One of the oldest baseball towns in America, Washington was home to baseball. The saying went First In War, First In Peace, Last In The American League. While noted as lovable losers, D.C.'s team featured some of the greatest players of all time including Walter Johnson and Harmon Killebrew. Then for 33 long years, Washington went without baseball after the Senators left for Texas. Now, baseball is finally back to the nation's capitol.
The Washington Nationals have unveiled new jerseys for the 2009 season.
Publ.Date : Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:34:52 GMTOAKLAND - Chris Schroder, a veteran right-handed reliever who pitched for the Washington Nationals the past three seasons, has signed a major league contract with the Oakland Athletics, the club announced today.
Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:36:22 GMTTheir stadium got a makeover before last season and now the Chiefs are getting a whole new look for next season, their first with the Washington Nationals. Out with the Blue Jays colors, in with the Nats. The Chiefs will wear red, white and blue.
Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:13:18 GMTFor the third time in four seasons, John Stearns will manage the Senators in 2009. Stearns first arrived in Harrisburg in 2006 to manage the Washington Nationals' Class AA affiliate before spending 2007 at Class AAA Columbus and returning to City Island in 2008.
Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:21:03 GMTNationals make moves for Double-A affiliate Harrisburg Randy Tomlin will be the pitching coach for the Washington Nationals’ Double-A affiliate, the Harrisburg Senators.
Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:03:19 GMT
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The previous Washington franchises became the Minnesota Twins and the Texas Rangers.
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