Nationals Learn ‘Teen’ Prospect Is Not Who He Said He Was – The Post
Nats angered by prospect’s ‘fraud’ – The Wash. Times
Prospect faked his name and age – Florida Today
Just a review of the revelation that 19 year old Esmailyn González is really 23 year old Carlos Alvarez Daniel Lugo. To say this is a colossal screw-up on about every level would be an understatement.

THOM LOVERRO: Bowden not smiling anymore – The Wash. Times

If the report is true, this incident should cost Nationals general manager Jim Bowden, who has enjoyed the protection of his buddy, owner Mark Lerner, his job.

Even if Bowden had no knowledge of any scam, it happened on his watch and marks yet another embarrassment for a franchise that already is the laughingstock of baseball.

I was hoping for an outright call for Bowden’s job, but this will have to do for now.

Rick Snider » Fool’s gold – The Wash. Examiner
Snider argues that the Nats had bigger debacles than Gonzales (Lugo) — like signing Paul Lo Duca for $5 million last year. He makes a great point, but this one feels bigger. Snider wants to see what Gonzales (Lugo) can do.