(Photo of TV by Nationals Enquirer staff. Smokin' Al Koken interviews Tony Plush -- a.k.a. Nyjer Morgan -- on Comcast Sports Net between periods during Friday night's Caps/Panthers game.)
With a cast of Nationals players in attendance at Friday night's Caps/Panthers game at Verizon Center as the Drew Storen Caravan continues rolling through DC/MD/VA, Nyjer Morgan showed of his "hockey mentality" during an interview with Comcast Sports Net's Smokin' Al Koken between the first and second periods - wearing a Caps lid, no less. Mr. Plush discussed the following topics: his hand (100%); Nats Fest (Sunday); his days playing minor league hockey; and his all-time favorite hockey player (Mario). Mr. Plush finished by providing some analysis of the first period. Can't wait to see what he can do for a full season patrolling CF this season.
Meanwhile...
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Of course, the biggest news of the day -- from the Nationals' Hot Stove Luncheon for season ticket-holders -- is that Adam Dunn and the Nats have started talking about a contract extension. Over at MASN Sports.com, Ben Goessling describes a priceless scene as the topic came up during Q and A:
The subject was first broached by a fan's question, after which Dunn stood, began leading his own round of applause and did a deadpan staredown of owner Mark Lerner.
Wonder if Mark gave his patented "two thumbs up" response to Dunn's staredown?
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Goessling provides a nice recap of the Hot Stove Luncheon, during which Dunn claimed that Orlando Hudson's first choice is to sign with the Nats.
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Earlier today, the Nats announced the signing of the ancient Miguel Batista to a minor league deal. Unclear if he'll compete for a spot in the rotation or bullpen.
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After reading Dave Sheinin's recap of the Bacsik-Bonds #756 at bat, and listening to Mark Zuckerman talk about Bacsik/Bonds and about Tim Redding's clubhouse presence on an appearance on ESPN 980's The Sports Fix earlier this afternoon, we've come to the following conclusions: 1. Tim Redding is a prick. 2. Tim Redding was not a popular figure in the Nats' clubhouse 3. Mike Bacsik is a nice guy. 4. Bacsik didn't groove one to Bonds; that meatball down the middle was an attempt to "challenge" the HR King. Oh, and best wishes to Bacsik: his wife is/was expected to deliver their third child today.
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Update (via @MikeBacsik)! Mike Bacsik and family welcomed a healthy baby boy into the world today. How come they didn't name him Tim?
"The Bacsik family would like to welcome Cal Henry to the family. A healthy baby boy!!!" (Mike Bacsik, via Twitter, 1/29/2009)
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Mark Zuckerman's new blog, NatsInsider, launches on Monday.
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FJB would like some of what the BP guys are smoking. PECOTA projects 82 wins for the Nats. You gotta love those computers on drugs.
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The Artist Formerly Known as Oleanders and Morning Glories seems to agree with Ryan Zimmerman that the 2010 Nats can be a 63 win team. He examines, in two parts, how much better the 2010 Nats will be than the 2009 model. How much better? How much better? - Part 2.
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