Roger Peckinpaugh, Joe Cronin…Ian Desmond?

March 11, 2014 by Ted Leavengood · Leave a Comment

During the two decades when the Washington Nationals fielded quality Major League teams (1912-1933), the infield was invariably anchored by excellent shortstop. Clark Griffith, as manager and owner of the team during those years, valued the gritty ballplayer who could do it all and his on-the-field leaders included such great players as George McBride, Roger […]

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Was The Vazquez Trade Worth It?

October 24, 2010 by Jess Coleman · 1 Comment

Ever sinceÂ Javier Vazquez made a name for himself in 2004, after giving up a grand slam to Johnny Damon in the American League Championship series, Yankee fans have dreaded the sight of the right-hander on the mound. When the Yankees traded for Vazquez in the 2009 offseason, mixed feelings were going around. He was coming […]

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