Fick thrilled to play for Robinson – nationals.com
Jim Bowden’s latest reclamation project, Robert Fick is described. Needham breaks it down really well over at Capital Punishment, which is great because I am short on time this a.m.
One thing though, every time I hear Robert Fick, I think of Robin Ficker.
More from The Wash. Times: Injury doesn’t stop Fick
Nationals Assemble Well-Traveled Team – The Post
Dave Sheinin goes after GM Jim Bowden rather well:
Nationals General Manager Jim Bowden spent much of the winter signing every once-famous castoff, journeyman and retread he could get his hands on — always on the cheap, often with little more than an offer of a non-guaranteed, minor league deal.
As always, Bowden’s predilection for two types of players — “tools” players (those whom scouts grade highly in various athletic categories) and former Cincinnati Reds — is in full effect this spring. Bowden’s Cincinnati connections (he was general manager there from 1992 to 2003) led him this winter to former Reds such as Tucker, Mateo and infielder Damian Jackson. Tucker and Jackson both have solid chances to make the team.
I think I have read this sort of thing before in the Natmosphere. One last thing:
“I took Ron Gant and Eric Davis [in Cincinnati] when everyone thought they were done,” Bowden said, “and they both won comeback player of the year. Who’s to say it couldn’t happen again?”
That’s all fine and good, but I’m more interested in winning teams than players getting awards.
Also, the ballclub is currently preparing to extend Bowden’s contract beyond April 30. Hopefully it will be a short as possible.
Cordero accepts sacrifice for WBC – The Wash. Times
In order to pitch in the World Baseball Classic, asthmatic closer Chad Cordero is refraining from using an inhaler because it contains Albuterol which is a banned substance in the WBC.
Seen and heard at Spring Training – The Wash. Times
¡LIVAN! blows Eddie Rodriguez’s horn; ¡Dutch! is uppity; more…
Soriano expected to arrive on time – Florida Today
“Why wouldn’t he?” ponders Frank Robinson.