A Few Notes…

Just a few notes/updates to pass along from the weekend.

Updated...

The Senators released information on programs for local schools. Basically the programs offer students to opportunity to earn tickets to Senators games for achieving goals outlined by each program.

“As each program deals with something different, the Senators are giving every student at the participating schools the ability to earn a free ticket. These programs are free to schools or students making them win-win programs.”

For more details on the programs please visit Here or Here

Jordan Zimmermann got rave reviews from his first appearance in spring training. He threw some batting practice and after word one reported stated “he is as good as advertised”. This is not a surprise to Senators fans who were priviladged to watch him pitch most of last season.

From the Washington Post:
Federal Investigators Looking Into GM's Role in Latin American Scouting

“An international scouting coordinator who worked for Jim Bowden for various periods from 1994 to 2003 connects the current Washington Nationals general manager to others in baseball already fired for wrongdoing, SI.com reported Sunday, citing two unnamed sources.”
UPDATE from the Nationals Journal
Bowden Denies Wrongdoing

“Washington Nationals General Manager Jim Bowden this morning denied any wrongful practices in Latin American scouting, saying simply, "I'm innocent of any wrongdoing, and besides that I don't have any comment."