Spring Training (finally) ends

‘Bizarre’ camp concludesThe Wash. Times
Spring training is finally over! Some say spring training is always kind of brutal, but this year was just ridiculous. Down in Fredericksburg, The Free Lance Star wonders if the Nats are ready.


Nats’ Young Star Isn’t Kidding AroundThe Post
Dutch! is precocious. He had a great spring, other than fielding which he says he will take more seriously in the regular season. That is not what Frank Robinson likes to hear from his rookies.


Nats petition MLB for openers at homeThe Wash. Times
Hopefully MLB will let the Nats have their home opener on the first day of the season again and restore balance to the force.


U.S. House To Discuss TV DisputeThe Post
This is probably a misuse of federal resources, but I am willing to over look that if they make Peter Angelo$ feel very uncomfortable.

More from The Wash. Times: Congress to query Comcast


THOMAS BOSWELLRivals Share Common EnemyThe Post
The headline makes this column out to be something that it should be and scathing indictment of Angelo$ but is instead a wishy washy piece about how the O’s were allegedly special to Washingtonians. Nuts!

Due to the ongoing malevolence that Angelo$ has demonstrated to Washington, anything associated with him is to be jeered at all occasions. D.C. should not subsidize Baltimore, period.


Gonzalez And Ward Earn SpotsThe Post
The roster breakdown. I don’t know about you, but I feel a lot better knowing Daryle Ward is on the team and Ryan Church is not.


Emmis Considering Sports Beyond Washington NationalsRadio & Records
If Jeff Smulyan does not get the Nationals, he will look elsewhere for a sports team. Hat tip to DCRTV.com


Washington Nationals announce 2006 promotional schedulenationals.com
Like last year, the promotions are not much to speak of, just another shortcoming of MLB’s stewardship.


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Nationals full of questionsUSA Today
The USA Today season preview.