WAShing away the Bad Days | Washington Nationals Season Log

BrewersFuzz · **Posted:** Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:35 pm

Why isn't he going to play until 2009?

ZeroGibson13 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:38 pm

Because I want him to have a full rookie season.

Power Pros 27 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:56 pm

Tim Redding is disappointed that he has to go to the DL, but knows it is necessary for his health.

ZeroGibson13 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:01 pm

Chicago Cubs (10-13) @ Washington Nationals (10-14)
April 26th, 2008

Washington -- The Nationals got a nice win tonight, as Odalis Perez pitched another gem. Perez went 5 and 2/3 allowing no runs on 6 hits, while striking out 7 and walking 1. On the other side, Jon Lieber pitched 4 and 1 thirds innings allowing 1 run on 7 hits and he struck out 3. Ryan Zimmerman had a great game going 4-4 with an RBI and a run scored. For the Cubs, Aramis Ramirez supplied the offense going 3-4.

Final Score
Cubs - 0
Nationals - 3

WP: Odalis Perez 2-1 | LP: Jon Lieber 1-3 | SV: Chad Cordero (5)
HR:

Jon Lieber L 4.1IP 7H 3K 1R 1ER
Derrek Lee 2-4
Aramis Ramirez 3-4

Odalis Perez W 5.1IP 6H 7K 1BB 0R 0ER
Ryan Zimmerman 4-4 RBI R
Paul Lo Duca 1-4 2RBI

League Blowouts
None

ZeroGibson13 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:18 pm

Nationals Trade Setup

To get rid of:
SP Odalis Perez (91 CB 3CUT 3CB 2CHG) 1yr/$7,750,000
CL Chad Cordero (93 CE 4SLD 3CHG) 1yr/$4,150,000
C Paul Lo Duca (2DCEDDC) 1yr/$6,250,000
SS Cristian Guzman (2DDBFCB) 1yr/$4,200,000
RF Austin Kearns (3DCDDCC) 2yrs/$5,500,000

Position Depth (Weak, Balanced, Deep)
SP - The Nationals have Chico, Hill, Perez, Bergmann, Lannan, and O'Connor in the rotation which could just be the weakest in the MLB. Kershaw getting called up will help, but the Nats need to acquire a few good players here.

RP - Washington's bullpen looks alright currently, so they're not going after any relievers at the moment.

CL - Chad Cordero's 6.14 April ERA explains this. He didn't have a good month, but the Nationals and Andrew Cashner have been looking to make a deal so Cashner could take over the late innings work.

C - The Nats have Lo Duca and Estrada here. When they get rid of Lo Duca, Estrada is an easy replacement, and they have Flores in AAA.

1B - Nick Johnson and Dmitri Young are two solid first basemen, so I don't see the Nats going after any first baggers.

2B - With Ronnie Belliard and Felipe Lopez here, the Nationals shouldn't need any second basemen.

SS - Cristian Guzman will be traded, but Felipe Lopez is a solid replacement, shortstop is one of the last priorities of trade focus.

3B - They have Ryan Zimmerman here, but they don't have anyone to take over after an injury, so the Nats need to look for a backup third bagger.

OF - Kearns, Milledge, Dukes, and Pena are all solid outfielders but the Nationals need to find a star to step up and be the captain of the outfield.

ZeroGibson13 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:27 pm

Nationals Player Stats

Pitchers
Odalis Perez 2.10 2-1 40K
Shawn Hill 6.59 1-3 20K
John Lannan 4.50 1-3 25K
Michael O'Connor 4.63 1-2 24K
Tim Redding 3.91 2-2 25K
Matt Chico 9.14 1-2 15K
Chris Schroeder 2.89 0HLD 13K
Jon Rauch 5.17 4HLD 13K
Luis Ayala 5.68 2HLD 11K
Ryan Wagner 3.38 0HLD 5K
Saul Rivera 5.91 1HLD 2K
Chad Cordero 6.14 6/7 SV/SVO 8K
Jason Bergmann 1.50 1-0 4K

Batters
Ryan Zimmerman .358 5 17 3/3
Cristian Guzman .193 1 16 4/6
Ronnie Belliard .257 2 11 1/2
Nick Johnson .306 3 17 2/4
Paul Lo Duca .287 4 23 1/2
Lastings Milledge .207 1 10 2/4
Elijah Dukes .264 4 15 4/5
Austin Kearns .262 5 13 2/2
Johnny Estrada .429 0 3 0/0
Felipe Lopez .381 1 5 1/1
Willy Mo Pena .350 1 2 1/1
Dmitri Young .333 2 3 1/1
Rob Mackowiak .222 1 5 0/0

ZeroGibson13 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:37 pm

Pittsburgh Pirates (12-16) @ Washington Nationals (13-15)
May 1st, 2008

Washington -- The Nationals get close win on 8th inning comeback. Matt Chico started this one going 6 and a third, giving up 3 runs on 9 hits, striking out 7. Luis Ayala recorded the win after 1 and 2 thirds innings of relief, giving up 1 hit and striking out 3 batters. Ian Snell pitched a solid outing for the Bucs, going 7 innings allowing 5 runs on 13 hits and striking out 7. Johnny Estrada slugged his team to victory going 3-4 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI. Freddy Sanchez went 2-4 for the Pirates with two doubles.

WP: Luis Ayala 2-0 | LP: Ian Snell 1-3 | SV: Chad Cordero (7)
HR:

Ian Snell L 7IP 13H 7K 5R 5ER
Freddy Sanchez 2-4 22B
Xavier Nady 3-4 R

Matt Chico ND 6.1IP 9H 7K 2BB 3R 2ER
Nick Johnson 2-4 2B RBI R
Johnny Estrada 3-4 22B 2RBI 2R

League Blowouts
None

ZeroGibson13 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:44 pm

Nationals and Redsox agree to deal

Washington -- Today, May 4th, 2008, it has been announced that the Boston Redsox and Washington Nationals have agreed to a trade. The Redsox acquired 30-year old SS Cristian Guzman (2DDBFCB) and 27-year old RF Austin Kearns (3DCDDCC) in exchange for 24-year old SS Jed Lowrie (2EFDDBB), 24-year old RF Brandon Moss (3DCECEE), and 24-year old SP Jon Lester (93 EB 3SLD 4CB 2CHG). The Redsox also sent $500,000 to the Nationals. This trade will help the Nationals in all parts. Lowrie, Moss, and Lester are all in the MLB right away, and Michael O'Connor was sent to AAA Harrisburgh.

ZeroGibson13 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:55 pm

MLB Trades Through May 8th, 2008

Redsox Acquisitions - RF Austin Kearns (3DCDDCC), SS Cristian Guzman. (2DDBFCB)

Indians Acquisitions - RP Jeff Bennett (90 FC 12SFB 2SLD 2CHG)

Twins Acquistions - CL Jason Isringhausen (95 CE 3CUT 4DCB 2CHG)

Mariners Acquisitions - SP Chad Gaudin (95 CA 2SLD 1CHG 2SPLT), RF Jayson Werth (2DCCDCD),

Athletics Acquisitions - RF Willie Bloomquist (2DEBEDD)

Phillies Acquisitions - SP Felix Hernandez (98 CA 3SLD 5CB 5CHG 2SPLT)

Braves Acquisitions - RF Franklin Gutierrez (2ECDEFD)

Nationals Acquisitions - SS Jed Lowrie (2EFDDBB), RF Brandon Moss (3DCECEE), SP Jon Lester (93 EB 3SLD 4CB 2CHG),

Cardinals Acquisitions - CL Joe Nathan (98 BE 5HSLD 4CB)

ZeroGibson13 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:58 pm

Florida Marlins (17-17) @ Washington Nationals (17-18)
May 9th, 2008

Washington -- Jon Lester pitched a nice game tonight to record his 6th win of the season. Lester went 8 innings allowing 0 runs on 6 hits, while striking out 8 batters. Josh Johnson threw 5 and 2/3 innings allowing 3 runs and 10 hits as he struck out 4 batters. Nick Johnson led the offensive charge going 3-4 with his 4th home run of the season batting in a run and scoring once. Jeremy Hermida and Alejandro De Aza led the Marlins cause recording 2 hits in 4 at bats a piece combining for 3 doubles and an RBI.

Final Score
Marlins - 1
Nationals - 4

WP: Jon Lester 6-1 | LP: Josh Johnson 0-1 | SV:
HR: Nick Johnson (4)

Josh Johnson L 5.2IP 10H 4K 3R 3ER
Jeremy Hermida 2-4 22B R
Alejandro De Aza 2-4 2B RBI

Jon Lester W 8IP 6H 8K 0R 0ER
Ryan Zimmerman 3-4 R
Nick Johnson 3-4 HR RBI R

League Blowouts
None

Tim Redding has recovered from his injury and is back in the MLB. Matt Chico has been optioned to AAA Harrisburgh.

ZeroGibson13 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:18 am

Nationals make another trade for two top pitching prospects

Washington -- May 13th, 2008, the Nationals and Reds have made a deal that sends C Paul Lo Duca (2DCEDDC) and SP Odalis Perez (91 CB 3CUT 3CB 2CHG) to the Reds for pitching prospects Johnny Cueto (95 EB 2SLD 4CHG) and Homer Bailey (93 EB 22SFB 4DCB).

Prediction · **Posted:** Wed Jul 31, 2013 6:01 am

what a #steal.
Cuetos a beast.

AgentP · **Posted:** Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:06 am

I'll take Lester and Moss.

Power Pros 27 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:54 am

Matt Chico has been optioned to Triple-A. What is the meaning of this!

Eric Davis 44 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:48 pm

Power Pros 27 wrote:

Matt Chico has been optioned to Triple-A. What is the meaning of this!

Matt Chico is a jerky-hating vegetarian?

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