The latest news from CapitolDugout.com. CapitolDugout.com covers the Washington Nationals on the Scout.com Network, and is the premier source for information and analysis for the entire organizaton. http://nationals.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://nationals.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2009 CapitolDugout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. chuck@phillybaseballnews.com info@scout.com Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:13:42 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SODO) 60 Jordan Zimmermann is a key part of the Nationals future, so his current rehab assignment is something they'll watch very closely. That's why when Zimmermann took a shot off his leg, all of the Nationals' front office held their breath. http://nationals.scout.com/2/885534.html Dave Vatz http://nationals.scout.com/2/885534.html Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:55:00 GMT 0 235 Washington nationals Collin Balester struggled in his second start of the season Wednesday night against Lehigh Valley. D.C. Baseball News was there to scout Balester and bring you the details on why he may be struggling. http://nationals.scout.com/2/857067.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/857067.html Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:29:00 GMT 1 235 Washington nationals With less than three weeks until the start of the season, some needs are starting to become more clear. The Nationals may provide an opportunity for the Angels to address a need on their club. http://nationals.scout.com/2/848624.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/848624.html Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:41:00 GMT 1 235 Washington nationals The Nationals signed left-hander Joe Beimel to bolster their bullpen, but in doing so, needed to clear a spot on the roster. That, along with the fact that Shawn Hill was facing another injury, made the decision to cut Shawn Hill from the roster. http://nationals.scout.com/2/848488.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/848488.html Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:33:00 GMT 0 235 Washington nationals Ross Detwiler, Mike O'Connor and eight other players were the first cuts of the spring for the Washington Nationals. None of the players cut were expected to make the Nationals team out of spring training. http://nationals.scout.com/2/845954.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/845954.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:04:00 GMT 0 235 Washington nationals The center attraction in the Nationals most recent circus has decided to end his run. General manager Jim Bowden announced his resignation Sunday morning amid a swirling controversy regarding prospects from the Dominican Republic. http://nationals.scout.com/2/843347.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/843347.html Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:23:00 GMT 0 235 Washington nationals While the Nationals system isn't the best around, it is getting better. With that in mind, we've got a look at the 20 best prospects in the organization as we head into the 2009 season. http://nationals.scout.com/2/841454.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/841454.html Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:30:00 GMT 1 235 Washington nationals Stan Kasten addressed the media regarding the Esmailyn Gonzalez issue. Here is the full transcript of the discussion. http://nationals.scout.com/2/840542.html DCBN Staff http://nationals.scout.com/2/840542.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:09:00 GMT 1 235 Washington nationals A funny thing happened to Esmailyn Gonzalez overnight; he aged four years. Now, the former prospect isn't much of a prospect and who knows what happened to the $1.4 million signing bonus that he was given. http://nationals.scout.com/2/840231.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/840231.html Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:21:00 GMT 0 235 Washington nationals Odalis Perez is having second thoughts on the minor league deal that he agreed to with the Nationals. Now, the 31 year old left-hander believes he deserves a better deal from the Nationals or somebody else. http://nationals.scout.com/2/839955.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/839955.html Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:30:00 GMT 0 235 Washington nationals Marvin Lowrance continues to get better and better. He's delivered 20 home runs in each of the past two seasons, but doesn't always get the attention that he deserves. http://nationals.scout.com/2/838769.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/838769.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:25:00 GMT 1 235 Washington nationals Almost from the moment he officially became a free agent, Adam Dunn was rumored to be coming to Washington. Now, almost three months after the free agency signing period started, Dunn is officially a Nat. http://nationals.scout.com/2/838580.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/838580.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:50:00 GMT 0 235 Washington nationals Ross Detwiler, Mike O'Connor and eight other players have the distinction of being among the first cuts of the spring for the Washington Nationals. All of the cuts that were made involved players who weren't expected to make the club out of spring training. http://nationals.scout.com/2/845939.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/845939.html Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:05:00 GMT 0 235 Washington nationals Arbitration hearings are underway and the Nationals are 0-1 on the arbitration season. Shawn Hill won his case over the weekend and now, Scott Olsen has signed a one-year deal. http://nationals.scout.com/2/838198.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/838198.html Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT 0 235 Washington nationals The Nationals continued their search for missing pieces by signing left-hander Odalis Perez to a minor league deal. Perez held down a spot in the Nationals rotation last season, but wasn't re-signed at the end of the season. http://nationals.scout.com/2/837394.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/837394.html Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:44:00 GMT 0 235 Washington nationals Roger Bernadina had a breakout season in 2008 after sort of lingering through the minor league system. Now, Bernadina is on the cusp of making the big league club out of spring training, if all goes well. http://nationals.scout.com/2/833614.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/833614.html Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:38:00 GMT 1 235 Washington nationals You'll forgive the Washington Nationals if they wouldn't be big fans of the World Baseball Classic. After all, the WBC could rob the Nationals of getting a full look at some developing young players. http://nationals.scout.com/2/832567.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/832567.html Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:19:00 GMT 1 235 Washington nationals Sometimes, quiet is good. Some of the best deals are the ones that seemingly come from nowhere and with no warning. So, maybe all of the silence around the Nationals lately isn't so bad after all. http://nationals.scout.com/2/832228.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/832228.html Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:51:00 GMT 1 235 Washington nationals At one time, it was thought that the only saving grace the Nationals had was their bullpen. Now, their bullpen is in need of saving and could be the weak spot of their 2009 club. So, just who do the Nationals have to pick from for relief? http://nationals.scout.com/2/830773.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/830773.html Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:31:00 GMT 1 235 Washington nationals Mike Hinckley was on the brink of extinction until a move to the bullpen turned him around. Now, he's a potential big weapon out of the bullpen for the Nationals in what should be his first full season in the majors. http://nationals.scout.com/2/830462.html Chuck Hixson http://nationals.scout.com/2/830462.html Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:34:00 GMT 1 235 Washington nationals