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Monthly Archives: January, 2014

  • NatsFest: Then vs Now January 24, 2014
  • A Disclaimer on my Flash of Creativity January 22, 2014
  • Welcome to the Home of Our National(s) Pastime January 20, 2014
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Panorama picture of Nationals Park (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Panorama picture of Nationals Park (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
(Photo by Paul Fritschner)
(Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Ross Ohlendorf rehabbing at Potomac
Ross Ohlendorf rehabbing at Potomac
Bryce Harper rehabbing at Potomac
Bryce Harper rehabbing at Potomac
Ian Desmond Signing Autographs
Ryan Zimmerman signing a ball for me at Spring Training in 2009 (I'm in the red hat with blue sides)
Ryan Zimmerman signing a ball for me at Spring Training in 2009 (I’m in the red hat with blue sides)
Post-Interview (...get it...)
Post-Interview (…get it…)
(Photo by Paul Fritschner)
(Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Steve and I
Wilson Ramos rehabbing at Potomac
Wilson Ramos rehabbing at Potomac
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Talking to Bob Carpenter
Talking to Bob Carpenter
Line for Jayson Werth Garden Gnome (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Line for Jayson Werth Garden Gnome (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
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Dimitri Young signing an autograph at Spring Training in 2009
Dimitri Young signing an autograph at Spring Training in 2009
The customary introductions for Opening Day
The customary introductions for Opening Day
The Umpires congregate to make the first replay decision at Nationals Park
The Umpires congregate to make the first replay decision at Nationals Park
A picture with Dave Jageler after our podcast
A picture with Dave Jageler after our podcast
Jordan Zimmermann's No-Hitter 006
Post-interview with Rich Waltz
Post-interview with Rich Waltz
Sarah, me, Steve
Jordan Zimmermann's No-Hitter 176
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves 4-4-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves 4-4-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Pudge Rodriguez at NatsFest in 2010
Pudge Rodriguez at NatsFest in 2010
Another Centerfield Shot
The Gnomes in boxes
The Gnomes in boxes
Stephen Souza celebrates after saving the day
Stephen Souza celebrates after saving the day
Jordan Zimmermann's No-Hitter 072
Steve and I departing Nationals Park
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves 4-4-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves 4-4-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
The Jayson Werth Garden Gnome
The Jayson Werth Garden Gnome
Mom and I at NatsFest in 2010
Mom and I at NatsFest in 2010
Nationals Park (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Nationals Park (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Nats Park - NatsFest 2010
Nats Park – NatsFest 2010
From left: Ben, Jack, Steve, and I
Jordan Zimmermann's No-Hitter
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I believe at the time this was then-Nat Adam Dunn's locker
I believe at the time this was then-Nat Adam Dunn’s locker
Matt Williams poses for a selfie with me
Matt Williams poses for a selfie with me
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves 4-4-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves 4-4-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Left Field
Jordan Zimmermann's No-Hitter 026
Line for Jayson Werth Garden Gnome (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Line for Jayson Werth Garden Gnome (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Photographic proof that dad was in attendance on Opening Day 2014
Photographic proof that dad was in attendance on Opening Day 2014
Danny Espinosa BP Home Run ball
Danny Espinosa BP Home Run ball
Dad and I standing in the Nationals' locker room in 2010
Dad and I standing in the Nationals’ locker room in 2010
Waiting in line for the gnome
Waiting in line for the gnome
Jayson Werth Garden Gnome (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Jayson Werth Garden Gnome (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Opening Day introductions are made for the visiting Atlanta Braves
Opening Day introductions are made for the visiting Atlanta Braves
My chance to get a picture with then-manager Jim Riggleman and then-Nat Jason Marquis
My chance to get a picture with then-manager Jim Riggleman and then-Nat Jason Marquis
Trying out some swings in the cage
Trying out some swings in the cage
Home Run in BP
Nationals Park (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Nationals Park (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 9-21-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 9-21-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Observing practice at Spring Training in 2009
Observing practice at Spring Training in 2009
The man himself, Craig Kimbrel, stands in the outfield shagging baseballs during batting practice (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
The man himself, Craig Kimbrel, stands in the outfield shagging baseballs during batting practice (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
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Nationals Park (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Nationals Park (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
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The American Flag is held in the outfield as the National Anthem is sung
The American Flag is held in the outfield as the National Anthem is sung
The scoreboard shows a graphic notifing the fans that replay is in use
The scoreboard shows a graphic notifing the fans that replay is in use
Steve on the field with his press pass
Shagging in the outfield with (I think) Roger Bernadina at Spring Training in 2009
Shagging in the outfield with (I think) Roger Bernadina at Spring Training in 2009
Standing in Centerfield
A selfie with George Washington, the racing president
A selfie with George Washington, the racing president
Jordan Zimmermann's No-Hitter 095
The Nationals take their swings in batting practice (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
The Nationals take their swings in batting practice (Photo by Paul Fritschner)

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