Davey Johnson Wants To Choke Ryan Mattheus

Davey Johnson was on 106.7 the Fan with the Sports Junkies this morning and dropped this great quote when asked about how he felt when he heard pitcher Ryan Mattheus broke his pitching hand punching a locker after a loss.

"I want to choke him to death"

LOL.  I guess Davey was sort of joking.  Anyway, here is what we think that situation would look like:

Bob & FP's Greatest Hits

The Nats are struggling on this West Coast swing but, Bob & FP are keeping Nats fans entertained each and every night.  Here are some of the great comments they made last week in their telecasts.

Jayson Werth's Birthday On PTI

Today is Jayson Werth's birthday and since they are from DC, the guys on PTI threw him in as the birthday of the day.  They took the time to wish Werth a happy birthday and then crush him for his contract/production.  Here's what they had to say:

Series Preview: Nationals @ Giants

Pitching Matchups, Times, & TV Listings

Monday, May 20^th, 10:15PM – Zach Duke v. Ryan Vogelsong (MASN2 HD)

Tuesday, May 21^st, 10:15PM – Stephen Strasburg v. Matt Cain (MASN2 HD)

Wednesday, May 22^nd, 3:45PM – Gio Gonzalez v. Madison Bumgarner (MASN HD)

The Nationals will conclude a west coast road trip with a three game series against the San Francisco Giants.  This series could be what some have predicted as a postseason matchup, however both teams are currently in 2^nd place in their respective divisions.  Don’t worry Nats fans, you only have to stay up late two more nights.  We can make it.

Gio Gonzalez Hugs Kurt Suzuki, Loving Natitude

Gio Gonzalez was one strike away from completing 7 strong innings on Friday night against the San Diego Padres.  But the lefty held on to his last pitch a little too long and his nasty curve hit the Padres batter right in the foot, ending Gio's night at 115 pitches.

After the ball hit the player's foot, Nats catcher Kurt Suzuki pounded the dirt.  He knew his buddy Gio had thrown his last pitch, and was so close to ending on a high note.  Suzuki walked out to the mound as Davey Johnson made the pitching change and he gave Gio a little head rub to show that he felt his pain.   Later when the inning was over, Suzuki and Gio smiled at each other and gave each other a hug Check out the GIF.

Astros Lose To Pirates On Error

Since nobody else seems to be doing this well, here's the Astros colliding on an easy popup, dropping the ball, and losing the game:

Cool Nats Fan Baby

Meet Isaiah.  Possibly the cutest/coolest Nats fan ever.  That is all.  (via @Gene_Sellers)

Strasburg Picks Up Zimmerman, Serious Natitude

On Thursday night, Ryan Zimmerman committed his 8th error of the season, a bad throw to 2nd base that allowed a runner safe and loaded the bases with Stephen Strasburg on the mound.  In Strasburg's previous start, a Zimmerman error visibly rattled Strasburg who went on to allow 4 unearned runs after the E5.  The fans & media crushed Strasburg for his "mental" flaws.

Thursday's result was different.  After the error, Strasburg looked over and nodded at Zimmerman who nodded back telling Zim not to worry about the error because he would pick him up.   And Strasburg did just that.  While one Padres run did score, Strasburg escaped the jam, and went on to pitch his longest outing of his career in his first win since opening day.  The Split Screen GIF of the exchange below.

Party At FP Santangelo's House!!!

On Thursday night during the broadcast of the Washington Nationals vs the San Diego Padres, Bob and FP were hyping up the big Blues Traveller concert that will take place at Nats Park on June 8th after the game (included with ticket)

Late in the broadcast, when most Nats fans were sleeping comfortably in their beds, Fp said the following about the concert:

Series Preview: Nationals @ Padres

Pitching Matchups, Times, & TV Listings

Thursday, May 16th, 10:10PM - Stephen Strasburg v. Edinson Volquez

Friday, May 17^th, 10:10PM – Gio Gonzalez v. Burch Smith

Saturday, May 18^th, 8:40PM – Jordan Zimmerman v. Eric Stults

Sunday, May 19^th, 4:10PM – Dan Haren v. Andrew Cashner

The Nationals are continuing their West Coast swing as they now head to San Diego to face the Padres in a four game series.  The Nationals are coming off a series loss to the Dodgers, and may be facing more injury problems.  The offense was present in Los Angeles, as they spread out 24 hits over the course of the series.  The pitching staff will also look to continue its good form, giving up only 7 runs in the previous series.

Video: Jayson Werth's Rehab Start For The Potomac Nationals

Jayson Werth started a rehab assignment after hitting the DL with a hamstring injury.  Werth played for the Nats high A ball Potomac Nationals, started in right field, and took two at bats at the 2 spot before heading out early.

Werth got a hit, got in a rundown, threw out a guy at home plate, and parked his truck in a dangerous place.  Meanwhile I ate free hamburgers, pizza, hot dogs, and Uncle Julio's chicken tacos and chips.  Check out the video below.

US Marines Appreciation Day At Nats Park With Bryce Harper

Prior to last Wednesday's May 8th rain delayed game vs the Detroit Tigers, the Washington Nationals held a Marines appreciation night at Nats Park.  That night, the USMC took part in the different aspects of the game from delivering the lineup card to throwing out the first pitch to screaming "Play Ball!".

Eight Marines stood out in the field to greet the Nationals players as they took to the diamond in the top of the first inning.  Each Nats starter had a chance to shake the hand of a hero, and it was a great moment as in the video below you can see Bryce Harper shaking the hand of a Marine.