February 8, 2012

Espinosa up for Rookie of the Year Award

Espinosa up for Rookie of the Year Award

Nats' offensive leader Morse up for Aaron award

The right-handed-hitting Michael Morse leads the Nationals in hits, homers and RBIs and has an outside chance to drive in 100 for the first time in his career.

Desmond earns nomination for Clemente Award

Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond considers the District of Columbia his second home, and his goal all season has been to spread the love of baseball in the area. He did just that, and it explains why he is a candidate for the 2011 Roberto Clemente Award.

Nationals' Carpenter, Slowes on Frick Award ballot

Nationals' Carpenter, Slowes on Frick Award ballot

Desmond earns Nats Heart and Hustle Award

Shortstop Ian Desmond was the winner of the Nationals Heart and Hustle Award. It was presented to him by former Senators pitcher Jim Hannan, who is the current chairman of the MLBPAA Board of Directors.