What world DO politicians inhabit?

This isn't MY tweet. It's from F.P. Santangelo, the color analyst for Nats games on MASN.
"I don't pretend to no anything about politics but if @SenBobCasey is worried about who gets #nats/phils tix #countryinworseshapethanIthought" -- gonastynats (@gonastynats)
I just retweeted it to make a point. You see, there's an effort being undertaken by a group of Nats fans to drum up fan support to make the crowd at Nationals Park drown out the opposing teams' fans.
And for this, a nutjob U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania has a bug up HIS ass?
Wow...LMMFAO
Oh, by the way, that is my Twitter username (@gonastynats). So you'll know where to find me...LOL

Good for Nick!!

Even though it is the O's, it's wonderful Nick Johnson is gonna make the attempt to come back.
I still cringe when I visualize Nick snapping his leg @ Shea a few years ago. Not a good thing...
Anyway, good luck Nick!!
Nick Johnson signs with Orioles

Ankiel signs minor league deal with Nats

Ankiel returns on minor-league deal
Okay, but I still have to ask how this impacts Roger Bernadina.

At WHAT cost?

http://m.stltoday.com/STL/db_138171/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=0GuI4mBg
The Edwin Jackson signing, as reported in the St Louis Post-Dispatch. While I'm surprised the Nats pulled this off, I'm still not happy.
Why? Because now John Lannan is being dangled as trade bait. What's wrong with having BOTH these guys in the rotation?
I thought the idea was for the Nats to be competitive. Shipping out Lannan DOES NOT make us that!!
Christ, let's get to spring training already...

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Does this ROCK, or what?

http://t.co/1GFcPekK
Just HAD to pass this along. It looks SO DAMN COOL!!
No bullshit, either. I should add at this point that Bryce was named top prospect in both the South Atlantic and Eastern League(s) in 2011. Not too shabby, if you ask me...
BTW, I got that last tidbit of info courtesy of the Baseball America 2012 Almanac...which the lovely people @ MLB Insiders Club sent me in the mail today. (One of the perks of having a life membership...lol) Anyway, just finished reading it before I hit the 'puter tonight.
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A short note on Livan Hernandez:
He signed a minor league deal with the Astros yesterday (Tuesday), so his dream of finishing his career in the Nats' bullpen goes bye-bye. But there's always the possibility he could be back in D.C. in time for Opening Day...who knows?
At any rate, since I tried to post this last night (via my cell phone, using Bloggeroid)--and failedI'll just say this, and move on.
Adios, Livo. You made it fun (and aggravating) for us Nats fans while you were here...BOTH go-rounds!! I don't know what we'll miss more, the slow deliberate windup or laying down sac bunts.Either way, we'll remember you as...a Nat always!!Gary

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Lineups?

RT @MarkZuckerman The #Nats projected lineup, though improved, still lacks high-OBP guys at the top:
Well, we DO have 3-4 weeks (till spring training) to get this lineup situated. But a question I have:
Are the Nats brass delusional, or do they SERIOUSLY believe Mike Cameron can help this club?
I mean, WHO'S trying to bullshit who? Seriously?

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All in all...

RT @TheNatsBlog Nats Farm System Ranked No. 1 By Baseball America ... Before Gio Gonzalez Trade:
Despite the fact this ranking WAS before the Gio Gonzalez deal, this article still deserves to be checked out.
It shows the respect the Nats' farm system is getting from baseball insiders. Which for me is SO fricking GOOD to hear.

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