OT: Nats, Wiz, O's, Ravens, DC United: Version V

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Just heard on 980 that Ngata got pinched for PED use and is suspended the next 4 games. He is eligible to return for the playoffs, if The Crows make it. That's gonna hurt Balt. defensive front heading into a playoff push, big time.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Other than the blip that is 2012, Markakis' ISO power has steadily declined.

So you've got a no-power, aging right fielder whose value is predicated on defense. No thanks.

Glad he's gone, frankly.

 

[strungout]

Ill be ok with it as long as they can find someone to replace him out in right and at the top of the order. None of the FA options seem appealing. I see a lot of Aoki talk...I think he's pretty terrible in the field the little I watched of him in the playoffs. Do not want.

The Pearce-Lough-De Aza shuffle between left and right maybe?

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

ESPN 980 ‏@ESPNRadio980 13m13 minutes ago
Maryland will play Stanford in the Foster Farms Bowl Dec. 30th in Santa Clara, CA. Kickoff at 10PM Eastern

Foster Farms Bowl?

 

[Ajax1995]

ESPN 980 ‏@ESPNRadio980 13m13 minutes ago
Maryland will play Stanford in the Foster Farms Bowl Dec. 30th in Santa Clara, CA. Kickoff at 10PM Eastern

Foster Farms Bowl?

It's no Poulan Weed-Eater Bowl but it's ok...

 

[John Price]

RT @Ken_Rosenthal Sources: #Nationals planning another effort to sign Jordan Zimmermann long-term. Team has made multiple attempts. Entering walk year.

 

[RandyHolt]

More like Foster Teams Bowl

 

[Capitlols]

Can't see the Wiz making a run with Wittman.

 

[g00n]

what a collapse

 

[g00n]

this game is crazy. blow a 23 point lead, give up the tying 3 pointer almost at the buzzer, and come back from down 7 in both 1OT and 2OT.

And it ain't over yet

edit: so many veteran moves by Pierce. amazing. draws a key charge late by suckering the dribbler into the middle of the lane with a fake request for help from the guy playing the other post. beat him to the spot. crafty as ****.

 

[BrooklynCapsFan]

http://deadspin.com/john-wall-collapses-in-tears-after-emotional-post-game-1668582392

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

http://deadspin.com/john-wall-collapses-in-tears-after-emotional-post-game-1668582392

Ok, who came into my room and starting cutting onions?

 

[Ridley Simon]

Wall is becoming a terrific role model. Good, the DC sports scene needs one.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

What a finish by Beal and the Wiz.

Tied 89-89 with 0.8 to go. Miller lob to Beal for 2.

Wiz are fun to watch.

 

[g00n]

amazing finish

 

[Ajax1995]

Looks like Detwiler was dealt to Texas for a couple low minor leaguers...

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Considering there is talk the Nats are in talks to extend JZim long term, maybe trading Detwiler is a good sign that those talks are legit.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Wiz are for real. They dominated the Clippers. Wall is my second favorite DC sports athlete right now, second to Ovie. He is, for lack of better words, the man. Cowturd sucks.

 

[John Price]

Tired. All day at NatsFest getting player autographs and pictures

Asked Rizzo about the Winter Classic

 

[Cush]

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12031394/bryce-harper-washington-nationals-agrees-2-year-deal

Outfielder Bryce Harper has agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Washington Nationals, avoiding a scheduled grievance hearing this week with the team, baseball sources told ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick.

 

[usiel]

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12031394/bryce-harper-washington-nationals-agrees-2-year-deal

Glad they resolved that before going to a grievance.

 

[Burakovsky95*]

" One of the many ideas the Nats proposed was Zimmermann and Desmond for right-hander Taijuan Walker and shortstop Brad Miller, sources said."

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/story/don-t-nationals-want-to-pay-to-play-121414

That was the supposed "roof blowing off" deal

 

[Burakovsky95*]

21 points, 17 assists and 4 boards for Wall tonight.

Easily best PG in the East

 

[Brian23]

So Nats just traded Souza and a LHP Ott for Trea Turner (SS) and Joe Ross (RHP). Anyone know how good this is, or bad? Seems most think we got a steal.

 

[usiel]

So Nats just traded Souza and a LHP Ott for Trea Turner (SS) and Joe Ross (RHP). Anyone know how good this is, or bad? Seems most think we got a steal.

Turner was a 2014 1st round pick (#13).

http://www.mymlbdraft.com/2014/mlb-draft-profiles/Trea-Turner

Definitely bolsters prospect depth at the SS.