Nationals Journal: October 24, 2010 - October 30, 2010

Kilgore on First Things First

Nationals beat writer Adam Kilgore will join columnist Tracee Hamilton's online chat, First Things First, Friday morning at 9:30. To participate in a discussion of the most amazing and outrageous news from the world of sports, click here....

By Alexa Steele  | October 29, 2010; 8:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (27)
 
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Justin Maxwell had Tommy John surgery

Nationals outfielder Justin Maxwell is recovering from Tommy John surgery on his non-throwing elbow, according to the Nationals official public relations publications blog. Maxwell injured himself diving for a ball in the second-to-last game of the season. Since Maxwell hurt...

By Adam Kilgore  | October 28, 2010; 7:20 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (14)
 
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Adam Dunn will be a Type A free agent

Adam Dunn will be a "Type A" free agent, according to the official set of Elias free agent rankings obtained by MLBTradeRumors.com. The designation is significant as the Nationals decide this offseason what to do with Dunn. If the Nationals...

By Adam Kilgore  | October 28, 2010; 5:15 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (31)
 
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Catching up with Stan Kasten on the Dominican issue, etc.

One of Stan Kasten's final missions as team president of the Nationals was assisting Major League Baseball in its ongoing effort to cleanse from the Dominican Republic corrupt practices in signing youthful players. Kasten and the Nationals, of course, became...

By Adam Kilgore  | October 28, 2010; 4:15 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (12)
 
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Brad Peacock's emergence and an Arizona Fall League update

At 3:35 today East Coast time, Bryce Harper will make his third appearance in the Arizona Fall League. In his second game, Harper hit a pair of singles, making him 3 for 8 so far with two RBIs and a...

By Adam Kilgore  | October 27, 2010; 2:15 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (19)
 
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It's official: Riggleman to return in 2011

The Nationals announced the return of Manager Jim Riggleman for the 2011 season, making official what had been widely assumed and reported at the end of the regular season. The Nationals went 69-93 this year, making Riggleman's record 102-135 with...

By Adam Kilgore  | October 26, 2010; 7:51 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (37)
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Pat Listach out of running for Milwaukee Brewers manager

Nationals third base coach Pat Listach has been informed he will not be offered the vacant manager's job for the Milwaukee Brewers. Listach interviewed in Milwaukee last week, but General Manager Bob Melvin told Listach over the weekend that the...

By Adam Kilgore  | October 26, 2010; 2:51 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (5)
 
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Bog: Nats to unveil new uniforms on Nov. 10

Dan Steinberg reports on his D.C. Sports Bog that uniform changes are in store for the Washington Nationals: After months of rumors and speculation, the Nats are set to unveil significant changes to their uniforms on Nov. 10 at Nats...

By Alexa Steele  | October 26, 2010; 1:28 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (12)
 
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