Francoeur was in the minors?!?!?!
July 8th, 2008 by DavidGo away for the holiday weekend and miss this?!?
On July 4, the Braves optioned outfielder Jeff Francoeur to Mississippi of the Southern League (AA). Double-A?!?!? Wowsers. I don’t know about you, but this just sucked what little optimism was left in the Nats fan in me by crystallizing how bad the Nats actually are.
Now to put this in Nats perspective, Francoeur’s paltry stats of .234, 8 HR, 41 RBI, .287 OBP, .374 SLG for his 334 ABs place him pretty much above the entire Nats entire outfield:
Guzman: All-star and last man standing
July 7th, 2008 by DavidThe Nats (as we call) “Sister” Cristian Guzman is heading to the MLB All-Star game for the 2nd time in his career. Additionally, he is the last man standing (player without a trip to the DL) from the Nats opening day starters. This is a very different experience from the past few years, when Guzman was on the DL from 3/27 - 10/9/2006, 4/3 - 5/7 and 6/25 - 9/21/2007 (after batting .219 in 2005…)
Here is what happened to the rest of the Nationals 2008 Opening Day roster:
Sox Freefall? I think not . . .
July 3rd, 2008 by CruiserSo Tampa Bay just swept the Red Sox in Tampa to take a 3.5 game lead and the Sox llimp into the Bronx tonight to play their arch-rival New York Yankees. Things certainly appear to be grim. Will this thus-far disappointing season end with the Sox not making the playoffs?
With a little help from Barstool Sports, consider the trainwreck that was the first half of the season: Read the rest of this entry »
DC Sports news I care about…
July 2nd, 2008 by Christopher ConfessoreNow this is a DC professional ball club I can root for! (Sorta SFW)
Robes, can you schedule them for a game? I’ll even come down and pay for beer…
Phil Steele’s 2008 Predictions
July 2nd, 2008 by CruiserAs I told you last year, Phil Steele’s College Football Preview is the best preseason football magazine in America. It also ranks as the most accurate magazine over the past 9 years. Last year, it was not the most accurate partly because he ignored 17 5th-year seniors and a weak schedule and picked BC to finish last in their ACC division before they actually won the division and lost the ACC Conference Championship. Just for shits and giggles, during a slow sports time, here are his predictions for 2008’s top 10 as well as his thoughts for all of the SIMP schools: Read the rest of this entry »
The Onion wins again
June 30th, 2008 by Scott SmithI’ve often tried to write something funny about one of my talentless fantasy teams, but I don’t think I’ve ever been able to pen something as amusing as the Onion’s latest: Fantasy Baseball Owner Rips Team In Media.
Mendicus continued his heated rant, calling shortstop Felipe Lopez a “talentless hack whose multiple position eligibility is the only thing saving his ass from waivers,” claiming that pitcher Ian Snell is “killing [him] in WHIP, absolutely killing [him],” and encouraging outfielder Brad Hawpe to “go eat shit.” He then accused the whole team of not stealing enough bases and “not playing like true Beat With Uggla Sticks.”
So much for family friendly…
June 30th, 2008 by DavidAfter the family friendly conversation, I tried to resist posting this, but just couldn’t.
Apparently in Spain, they have “evidence” that football (soccer) is more popular than sex. Attendance to the three-day International Erotic Film Festival of Barcelona (FICEB) plummeted from previous years, and organizers are blaming Spain’s success in the European Cup.
Spain’s success at Euro 2008 hurt erotic film festival (thanks to AFB Offbeat news for this one!)
Zack Hample Needs a Life
June 29th, 2008 by David3,494 and counting: Ballhawk is in league all of his own
Amazingly, he claims to have gotten “28 baseballs at a Washington Nationals game”, including “17 in batting practice.” I’m just glad to know our team can hit that many home runs in batting practice 
Speaking of Shortstop Trades…
June 27th, 2008 by DavidSpeaking of shortstop trades, could we possibly be this fortunate?
Orioles Interested in Felipe Lopez (mlbtraderumors.com)
O’s have interest in deal for infielder Lopez (Fox Sports)
I agree with Rosenthal’s stament that the O’s could trade a “marginal minor-league prospect”. I’d personally settle for a dozen or so bats and balls if they take over the entire contract.
Couldn’t we get this done before the series vs the Os this weekend?
GIVE FDR A RUN FOR HIS MONEY
June 27th, 2008 by Brad Bannon
For fans who go to Nats’ home games, the presidential race takes on a whole new meaning. The current line-up of presidents who run the race every night includes George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt. I don’t have problems with any of these guys but I think it’s time for the Nats to recognize and include our greatest president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt into the race.
First we need a president in the race who is capable of going deep into the 20th century. We also need a real Democratic president since we already have a Federalist and two Republicans. For readers who have gone to Jefferson Jackson Democratic fundraising dinners, you know that the Sage of Monticello was the founder of the Democratic-Republican party. But T.J.’s political philosophy of small national government and states’ rights is sadly out of step with current Democratic Party dogma. We need a real Democrat in the race.
If the Nationals go the FDR route, the next question is whether FDR should run the race in his wheelchair or not? FDR wouldn’t be caught dead in a wheelchair in a public setting but it’s unlikely that his handicap would remain a secret in the age of YouTube. If FDR does run the race in his wheelchair, who will push it? Harry Truman is one possibility since he was FDR’s running mate in 1944. Another option is to have Eleanor Roosevelt do it, which would appeal to disgruntled Hillary Clinton supporters.
If you feel that it’s time for FDR to run, please send an email to the Nats’ front office. Better yet, turn your backs to the field when they run the presidential race every night until the Nats buckle. It’s time to send a message to Washington.