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“World Series or Bust!”
Posted on 10 Feb 2013 by Marien Hornyak.
Hello there, Nationals fans! It’s finally that time of year again – time for Major League Baseball players to brush the dust off their bats, rub some oil on their gloves, and grab a new bucket of shiny white baseballs. Spring Training starts this week, and the Washington Nationals have a lot to look forward to. After a heartbreaking loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League...
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A Loss and a Clinch on the Same Night
Posted on 2 Oct 2012 by Marien Hornyak.
Part of me feels like I’m dreaming –the Washington Nationals are the National League East champions? Really? Finally! But the other part of me is a little skeptical, since the Nationals did, after all, lose to the Phillies 2-0 on Monday night. The competitive side of me thought it seemed a bit strange that everyone was celebrating despite being shut out. But nonetheless, this is...
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The Biggest Debate in the DC Area
Posted on 28 Aug 2012 by Marien Hornyak.
After a forgettable weekend being swept by the Phillies and scoring only 5 runs in 3 games, the Washington Nationals are headed to Miami, where the Nats' Stephen Strasburg will be taking the mound. Strasburg is hoping to end the Nationals' 4-game losing skid in what will likely be one of his last starts this year, despipte the Nationals' probably making the playoffs. For those of you unfamili...
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The Nationals’ Weak Link
Posted on 30 Jul 2012 by Marien Hornyak.
The Washington Nationals have surprised many a baseball fan this season, currently tied with the Cincinnati Reds with the best record in baseball at 61-40. While the Nationals’ pitching has been consistently awesome this season and the offense has gotten hot as of late despite constant changes to the batting lineup because of player injuries, the Nationals are not perfect. Even good teams h...
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Wow! We’re Halfway Done Already?
Posted on 9 Jul 2012 by Marien Hornyak.
The first half of the 2012 Major League Baseball season has just ended, so it’s time to reflect on how the Washington Nationals have done so far. The Nats are in sole possession of first place in the National League East with a record of 49-34, 4 games ahead of the second-place Atlanta Braves. But how is it that the Nationals have maintained their solid lead in the NL East? It has been a ...
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From the Beltway to the City of Brotherly Love
Posted on 21 May 2012 by Marien Hornyak.
If you didn’t get to watch any of the Nationals-Orioles games this weekend, you missed a lot of good baseball. The Orioles took the first two games 2-1 and 6-5, with the Nationals winning Sunday’s game 9-3. Highlights from the weekend included Stephen Strasburg and Jesús Flores hitting their first home runs of the season, solid pitching performances from Friday’s starters (Edwin Jack...
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Sigh! It’s Hard Being Patient!
Posted on 23 Mar 2012 by Marien Hornyak.
Like many Americans, I seem to be an “instant gratification” kind of person. I didn’t realize I was – I liked to think that I was a “hard work pays off in the long run”-type of person, but the older I get, the more impatient I get. This is why the Washington Nationals’ recent offensive struggles are getting on my nerves. In their last three Spring Training games, the Nationals...
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The Washington WHO???
Posted on 14 Mar 2012 by Marien Hornyak.
Ask a Washington Nationals fan what their prediction for the upcoming baseball season is, and many of them will talk about Wild Card games, playoff berths, and even World Series appearances (I’m a little bit more realistic, but admit that it would be nice if they made it to the postseason). After years of supporting a mediocre team, this year we have hopes, dreams, and high expectations. ...
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OUCH! That Stove is HOT!
Posted on 9 Jan 2012 by Marien Hornyak.
The NBA has started its strike-shortened season. The NHL is going strong. The NFL playoffs are in full swing (that Broncos-Steelers game was an exciting one!). While all these leagues have been entertaining us on the field, ice, court and TV, Major League Baseball has been very busy with their so-called “Hot Stove League,” where players are wheeled and dealed (or should I say “dealt...
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Read This, Rizzo!
Posted on 14 Sep 2011 by Marien Hornyak.
Here is a letter I just sent to Mike Rizzo, the General Manager of the Washington Nationals. I don't know if it will generate any results, but I thought I'd share with you all regardless. Mr. Rizzo, I am writing you this letter as an ardent baseball fan, a loyal Nationals follower and a proud Puerto Rican. It has been wonderful following the career of future Hall-of-Famer Iván Rodriguez fo...
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The Zims Have it
Posted on 6 Aug 2011 by Marien Hornyak.
Two of the shining stars in the Washington Nationals’ lineup are Ryan Zimmerman and Jordan Zimmermann. Ryan was the 2009 Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner at third base, while Jordan is proving to be a consistent and reliable starting pitcher despite being out for most of last season due to Tommy John surgery. Ryan Zimmerman has a career batting average of .289 since he began his major l...
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You Traded WHO for WHAT?
Posted on 31 Jul 2011 by Marien Hornyak.
Saturday was a very emotional day in my house. Not because our local Italian Ice store was out of my favorite flavor, but because the Washington Nationals had made two big trades. I was livid! First they traded utility player Jerry Hairston, Jr. to the Brewers for outfield prospect Erik Komatsu and then they sent pitcher Jason Marquis to the Diamondbacks for infield prospect Zach Walters...
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Steve Massey said: Don't worry about the vase, my friend; as I plan on living even longer (until my C...
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Steven Keys said: Yes, very "open" and very disdainful of the "run first QB." And since I won't hav...
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Steve Massey said: Elmer Fudd didn't land because "wabbiters" was my 'not so obvious' allusion to you...
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Steven Keys said: You lost me on "Elmer Fudd," Steve, but a Warner Bros. reference is always welcome...
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Steve Massey said: Steven, what if...AP was a humble fellow, Percy Harvin wasn't such a headache for ...
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