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Balester, Zimmermann split up
Collin Balester will face the Astros tonight, while Jordan Zimmermann pitches against the Mets tomorrow. Both pitchers had previously been throwing the same day.
Sunday wrapup
A few notes (and something for the baseball geeks) from the Nats' 8-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Post-game odds and ends
Wrapping up this one from Port St. Lucie, where the Nationals win 7-5. Here are a few things to chew on:
Two lists: lineups and injuries
Hello from Port St. Lucie, where the Nats start a home-and-home matchup with the Mets (followed by one more on Tuesday, just in case the Nats' scouts need to do a little more homework on Daniel Murphy). Here's the lineup for today's game, followed by an update on a few injuries:
Hill's elbow OK (and other topics)
Just wanted to pass along an update on Shawn Hill's elbow:
Hill scratched
Here's one for all you spring training optimists: Shawn Hill was scratched from his start today against the Tigers and will see Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla., tomorrow to examine soreness in his right arm.
Wednesday odds and ends
Just a few notes to wrap up Wednesday at Space Coast Stadium:
Rizzo running baseball ops; Kasten says no rush for permanent GM
Stan Kasten and Mike Rizzo met with the media this morning to announce that Rizzo will be taking on responsibility for the major-league team until a permanent GM is named.
Talks resume on Zim contract
Just a quick update: Ryan Zimmerman's agent, Brodie Van Wagenen, was at Space Coast Stadium today to talk with Stan Kasten about a long-term contract for the third baseman.
A calm, chilly Tuesday
Good morning from Space Coast Stadium, where it's currently 53 degrees with a 60 percent chance of focusing on baseball today.
Kasten on the organization -- and on the radio
Stan Kasten just met with reporters a few minutes ago, shortly before he appeared on 980 AM. Here's what he had to say, first to us and then a few snippets from his radio appearance:
A little day-after news
Pretty quiet day here at Space Coast Stadium; a few players are trickling in and out of the clubhouse, and Randy St. Claire engaged in a spirited game of Wiffle ball with some of his pitchers. But since you're probably more interested in how this team is functioning a day after Jim Bowden's resignation, here's what I know:
Manny on Bowden; Flores to have MRI
Much of Manny Acta's post-game press conference after a 7-5 loss to the Orioles, predictably, was about the resignation of Jim Bowden. Here's the transcript of what he had to say about his former boss (more news to follow at the bottom):
Adam Dunn to WBC
Adam Dunn will play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, the Nationals announced today.
A Sunday mid-game update
Scott Olsen threw two scoreless innings in his first start of the season, though he had at least one would-be homer knocked down by the wind. The Nationals trail 6-1 through six innings.
