May 20, 2012

Club sticking with Desmond in leadoff spot

Although Ian Desmond went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the home opener against the Braves, the Nationals plan to remain patient with their shortstop at the leadoff spot.

Harper on borrowed time with parent club

The Bryce Harper Show has been an interesting and eye-catching part of Nationals camp, but it's long been established that the Nats intend to pull the plug on the show before Opening Day.

For a day, Desmond enjoys a fan club

Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond had a nice rooting section in his favor at George M. Steinbrenner Field for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Club has plenty of talent behind plate

The Nationals are suddenly loaded with quality catchers, including Ivan Rodriguez, Jesus Flores, Wilson Ramos and Derek Norris. The club is not thinking about having one or two of that quartet change positions.

Potomac lone Nats club left in playoffs

Potomac was left to carry Washington's postseason hopes in the Minor Leagues after Harrisburg was eliminated by Altoona in the semifinals of the Double-A Eastern League playoffs.