One of the oldest baseball towns in America, Washington was home to baseball. The saying went First In War, First In Peace, Last In The American League. While noted as lovable losers, D.C.'s team featured some of the greatest players of all time including Walter Johnson and Harmon Killebrew. Then for 33 long years, Washington went without baseball after the Senators left for Texas. Now, baseball is finally back to the nation's capitol.
The Nationals have spent the first part of their offseason overhauling a front office that was left short-staffed by last spring's general manager shakeup and was considered undermanned by some in the areas of scouting and development.
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:30:09 GMTThe Washington Nationals say No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a twisted left knee and is being scratched from his start in the Arizona Fall League championship game.
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:28:04 GMTWashington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, who spent the general manager meetings praising Jim Riggleman, backed up his words Thusday.
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:22:37 GMT
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The previous Washington franchises became the Minnesota Twins and the Texas Rangers.
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