The Nationals efforts to turn Thomas Jefferson into the new “lovable loser” reached new heights on Thursday night at Nationals Park. After a nearly two hour rain delay, a sparse crowd was on hand when the presidents race finally began at close to 10:00pm. As is becoming common, Thomas Jefferson took a huge lead into … Continue reading After rain delay, Teddy distracts Thomas Jefferson with discount ponchos
The pouring rain wasn’t the only hurdle facing the racing presidents during the fourth inning Friday night at Nationals Park. As the race began, the team’s “Secret Service” had set up hurdles in the form of folding tables in foul territory along the first base line. The race was tight approaching the tables, but as … Continue reading Video: Teddy hurdles over tables to take out his fellow presidents
After a 1/2-dozen roster moves, the signing of third baseman Ryan Zimmerman to a long-term contract, and the calling up of rookie Jordan Zimmermann for his first major league start, there was an unusual mood of cautious optimism in the air tonight at Nationals Park. With the sound of thunder booming in the distance, it … Continue reading After rain delay, Teddy races with an umbrella
It was in some ways a fitting end to a home season filled with one disappointment after another. The Washington Nationals were to play their last home game of the season last night, and as part of “Fan Appreciation Night” had planned a non-stop onslaught of giveaways every inning, but with the Florida Marlins facing … Continue reading Only rain prevents Abe from winning his 50th presidents race of the year (and Teddy his first)
LET TEDDY WIN 