I’m going to be really quick today – I’m exhausted from the weekend. Don’t forget Barry Svrluga will be signing copies of National Pastime at Olsson’s Lansburgh location tonight.
BRAVES 3 NATIONALS 1
Nationals’ Fortunes Change Quickly – The Post
P Gary Majewski blew the game last night. P Tony Armas, Jr. had another solid start.
More from The Wash. Times: Bullpen blows lead
Patterson part of waiting game – The Wash. Times
John Patterson gets everything but decisions, with Friday night being the latest example.
Smulyan Promises Black President for Nats – The Post
Jeff Smulyan is really playing the diversity card as the ownership sweepstakes come to a close.
City Officials Leery of Nats Bidder’s Silence – The Post
The District government is put off by the lack of communication from the Lerners, nothing new there.
A Conciliator Caught Off Base –
Speaking of the District government, Linda Cropp, now running for mayor is learning that trying to have it both ways has a price.
Soriano making news with play – The Wash. Times
Alfonso Soriano is playing rather well and already has one more homer at RFK (in about 20 AB) than Jose Vidro does in nearly 300 AB. Of course, Soriano is almost certainly a rent-a-player and probably won’t be here on August 1.
Debate Over RFK Fences Continues – The Post
Apparently, Jim Bowden studied spray charts to determine that Soriano’s swing could work well at RFK.