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Does Shutting Down Stephen Strasburg For The Playoffs Make Sense?
It’s been a point of controversy since the spring, but as the Washington Nationals grow very close to the innings limit set for ace Stephen Strasburg, the debate over how much sense it actually makes has begun to rage. Coming off of Tommy John surgery, the Nats set an unofficial limit for Strasburg this year [...]
TweetStephen Strasburg Will Throw 180 Innings This Year?
With all the hype surrounding Stephen Strasburg and his innings limits, new theories are being thrown around as Strasburg has thrown 133 innings. The Washington Nationals will be extending Strasburg to 180 innings or so, and plan on skipping some starts in September. Along with that 180 innings, Strasburg will not pitch at ALL this [...]
TweetMLB Rumors: Zack Greinke and the Washington Nationals
Zack Greinke of the Milwaukee Brewers is the top pitcher available at the 2012 MLB Trade Deadline on July 31, and more than a few teams will be exchanging calls with Brewers general manager Doug Melvin to get a feel for the asking price. Of the teams interested, the Washington Nationals remain on the outskirts. [...]
TweetMLB Rumors: Washington Nationals Pursuing Ryan Dempster?
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster has been mentioned in several MLB rumors in recent weeks. The Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, and the Boston Red Sox, have all sniffed around the Cubs ace. Now, the Washington Nationals are snooping around. Faced with a quickly approaching innings limit on Stephen Strasburg [...]
TweetMLB Rumors: Ryan Dempster Solidifies Strong Rotation
Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com released a rumor on Tuesday regarding Ryan Dempster and the potential interest that the Washington Nationals may have in acquiring him. While it may cost the team a pretty penny to acquire Dempster, it would no doubt represent the final blow to the rest of the contenders in the National League [...]
TweetMLB Rumors: Ramon Hernandez and the Washington Nationals
Ramon Hernandez of the Colorado Rockies has reportedly been drawing interest from the Washington Nationals, reports Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com. This report comes as no surprise from the catching-deprived Nationals, as the combination of Jesus Flores and Jhonatan Solano has been underwhelming at best in 2012. Wilson Ramos‘ ACL injury really set the team back [...]
TweetThe Zimmerman(n)’s Shine in 5-1 Nationals Win
Jordan Zimmermann and Ryan Zimmerman were both spectacular on Friday night, leading the Washington Nationals to a 5-1 victory over the Miami Marlins. Zimmermann put together his best start of the season on the mound, which is saying something considering the fact that he’s been stellar all season long. He gave the Nationals six shutout [...]
TweetLucas Giolito Signs with the Washington Nationals
Lucas Giolito and the Washington Nationals have finally agreed on a signing bonus, barely making the 4:00 PM deadline on Friday. The bonus is worth $2.925 million, well above the slot recommendation for the No. 16 pick of $2.1 million. Giolito was previously ranked as the top high school pitcher in the 2o12 MLB Draft, [...]
TweetStephen Strasburg and the Infamous Innings Cap
Stephen Strasburg has been operating on a team-imposed innings limit all season, and he will likely be shut down once he hits the 160-innings mark—just like the team did with Jordan Zimmermann last season. The Washington Nationals have every right to be cautious with Strasburg’s golden arm. That arm will eventually bring division crowns, pennants [...]
TweetMLB Rumors: Washington Nationals Should Stay Away from Justin Upton
Justin Upton is one of the best young players in the game today, but that hasn’t stopped the Arizona Diamondbacks from fielding offers on the young right fielder. Upton is the type of guy that would make an immediate impact on the club acquiring him, even though it would take a massive haul of prospects [...]
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