Reilly
03-23-2005, 08:34 AM
Robinson wants to manage longer (http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20050323-121314-9197r.htm)
March 23
Washington Times: "He was a good soldier for three years, agreeing to take on a seemingly impossible mission -- managing the vagabond Montreal Expos -- at the behest of Major League Baseball. Now Frank Robinson wants to reap the benefits of his hard work. "
Nats Take a Closer Look at Bullpen (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58235-2005Mar22.html)
March 23
Washington Post (registration required): "They are the members of the Washington Nationals' bullpen -- at least for now. Over the next 10 days, their performances in otherwise meaningless Grapefruit League games will determine how many have a chance to make their summer homes in Washington."
2 Outfielders Are Sent to Minors (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57954-2005Mar22.html)
March 23
Washington Post (registration required): "The Washington Nationals made two roster moves Tuesday that could help their long-term depth, sending outfielders Tyrell Godwin and Jeffrey Hammonds to Class AAA New Orleans."
Hammonds, Godwin demoted (http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20050322-114551-4581r.htm)
March 23
Washington Times: "The Washington Nationals began to clear up their murky outfield situation yesterday, demoting veteran Jeffrey Hammonds and rookie Tyrell Godwin to leave three players (J.J. Davis, Alex Escobar and Ryan Church) fighting for the final spot on the Opening Day roster. "
Veterans Hope They're Invited To Do Job (http://rays.tbo.com/rays/MGBT0L8WM6E.html)
March 23
Tampa Tribune: "Among the infielders on the radar are Damian Jackson, in camp with the Padres as a nonroster invitee; shortstop Pokey Reese of Seattle; infielder Chris Woodward of the Mets; and first baseman Nick Johnson of the Nationals."
Angelos Talks Continue (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58409-2005Mar22.html)
March 23
Washington Post (registration required): "Major League Baseball and lawyers for the Baltimore Orioles negotiated in New York yesterday, trying to close a compensation package with the Baltimore club that will allow for the local broadcast of Washington Nationals games before the team's April 4 opener."
Group Fights Losing Stadium Financing (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58380-2005Mar22.html)
March 23
Washington Post (registration required): "A group whose private financing offer for a baseball stadium was rejected by the District's chief financial officer has protested the decision, prompting D.C. Council Chairman Linda W. Cropp to request that officials reexamine the proposal."
Spring Report (http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20050322-114558-2911r.htm)
March 23
Washington Times: "Houston's four-run second inning against starter Tony Armas Jr. yesterday at Osceola County Stadium sunk Washington's chances for a fourth straight exhibition win. "
Jays get pitcher (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20050323/JAYS23/TPSports/Baseball)
March 23
Globe and Mail: "The Toronto Blue Jays had the day off yesterday, but they were busy off the field, acquiring 19-year-old Canadian left-handed pitcher Aaron Wideman from the Washington Nationals in return for waiving their right to reacquire Rule 5 draft choice Tyrell Godwin."
March 23
Washington Times: "He was a good soldier for three years, agreeing to take on a seemingly impossible mission -- managing the vagabond Montreal Expos -- at the behest of Major League Baseball. Now Frank Robinson wants to reap the benefits of his hard work. "
Nats Take a Closer Look at Bullpen (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58235-2005Mar22.html)
March 23
Washington Post (registration required): "They are the members of the Washington Nationals' bullpen -- at least for now. Over the next 10 days, their performances in otherwise meaningless Grapefruit League games will determine how many have a chance to make their summer homes in Washington."
2 Outfielders Are Sent to Minors (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57954-2005Mar22.html)
March 23
Washington Post (registration required): "The Washington Nationals made two roster moves Tuesday that could help their long-term depth, sending outfielders Tyrell Godwin and Jeffrey Hammonds to Class AAA New Orleans."
Hammonds, Godwin demoted (http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20050322-114551-4581r.htm)
March 23
Washington Times: "The Washington Nationals began to clear up their murky outfield situation yesterday, demoting veteran Jeffrey Hammonds and rookie Tyrell Godwin to leave three players (J.J. Davis, Alex Escobar and Ryan Church) fighting for the final spot on the Opening Day roster. "
Veterans Hope They're Invited To Do Job (http://rays.tbo.com/rays/MGBT0L8WM6E.html)
March 23
Tampa Tribune: "Among the infielders on the radar are Damian Jackson, in camp with the Padres as a nonroster invitee; shortstop Pokey Reese of Seattle; infielder Chris Woodward of the Mets; and first baseman Nick Johnson of the Nationals."
Angelos Talks Continue (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58409-2005Mar22.html)
March 23
Washington Post (registration required): "Major League Baseball and lawyers for the Baltimore Orioles negotiated in New York yesterday, trying to close a compensation package with the Baltimore club that will allow for the local broadcast of Washington Nationals games before the team's April 4 opener."
Group Fights Losing Stadium Financing (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58380-2005Mar22.html)
March 23
Washington Post (registration required): "A group whose private financing offer for a baseball stadium was rejected by the District's chief financial officer has protested the decision, prompting D.C. Council Chairman Linda W. Cropp to request that officials reexamine the proposal."
Spring Report (http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20050322-114558-2911r.htm)
March 23
Washington Times: "Houston's four-run second inning against starter Tony Armas Jr. yesterday at Osceola County Stadium sunk Washington's chances for a fourth straight exhibition win. "
Jays get pitcher (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20050323/JAYS23/TPSports/Baseball)
March 23
Globe and Mail: "The Toronto Blue Jays had the day off yesterday, but they were busy off the field, acquiring 19-year-old Canadian left-handed pitcher Aaron Wideman from the Washington Nationals in return for waiving their right to reacquire Rule 5 draft choice Tyrell Godwin."