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Video: A star is born

Nationals top draft pick and pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg is living up to lofty expectations while dominating Class AA batters and getting a taste of the life of a professional baseball player in Harrisburg. Here is a video that captures Strasburg-mania and a link to Part 1 of Dave Sheinin's...

By Alexa Steele | April 26, 2010; 1:15 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Valentine: I'm 'Committed' to ESPN -- For Now

Bobby Valentine is committed to his ESPN job, but hasn't ruled out a return to managing given the right situation.

By washingtonpost.com Sports Editor | September 30, 2009; 12:29 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Astros , Nationals , Orioles | Tags: Baseball Tonight, Bobby Valentine
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Moment of Levity: The Big Picture

He may not be a movie star yet, but Nyjer Morgan has stolen the hearts of Nats fans everywhere. And with the air time he's getting on this celebratory jump on Sunday, is there any reason he can't do some cinematic work in the offseason? We say no. What say you?

By Cameron Smith | August 24, 2009; 5:10 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
Categories: Nationals | Tags: Moment of Levity: The Big Picture, Nationals, Nyjer Morgan, Tony Plush
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Which Picks Actually Signed

Stephen Strasburg wasn't the only first round draft pick to leave it until late to sign his first professional deal yesterday. A host of teams closed on their opening picks from the 2009 entry draft, with No. 2 and 3 overall picks Dustin Ackley (Mariners) and Donovan Tate (Padres) also agreeing to deals within the final two hours of Monday evening.

By Cameron Smith | August 18, 2009; 2:37 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
Categories: Mariners , Nationals , Padres | Tags: MLB, Stephen Strasburg, draft, free agency
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Chatter Up x2

Just wanted to drop out a quick line about two different baseball chats we have going on today at the site.

By Cameron Smith | July 30, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Nationals | Tags: Dave Sheinin, Nationals, chats, trade
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When It Clicked: Nationals RHP Jordan Zimmermann

Jordan Zimmermann has made a career out of coming out of nowhere. He was lightly recruited out of Auberndale (Wisc.) High, developed into a top prospect at Division III Wisconsin-Stevens Point, then blitzed through the Washington Nationals' farm system in a mere 22 months from the time he was drafted (second round in June 2007) to his big league debut this April 20. In other words, the past, say, six years has been a series of rapid-fire "clicks." What was the most critical stage in his development? He says it was the transition from high school to college.

By Dave Sheinin | July 10, 2009; 10:04 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
Categories: Nationals | Tags: Dave Sheinin, Jordan Zimmermann, Nationals, When It Clicked
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Talking Behind Their Back: Nationals, CJ Holley , June 29, 2009

Talking Behind Their Back: Marlins, CJ Holley , June 26, 2009

Red Sox to the Smithsonian, CJ Holley , June 22, 2009

Glavine is Done ... For Now, Cameron Smith , June 19, 2009

Moment of Levity: The Big Picture, Cameron Smith , June 12, 2009

All the First Day Draft Recap You Could Want, Cameron Smith , June 10, 2009

Talking Behind Their Back: Yankees, CJ Holley , May 22, 2009

Zimmerman vs. Markakis, Straight Up (Poll Added), Dave Sheinin , May 22, 2009

Moment of Levity: The Big Picture, Cameron Smith , May 14, 2009

Moment of Levity: The Big Picture, Cameron Smith , May 12, 2009

The Lastings Milledge All-Star Campaign, Cameron Smith , May 11, 2009

Moment of Levity: The Big Picture, Cameron Smith , May 7, 2009

Moment of Levity: The Worst First Pitches of All Time, Cameron Smith , April 13, 2009

Moment of Levity: One Sentence WS Defenses, Cameron Smith , March 26, 2009

Who Will Sign Shawn Hill?, Cameron Smith , March 19, 2009

Padres, Not Nats, Sign Sanchez, Cameron Smith , March 16, 2009

Mariners Sign Chad Cordero, Cameron Smith , March 13, 2009

The Award for Best Spring Training Injury Goes To..., CJ Holley , March 12, 2009

Chad Cordero's Next Home: Minnesota?, Cameron Smith , March 10, 2009

New Team, Same Problems, CJ Holley , March 7, 2009

Schuerholz Won't Be Nats' Next GM, Cameron Smith , March 6, 2009

The Cal Ripken Interview, CJ Holley , March 6, 2009

Anyone Want Barry Bonds? Evidently, No, Cameron Smith , March 5, 2009

Pitching Carousel Continues and Wieters Homers, CJ Holley , March 2, 2009

Spring Training Roundup, CJ Holley , February 25, 2009

Report: Top Nats Prospect Lied About Age, Cameron Smith , February 18, 2009

Odalis Perez Is Holding Out, Cameron Smith , February 16, 2009

Lending Type As a Helping Hand, Cameron Smith , February 16, 2009

On Manny: Brinksmanship and Conspiracy Theories, Cameron Smith , February 4, 2009

If Braves Pass, Glavine Could Pitch in D.C., Cameron Smith , January 25, 2009

One-Year Deals For 30 Or Older?, Cameron Smith , January 24, 2009

A Big Day for B's: Bradley and Burrell Sign, Cameron Smith , January 5, 2009

Nats' Shawn Hill on Winter Rehab, Cameron Smith , January 3, 2009

Jones Defers $12 Million to Leave L.A., Cameron Smith , January 2, 2009

No Manny for Nats; Bradley, Hudson Possible, Cameron Smith , January 1, 2009

UPDATE: What Next for Teixeira Losers?, Cameron Smith , December 24, 2008

Moment of Levity: Posnanski Out on Teixeira, Cameron Smith , December 22, 2008

Cost for Mark Teixeira? Try $195 Million, Cameron Smith , December 21, 2008

Rule 5 Draft Results, Cameron Smith , December 11, 2008

Next Braves Target: A.J. Burnett, Cameron Smith , December 3, 2008

Freddy Garcia Injures Shoulder in Venezuela, Cameron Smith , November 28, 2008

Cubs Land Kevin Gregg, Cameron Smith , November 13, 2008

Nationals, Orioles Enter Free Agent Fray, Cameron Smith , November 5, 2008

Mostly Quiet on the GM Western Front, Cameron Smith , November 4, 2008

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