Armas Falters, Stanton Rises – The Post
The Nats could not complete a season sweep of the Giants yesterday in San Francisco. Tony Armas Jr. pitched like — Tony Armas, Jr. giving up six runs in 3 2/3’s innings.
Frank Robinson:
If I could fix him, I wouldn’t be sitting here. Believe me, I’d be sitting on an island somewhere, with a nice drink in my hands, and relaxing — with my own private jet. When there was a Tony Armas around, I’d fly in and fix him and go back to my island.
Ha! It’s funny, but not necessarily something a manager should be saying. Then again, Armas has been around the block for a while. I am just glad Robinson didn’t say it about some rookie.
And really, this is Tony Armas we are talking about Frank, fixing him is hardly worthy of a private jet.
Mike Stanton of all people got the save for the Giants yesterday. Alfonso Soriano had two more homers and Nick Johnson added one too. Final score: 6-8
More from The Wash. Times: Pitchers’ failures too much for Nats
Boxscore – ESPN
New Reliever Wagner Gets Roughed Up – The Post
P Ryan Wagner, who came over in the Cincy trade is having a rough time in the bullpen so far.
Commission hears proposal on parking – The Wash. Times
The latest on the new ballpark parking saga, if you are interested.
Hernandez shines in San Francisco – The Wash. Times
Tuesday’s start, a victory, was Livan Hernandez’s first in San Francisco since he was traded from the Giants after going 0-2 in the 2002 World Series.
Harold Reynolds Tests Positive For Elevated Levels Of Testosterone – The Onion
I have kept quiet about Reynolds firing from Baseball Tonight, but now that the results are in I agree with ESPN’s decision.