Nats Rally, Cordero Hangs On in Ninth<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i> P John Patterson<\/b> went five innings in his first start off the DL for a no-decision. 1B Nick Johnson<\/b> had two RBIs too.<\/p>\n More from The Wash. Times<\/i>: Nationals finally put end to slump<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Boxscore<\/b><\/a> – ESPN.com<\/i><\/p>\n More from The Wash. Times<\/i>: Injury means Day will remain<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n
Closer Chad Cordero<\/b> nearly blew the game in the ninth, giving up a leadoff homerun to the ancient Julio Franco and putting the next two men on base. Thankfully, he got the 4th and 5th batters of the inning to strike out and was able to seal the deal.<\/p>\n
7 bids offered to MLB for Nats<\/b><\/a> – The Wash. Times<\/i>
Nine bids were expected yesterday, so just seven being submitted is kind of a surprise. The bids are between $310 million and $400 million thus far, according to one source.<\/p>\n
Local Bid for Nats Has New Leadership<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
Ryan Moore<\/b><\/a> will be heartbroken<\/i> to learn that Bill Collins in no longer the primary investor for the group of Virginia businessmen trying to buy the Nats. Sallie Mae chairman Albert L. Lord<\/b> has taken over the lead spot on what is now called American Baseball Capital<\/b>. He is a Penn Stater too.<\/p>\n
Day Trade Scratched Because Of Injury<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
Recently demoted P Zach Day<\/b> was nearly traded yesterday, possibly to the Marlins for OF Juan Encarnacion<\/b>, but an MRI discovered a hairline fracture in his wrist. <\/p>\n
NOTEBOOK<\/b> – Rauch’s Surgery Is Successful<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
P Jon Rauch<\/b> did not tear his labrum, which means he could be pitching again in September. Also, Terrmel Sledge<\/b>, already out for the season with a torn hamstring, had shoulder surgery.<\/p>\n