Nationals Journal Archive: Ian Desmond
Two unusual calls don't faze Nationals
First Ian Desmond was called out for running outside the baseline in the third inning. Then Nyjer Morgan was out after teammate Ivan Rodriguez pushed him back to touch home plate during a six-run eighth. That's two player interference calls...
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Gene Wang
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August 29, 2010; 8:00 AM ET |
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Unusual double play leaves Nationals at a loss
Facing Philadelphia ace Roy Hallladay is difficult enough without giving him unexpected outs, but through what players and Manager Jim Riggleman said was essentially bad luck on the bases for Ian Desmond, the Nationals allowed the 2003 Cy Young winner...
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Gene Wang
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August 21, 2010; 12:45 AM ET |
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Jim Riggleman
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Second thoughts about Ian Desmond
Ian Desmond might be a different, much more productive hitter when he bats second in the lineup. He has taken 67 at-bats this year from No. 2 hole, which, as Manager Jim Riggleman pointed out, is "probably too small...
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Adam Kilgore
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August 12, 2010; 12:06 AM ET |
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Ian Desmond's place in the batting order explained
Nationals Manager Jim Riggleman moved Ian Desmond to the second spot in the order, a move designed to stoke a slumbering offense. Desmond typically bats eighth, but he has had success hitting second in a limited sample. He is 12...
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Adam Kilgore
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July 20, 2010; 6:44 PM ET |
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Ian Desmond, Adam Kennedy, Cristian Guzman will rotate in Nationals infield
Nationals Manager Jim Riggleman plans to give Ian Desmond the day off tomorrow, which is in line with his design for the Nationals' middle infield in the second half. Riggleman wants to create a truer three-man rotation between Desmond, Cristian...
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Adam Kilgore
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July 17, 2010; 6:49 PM ET |
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Adam Kennedy
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Cristian Guzman
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Ian Desmond
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Nats try to get Adam Kennedy more involved
Among the more pressing assignments for Nationals Manager Jim Riggleman has been trying to get middle infielder Adam Kennedy more consistent chances to contribute. But with the club primarily using Cristian Guzman at second and at times at shortstop in...
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Gene Wang
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July 8, 2010; 4:16 PM ET |
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Adam Kennedy
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Cristian Guzman
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Ian Desmond
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