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