of DC Sports is bright, but not all teams can win their respective championships so soon.

Also I thought (but didn't put it down on paper or anything) that whenever a team is so heavily favored or picked by the media to win the world series (SI has us winning it all) that pressure gets to teams. So already right there, I was hesitant. Add in the worst loss in franchise history and that we got rid of a great player in Michael Morse and that was the 3 strikes for me to count them out.

We never should have sat Strasburg in the playoffs. [B]That I was against and put on paper.[/B][/quote]

Exactly where do you keep this log of all your predictions? Do you sit in front of the TV night after night jotting down predictions in a TMNT Trapper Keeper?

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[quote=mredskins;1010961]Exactly where do you keep this log of all your predictions? Do you sit in front of the TV night after night jotting down predictions in a TMNT Trapper Keeper?[/quote]

Its been heard by friends and put down on other blogs/internet outlets I belong to. None of which I'm going to tell you about.

You really have a vendetta against me. You really take citing sources seriously. Jez...

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[quote=SmootSmack;1010950]That's was their first loss of the year. It was like the 3rd game of a 162 game season. That was the final nail in the coffin for you? Harsh[/quote]

lol...you know some posters here already have nail-in-hand and are leaning over the coffin as we speak waiting for that first play of the first preseason game: Morris off the right for 1 yard gain and the nail is driven in while cursing at the tv "f*ck Kyle"

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[url=http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/9301536/major-league-baseball-suspend-20-players-including-alex-rodriguez-ryan-braun-part-miami-investigation]Major League Baseball might suspend about 20 players, including Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Braun, as part of Miami investigation - ESPN[/url]


Rut-Roh.

They should take away Ryan Braun's hardware while they are at it.

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[url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9349908/bryce-harper-washington-nationals-visit-dr-james-andrews-according-reports]Bryce Harper of Washington Nationals to visit Dr. James Andrews, according to reports - ESPN[/url]

ohhh boy, not good. this actually would be that nail

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Very cool

[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/sick-13-old-throw-yankees-first-pitch-1-210330808.html]Y! SPORTS[/url]

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[quote=SmootSmack;1011849]Very cool

[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/sick-13-old-throw-yankees-first-pitch-1-210330808.html]Y! SPORTS[/url][/quote]


Pretty amazing.

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Bryce Harper went super saiyan tonight.


[IMG]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BPQsgtMCUAEcNxZ.jpg[/IMG]


Crushing it in the final round right now.


edit: fizzled out a bit the last 5 outs.

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I tried tuning in for the HR derby but Berman ruined it for me in about 2 minutes.

[QUOTE=Mattyk;1015676]I tried tuning in for the HR derby but Berman ruined it for me in about 2 minutes.[/QUOTE]

Yeah he sucks BUT it has been a good Derby

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Looks like Cespedes is going to take this. Tied with 5 outs still left. He's crushing it tonight.

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...and there you have it. Good run by Harper, but that was a show by Cespedes.

[IMG]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BPQ2o2XCUAA8v7M.jpg:large[/IMG]

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