The Nationals season came to a bitter end this past Sunday. While most of the DC area was reveling in the Redskins upset win over Dallas, the Washington Baseball Team got swept by the Philadelphia Phillies in the final series of the year. The Nats finish the season 59-102, because last Thursday's game against the Florida Marlins was rained out and was not rescheduled since it would have no affect on the outcome of the division.
Another lousy season goes by. Many of the fans did not want Frank Robinson released from his managing postion at the end of the 2006 season. But Manny Acta has worked hard to get the team up and running. Nobody expected the team to contend immediately. Baby steps are needed and they seem to be treading lightly.
On the field, the greatest need is pitching. From top to bottom, rotation to bullpen, the Nationals need arms. Just don't invite 1,000 pitchers to Spring Training like it was done in the past. Off the field, will Jim Bowden keep his job as General Manager? He joined the team before the Lerners purchased the Nationals from MLB and has had some questionable moves. Paul LoDuca anyone? The acquisitions of Lastings Milledge and Elijah Dukes are only a year old, but some thought they were risky when the transactions were made. Bowden may get to keep his job for now, as no one had expected a contender. The question remains will the Lerners and their team president, Stan Kasten, wants to keep him around or hire their own GM.
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