Nats return to the diamond tonight vs. Oakland
Nats Go Against the Averages – The Post
Team Continues to Win Despite Mediocre Hitting, Pitching Numbers
Analysis from Barry Srvluga about why the Nats are winning, despite having unspectacular stats.
More than jus twar and peace – The Wash. Times
I will bet that this headline is supposed to be “More than just war and peace,” but I post them as I see them.
The fabled “man on the street” is interviewed a few times about the Nationals. More of the same from The Sun: Washington team in 1st seems a bit out of place, except there is more skepticism. I happen to think that Baltimore in first place is out of place too, but then I remember they are the only franchise in MLB that is subsidized by another franchise. Anything they achieve from here on out should have an asterisk on it.
In Their 1st Draft, Nats to Pick 4th – The Post
U-Va.’s Zimmerman Is Favorite to Be Washington’s Top Choice
It will be news if the Nationals do not pick Ryan Zimmerman.
More from The Wash. Times: Zimmerman could be drafted today
Just in case you have not seen it yet, Brad Wilkerson’s appearance on This Week in Baseball is now online. There is also a feature on D.C. baseball history.
Pujols, Johnson NL Players of the Week – UPI/The Wash. Times
1B Nick Johnson is rewarded for his heroics last week, but he has to share with Albert Pujols of St. Louis.