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Washington Nationals Established 1969 Based in Washington since 2005
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National League (1969–present) East Division (1969–present)
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Retired Numbers	42
Name
Washington Nationals (2005–present)
Montreal Expos (1969-2004)
Other nicknames
The Nats
Ballpark
Nationals Park (2008–present) RFK Memorial Stadium (2005-2007) Hiram Bithorn Stadium[3] (San Juan) (2003-2004) Olympic Stadium (Montreal) (1977-2004) Jarry Park (Montreal) (1969-1976) [3] - The Expos played twenty-two home games in San Juan during the 2003 and 2004 seasons, and the remainder in Montreal. The Washington Nationals ' 2008 season is the 4th season for the franchise in the District of Columbia, and the 40th since the original team was started Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Nationals Park is the current ballpark for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. Calendar Major League Baseball See also 2008 Major League Baseball season Postseason October 1 – ALDS and Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium, better known as RFK Stadium or RFK, is a professional sports Stadium in Washington D 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball The Hiram Bithorn Stadium ( Estadio Hiram Bithorn in Spanish is a Baseball Stadium in San Juan Puerto Rico, operated by the municipal government San Juan (saŋ hwaŋ (from the Spanish San Juan Bautista, " Saint John the Baptist " is the Capital and largest municipality in Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. The Olympic Stadium (Stade olympique is a Multi-purpose stadium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada built as the main venue for the 1976 Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Reggie Jackson, Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Jarry Park Stadium ( Parc Jarry) is a former Baseball park in Montreal which served as home to the Montreal Expos, Major Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over New York Yankees (4-0 Johnny Bench, MVP
Major league titles
World Series titles (0)	None
NL Pennants (0)	None
East Division titles (1) [1][2]	1981
Wild card berths (0)	None
[1] - In 1981, a players' strike in the middle of the season forced the season to be split into two halves. The National League Championship Series was a best-of-five series between the first-half Western Division champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the second-half Eastern Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-2 Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero The 1981 Major League Baseball strike was the fifth work stoppage in Major League Baseball since the 1972 Major League Baseball strike Montreal won the division in the second half, despite having the second best record in the division when considering the entire season, two games behind St. Louis. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St [2] - In 1994, a players' strike wiped out the last eight weeks of the season and all post-season. Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. The 1994 Major League baseball strike was the eighth work stoppage in Baseball history as well as the fourth in-season work stoppage Montreal was in first place in the East Division by six games when play was stopped. No official titles were awarded in 1994.
Owner(s): Ted Lerner
Manager: Manny Acta
General Manager: Jim Bowden

The Washington Nationals are an American professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C., United States. Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball From 2005 to 2007, the Nationals played in Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium. 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium, better known as RFK Stadium or RFK, is a professional sports Stadium in Washington D

The "Nationals" name originates from the two former Washington baseball teams who held the same name (used interchangeably with "Senators"). They are nicknamed "the Nats", a shortened version of the Nationals name that was also used by the old D. Baseball nicknames have become an integral part of the sport's culture "In no sport are nicknames more pervasive than baseball C. teams.

An expansion franchise, the club was founded in Montreal, Quebec in 1969. Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets Then the Montreal Expos, the team was the first major league team in Canada, and played its home games at Jarry Park Stadium, then later, in Olympic Stadium. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Jarry Park Stadium ( Parc Jarry) is a former Baseball park in Montreal which served as home to the Montreal Expos, Major The Olympic Stadium (Stade olympique is a Multi-purpose stadium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada built as the main venue for the 1976 The team saw very little success, their most successful season coming in the strike-shortened season of 1994. Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. They had the best record in baseball when the season was cut short, and were regarded by many to be the unofficial National League and world champions. This was widely considered to be the death blow for baseball in Montreal, although the team did stay in Quebec for 10 more seasons. After the 2001 season, Major League Baseball even considered shutting the team down (along with either the Minnesota Twins or the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St ) ^{[1] [2]} The team finally left before the 2005 season, moving to Washington to become the Nationals. 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series This was the first complete name change for a relocating team in Major League Baseball since 1972, when the Washington Senators left D. Labor strife and more moving 1972 was tainted by a players' strike over pension and salary arbitration C. to become the Texas Rangers. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft They are one of four teams to have never played in a World Series, never having officially won a league championship. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. They won a division championship, and advanced to the National League Championship Series, in their only playoff appearance, which was under the strange circumstances of the 1981 season. The National League Championship Series was a best-of-five series between the first-half Western Division champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the second-half Eastern Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-2 Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero

On Saturday, March 29, 2008, the team officially moved into their new ballpark, located in Southeast D.C. near the Anacostia River and with views of the Capitol. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Nationals Park is the current ballpark for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. Southeast (SE or SE is the southeastern quadrant of Washington D The Anacostia River is a River that flows about 84 mi (135 km) from Prince George's County in Maryland, USA and ^[3]

Montreal Expos (1969-2004)

Main article: Montreal Expos

The Montreal Expos joined the National League in 1969, along with the San Diego Padres. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 After a decade of losses, the team became a winner in the early 1980s, winning their only division championship in the strike-shortened split season of 1981. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-2 Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero That team lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 in the National League Championship Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The National League Championship Series was a best-of-five series between the first-half Western Division champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the second-half Eastern After several mediocre years in the late 1980s, the team rebounded in the early 1990s. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 In 1994, the Expos, led by a talented group of players including Larry Walker, Moisés Alou, Marquis Grissom and Pedro Martínez, had the best record in the major leagues before the 1994 Major League Baseball strike forced the cancellation of the remainder of the season. Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966 in Maple Ridge British Columbia, Canada) is a former Right fielder in Major Moisés Rojas Alou (usually ˈmɔɪ̪zɨs əˈluː in English, and /moiˈses alˈou/ in Spanish; born July 3, 1966 in Atlanta Georgia Marquis Deon Grissom, nicknamed " Grip " (first name mɑrˈkiːs (born April 17, 1967 in Atlanta Georgia) is a former Major League Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25 1971 in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the The 1994 Major League baseball strike was the eighth work stoppage in Baseball history as well as the fourth in-season work stoppage After the disappointment of 1994, the Expos began to lose players, money and fans. Ownership squabbles, the decimated fan base, a difficulty in selling broadcasting rights, and numerous other issues led to the team being bought by MLB in 2002.

Relocation to Washington

Main article: History of Washington, D.C. professional baseball

Numerous professional baseball teams have called Washington home. This article is about the history of professional baseball clubs in Washington D The Washington Senators, a founding member of the American League, played in the nation's capital from 1901 to 1960. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in These Senators were founded and owned by Clark Griffith and played in Griffith Stadium. Clark Calvin Griffith ( November 20, 1869 - October 27, 1955) nicknamed "the Old Fox" was a Major League Baseball Griffith Stadium was a Sports Stadium that stood in Washington D With notable stars including Walter Johnson and Joe Cronin, the Senators won the 1924 World Series and pennants in 1925 and 1933, but were more often unsuccessful and moved to Minnesota for the 1961 season. Walter Perry Johnson ( November 6, 1887 – December 10, 1946) nicknamed "The Big Train" was an American right-handed Joseph Edward Cronin ( October 12, 1906 – September 7, 1984) was a Major League Baseball player from to and manager In the 1924 World Series, the Washington Senators beat the New York Giants in seven games In the 1925 World Series, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the defending champion Washington Senators in seven games The 1933 World Series featured the New York Giants and the Washington Senators, with the Giants winning in five games for their first championship since A second Washington Senators (1961-1971) had a winning record only once in their 11 years, though bright spots, such as slugger Frank Howard, earned the love of fans. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Frank Oliver Howard (born August 8 1936 in Columbus Ohio) nicknamed "Hondo" and "The Capital Punisher" is a former left The second Senators moved to Texas for the 1972 season, and Washington spent the next 33 years without a baseball team.

After several years in a holding pattern, MLB began actively looking for a relocation site for the Expos. Some of the choices included Oklahoma City; Washington, D.C.; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Monterrey, Mexico; Portland, Oregon; Northern Virginia; Norfolk, Virginia; New Jersey; and Charlotte, North Carolina. Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the US state of Oklahoma. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D San Juan (saŋ hwaŋ (from the Spanish San Juan Bautista, " Saint John the Baptist " is the Capital and largest municipality in This article is about the Mexican city for other uses see Monterrey (disambiguation. Portland is a city located in the Northwestern United States, near the Confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers Northern Virginia (colloquially referred to as "NOVA" or "NoVA" consists of several Norfolk is an Independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. In the decision-making process, Commissioner Bud Selig added Las Vegas, Nevada to the list of potential Expos homes. Allan Huber "Bud" Selig Jr (born July 30, 1934 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is the Commissioner of Major League Baseball and has Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally

On September 29, 2004, MLB officially announced that the Expos would move to Washington, D.C. in 2005. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series The move was approved by the owners of the other teams in a 28–1 vote on December 3 (Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos cast the sole dissenting vote). Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition, on November 15, 2004, a lawsuit by the former team owners against MLB and former majority owner Jeffrey Loria was struck down by arbitrators, ending legal moves to keep the Expos in Montreal. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino.

Although there was some sentiment to revive the name Senators, political considerations factored into the choice of Nationals, a revival of the first American League franchise's "official" nickname used from 1905 to 1956. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Champions World Series: New York Giants over Philadelphia Athletics (4-1 Awards and honors MLB Statistical Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 Don Larsen, MVP ^[4] Politicians in the District of Columbia objected to the name Senators because the District of Columbia does not have voting representation in Congress. Voting rights in the District of Columbia, that is the city of Washington D Another reason was the Texas Rangers (the second Washington Senators team) still owned the rights to the "Senators" name. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft

Opposition from the Orioles

The move was announced despite opposition from Peter Angelos, owner of the nearby Baltimore Orioles. Peter G Angelos (born July 4, 1929 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is an American trial lawyer and the current owner of the Baltimore Orioles Since 1972, the Orioles had been the only MLB franchise in the Baltimore-Washington area, which he considered a single market in spite of vastly different cultures and populations in the two cities. Angelos contended that the Orioles would suffer financially if another team were allowed to enter the market. Critics objected that the Orioles and the Washington Senators had shared the market successfully from 1954 through 1971. This reasoning disturbed many in Washington who recalled that it was the Griffith family, owners of the Washington Senators, who allowed the St. Louis Browns to move to Baltimore in 1954 in the first place.

On March 31, 2005, Angelos and Major League Baseball struck a deal to protect the Orioles against any financial harm the Nationals might present. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series

Under the terms of the deal, television and radio broadcast rights to Nationals games are handled by the Orioles franchise, who formed a new network (the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network) to produce and distribute the games for both franchises on both local affiliates and cable/satellite systems. Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN is a team-owned regional sports network that televises every available game of the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles throughout MASN was not, however, immediately available on all cable providers, adding to the frustration of Nationals fans. In fact, most in the DC area missed almost the entirety of the Nationals first two seasons. The deal with Angelos makes the Nationals the only major league baseball team which does not own their own broadcast rights.

The ballpark controversy

Nationals at bat against the San Diego Padres in RFK Stadium. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium, better known as RFK Stadium or RFK, is a professional sports Stadium in Washington D

The team's relocation to Washington was contingent on a financing plan for the Nationals' new stadium — this plan quickly became the subject of much debate on the D. Nationals Park is the current ballpark for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. C. Council.

Three Council members who supported Mayor Anthony Williams's plan were ousted in September 2004's Democratic party primary. Anthony Allen "Tony" Williams (born July 28 1951, in Los Angeles California) is an American Politician who served The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. In addition, an opinion poll conducted by the Washington Post during the peak of the controversy found that approximately two-thirds of District residents opposed the mayor's stadium plan. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D

Much of the controversy centered on the fact that the city would be helping finance a $581 million stadium without state or county support, despite the fact that a large portion of the team's fan base would be drawn from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs. ^[5] (The District of Columbia is not part of any state or county; the city is administered as a territory directly by the United States federal government, with the city council serving as the territorial legislature. )

During December 2004, the move to Washington itself was called into doubt when the D. C. Council sought to change details of the stadium's financing. When the Council voted on December 14 to require 50 percent private financing for any new stadium, MLB ceased promotional activities for the Nationals and announced that they would consider looking for a new market. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people

Eventually, the council passed an amended plan on December 21, 2004 that proved slightly more financially favorable to the city, while remaining acceptable to MLB. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Mayor Williams signed the stadium financing package on December 30. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St

During the 2005 season, a private financing plan for construction of the stadium was negotiated between the city and a syndicate of bankers led by Deutsche Bank. Deutsche Bank AG (literally "German Bank" ˈdɔɪtʃə,) is an international Universal bank with a broad private clients franchise headquartered in The negotiations of the details ran into another problem in November 2005. The bankers requested a letter of credit or other financial guarantee of $24 million US, $6 million for each of four years, ensuring payment of lease revenues against various risks including poor attendance and terrorism. The city requested that Major League Baseball provide this guarantee, which they were unwilling to do.

On December 22, 2005, the Post reported that Major League Baseball had specifically instructed prospective owners not to offer to pay cost overruns on the stadium if they were selected as the owners. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Bidders were also told not to communicate with the press about these issues.

In February 2006, the DC City Council imposed a $611 million cap on the stadium.

Finally, on March 5, Major League Baseball signed a lease for a new ballpark, agreeing to the city's $611 million cap. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a MLB also agreed to contribute $20 million toward the cost of the stadium, although it did not agree to cover stadium overruns. Further, MLB added the condition that excess ballpark tax revenue earmarked for debt service for the bonds to be available for cost overruns. Two days later, on March 7 the DC City Council, by a vote of 9 to 4, approved a construction contract for a state-of-the-art stadium with a contemporary glass-and-stone facade, seats for 41,000 fans and a view of the U. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus S. Capitol, and affirmed its demand that public spending on the project be limited to $611 million. The votes were the final actions needed to satisfy the terms of the deal struck in September 2004, paving the way for the sale of the team.

Major League Baseball had agreed at the time that the franchise was moved to Washington, DC, to sell the team to an owner or ownership syndicate. Several dates for sale of the team were set and missed due to the legal wrangling regarding the building of the stadium. The delay was harshly criticized by city residents and leaders as reported in the Washington Post. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D

Selecting from a finalized group of three potential ownership syndicates, Major League Baseball announced in July 2006 that it had chosen the Lerner Enterprises group, led by billionaire real-estate developer Theodore N. Lerner. Lerner Enterprises is a Real estate business founded by Ted Lerner in North Bethesda, Maryland, United States and operates primarily throughout The final sale price of the team was $450 million and the transfer of ownership was completed July 24, 2006. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. In late September 2006, Comcast finally agreed to broadcast the Nationals games.

Viability of the Washington baseball market

The view from RFK Stadium before a game.

Due to the history of Washington franchises (See Washington Senators), there are doubts about whether Washington will actually be a better market for a major league team than Montreal in the long term. Major League Baseball does not express such doubts, and proponents of the move argue that the failure of previous franchises has more to do with poor business decisions and financial management on the part of their owners than with any lack of popular support in the region itself.

Writers in The Economist have pointed out that Washington may be less suited than some other cities to support baseball because it is primarily an African-American city (59%), and that African-Americans generally support baseball less than whites. The Economist is an English-language weekly news and International affairs publication owned by The Economist Newspaper Ltd and edited in London ^[6] Past Washington Senators teams have blamed poor attendance partially on lack of attendance by African-Americans. Washington has larger suburbs than it did in the '60s, so some analysts believe this will be a less important factor than in the past. Still, both versions of the Senators only finished in the first half of the American League in attendance in 9 out of 71 seasons; the worst percentage of any team in Major League Baseball history that played for more than two seasons, including the Expos. The only season the Senators finished with more than one million in attendance was 1946. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4-3 All-Star Game

Though partially a product of the team's surprising 2005 first half showing, the Nationals' midseason attendance totals exceeded the Expos' 2004 total attendance. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The final attendance for the 2005 season was 2,731,993; the 2005 total in Washington, D. C. exceeded the previous three seasons in Montreal combined (2002-2004) and was 11th in MLB. Nevertheless, Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf - MLB's point-man on the Nationals - later expressed disappointment in the first season's attendance, noting that it compared unfavorably with the first seasons of recent expansion teams ^[7]. Jerry M Reinsdorf (born February 25 1936) is a CPA, lawyer and the majority owner of both the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago The counterargument to Mr. Reinsdorf is that the Nationals did not have a good local radio contract (broadcasting on a station with a weak signal which could not be heard in most of the region), did not have a good local TV contract (most cable users did not have access to the games), and spent little or no money on advertising. Another contributing factor may have been the aging RFK Stadium itself, and its lack of quality concessions. Attendance numbers dipped considerably in the 2006 season to 2,153,150 total and 26,582 per game ^[8], which was well below the MLB-average of 31,381 fans per game ^[9]. The team also finished last in their division, which probably contributed to the poor attendance.

In the 2006 annual estimates made by Forbes Magazine, the Nationals were the 6th most valuable franchise in Major League Baseball at $440 million ^[10]. Forbes is an American Publishing and media company Its flagship publication Forbes magazine is published bi-weekly That number had dropped to 10th most valuable in 2007 ^[11]/

Notable firsts from the 2005 season

President George W. Bush throws out a ceremonial first pitch in 2005. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States.

• On April 4, 2005, Brad Wilkerson (after being the last player to ever wear a Montreal Expo jersey) had the honor of being the first batter for the Washington Nationals and he promptly responded with the first hit in the new team's history. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series Stephen Bradley Wilkerson (born June 1, 1977 in Owensboro, Kentucky) is an Outfielder and First baseman for the In Baseball statistics, a hit (denoted by H) sometimes called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches Nevertheless, Kenny Lofton hit a three-run homer and Jon Lieber pitched 5 2/3 effective innings, leading the home team Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-4 victory over the new Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Kenneth Lofton (born May 31, 1967 in East Chicago Indiana) is a veteran Major League Baseball Outfielder. Jonathan Ray Lieber (born April 2, 1970 in) is a Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Citizens Bank Park is a 43647-seat Baseball -only Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that opened on April 3, 2004 (Lieber was credited with the win for the Phillies and would also score a win for Philadelphia in the last game of the 2005 Nationals season. ) Outfielder Terrmel Sledge hit the Nats' first home run in the April 4 contest. Terrmel Sledge (born March 18 1977 in Fayetteville, North Carolina) is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball
• On April 6, 2005, the Washington Nationals recorded their first-ever regular season win by beating the Phillies, 7-3. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series The win came in their second game of the season and was highlighted by Wilkerson's hit for the cycle. In Baseball, a player hits for the cycle when he hits a single, a double, a triple and a Home run in the same game though not necessarily
• On April 14, 2005, the Washington Nationals won their first regular season home game at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C, by a score of 5-3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium, better known as RFK Stadium or RFK, is a professional sports Stadium in Washington D Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. President George W. Bush kept up a tradition of sitting U. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. S. Presidents by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch on opening day in Washington, exactly 95 years after William Howard Taft started the tradition at Griffith Stadium. The ceremonial first ball is a longstanding Ritual of American baseball in which a guest of honor throws a ball to mark the end of pregame festivities and Year 1910 ( MCMX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting William Howard Taft (September 15 1857 – March 8 1930 was an American politician, the twenty-seventh President of the United States, the tenth Chief Justice Griffith Stadium was a Sports Stadium that stood in Washington D There were 45,596 fans in attendance, including former Senators players and Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig. The Commissioner of Baseball is the chief executive of Major League Baseball. Allan Huber "Bud" Selig Jr (born July 30, 1934 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is the Commissioner of Major League Baseball and has Liván Hernández threw eight shutout innings, and Vinny Castilla was denied the chance to hit for the cycle when Diamondback reliever Lance Cormier hit him with a pitch in the bottom of the eighth; Castilla needed only a single to complete the cycle. Eisler Liván Hernández Carrera (born February 20, 1975 in Villa Clara, Cuba) ( ɛrˈnandɛs is a Starting pitcher in Major In team sports in American English a shutout (a clean sheet in Soccer) refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring Vinicio Castilla Soria, commonly known as Vinny Castilla (born July 4, 1967 in Oaxaca Oaxaca, Mexico) is a former Major League In Baseball, a player hits for the cycle when he hits a single, a double, a triple and a Home run in the same game though not necessarily Lance Robert Cormier (CORE-mee-yeh (born August 19, 1980 in Lafayette Louisiana) is a right-handed baseball Pitcher for the Baltimore Chad Cordero recorded the save for Washington. Chad Patrick Cordero (born March 18, 1982 in Upland, California) is a Right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League
• On August 4, 2005, Brad Wilkerson became the first Washington Nationals player to ever hit a grand slam, against then Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher, Duaner Sanchez. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Duaner Sánchez (born October 14 1979 in Cotuí, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher for the The Nationals won the game 7-0, on a four-hit complete game shutout by John Patterson. In team sports in American English a shutout (a clean sheet in Soccer) refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring
• During his August-September callup, Ryan Zimmerman recorded 23 hits in 58 at bats. Ryan Wallace Zimmerman (born September 28, 1984 in Washington, North Carolina) is a baseball third baseman with the Washington Nationals He thus became the first member of the Washington Nationals to complete the season with a batting average of at least . 300 in at least 50 at bats.
• The Nationals led all National League teams in interleague play in 2005, recording 12 wins. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Interleague play is the term used to describe regular season Major League Baseball games played between teams in different leagues introduced in.

Notable moments from the 2006 season

• On Father's Day, June 18, 2006, the paid attendance was 45,157, the second-largest ever to see a single baseball game in the history of RFK stadium. Father's Day is a celebration inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating Fatherhood and male Parenting, and Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. In that game, the Nationals beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on a two-run walk-off home run by rookie Ryan Zimmerman. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Ryan Wallace Zimmerman (born September 28, 1984 in Washington, North Carolina) is a baseball third baseman with the Washington Nationals A 1962 doubleheader drew more spectators, as did the Nationals' first-ever home game with Arizona. ^[12]
• September 2, 2006, the Nationals rally from three runs down in the first game and from five runs down in the second game to take a day-night doubleheader sweep from the Arizona Diamondbacks, the first day-night doubleheader in Washington Nationals history. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
• On Labor Day, September 4, 2006 Ramon Ortiz takes a no-hitter into the ninth inning vs. Labor Day is a United States Federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Ramón Diogenes Ortiz (born May 24, 1973 in Cotui, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher who currently the St. Louis Cardinals, yet gives up a single to Aaron Miles on his 2nd pitch in the 9th to break up his no-hitter. Then he gave up a home run to Albert Pujols, which ended his chance to get his second ever career shutout. José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (IPA /puˌˡxols/ (born January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (nicknamed Prince Albert Ortiz himself also hit a home run in the 8th inning into the bullpen beyond the left-field fence at RFK. The Nationals won 5-2.
• September 16, 2006, Alfonso Soriano becomes the fourth player to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in a season when he steals his 40th base in the first inning of a game vs. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Alfonso Guilleard Soriano (born January 7 1976 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a professional Major League Baseball Outfielder The 40-40 club is a term coined by sportswriters to distinguish Major League Baseball players who accumulate a total of both 40 Home runs and 40 Stolen bases the Milwaukee Brewers. The other three are José Canseco of the Oakland Athletics in 1988, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants in 1996, and Alex Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners in 1998. José Canseco y Capas Jr (born July 2, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is a former Outfielder and Designated hitter in Major The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Soriano follows that feat on September 22 by hitting his 40th double vs. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians the New York Mets, becoming the first member of the "40-40 Club" to also hit 40 doubles in the same season.

Notable moments from the 2007 season

• On April 17, 2007, one day after the shootings on the campus of Virginia Tech where 33 faculty and students were murdered in the largest mass shooting in US history, the Nationals wore Virginia Tech baseball hats as they hosted the Atlanta Braves. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, better known as Virginia Tech, is a public land grant polytechnic University in The Virginia Tech massacre was a School shooting consisting of two separate attacks approximately two hours apart on April 16 2007 that took place on the campus of ^[13] One of these hats was sent to the National Baseball Hall of Fame to be displayed ^[14].

• On May 12, 2007, the Nationals hosted the Florida Marlins. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. Tied 3-3 in the bottom of the ninth Marlins pitcher Jorge Julio faced Ryan Zimmerman with the bases loaded and two outs. Ryan Wallace Zimmerman (born September 28, 1984 in Washington, North Carolina) is a baseball third baseman with the Washington Nationals Zimmerman hit the 2-2 pitch over the right-center field wall for the walk-off grand slam. ^[15]. Also during this game, right fielder Austin Kearns hit the Nationals' first inside-the-park home run. Austin Ryan Kearns (born May 20, 1980 in Lexington, Kentucky) is a Major League Baseball player The game is further notable for ending at 1:42AM after two separate extended rain delays.

• On August 7, 2007, Washington Nationals pitcher Mike Bacsik allowed Barry Bonds' 756th career home run, giving him first place on the career home run list. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Mike Bacsik may refer to Mike Bacsik (left-handed pitcher, (1977 -) current Major League Baseball pitcher Mike Bacsik (right-handed pitcher Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. However, the Nationals won the game 8-6.

• On September 23, 2007, the Nationals played their final game at RFK, a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.

Notable moments from the 2008 season

• On March 30, 2008, the Nationals held the grand opening of their new ballpark, Nationals Park, with a rare one game series against the Atlanta Braves. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Nationals Park is the current ballpark for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. Continuing the tradition, President George W. Bush threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Nationals manager Manny Acta. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. ManaGeR ( MGR) is a graphical Window system. The MGR server provides a builtin Window manager and windowed graphics Terminal emulation on color Manuel Elias Acta (born January 11 1969 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is the current manager of the Washington The Nationals beat the Braves in dramatic fashion when, with two out in the bottom of the 9th inning, Ryan Zimmerman hit a solo walk-off home run. Ryan Wallace Zimmerman (born September 28, 1984 in Washington, North Carolina) is a baseball third baseman with the Washington Nationals In Baseball, a walk-off home run is a Home run that ends the game This gave the Nationals a 3-2 victory. For the record, the first hit was recorded by Christian Guzman, the first RBI was recorded by Nick Johnson, the first run scored was recorded by Christian Guzman, the first home run was recorded by the Braves' Chipper Jones, and the first starting pitchers were Odalis Perez for the Nationals and Tim Hudson for the Braves. Cristian Antonio Guzmán (born March 21, 1978 in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic) is a Dominican Baseball player who plays Nicholas Robert Johnson (born September 19, 1978 in Sacramento California) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball, currently Lawrence Wayne "Chipper" Jones Jr (born April 24, 1972 in DeLand, Florida) is an American Major League Odalis Amadol Pérez (born June 11, 1977 in Las Matas de Farfán, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher Timothy Adam Hudson (born July 14, 1975 in Columbus Georgia) is a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the President Bush was in the Nats' television booth at the time of Jones' homer and was the one who called it.

New ownership and "The Plan"

When Ted Lerner took over the club in mid-2006, he hired Stan Kasten as team president. 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success Kasten was widely known as the architect of the Atlanta Braves before and during their run of 14 consecutive National League Eastern Division titles. The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Kasten was also the general manager or president of many other Atlanta-area sports teams, such as the Atlanta Thrashers. The Atlanta Thrashers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Atlanta Georgia. "The Plan," as it became known, was a long-range rebuilding and restructuring of the team from the ground up. This plan included investing in the farm system and draft picks, and having a suitable team to go along with their new stadium.

At the end of the 2006 season, the Nationals did not re-sign free agent and star OF Alfonso Soriano. Alfonso Guilleard Soriano (born January 7 1976 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a professional Major League Baseball Outfielder Soriano signed a $136 million contract with the Cubs, and Washington received two draft picks in return. OF Jose Guillen was also allowed to depart via free agency, and another high draft pick was obtained. José Manuel Guillén (ɡiˈʎen (born May 17, 1976 in San Cristóbal Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Another high priced player, 2B/DH Jose Vidro, was traded to the Seattle Mariners for prospects OF Chris Snelling and RHP Emiliano Fruto. José Angel Vidro (born August 27, 1974 in Mayagüez Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball player who is currently a Free agent Christopher Doyle Snelling (born December 3, 1981 in North Miami Florida) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Philadelphia Emiliano Ricardo Fruto (born June 6, 1984 in Cartagena Colombia) is a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the In mid-2006, the Nationals received OF Austin Kearns, 2B/SS Felipe Lopez, and RHP Ryan Wagner from the Reds, giving up LHP Gary Majewski, LHP Bill Bray, SS Royce Clayton, 2B Brendan Harris and RHP Daryl Thompson. Austin Ryan Kearns (born May 20, 1980 in Lexington, Kentucky) is a Major League Baseball player Felipe López may refer to Felipe López (archer (born 1977 Felipe López (basketball (born 1974 Felipe López (baseball Ryan Scott Wagner (born July 15, 1982 in Yoakum Texas) is a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Washington Nationals Gary Wayne Majewski (məˈʤɛski born February 26, 1980, in Houston Texas) is a pitcher who currently plays for the Cincinnati Reds in William Paul "Bill" Bray (born June 5, 1983 in Virginia Beach, Virginia) is a Major League Baseball relief Royce Spencer Clayton (born January 2, 1970 in Burbank California) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop. Brendan Michael Harris (born August 26, 1980 in Albany New York) is a Major League Baseball Infielder who currently plays for In August they traded RHP Liván Hernández to the Arizona Diamondbacks for prospects LHP Matt Chico and RHP Garrett Mock. Eisler Liván Hernández Carrera (born February 20, 1975 in Villa Clara, Cuba) ( ɛrˈnandɛs is a Starting pitcher in Major The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Matthew Bryan Chico (born June 10, 1983 in Fullerton, California) is a left-handed Starting pitcher in the Washington Nationals Garrett Lee Mock (born April 25, 1983 in Houston Texas) is a Right-handed Major League Baseball Starting pitcher Other players traded or let go from the 2005 season were OF Preston Wilson, RHP Hector Carrasco, IF Jamey Carroll, and OF Terrmel Sledge. Preston James Richard Wilson (born July 19 1974 in Bamberg, South Carolina) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Héctor Pacheco (Pipo Carrasco (born October 22, 1969 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Jamey Blake Carroll (born February 18, 1974) is a Major League Baseball Infielder for the Cleveland Indians. Terrmel Sledge (born March 18 1977 in Fayetteville, North Carolina) is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball The team also acquired pitching prospects Luis Atilano from Atlanta, Shairon Martis from San Francisco and Jhonny Nunez from the Dodgers. Luis A Atilano (born May 10, 1985 in Santurce, Puerto Rico) is a North American Professional baseball player Shairon B Martis (born March 30, 1987 in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles) is a Dutch Major League Baseball Pitcher for Jhonny J Núñez (born November 26, 1985, in the Dominican Republic) is a North American Professional baseball player In 2006, they had two first-round draft picks, OF Chris Marrero, and RHP Colten Williams, and signed them both to developmental contracts. Christopher Marrero (born July 2, 1988) is a North American Professional baseball player The Nationals also signed a 16-year-old Dominican shortstop, Esmailyn Gonzalez, for $1. 4 million. ^[16]

In the front office, the Nationals hired the well-respected former Arizona scouting director Mike Rizzo to be the vice president of baseball operations, second in charge under general manager Jim Bowden. Mike Rizzo is a DJ / producer / Remixer from New York City since the early 1990s ^[17]

As for their farm system, the Nats had a lot of work to do. By the spring of 2007, Baseball America had ranked the Nationals organization as dead last twice in four years in terms of minor league talent. ^[18]

The Nats had five of the first seventy picks in the 2007 first-year player draft: their own two, and three compensation picks (two from losing Soriano, and one for Guillen). The team selected players that many considered to be four of the top 30 players available. ^[18] Overall, the Nationals signed all of their top twenty draft picks. ^[19] One of them, a first-round supplemental pick, Michael Burgess, was, by the end of the year, picked by Baseball America as the top prospect for the entire Gulf Coast League^[20]. The Gulf Coast League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in Florida. Their rookie team, Vermont, sent three starting pitchers Colton Willems, Glenn Gibson, and Adrian Alaniz, and two position players, first baseman Bill Rhinehart, and outfielder Aaron Seuss to the New York-Penn League All-Star Game. Colton Kristofer Willems (born July 30 1988 in Fort Pierce, Florida) is a North American Professional baseball player Adrian Alaniz (born March 12 1984 in Sinton Texas) is a North American Professional baseball player First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a Baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in Baseball farthest from the batter The New York - Penn League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the northeastern United States. ^[21]. By the end of the season, three Vermont pitchers landed in the Top 20 prospects for the New York-Penn League:

• 2007 second-round Jordan Zimmermann was ranked #5
• 2006 fourth round LHP Glenn Gibson (later traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for Elijah Dukes) was ranked #9
• 2006 first round RHP Colton Willems was ranked #11. ^[22].

In the low-A South Atlantic League Top 20, two players made the list:

• Chris Marrero was ranked #5
• Justin Maxwell, who played a few games with the Nationals during September, was ranked at #18. The South Atlantic League or "Sally League" is a Minor league baseball League which operates mostly in the Southeastern United States, Justin A Maxwell (born November 6, 1983 in Olney Maryland) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder, who currently plays for the ^[23]

In addition, after having no teams in the Dominican Summer League, the Nats fielded two clubs in 2007, one of which won the DSL Championships^[24]

2007 season: "Pledge Your Allegiance"

Main article: 2007 Washington Nationals season

After losing four starters (Liván Hernández, Tony Armas, Ramon Ortiz and Pedro Astacio) from the prior year, the Nationals invited an extraordinary 36 pitchers to spring training. The Washington Nationals ' 2007 season began with the team trying to win its first NL East title since moving to Washington. ^[25][26] On Opening Day, the Nationals lost their starting shortstop (Cristian Guzman, hamstring) and center fielder (Nook Logan) for five weeks. Cristian Antonio Guzmán (born March 21, 1978 in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic) is a Dominican Baseball player who plays Exavier Prente "Nook" Logan (born November 28, 1979 in Natchez, Mississippi) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder At the end of April, one of their starters, Jerome Williams hurt his ankle while batting and was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Jerome Lee Williams (born December 4, 1981 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a Pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Los Then, in the space of just 10 days in May, Shawn Hill, John Patterson, and Jason Bergmann went on the disabled list. Shawn Hill (born April 28, 1981 in Mississauga Ontario) is a Canadian Baseball Pitcher who plays for the Washington John Patterson may refer to John Patterson (1805-1856, Canadian businessman and canal builder John J Jason Christopher Bergmann (born September 25, 1981 in Neptune City New Jersey) is a Pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Jerome Williams returned, pitched one game, and went back on the DL with a shoulder injury. The Washington Post's wrote: "Almost everything that could sink a team's attitude has befallen the Nats. They started the year 1-8, then they lost eight in a row to drop to 9-25. "^[27]

They pressed journeymen Mike Bacsik, Micah Bowie (a relief pitcher), Tim Redding, and Jason Simontacchi, along with rookie reliever Levale Speigner into the starting rotation, amidst predictions that the 2007 Nationals might equal the 1962 Mets' record of futility of 120 losses in one season. Mike Bacsik may refer to Mike Bacsik (left-handed pitcher, (1977 -) current Major League Baseball pitcher Mike Bacsik (right-handed pitcher Micah Andrew Bowie (born November 10, 1974 in Webster, Texas) is a Left-handed Major League Baseball Relief pitcher Timothy James Redding (born February 12, 1978) is an American major league Baseball player Jason William Simontacchi (born November 13, 1973 in Mountain View California) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for Jimmy Levale Speigner (born September 24, 1980 in Thomasville, Georgia) is an American Baseball Relief pitcher ^[28]. The Nationals were also able to top the worst record in the American League set by the 2003 Detroit Tigers season of 43 wins and 119 losses during the same predictions on the season. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The 2003 Detroit Tigers lost more games than any other team in American League history and came within one loss of tying the 1962 New York Mets for But the Nationals bounced back, going 24-18 in their next 42 games through June 25. But on that day, a day in which Bergman made his first start off the DL, the Nationals received the news that shortstop Cristian Guzman, their leadoff hitter (and second on the team with a . Cristian Antonio Guzmán (born March 21, 1978 in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic) is a Dominican Baseball player who plays 329 batting average) was lost for the rest of the season due to a thumb injury he received the day before tagging out a runner.

The Nationals finished the 2007 season 73-89, improving their record by two more wins than in 2006. In September, the Nationals won five out of six games with the New York Mets, contributing to the Mets' collapse out of first place. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis.

Quick facts

Legal Name: Despite being publicly known as the Washington Nationals, until it was sold by MLB, the legal name of the team was still Baseball Expos LP. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of With the Lerner family as new owners, it is now known as Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC. Lerner Enterprises is a Real estate business founded by Ted Lerner in North Bethesda, Maryland, United States and operates primarily throughout

Founded: 1969 (Relocated from Montreal in 2005)

Stadium: Nationals Park. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Nationals Park is the current ballpark for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. The team played in RFK Stadium from 2005-2007. Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium, better known as RFK Stadium or RFK, is a professional sports Stadium in Washington D Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

Uniform Colors: The Nationals adopted the red, white and blue used by previous Washington baseball teams while adding gold trim. Red hats and white jerseys are worn for home games, while dark blue hats and grey jerseys are worn for road games. The new alternate uniforms include red and gold jerseys and hats.

Logo Design: A shield featuring "Washington" in a ribbon device over "Nationals" in a hard-block font, both superimposed over a baseball flanked by 9 stars, representing the 9 defensive players of a baseball team. The scripted "W" on the Nationals' hats is similar to that of the former Washington Senators (1961 expansion, now the Texas Rangers). The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft There is also an alternate logo of an interlocking DC (similar to the cap logos of the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants)

Mascot: A six-foot, two-inch (1. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 88 meters) tall eagle chick named "Screech", wearing a Washington Nationals cap and matching jersey. This is a list of current and former Major League Baseball Mascots sorted alphabetically

Team Motto: Pledge Your Allegiance. And Welcome Home! (celebrating the Nationals new stadium completed in 2008. )

Other Nicknames: Often called the Nats.

Current ownership: Lerner family (Lerner Enterprises)

Playoff appearances (1): 1981 (as the Montreal Expos)

Local Television: MASN, WDCA 20, WTTG 5

Local Radio: Talk Radio 3WT - WWWT 107. Lerner Enterprises is a Real estate business founded by Ted Lerner in North Bethesda, Maryland, United States and operates primarily throughout Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN is a team-owned regional sports network that televises every available game of the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles throughout WDCA, channel 20 is a television station in Washington DC. Owned by Fox Television Stations, a division of the News Corporation, WDCA is a sister station WTTG is an owned-and-operated TV station of the Fox Broadcasting Company. 7 FM/1500 AM

Spring Training Facility: Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Florida

Fight Song: Nuts About the Nats

People of note

Baseball Hall of Famers

• 20 Frank Robinson, Manager, 2002-2006, elected for his playing achievements, although he was also the first African American manager in both Major Leagues. Space Coast Stadium is a Baseball Stadium that was completed prior to the 1994 season as part of a development project at Viera Florida, and Situated on former Duda Ranch and scrub forest land Viera is a master planned community in Brevard County, Florida, located in the Space Coast Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935 in Beaumont Texas) is a Hall of Fame former Major League Baseball player

•   8 Gary Carter, C/OF, 1974-84 & 1992 Gary Carter is the only member of the Baseball Hall of Fame who is depicted with an Expos cap on his Hall of Fame plaque. Gary Edmund Carter (born April 8 1954 nicknamed "Kid" or "Kid Carter" was a Major League Baseball Catcher from 1974-1992 Gary Edmund Carter (born April 8 1954 nicknamed "Kid" or "Kid Carter" was a Major League Baseball Catcher from 1974-1992
• 24 Tony Perez, 1B, 1977-79
• Dick Williams, Manager, 1977-81

Broadcasters

Main article: List of Washington Nationals broadcasters

• Charlie Slowes - radio (2005-present)
• Dave Shea - radio (2005)
• Dave Jageler - radio (2006-present)
• Mel Proctor - TV (2005)
• Ron Darling - TV (2005)
• Bob Carpenter - TV (2006-present)
• Tom Paciorek - TV (2006)
• Don Sutton - TV (2007-present)

Current roster

Retired numbers

With the exception of 42, retired for all MLB teams to honor Jackie Robinson, the Nationals have no retired numbers. Atanasio Pérez Rigal, more commonly known as Tony Pérez (born May 14, 1942 in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba) is a former player in Richard Hirschfeld Williams (born May 7 1929 in St Louis Missouri) is a former Left fielder, Third baseman, manager, coach and Broadcasters for the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball team Charlie Slowes is a longtime American Sportscaster who is currently the radio play-by-play announcer for the Washington Nationals. David W Shea (b c. 1950 is an Irish-American Sportscaster, who is best known as the former ice hockey announcer for Hockey East and the Dave Jageler is an American baseball broadcaster He joined Charlie Slowes in the Washington Nationals radio broadcast booth to call games in 2006 Mel Proctor is an American Television Sportscaster. A Denver Colorado native Proctor has called Play-by-play for such teams Ronald Maurice Darling (born August 19 1960) is an American former right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Bob Carpenter is a long-time Sportscaster, widely associated with the St Thomas Marian Paciorek (born November 2, 1946 in Detroit Michigan) was a Major League Outfielder and First baseman Donald Howard Sutton (born April 2, 1945) is a former Major League Baseball player and current Television Sportscaster. Jason Christopher Bergmann (born September 25, 1981 in Neptune City New Jersey) is a Pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Tyler Lee Clippard (born February 14, 1985 in Lexington Kentucky) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Washington Nationals Shawn Hill (born April 28, 1981 in Mississauga Ontario) is a Canadian Baseball Pitcher who plays for the Washington John E Lannan (born September 27, 1984 in Long Beach New York) is a left-handed Major League Baseball Starting pitcher in Odalis Amadol Pérez (born June 11, 1977 in Las Matas de Farfán, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher Timothy James Redding (born February 12, 1978) is an American major league Baseball player Luis Ignacio Ayala (born January 12, 1978 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico) is a professional Baseball Pitcher Jesús Colomé de la Cruz (born on December 23, 1977 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Joel Ryan Hanrahan (born October 6, 1981 in Des Moines, Iowa) is a Major League Baseball player a right-handed Pitcher Charles Nelson Manning (born March 31, 1979 in Winter Haven Florida) is Major League Baseball Relief pitcher for the Washington For the gay freelance writer activist and National Journal columnist see Jonathan Rauch. Saúl Rivera is a Right-handed Relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals. Brian Sanches (born August 8, 1978 in Beaumont Texas) is a relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals. Jesús Miguel Flores (born October 26, 1984 in Sucre, Venezuela) is a Catcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Wilbert Nieves (born September 25, 1977 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Catcher in Major League Baseball for the Washington Aaron John Boone (born March 9, 1973 in La Mesa, California) is a major league infielder currently with the Washington Nationals Cristian Antonio Guzmán (born March 21, 1978 in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic) is a Dominican Baseball player who plays Felipe López (born May 12, in Bayamón Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball Second base / Shortstop who Dmitri Dell Young (born October 11, 1973 in Vicksburg Mississippi) is a Major League Baseball First baseman for the Washington Kory C Casto (born December 8, 1981 in Salem Oregon) is a Major League Baseball player for the Washington Nationals. Elijah David Dukes Jr (born June 26 1984 in Homestead Florida) is an American professional Baseball player William Charles Harris (born June 22 1978 in Cairo Georgia, in the United States) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball Ryan David Langerhans (born February 20, 1980 in San Antonio Texas) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Washington Lastings Darnell Milledge (born April 5 1985) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Washington Nationals. Wilfredo Modesto "Wily Mo" Peña (born January 23, 1982 in Laguna Salada, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Matthew Bryan Chico (born June 10, 1983 in Fullerton, California) is a left-handed Starting pitcher in the Washington Nationals Chad Patrick Cordero (born March 18, 1982 in Upland, California) is a Right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Ross Emery Detwiler (born March 6, 1986 in Wentzville Missouri) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher in the Washington Nationals Garrett Lee Mock (born April 25, 1983 in Houston Texas) is a Right-handed Major League Baseball Starting pitcher Michael Patrick O'Connor (born August 17, 1980 in Dallas Texas) is a Left-handed Pitcher for the Washington Nationals. Christopher Keith Schroder (born August 20, 1978, in Okarche Oklahoma) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher for the Johnny Pulado Estrada III (born June 27, 1976 in Hayward, California) is a Major League Baseball Catcher who is currently Paul Anthony Lo Duca (born April 12, 1972 in Brooklyn New York) is a Major League Baseball Catcher with the Florida Marlins Ronald "Ronnie" Belliard (born April 7 1975 in Bronx, New York) is a Second baseman of Dominican descent Nicholas Robert Johnson (born September 19, 1978 in Sacramento California) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball, currently Ryan Wallace Zimmerman (born September 28, 1984 in Washington, North Carolina) is a baseball third baseman with the Washington Nationals Rogearvin A "Roger" Bernadina (born June 12, 1984 in Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles) is a Major League Baseball Austin Ryan Kearns (born May 20, 1980 in Lexington, Kentucky) is a Major League Baseball player Justin A Maxwell (born November 6, 1983 in Olney Maryland) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder, who currently plays for the Manuel Elias Acta (born January 11 1969 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is the current manager of the Washington Rick Aponte (b April 3, 1956 in El Seibo, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball Bullpen coach for the Patrick Corrales (born March 20, 1941 in Los Angeles California) is a former Catcher and manager in Major League Baseball Leonard Anthony Harris (born October 28 1964 in Miami Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Utility infielder. Jerry Morales (born February 18, 1949 in Yabucoa Puerto Rico) is a former professional baseball player who played Outfield in the Major Leagues Randall Anthony "Randy" St Claire (born August 23, 1960 in Glens Falls New York) was a Relief Pitcher for the Montreal Timothy Lee Tolman (b April 20, 1956 in Santa Monica, California) was a Major League Baseball Third base coach for Ryan Scott Wagner (born July 15, 1982 in Yoakum Texas) is a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Washington Nationals 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Montreal Expos retired the number 8 for Gary Carter, the number 10 for both Rusty Staub and Andre Dawson, and the number 30 for Tim Raines. Gary Edmund Carter (born April 8 1954 nicknamed "Kid" or "Kid Carter" was a Major League Baseball Catcher from 1974-1992 Daniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub (born April 1, 1944 in New Orleans Louisiana) was a Major League Baseball player for 23 seasons (1963–1985 Andre Nolan Dawson (born July 10, 1954, Miami Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. Timothy Raines (born September 16 1959 in Sanford Florida) nicknamed "Rock"is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball The Nationals returned these numbers to circulation: In the 2006 season, number 8 was worn by second baseman Marlon Anderson and currently is worn by Aaron Boone, number 10 was formerly worn by shortstop Royce Clayton and catcher Brandon Harper and is currently worn by infielder Ronnie Belliard, and number 30 was worn by reliever Mike Stanton and currently belongs to pitcher Chris Booker. Marlon Ordell Anderson (born January 16, 1974 in Montgomery, Alabama) is a Major League Baseball Utility player for Aaron John Boone (born March 9, 1973 in La Mesa, California) is a major league infielder currently with the Washington Nationals Royce Spencer Clayton (born January 2, 1970 in Burbank California) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop. Brandon Scott Harper (born April 29, 1976) is a baseball player from Hobbs, New Mexico. Ronald "Ronnie" Belliard (born April 7 1975 in Bronx, New York) is a Second baseman of Dominican descent William Michael "Mike" Stanton (born June 2, 1967 in Houston Texas) is a Left-handed specialist Relief pitcher in Christopher Scott Booker (born December 9, 1976 in Monroeville Alabama) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Washington The retired numbers for the Expos are now displayed at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, home of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. 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Washington Hall of Stars

RFK Stadium has a series of banners displaying a Washington Hall of Stars above its right-field fence. Another version hangs on the facing of one of the parking garages near the center-field entrance to Nationals Park.

Figures from all of sport, including sportswriters, are eligible, but, as yet, no Nationals figures have been honored. The following Washington Senators are so honored:

• Walter Johnson, P, 1907-27; MGR, 1929-32
• Clark Griffith, P, 1912-14; MGR, 1912-20; Owner 1920-55
• Joe Judge, 1B, 1915-32
• 10 Sam Rice , RF, 1915-1933
• 37 Bucky Harris, 2B, 1919-28; MGR, 1924-28, 1935-42, 1950-54 (wore 37 as Manager)
• 5 Goose Goslin, LF, 1921-29, 1933, 1938
• 7 Ossie Bluege, 3B, 1922-39; MGR, 1943-47
• 4 Joe Cronin, SS, 1928-34; MGR, 1933-34
• 5 Cecil Travis, SS-3B, 1933-41, 1945-47
• 6 George Case, LF-RF, 1937-45, 1947
• 3 Mickey Vernon, 1B, 1939-48, 1951-55; MGR 1961-63
• 26 Early Wynn, P, 1939-48
• 1 Eddie Yost, 3B, 1944-58; MGR, 1963
• 2 Roy Sievers, LF, 1954-59, 1964-65
• 3 Harmon Killebrew, 3B, 1954-60
• 32 Chuck Hinton, LF-RF, 1961-64
• George Selkirk, team vice president, 1962-69
• 14 Gil Hodges, MGR, 1963-67
• 33 Frank Howard, LF, 1965-71

Sievers (the second time around), Hinton and Howard played for the "New Senators" who became the Rangers; Vernon, Yost and Hodges managed the new Senators and Selkirk was an executive for the second franchise. Walter Perry Johnson ( November 6, 1887 – December 10, 1946) nicknamed "The Big Train" was an American right-handed Clark Calvin Griffith ( November 20, 1869 - October 27, 1955) nicknamed "the Old Fox" was a Major League Baseball Joseph Ignatius Judge ( May 25 1894 – March 11 1963) was an American First baseman in Major League Baseball Edgar Charles "Sam" Rice ( February 20, 1890 - October 13 1974) was an American Right fielder in Major Stanley Raymond "Bucky" Harris ( November 8, 1896 – November 8, 1977) was a Major League Baseball player manager Leon Allen Goslin ( October 16, 1900 – May 15, 1971) better known as Goose Goslin, was a Left fielder in Major League Oswald Louis "Ossie" Bluege ('bluɡi ( October 24, 1900 - October 14, 1985) was an American Third baseman in Joseph Edward Cronin ( October 12, 1906 – September 7, 1984) was a Major League Baseball player from to and manager Cecil Howell Travis ( August 8 1913 - December 16 2006) was an American Shortstop and Third baseman in Major George Washington Case ( November 11 1915 - January 23 1989) was an American left and Right fielder in Major James Barton "Mickey" Vernon ( April 22 1918 - September 24 2008) was an American First baseman in Major Early Wynn Jr, familiarly known as "Gus" Wynn, ( January 6, 1920 &ndash April 4, 1999) was a right-handed Baseball Edward Frederick Joseph Yost (born October 13, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York) is a former Third baseman and Roy Edward Sievers (born November 18 1926 in St Louis Missouri) is a former First baseman / Left fielder in Major League Baseball. Harmon Clayton Killebrew (ˈkɪləˌbɹuː born June 29 1936 is a former Major League Baseball player and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. For the football player of the same name see Chuck Hinton (football player. George Alexander Selkirk ( January 4, 1908 – January 19, 1987) was a Canadian Outfielder and front office executive in Gilbert Raymond Hodges ( April 4 1924 – April 2 1972) was an American First baseman and manager in Major Frank Oliver Howard (born August 8 1936 in Columbus Ohio) nicknamed "Hondo" and "The Capital Punisher" is a former left All others either played for or managed the "Old Senators" who became the Twins. Neither the Twins nor the Rangers ever retired any numbers while they were the Washington Senators, nor have they so honored any former Senators since their moves, with the exception of Harmon Killebrew, whose number 3 was retired by the Twins on his election to the Hall of Fame.

Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard are also listed on the Hall of Stars banner, honoring their contributions playing for the Homestead Grays of the Negro Leagues. Joshua Gibson ( December 21, 1911 - January 20, 1947) was an American Catcher in Walter Fenner "Buck" Leonard ( September 8 1907 &ndash November 27 1997) was an American First baseman in The Homestead Grays were a professional Baseball team that played in the Negro Leagues in the United States. Part of the History of baseball in the United States series The Negro leagues were American professional Baseball leagues Both are in the Baseball Hall of Fame, as are Johnson, Griffith, Goslin, Cronin, Wynn and Killebrew.

Season standings

(as Washington Nationals)

Franchise records

What follows are the Washington Nationals/Montreal Expos team records.

Single season records

Batting

• Batting Average: Vladimir Guerrero, . Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (born February 9 1976 in Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic) (known in his native Dominican Republic as Miquéas (Spanish 345 (2000)
• On-base percentage: Mike Jorgensen, . Michael Jorgensen ( August 16 1948,) was a former Major League Baseball player and later manager drafted by the New York Mets in the 4th round of the 444 (1974)
• Slugging Percentage: Vladimir Guerrero, . 664 (2000)
• OPS: Vladimir Guerrero, 1. 074 (2000)
• At Bats: Warren Cromartie, 659 (1979)
• Runs: Tim Raines, 133 (1983)
• Hits: Vladimir Guerrero, 206 (2002)
• Total Bases: Vladimir Guerrero, 379 (2000)
• Doubles: Mark Grudzielanek, 54 (1997)
• Home Runs: Alfonso Soriano, 46 (2006)
• Runs Batted In: Vladimir Guerrero, 131 (1999)
• Walks: Ken Singleton, 123 (1973)
• Strikeouts: Andrés Galarraga, 169 (1990)
• Stolen Bases: Ron LeFlore, 97 (1980)
• Singles: Mark Grudzielanek, 157 (1996)
• Runs Created: Vladimir Guerrero, 154 (2000)
• Extra-Base Hits: Vladimir Guerrero, 84 (1999)
• Times on Base: Vladimir Guerrero, 296 (2002)
• Hit By Pitch: Ron Hunt, 50 (1971)
• Sacrifice Hits: Larry Lintz, 23 (1974)
• Sacrifice Flies: Andre Dawson, 18 (1983)
• Intentional Walks: Vladimir Guerrero, 32 (2002)
• At Bats per Strikeout: Gary Sutherland, 25. Warren Livingston Cromartie (born September 29, 1953, in Miami Beach Florida) is a retired American Baseball player Timothy Raines (born September 16 1959 in Sanford Florida) nicknamed "Rock"is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball Mark James Grudzielanek (ˌɡɹʌdzɪˈlɑnɨk (born June 30 1970 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is a Second baseman in Major League Baseball who currently Alfonso Guilleard Soriano (born January 7 1976 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a professional Major League Baseball Outfielder Kenneth Wayne Singleton (born June 10 1947) is a retired American Major League Baseball Outfielder / Designated hitter and Andrés José Padovani Galarraga (ˌɡæləˌɹɑɡə in English and /ɡalaˈraɡa/ in Spanish) (born June 18, 1961 in Caracas Venezuela Ronald LeFlore (born June 16, 1948 in Detroit Michigan) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. Ronald Kenneth Hunt (born February 23, 1941 in St Louis Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball player Larry Lintz (born October 10, 1949 in Martinez California) is a retired Major league baseball player He was a Second baseman for Andre Nolan Dawson (born July 10, 1954, Miami Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. Gary Lynn Sutherland (born September 27, 1944 in Glendale California) was a Major League Second Baseman and Shortstop for 13 3 (1971)
• At Bats per Home Run: Bob Bailey, 12. Robert Sherwood (Bob Bailey (born October 13, 1942 in Long Beach California) is an American former Third baseman in Major League 6 (1970)

Pitching

• ERA: Pedro Martínez, 1. Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25 1971 in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the 90 (1997)
• Wins: Ross Grimsley II, 20 (1978)
• Won-Loss %: Bryn Smith, . Ross Albert II Grimsley (born January 7 1950 in Topeka Kansas) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played Bryn Allan Smith (born August 11, 1955 in Marietta Georgia, U 783 (1985)
• WHIP: Pedro Martinez, . 932 (1997)
• Hits Allowed/9IP: Pedro Martinez, 5. 89 (1997)
• Walks Allowed/9IP: Bryn Smith, 1. 45 (1988)
• Strikeouts/9IP: Pedro Martinez, 11. 37 (1997)
• Games: Mike Marshall, 92 (1973)
• Saves: Chad Cordero, 47 (2005)
• Innings: Steve Rogers, 301 ⅔ (1977)
• Strikeouts: Pedro Martínez, 305 (1997)
• Games Started: Steve Rogers, 40 (1977)
• Complete Games: Bill Stoneman, 20 (1971)
• Walks Allowed: Bill Stoneman, 146 (1971)
• Hits Allowed: Carl Morton, 281 (1970)
• Strikeout to Walk: Javier Vazquez, 4. Michael Grant (Mike "Iron Mike" Marshall (born January 15, 1943 in Adrian Michigan) is a retired Major League Baseball Pitcher Chad Patrick Cordero (born March 18, 1982 in Upland, California) is a Right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Stephen Douglas Rogers (born October 26, 1949) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the William Hambly Stoneman III (born April 7, 1944, in Oak Park Illinois) is a consultant for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Carl Wendle Morton ( January 18, 1944 – April 12, 1983) was a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played Javier Carlos Vázquez (born July 25, 1976 in Ponce Puerto Rico) is a Right-handed Starting pitcher who has played for the 73 (2001)
• Losses: Steve Rogers, 22 (1974)
• Earned Runs Allowed: Steve Rogers, 126 (1974)
• Wild Pitches: Steve Renko, 19 (1974)
• Hit Batsmen: Ramon Ortiz, 18 (2006)
• Batters Faced: Bill Stoneman, 1,243 (1971)
• Games Finished: Mike Marshall, 73 (1973)

Career records

† minimum of 2000 plate appearances ‡ minimum of 500 innings pitched

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Minor league affiliations

• AAA: Columbus Clippers, International League
• AA: Harrisburg Senators, Eastern League
• Advanced A: Potomac Nationals, Carolina League
• A: Hagerstown Suns, South Atlantic League
• Short A: Vermont Lake Monsters, New York-Penn League
• Rookie: GCL Nationals, Gulf Coast League
• Rookie: DSL Nationals (two teams), Dominican Summer League

Radio and television

The Nationals' flagship radio station is WWWT, "3WT" at 107. In Baseball statistics, total chances ( TC) also called chances offered, represents the number of plays in which a defensive player has participated Gary Edmund Carter (born April 8 1954 nicknamed "Kid" or "Kid Carter" was a Major League Baseball Catcher from 1974-1992 In Baseball statistics, a putout (denoted by PO or fly ball when appropriate is given to a defensive player who records an out by one of the Andrés José Padovani Galarraga (ˌɡæləˌɹɑɡə in English and /ɡalaˈraɡa/ in Spanish) (born June 18, 1961 in Caracas Venezuela Brian Duncan Schneider (born November 26, 1976 in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American Major League Baseball Catcher In Baseball, an assist (denoted by A) is a defensive statistic baseball being the rare sport in which the This article is about Baseball. For double play Magnetic tape, see Audio tape length and thickness. In Baseball, a runner is charged and the fielders involved are credited with a time caught stealing when the runner attempts to advance or Lead off Jesús Miguel Flores (born October 26, 1984 in Sucre, Venezuela) is a Catcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the The Columbus Clippers are a Minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The International League ( IL) is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States. The Harrisburg Senators are a Minor league baseball team based in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. The Eastern League is a Minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it has had a team in Ohio The Potomac Nationals are a Minor League Baseball team located in Woodbridge Virginia. The Carolina League is a Minor league baseball affiliation which operates in the South Atlantic region of the United States. The Hagerstown Suns are a Minor league baseball team based in Hagerstown, Maryland. The South Atlantic League or "Sally League" is a Minor league baseball League which operates mostly in the Southeastern United States, The Vermont Lake Monsters are a Short-Season A classification Minor league baseball team in Burlington, Vermont, USA. The New York - Penn League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the northeastern United States. The Gulf Coast Nationals are the Rookie Level minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The Gulf Coast League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in Florida. The Dominican Summer League is a branch of affiliated Minor league baseball which is played in the Dominican Republic. flagship is the lead ship in a fleet of vessels a designation given on account of being either the largest fastest newest most heavily armed or for publicity purposes the most well This article is about radio broadcasting for other uses see Radio (disambiguation. 7 FM and 1500 AM, which is owned by Bonneville International. History Bonneville International was formed with approval of the LDS First Presidency in 1964. Charlie Slowes and Dave Jageler are the play-by-play announcers. Charlie Slowes is a longtime American Sportscaster who is currently the radio play-by-play announcer for the Washington Nationals. Dave Jageler is an American baseball broadcaster He joined Charlie Slowes in the Washington Nationals radio broadcast booth to call games in 2006 Play-by-play, in Broadcasting, is a North American term and means the reporting of a Sporting event with a Voiceover describing the details of the action

Nationals' telecasts are predominantly on Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), with a handful of games simulcast on WDCA, "My20. Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN is a team-owned regional sports network that televises every available game of the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles throughout WDCA, channel 20 is a television station in Washington DC. Owned by Fox Television Stations, a division of the News Corporation, WDCA is a sister station " Bob Carpenter is the TV play-by-play announcer. Bob Carpenter is a long-time Sportscaster, widely associated with the St Hall of Famer and former pitcher Don Sutton left TBS after 17 years to become the color analyst, replacing Tom Paciorek. Donald Howard Sutton (born April 2, 1945) is a former Major League Baseball player and current Television Sportscaster. Turner Broadcasting System Inc (often abbreviated TBS Networks or TBS Inc A color commentator, sometimes known as a color analyst, is a member of the Broadcasting team for a sporting event who assists the Play-by-play Thomas Marian Paciorek (born November 2, 1946 in Detroit Michigan) was a Major League Outfielder and First baseman

See also

• List of franchise managers and ownership

Footnotes