February 8, 2012

Strasburg to pitch on mound soon

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg was in Washington on Tuesday to see an orthopedist. It was a routine checkup on his right elbow, which was found to be sound.

Strasburg may soon throw off mound

The next step in Stephen Strasburg's recovery from Tommy John surgery, throwing off a mound, may not be far off, according to reports in the Washington Post.

Opportunity may knock soon for Nats' Ramos

The Nationals are so impressed with catcher Wilson Ramos that they are thinking about making him the Opening Day starter behind the plate, according to two baseball sources.

Ramos could be starting catcher soon

The Nationals have already announced that Ivan Rodriguez will be the Opening Day starting catcher against the Braves. however, members of the team's think tank believe that catcher Wilson Ramos is ready to take over the No. 1 role right now, according to a baseball source.

Werth feels Nationals will soon be contenders

Coming from a successful team in Philadelphia, right fielder Jayson Werth is now with a Washington club that doesn't have a history of winning. However, he believes the losing days are close to being over for the Nationals.