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Strasburg might be back with Nationals in early… |
But that number is likely to get a little bit of juice in early September if pitching sensation Stephen Strasburg(notes) continues on his current rehab path and joins the team. The Washington Post reports that Strasburg had a side session Wednesday with no major issues, which clears him to make a Triple-A start for the Syracuse Chiefs and throw 70 or 80 pitches. After that, he may pitch on Sept. 1 for the Double-A Harrisburg Senators and then return to the Nationals lineup that he was last in back in August of 2010 when he tore a ligament in his arm. “I don’t think he can come here before Sept. 6,” Nationals manager Davey Johnson said, the Post reports. “That was the date that I heard. But where he’s at, the number of pitches, the consensus is he needs a couple more outings, then bring him back here.” Let the rumors come to you. Follow Scoop du Jour on Twitter or Facebook. Source: Washington PostESPN Related: Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals Running low on time today, i’ll be back tomorrow hopefully with some more news. Posted in nationals-news | Comments Off
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Wang to return to major leagues on July 30 |
“It would mean a lot,” Wang said in an interview with the New York Times of his return to a Major League mound. “A lot of people tell me, this kind of injury, no one comes back.” In the interview with the newspaper published July 24, Wang said he still could add 2 or 3 mph to his sinker and guessed that he was 80 to 90 percent as effective as he used to be in his long journey to regain the vaunted sinker that once tied up big league hitters. Randy Knorr, the manager of the Nationals’ Triple-A farm team, the Syracuse Chiefs, told the New York Times he thought Wang was close to being ready. “Timetable wise, obviously, you’d like to see some guys have a little more time. We don’t have that time, but I think he can compete up there, I really do,” he was quoted as saying. Wang will have his chance to prove it for real when the Nationals host the Mets Friday night in Washington (7 a.m. on July 30, local time). But the 31-year-old right-hander has come off two mediocre rehab outings at the Triple-A level, the most recent against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees on June 24. In that game, Wang lasted five innings, throwing 96 pitches, 63 for strikes. He struck out five but yielded five runs on eight hits, including a three-run homer. In the two games, he had a less than-stellar 6.75 ERA, but Knorr was reportedly happy with what he saw. “He’s fighting to get the sinker as consistent as possible,” Knorr told the New York Times. “I think there’s times when he might have wanted to go to another pitch, but he decided, ‘I need to get this sinker going — that’s the way I pitch,’ so he chose to do that.” Wang said he was grateful for all the support from local fans, adding that he saw Taiwanese fans at every game over the past month. Wang’s best showing in the minor leagues occurred in the first four rehab games he pitched for the Nationals’ Class A-Advanced and Double-A teams, in which he posted a 2-0 record and a 1.00 ERA. Wang was sidelined after having surgery on his right shoulder in July 2009. His best season came in 2006, when he won 19 games for the New York Yankees with a 3.63 ERA and finished second in the American League Cy Young Award voting that year. For his career, Wang has a 55-26 record and 4.16 ERA in 109 Major League games. Leave your comments on the news below. Posted in nationals-news | Comments Off
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Nationals recall Maya to start against Padres |
WASHINGTON (AP)—The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Maya takes Tom Gorzellany’s place in the Nationals’ rotation. Gorzellany was The Cuban-born Maya, who signed with the Nationals last summer, was 1-4 with Running low on time today, i’ll be back tomorrow hopefully with some more news. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Chiefs announce 2011 coaching staff |
The Syracuse Chiefs have announced that Randy Knorr has been named by the Washington Nationals to manage the Chiefs in 2011. If you like reading our blog, remember to bookmark it. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Nats outright Mattheus, open spot on roster |
The Nationals outrighted right-hander Ryan Mattheus to Triple-A Syracuse, which means he has been taken off the 40-man roster. However, he will be in Washington's big league camp in the spring as a non-roster invitee. There is the quick update of the day. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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The Driver’s Seat: Ex-Terp Maxwell might play winter ball |
Justin Maxwell, 26, the former Maryland Terp from Olney, had 230 at-bats this season for Triple-A Syracuse and 104 more with the Washington Nationals. If you like reading our blog, remember to bookmark it. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Nationals recall Maya to make debut |
WASHINGTON | The Washington Nationals recalled right-hander Yunesky Maya from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, hours before his major league debut against the New York Mets. Running low on time today, i’ll be back tomorrow hopefully with some more news. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Nationals recall Cuban-born Maya for majors debut |
The Washington Nationals recalled right-hander Yunesky Maya from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, hours before his major league debut against the New York Mets. Maya, a Cuban defector who signed with the Nationals on Aug That’s all the news for today. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Nationals recall Balester, Maya could be next |
PITTSBURGH | The Washington Nationals have recalled right-hander Collin Balester from Triple-A Syracuse for the third time this season. Balester will work out of the bullpen, but manager Jim Riggleman said Sunday he could make a start before the end of the season. Running low on time today, i’ll be back tomorrow hopefully with some more news. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Nats bolster pitching depth with callups |
Right-hander Collin Balester was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. He returns for his third stint with the Nationals. Feel free to leave your comments below. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Espinosa bringing excitement since callup |
Infielder Danny Espinosa's contract was purchased from Triple-A Syracuse on Sept. 1, and he has certainly made an impression in his first two appearances for the Nats. That’s all for today guys, i’ll be back to blog you tomorrow. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Nats option Balester, to recall Zimmermann |
After Wednesday's 4-0 loss to the Cubs, the Nationals optioned reliever Collin Balester to Triple-A Syracuse and are expected to recall right-hander Jordan Zimmermann on Thursday. Zimmermann is scheduled to start against the Cardinals on Thursday night. If anybody needs tickets to games, remember to click the tickets link at the top. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Nationals extend Syracuse Chiefs deal |
WASHINGTON, D.C. The Washington Nationals announced the signing of a two-year Player Development Contract with the Syracuse Chiefs. Nationals President Stan Kasten, Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Director of Player Development Doug Harris made the joint announcement. If anybody needs tickets to games, remember to click the tickets link at the top. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Nationals keeping Triple-A team in Syracuse |
The Washington Nationals signed a two-year agreement on Sunday to maintain their Triple-A affiliation with the Syracuse Chiefs. What are your opinions. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Nationals continue affiliation with Chiefs |
The Washington Nationals will continue their AAA affiliation with the Syracuse Chiefs. Running low on time today, i’ll be back tomorrow hopefully with some more news. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Nationals extend affiliation with Syracuse |
The Nationals announced the signing of a two-year Player Development extension with Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. Thanks for visiting my blog =). Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Nats option Ramos, likely to activate Nieves |
After Friday's 1-0 loss to the Phillies, the Nationals optioned catcher Wilson Ramos to Triple-A Syracuse and are expected to activate Wil Nieves from the temporary leave list. If you like reading our blog, remember to bookmark it. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Nats purchase contract of catcher Ramos |
The Nationals purchased the contract of catcher Wilson Ramos from Triple A Syracuse on Wednesday and placed catcher Wil Nieves on the temporary leave list. Leave your comments on the news below. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Callup to Nats unlikely for shortstop Espinosa |
There is less than a 50 percent chance that shortstop Danny Espinosa will get a September callup, even though the Nationals promoted him from Double-A Harrisburg to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. If anybody needs tickets to games, remember to click the tickets link at the top. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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Nats acquire infielder Bixler from Pirates |
The Nationals acquired infielder Brian Bixler from Pirates for cash considerations on Saturday. Bixler will replace Kevin Mench on the Triple-A Syracuse roster. What do you guys think about this. Posted in nationals-news | No Comments »
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The Washington Nationals are in the bottom third of the league when it comes to average attendance to home games, with about 24,152 coming out each time the Nats play, according to ESPN. 
