In a season of repeated failure, Ryan Zimmerman played up to expectations and in the midst of laughs from home and opposing fans. In turn, his defense has earned him his first N.L. Gold Glove.
At the hot corner, Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman completed one of the most well-rounded individual seasons in baseball [...]
Last week, I wrote that the Nationals had an opportunity to reverse their fortunes thanks to the misfortune of Manny Ramirez’ steroid suspension. I didn’t even mention the Ryan Zimmerman hit streak, because the team was still mired in the muck of mediocrity with too many losses, and no answers on the horizon.
Unfortunately, Zim’s hit [...]
Seriously, is there a more harrowing tale of inadequate play and disengaged fans than the Washington Nationals? Not for my money. The Washington Wizards, the down years of the Washington Redskins, even the Baltimore Orioles can’t come close to the 2008 Nats.
You have to go into Mike Tyson, Len Bias territory to find a sadder [...]
In the Washington Nationals’ clubhouse, according to Mister Irrelevant.
Jamie Mottram doesn’t agree with the Nats giving “all-star” Cristian Guzman $16 mil over the next two, and picking up a second baseman who’s been above average in Double-A ball in exchange for the squad’s best reliever. I concur with the Mottram.
Dmitri Young and Ronnie Belliard are [...]
