5-22-09
Nationals continue their losing streak go to 15-28, 14.5 GB
Lose to the O's 7-3
The bullpen, yet again, blows another one for us...five runs in the 8th.
Trade Made
Deal sends Dimitri Young to Baltimore and Jamie Walker to Washington
Another trade proposal to Baltimore in this one.
They would get 1B Dimitri Young 51/34, 5 million this year and 6 next year
Current first basemen for Baltimore, Aubrey Huff. DH, has been Ty Wigginton thus far, they are still battling for second in the AL East, and have it by a game. They have no depth, in the last game they played against us, Felix Pie was their clean up hitter.
Their pitching has been what's been carrying them, and their bullpen is strong.
We want LHP Jamie Walker. 37 years old, making 4.5 million this year, is a lefty specialist.
We are also throwing in RHP Ryan Wagner to complete the deal. 21/21
5-23-09
Nationals go to 15-29, 15.5 GB
Lose to the O's 11-5
Once again, just fabulous pitching
Kip Wells is released after clearing waivers.
Wilfredo Ledezma is designated for assignment and Marco Estrada is brought back up.