February 9, 2012

Pudge's pro attitude as backup helps Nats

Last month, Nationals catcher Ivan Rodriguez took the news well after manager Jim Riggleman told the 14-time All Star that he would be a backup player. Rodriguez has been a mentor to Ramos while still seeing his share of playing time.

Werth's workmanlike attitude rubbing off on Nats

After signing a seven-year, $ 126 million contract with the Nationals this past offseason, Jayson Werth wants to change the perception of a franchise that has finished in last place in the National League East in five out of the past six seasons.

Riggleman likes Nats' winning attitude

MLB.com caught up with Nationals manager Jim Riggleman on Wednesday to talk about the Nats, Alex Cora, Jerry Hairston and pitching.

All-Star attitude has Zimmerman in Final Vote

Simple numbers don't tell the whole story about Ryan Zimmerman, who is one of the five NL Final Vote candidates for the All-Star Game. The third baseman is having one of his better seasons, and, as always, is proving valuable to the Nationals.