Just when you need a break and take a night off, the Nats do something cool.  They put a rookie on the mound who pitches a solid 6.1 innings and surrenders just 4 runs.  The bullpen actually holds the Pirates scoreless.  The Nats come from behind to get a lead.  Joel Hanrahan records a save to stop the skid.  Sigh.  Happiness.

Now…for the busy weekend. I did a recap of this weekend’s events and giveaways at MASN’s Nationals Buzz.

ESPN’s Draft Blog has more on Strasburg’s injury, which appears minor.  It also has some notes on a good performance by Mike Minor of Vanderbilt.

Peter Gammons says the Nationals would like to deal Johnson and/or Kearns to get relievers.

Nats320 says that Chad Cordero’s wife recently gave birth to their first child, a baby girl.

That’s about all for now. Get your red on!

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