CHATTER
Only at The Washington Times: Mark Zuckerman and Ben Goessling blog on the Washington Nationals.
Latest Blog Entries
Now that that's over...
Wanted to post an update on a couple things: The process for naming Jim Bowden's successor, and our new Twitter account.
More from Bowden and Kasten
Jim Bowden, the only general manager in the Washington Nationals' history, announced his resignation this morning. No immediate successor has been named, and team president Stan Kasten said he would not address "next steps" until later in the week.
Bowden resigns
Jim Bowden has resigned as GM of the Nationals.
Closing up shop
The Nats lose to the Cards, 9-2, Jim Bowden remains GM for now and I'm handing over the keys to Ben Goessling for the next 2 1/2 weeks.
Rough outings for Cabrera, Detwiler
Daniel Cabrera found too much of the plate in his two innings against the Cards. Ross Detwiler couldn't find it at all in failing to retire a batter.
No GM, no WMP in Jupiter
No sign of Bowden yet today, or Wily Mo Pena (who has a shoulder strain).
Easy day for Hill
Right-hander pitches one inning, needs only 12 pitches to retire Astros and head to the showers.
Your morning Jim Bowden update
He's still GM, but for how much longer?
Kasten on Rijo, Dominican
Team president says Rijo, Baez were fired, entire Dominican operation moved to new complex.
Balester, J-Zimm look sharp
Young right-handers mowed through the Tigers' vaunted lineup.
Starting lineups, and a Rijo update
Jose Rijo has officially been told by the Nats that he's been fired. Meanwhile the Nats and Tigers are almost ready to go.
Sorting this all out
Rijo's gone, Bowden might not be far behind and the Nats are just trying to stay focused on baseball.
Rijo to be fired [updated]
The Nats have decided to fire the beleaguered special assistant to GM Jim Bowden
Nats drop opener, 6-3
A late rally isn't enough to overcome some bullpen struggles and early offensive woes against the Astros.
Thoughts from Lannan
Left-hander was surprisingly comfortable in first start of spring.
