Johnson’s Homer Keeps Nats in First<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i> More from The Wash. Times<\/i>: Athletics can’t trap Nationals<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Boxscore<\/b><\/a> – ESPN.com<\/i><\/p>\n More from The Daily Progress<\/i> (Charlottesvlle, Va.): Nationals take Zimmerman<\/b><\/a> & The Wash. Times<\/i>: Nats select, sign UVa star<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n
1B Nick Johnson<\/b> continues to be on fire, going 2 for 3 with a two-run homer, a double and a walk. He also played well in the field.<\/p>\n
Finalists for club due soon<\/b><\/a> – The Wash. Times<\/i>
For the first time in the history of the Expos\/Nationals saga, it looks like MLB may be moving quickly on getting something done — the sale of the team. Opening bids are apparently around $380 million to $400 million. Also, there are expectations that the ballpark will not be open by April 2008, so at least folks are being realistic.<\/p>\n
NOTEBOOK<\/b> – Wilkerson May Have to Change Up<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
CF Brad Wilkerson<\/b> is probably going to take less practice swings before games to help work around what has become a chronic nerve problem in his arm\/hand. Also, both Esteban Loaiza<\/b> and \u00a1LIVAN!<\/b> got extra days off. Hopefully, they will respond well to the extra rest.<\/p>\n
Reliever Eischen ready for rehab<\/b><\/a> – The Wash. Times<\/i>
It will be great to have Joey Eischen<\/b> healthy again. He is needed on the mound and he is usually good for a quote. He will start in New Orleans and join the team (though not the active roster) on their next west coast swing.<\/p>\n
Nats’ First Choice Is U-Va.’s Zimmerman<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
We knew he was the guy. The good news is that he is already signed and will be on his way to AA Harrisburg within two weeks. There is a press conference for him at RFK this afternoon.<\/p>\n
PRESS RELEASE<\/b> – Josh Palm , Sean Stidfole selected on First Day of Major League Baseball Amateur Draft<\/b><\/a> – goPSUsports.com<\/i>
RHP Josh Palm<\/b> of Penn State was taken in the 16th round by the Nats.<\/p>\n