Nats Web site selling Wang jerseys – DC Sports Bog, The Post
Since yesterday morning, Chien-Ming Wang jerseys have been available in the official Washington Nationals online store. Apparently, this is the new way of announcing signings.
Also, Collin Balestar, you lost your number again.
Why the Nats signed Wang – Nats Insider
So Wang (prounced Wong, you’ve been saying it wrang) is apparently the other free agent starter the Nats were going to sign. There is a problem though — the former Yankees ace, who was baseball’s winning-est pitcher in 2006-2007 (38 victories) won’t pitch until May. Wang had shoulder surgery last year that led to the Yankees non-tendering him. He also missed 2008 with a foot injury. I wondered why the Nats would pay $2 million for him to pitch 4-5 months, at best? The answer is because Washington has control of him next season too, so if Wang turns out well, they have a valuable asset, if not, little is lost. Not a bad signing, but it’d be better if Wang was the third free agent pickup for the rotation and not the second.
Obligatory link to The Post:
Washington Nationals reportedly agree to a contract with former Yankee Chien-Ming Wang
