D.C. Exempt on Stadium Overruns – The Post
Today is the final vote for the ballpark lease and the news out of the District building sounds positive, though there are a few councilmen grumbling about not seeing the documents. CFO Natwar Gandhi has given the lease deal his blessing though. It almost sounds too good to be true.
More from The Wash. Times: Mayor, officials sign off on lease
Vidro, Like Nationals, Is Looking to Keep His Place – The Post
A look at 2B Jose Vidro, whose uncertain health mirrors the uncertainty of the franchise. Also, note the byline.
MARC FISHER – Ballpark Deal’s Salvation? Both Sides Chickened Out – The Post
Sounds about right to me — both sides realized that going forward was better than going backwards. Hopefully, the typical SNAFUs will not occur today and everyone can move on. We shall see…
Robinson likes latest ‘step’ – The Wash. Times
Frank Robinson is pleased by the situation between D.C. and MLB, Robert Fick’s surgery went better than expected and Vidro pronounces himself healthy.
More from The Post: Fick Is Expected For Opener
Ortiz slides into a spot – The Wash. Times
Special assistant to the GM, Jose Rijo thinks Ramon Ortiz is a sleeper and can post wins in double figures if he can get his slider working well.
Nationals Spring Training Report – The Wash. Times