First the bad news….<\/p>\n
Nationals Give New Boss Another Loss<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i> More from The Wash. Times<\/i>: Hernandez gets pounded, again<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Nats Stadium Dig Begins; Design Still Up in the Air<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i> For an up close look, check out MissChatter’s trip to the ceremony<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n More from The Wash. Times<\/i>: Nats ballpark finally under way<\/b><\/a> & The Wash. Examiner<\/i>: Builders put Nationals stadium construction ‘on the fast track’<\/b><\/a> More from The Wash. Times<\/i>: Fixing a franchise<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n
So much for the ownership resolution getting the players to focus on baseball. Livan Hernandez<\/b> pitched poorly again, and the Nats got crushed 11-3 by the Marlins. The Nats had better play well this weekend with the Pirates in town; there is more at stake for me than just bragging rights.<\/p>\n
Guillen’s girlfriend robbed<\/b><\/a> – The Wash. Times<\/i>
The poor judgement of Jose Gullien’s girlfriend — cashing a $12,000 check at a check cashing store in NE — was rewarded<\/i> when she was robbed. D’oh! Guillen immediately blamed Mike Scosia<\/b>.<\/p>\n
STEVEN PEARLSTEIN<\/span> – Next on Baseball Agenda: Fix the Nats’ TV Problem<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
Pearlstein wants the District to sue MLB and Peter Angelo$ over TV rights.<\/p>\n
Some Concerns About Parking at New Stadium<\/b><\/a> – WTOP<\/i>
Oh yeah, some people are going to want to drive, but where will they park?<\/p>\n
Happier news…<\/p>\n
Ground was officially broken for the new ballpark yesterday, even though the design is expected to be modified. Stan Kasten<\/b> thinks it can be finished on time. <\/p>\n
They think they can get it ready for 2008. Well, dreams are nice…<\/p>\n
Acrimony Fades Amid Signs Of Unity and Sighs of Relief<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
The bad feelings created since Sept. 29, 2004 over the Nationals ballpark were not visible amongst the VIPs in attendance at yesterday’s groundbreaking.<\/p>\n
2 First-Round Picks in Draft Provide a Start<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
Kasten has a lot to work with in the early part of the upcoming draft.<\/p>\n
Patterson seeks painless rehab<\/b><\/a> – The Wash. Times<\/i>
P John Patterson<\/b> pitched three scoreless innings in an intrasquad extended spring training game. Also, C Robert Fick<\/b> is in Harrisburg for more rehab with the plan to get him as many bats as possible.<\/p>\n
Honor Big Train at new ballpark<\/b><\/a> – The Wash. Times<\/i>
Heller wants the ballpark to be “Walter Johnson Park.” Johnson’s daughter knows that it will not happen, but hopes for a statue or some other tribute. Add a “retired number” sign that is visible from the field too. It is important that Johnson and other heroes of Washington baseball are honored so that D.C. delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton<\/b> can find out who there were.<\/p>\n