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More goalie thoughts
A few days ago the Caps said 'goodbye' to Cristobal Huet (and Olie Kolzig, sort of) and 'hello' to Jose Theodore, sparking plenty of debate,
KILL - My Five - Favorite first-half storylines
I have devoted my first six My Five columns to ranking the best in baseball in a variety of categories, but I figured it was time to toss a change-up this week. With the All-Star break just around the corner, I'm taking a look back at what has been a thrilling first half and highlighting my favorite storylines. Enjoy. By Sean Raposa.
Guzman is Nats' All-Star
Washington Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman was named to the National League's All-Star squad this afternoon, confirmation of the 30-year-old's fine comeback season.
TRAVEL: SeaWorld Rescue and Rehabilitation, Orlando, Florida
SeaWorld is a marine mammal and wildlife education and conservation facility first, theme park second. SeaWorld scientists, zoologists, rescue teams and trainers work around the world to save animals, from stranded whales to injured sea lions, while sending a steady message of conservation, research, environmental awareness and animal rehabilitation.
Hey Tribe, Brew Crew: Pull the trigger!
Recent media reports suggest that the Indians and Brewers are trying to hammer out a deal in which Cleveland would send reigning A.L. Cy Young Award winner C.C. Sabathia to Milwaukee in exchange for top prospect Matt LaPorta, minor leaguer Taylor Green and a lesser prospect. My advice to both clubs? Just get this deal done already! By Jay LeBlanc.
KILL - Hey Tribe, Brew Crew: Pull the trigger!
Recent media reports have suggested that the Indians and Brewers have been trying to hammer out a deal in which the Tribe would send reigning A.L. Cy Young Award winner C.C. Sabathia to the Brew Crew in exchange for Milwaukee's top prospect, Matt LaPorta, minor leaguer Taylor Green and a lesser prospect. My advice to both clubs? Just get this deal done already! By Jay LeBlanc.
Dukes injures knee--UPDATED POSTGAME
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse for the Nationals, left fielder Elijah Dukes injured his right knee catching a fly ball up against the fence in the seventh inning of tonight's game.
Fill-in family
Jeff Overton's parents couldn't make the trip from Evansville, Ind., to see their son play at AT&T National. So his buddy's folks happily filled in.
Laich, Morrisonn elect for arbitration
The deadline for restricted free agents to pursue salary arbitration just passed, and a pair of Capitals are on the list of those who filed.
Who's the All-Star?
Consensus around here for weeks has been that Cristian Guzman is the clear-cut (and only) choice to represent Washington at Yankee Stadium on July 15, but I'm wondering if it's not going to be as much of a slam-dunk as we all think.
Tiger Sighting?
Something strange has been going on this week at Congressional Country Club. People have sworn they've seen Tiger Woods.
TRAVEL: Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida
For many the goal of visiting Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida is a once in a lifetime chance to interact with their Atlantic Bottle-nosed Dolphins. Which is a truly remarkable experience.
Coming attractions
After the All-Star break, teams that think the solutions to their problems can be found within their own organizations - as well as teams that are out of contention and want to fast-forward their youth movements - will start to promote their top prospects, giving fans a sneak preview at the future of baseball. Here are my super seven prized prospects likely to debut to great fanfare in the second half. By Jay LeBlanc.
Family following
Watching your favorite golfer can be nerve-racking at times. The shots sliced into the trees. The lip-outs on the green. But imagine if that suffering soul who just blew it on the back nine was your future husband. Or your son.
KILL - Coming Attractions
After the All-Star break, teams that think the solutions to their problems can be found within their own organizations - as well as teams that are out of contention and want to fast-forward their youth movements - will start to think seriously about promoting their top prospects, giving fans a sneak preview at the future of baseball. Here are my super seven prized prospects likely to debut to great fanfare sometime in the second half. By Jay LeBlanc.
Not entirely local
The press has painted Steve Marino, champion of AT&T National's opening day, as a local product. Yes, the 28-year-old was raised in nearby Fairfax and graduated from W.T. Woodson High School and the University of Virginia. But the shaggy-haired Marino is originally from the booming metropolis of Altus, Okla. (population: 21,447), some 1,459 miles from the Beltway.
Game starting around 2:30
Happy Fourth of July from Cincinnati, where it's been raining all day. The good news is that things are supposed to clear up in the next hour or so and the game is expected to begin between 2:30 and 2:45 p.m.
