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I have to wonder if they are playing to get someone fired

Comedy Of Errors Is Tragic For NatsThe Post
Nationals still fishingThe Wash. Times
This line pretty much somes up what has been going on lately:

(Odalis) Perez, John Lannan, Tim Redding and Shawn Hill have a combined 3.52 ERA the last four days — and they have one win to show for it.

The defense, offense and bullpen have been awful.

Are the Nats playing to get manager Manny Acta or hitting coach Lenny Harris fired? I don’t have a problem with the latter, but would hate (and don’t expect) to see the former. I think GM Jim Bowden’s job should be in jeopardy as well.

Bullpen Feels The Pressure, Takes LumpsThe Post
The bullpen isn’t getting it done.

A surprisingly cold startThe Wash. Times
My suggestion to Ryan Zimmerman — try taking a pitch for a change.

Perez is not stressing over run supportThe Wash. Times
Odalis Perez has been solid, but has yet to record a win.