Nationals Journal: November 23, 2008 - November 29, 2008
Redding Out Six Weeks
Is this a sign that we can start keeping track of Dr. Wiemi Douoguih's medical batting average? The Nats today announced that the surgery performed this morning on P Tim Redding's left foot was "successful." Both Douoguih, the new team...
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Chico Harlan
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November 28, 2008; 1:39 PM ET |
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Turkey and Teixeira ... Both Rumors
Well, no turkey for Tracee; I'm manning (womaning?) operations in the sports department today. Oh joy delicous. So I thought I'd throw up a quick "Happy Thanksgiving" to all you NJ readers and for dessert, a Teixeira tidbit. This one's...
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Tracee Hamilton
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November 27, 2008; 12:05 PM ET |
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The Latest On Nick Johnson
The latest Ken Rosenthal column indicated that the Oakland A's requested the medical records of Nats first baseman Nick Johnson, a possible precursor to trade talks. But those talks have yet to occur. Here's what I've heard: Indeed, the A's...
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Chico Harlan
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November 26, 2008; 2:13 PM ET |
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If You're Tired of Tex Talk, Skip This... (Update)
A new report from the Los Angeles Times: Scott Boras says he's received offers for Teixeira. He won't say from whom. He won't say what they are. But he's received offers. Let's hope Tex sticks to his Christmas deadline. (Earlier...
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Tracee Hamilton
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November 25, 2008; 2:21 PM ET |
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In Focus: The Johnson-Kearns Debate
The question I posed yesterday necessitated, in essence, a comparison of two players -- Nick Johnson and Austin Kearns. Baring roster changes, one of those two players will be counted to fill a starting roster spot in '09. Seems that...
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Chico Harlan
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November 25, 2008; 11:32 AM ET |
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Minor Surgery For Redding
Pitcher Tim Redding is scheduled to have minor surgery on his left foot this Friday, the Nationals announced today. The surgery, performed by new team medical director Dr. Wiemi Douoguih and Union Memorial Hospital (Baltimore) foot/ankle specialist Lew Schon, will...
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Chico Harlan
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November 24, 2008; 6:37 PM ET |
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Willingham Thinks He'll Play OF With Nats
I'm not a doctor, but I play one on the Internet, so today I spoke with Josh Willingham for quite a while about his lower back pain. Oh, we also chatted about his reaction to the Nov. 11 trade that...
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Chico Harlan
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November 24, 2008; 4:51 PM ET |
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Teixeira Watch, Day ... Whatever
In the absence of Teixeira News, we bring you Teixeira Speculation. Almost the same thing. Randy Youngman, a columnist for the Orange County Register, doesn't believe Teixeira will end up with the Angels ... but he doesn't see him landing...
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Tracee Hamilton
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November 24, 2008; 8:30 AM ET |
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