Tex and the Nats...

[natsfan4evr]

Don't shoot the messenger...just reporting what I heard. 

He might be saying that just to get the Sox to up their offer though.
You really don't know what is going on in his mind.

I doubt if he says close to home, he means the O's though. If he is playing close to home, it has to be for us. That is at least my feeling, not sure about everyone else.

[DPMOmaha]

I don't think the Redskins have it anywhere near as bad as say, the Patriots. Friends of friends have seen Redskins players in bars and they seemed happy. Politics will stilll be king, followed by the Redskins.

Could the Nats fall in behind that or would it be Nats/Caps/Wizards all about the same.  Is it just whoever steps up and is able to sustain success at this point?

[MrMadison]

according to MLBTR, the Red Sox have officially made their offer, but no terms made public.

supposedly for 8 years.

[natsfan4evr]

Could the Nats fall in behind that or would it be Nats/Caps/Wizards all about the same.  Is it just whoever steps up and is able to sustain success at this point?

DC likes winners, and the Redskins, because they earned that with their past history.
When the Nats make the playoffs, DC will support them. We have a ton of fair weather fans here.

[HalfSmokes]

DC likes winners, and the Redskins, because they earned that with their past history.
When the Nats make the playoffs, DC will support them. We have a ton of fair weather fans here.

There are a lot of people who have never seen a winning team in DC, especially transplants. I think if any of the major sports teams can go on a streak for a few years advancing deep into the playoffs, they'll be at the top for a while.

[natsfan4evr]

There are a lot of people who have never seen a winning team in DC, especially transplants. I think if any of the major sports teams can go on a streak for a few years advancing deep into the playoffs, they'll be at the top for a while.

Everyone is saying how low the attendance was last year, but the team just sucked. I was shocked they had 30,000 at games. I was actually impressed with the turnout. I know we have a new stadium, but the team was just awful to watch.

[DPMOmaha]

Just heard on Sportscenter on ESPNRadio that Tex spoke with someone at ESPN (can't remember who he said, Kirkjian maybe, sorry, I really don't remember, but it wasn't Kruk or Olney, I do know that) and said he's close to a decision and is very interested in playing close to home.  Take it for what it's worth.

It was Ravech.  Dan Davis said the Nats were just in it as much as the Yanks, Sawks and Halos, no mention of the O's. 

Productivity today just went out the window.

[Minty Fresh]

It was Ravech.  Dan Davis said the Nats were just in it as much as the Yanks, Sawks and Halos, no mention of the O's. 

Productivity today just went out the window.

Don't forget the JimBo chat at 11:00 a.m. today.  I'm guessing there'll be even less productivity between 11 a.m. and noon.

[wpa2629]

I don't think the Redskins have it anywhere near as bad as say, the Patriots. Friends of friends have seen Redskins players in bars and they seemed happy. Politics will stilll be king, followed by the Redskins.

It's not like that here in DC -- it's nothing like new york or boston when it comes to fame frenzy -- the athletes, particularly the star athletes really enjoy playing and living in DC -- they have nothing but good things to say about the fans and the community and the schools are top notch - even if the Nats become perennial contenders -- Tex would still very much have a life here

[wpa2629]

Where is Bowden's chat?

[blue911]

Where is Bowden's chat?

nats mlb site

[MrMadison]

Where is Bowden's chat?

http://www.forums.mlb.com/ml-wasevent/chat?redirCnt=1

you need to be logged into a MLB.com account though.

[The Chief]

How do I see what's been said so far?  Or can I?

[wpa2629]

nats mlb site

Gracias!

[wpa2629]

How do I see what's been said so far?  Or can I?

I don't think it's started yet ... ?

[MrMadison]

How do I see what's been said so far?  Or can I?

once you open the chat room, click on "Chat Log" and it'll give you a new window with all the previous questions and answers listed.

[MrMadison]

there have been 4 or so answers already, he is moving pretty quickly.

[wpa2629]

You can click on the chat log to see all the questions and answers so far

[MrMadison]

I think I'm getting dissed again.

[The Chief]

This made me

From wilnieves: Who should we expect to be called up from the minors next season?

[wpa2629]

ugh ... answer my TEX QUESTION!

[blue911]

I get the feeling the wilnieves is that weirdo from nats320.

[MrMadison]

I get the feeling the wilnieves is that weirdo from nats320.

wtf, this guy is like the only guy getting questions answered.

and he's asking crappy generic questions.

[wpa2629]

wtf is wilnieves the only person on this chat? Answer my questions!

[wpa2629]

wtf, this guy is like the only guy getting questions answered.

and he's asking crappy generic questions.

LOL JINX!