Pudge Rodriguez is STILL the only National with top five votes for the All-Star game, coming in at #3.
Stan Kasten gave a very interesting interview to Dan Steinberg transcribed a very interesting interview with Stan Kasten.
It seems that every time Michael Morse plays, he makes a case for more playing time... so why isn't he getting it?
Chien-Ming Wang's rehab is a bit off schedule, but he appreciates the Nationals' conservative approach toward recovery.
Rob Dibble is still cheerleading for Stephen Strasburg, this time arguing that he should make the All-Star team.
Jim Riggleman and Mike Rizzo have given the okay to an All-Star appearance by Strasburg, if he's selected. But he's going to have to deal with some pretty stiff competition to make the team.
FJB points out how silly the save statistic is.
Josh Willingham hit his 100th career home run last night.
After two wins against the Royals, it's time for the Nats to put the series away.
At Syracuse, Shairon Martis pitched 6 innings, giving up 7 hits and just two earned runs. At AA Harrisburg, Chris Marrero hit his 10th home run of the season.
Shortstop prospect Danny Espinosa and outfielder Eury Perez were selected for the 2010 Futures Game.