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Zimmermann on surgery
Rookie Jordan Zimmermann's thoughts on the Tommy John surgery that will keep him out the rest of this year and most of next year:
Zimmermann needs Tommy John surgery
Rookie right-hander will miss rest of 2009, most of 2010.
Guzman unlikely to be traded
Shortstop cleared waivers, wasn't claimed by Red Sox or any other club. Meanwhile, the Nats sign five Dominican teenagers.
For the Nationals, eight is great
The Nationals have won eight in a row, but what if they had just played like this back in April when it actually might have mattered?
Nats vs. D'backs 8/9/09 Running Game Thread
Washington goes for its eighth win a row, with J.D. Martin on the hill against Yusmeiro Petit.
Guzman's future
The Red Sox have reportedly put in a waiver claim for Cristian Guzman. Would the Nationals let their shortstop walk or demand something in return for him?
Seventh heaven for Nationals
The Nats win their seventh in a row (5-2 over the D'backs) and Garrett Mock gets a shaving cream pie in the face for his first career win as a starter.
Nats vs. D-Backs 8/8 in-game thread
Here is the in-game thread for tonight's Nationals-Diamondbacks game. As a reminder, you can comment directly in the thread or tag your tweets with #nats or #nationals:
J. Zimmermann MRI shows "concerning facts"
Noted orthopedist James Andrews will read the rookie right-hander's elbow MRI on Monday before the Nats decide their next step. Looks like there's a reasonable chance Zimmermann won't pitch again this season.
Make it six in a row for Nats
Down 5-0 after two innings? No problem! The Nats rally to beat the D'backs, 7-6, and run their winning streak to six games.
Nats vs. D-Backs in-game thread
Here's the in-game thread for tonight's Nationals-Diamondbacks game:
Wrapping up a wild win
The Nats storm back from an early 6-0 deficit to win 12-8, sweep the Marlins and extend their winning streak to five games.
Two minor leaguers suspended
Class AA Harrisburg's Edgardo Baez and Ofilio Castro have been suspended 50 games after testing positive for amphetamines.
Nats vs. Marlins 8/6 Running Game Thread
Craig Stammen looks to lead the Nats to a three-game sweep. First pitch at 12:35 p.m.
Hernandez traded to Mets [updated]
Anderson Hernandez has been traded to the Mets for minor league infielder Greg Veloz. Saul Rivera has been recalled from Syracuse for today's game.
