Baseball Executive To Meet With Council – The Post
Mayor Outlines Concerns Over Stadium
Mayor Anthony Williams indicated that it may be tough to get the council to approve the ballpark lease if MLB does not chip in some money or a $24 million line of credit in case of a prolonged stoppage in play (i.e. terrorism, weather, strike). The entire council is meeting with Jerry Reinsdorf today, so there could be some fireworks.
More from The Wash. Times: Williams remains confident in lease
Robinson Likely to Return – The Post
Nationals Hope to Resolve Bowden’s Status as GM First
If Jim Bowden sticks around, Tony Tavarers is apparently likely to push for him to keep Frank Robinson as manager, but expect changes to the coaching staff if that happens. Pitching coach Randy St. Claire might be the only coach who will be asked to return. Also, buried at the end of the article is news that Hector Carrasco is looking at signing with a West Coast team.