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Fear of disaster holds up stadium<\/b><\/a> – The Wash. Times<\/i>
Well, this is interesting:<\/p>\n

MLB has asked the city to soften its demand for a guaranteed annual lease payment, in part because it wants the ability to pay less rent or eliminate it in cases in which outside events — such as catastrophic weather or terrorism — would force the Nationals to play in another stadium.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I did not see this one coming. I would expect a lot of denials from either side that this is a sticking point. I am really beginning to wonder if MLB wants the Washington Nationals to exist.<\/p>\n

I propose a solution to this continuous foot-dragging at every step of the way — we rename the team. How about the…<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON PROCRASINATORS<\/h4>\n
Contract Extension in the Works For Nationals’ General Manager<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
It looks like shopping himself around is helping Jim Bowden’s cause to stay GM of the Nats. He is expected to sign a one year deal soon.<\/p>\n

Also, Tony Tavares<\/b> is looking at ticket pricing and ways to prevent scalping.<\/p>\n

Nats Host Fundraising Game<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
This just in — members of Congress and lobbyists like going to sporting events together. They also prefer skyboxes to regular seating.<\/p>\n
D.C. Seizes 16 Owners’ Property for Stadium<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
Eminent domain for the ballpark footprint is underway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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