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Monthly Archives: May, 2014

  • The Top Step with Dave Jageler May 31, 2014
  • Debuting “The Top Step” Podcast May 24, 2014
  • Nats Holding Steady May 18, 2014
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Top Posts & Pages

  • Party at Petco: Previewing the 2016 Home Run Derby
  • Here, Not There: A Summer in Cincinnati
  • Seeing Double: Jake Arrieta's No-Hitter
  • Welcome Back, Baseball
  • Saying Goodbye to a Win and a Park

Recent Posts

  • Party at Petco: Previewing the 2016 Home Run Derby
  • Here, Not There: A Summer in Cincinnati
  • Seeing Double: Jake Arrieta’s No-Hitter
  • Welcome Back, Baseball
  • Saying Goodbye to a Win and a Park

Photo Gallery

Standing in Centerfield
The Jayson Werth Garden Gnome
The Jayson Werth Garden Gnome
From left: Ben, Jack, Steve, and I
Photographic proof that dad was in attendance on Opening Day 2014
Photographic proof that dad was in attendance on Opening Day 2014
A selfie with George Washington, the racing president
A selfie with George Washington, the racing president
A picture with Dave Jageler after our podcast
A picture with Dave Jageler after our podcast
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Talking to Bob Carpenter
Talking to Bob Carpenter
Steve on the field with his press pass
Matt Williams poses for a selfie with me
Matt Williams poses for a selfie with me
Steve and I
Danny Espinosa BP Home Run ball
Danny Espinosa BP Home Run ball
The Umpires congregate to make the first replay decision at Nationals Park
The Umpires congregate to make the first replay decision at Nationals Park
Sarah, me, Steve
Jordan Zimmermann's No-Hitter
Dad and I standing in the Nationals' locker room in 2010
Dad and I standing in the Nationals’ locker room in 2010
Home Run in BP
Post-interview with Rich Waltz
Post-interview with Rich Waltz
Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 9-21-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 9-21-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Nationals Park (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Nationals Park (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Jordan Zimmermann's No-Hitter 095
Line for Jayson Werth Garden Gnome (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Line for Jayson Werth Garden Gnome (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
The Nationals take their swings in batting practice (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
The Nationals take their swings in batting practice (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Opening Day introductions are made for the visiting Atlanta Braves
Opening Day introductions are made for the visiting Atlanta Braves
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)
Steve and I departing Nationals Park
The customary introductions for Opening Day
The customary introductions for Opening Day
Jordan Zimmermann's No-Hitter 006
(Photo by Paul Fritschner)
(Photo by Paul Fritschner)
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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
Post-Interview (...get it...)
Post-Interview (…get it…)
Pudge Rodriguez at NatsFest in 2010
Pudge Rodriguez at NatsFest in 2010
Line for Jayson Werth Garden Gnome (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Line for Jayson Werth Garden Gnome (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Waiting in line for the gnome
Waiting in line for the gnome
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
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
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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
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)
Left Field
The Gnomes in boxes
The Gnomes in boxes
Trying out some swings in the cage
Trying out some swings in the cage
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Panorama picture of Nationals Park (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Panorama picture of Nationals Park (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Stephen Souza celebrates after saving the day
Stephen Souza celebrates after saving the day
Bryce Harper rehabbing at Potomac
Bryce Harper rehabbing at Potomac
(Photo by Paul Fritschner)
(Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Wilson Ramos rehabbing at Potomac
Wilson Ramos rehabbing at Potomac
Jordan Zimmermann's No-Hitter 176
Ross Ohlendorf rehabbing at Potomac
Ross Ohlendorf rehabbing at Potomac
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves 4-4-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves 4-4-14 (Photo 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
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves 4-4-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves 4-4-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Nats Park - NatsFest 2010
Nats Park – NatsFest 2010
Observing practice at Spring Training in 2009
Observing practice at Spring Training in 2009
Nationals Park (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Nationals Park (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Jayson Werth Garden Gnome (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Jayson Werth Garden Gnome (Picture by Paul Fritschner)
Jordan Zimmermann's No-Hitter 026
Jordan Zimmermann's No-Hitter 072
Ian Desmond Signing Autographs
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves 4-4-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves 4-4-14 (Photo by Paul Fritschner)
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)
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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
Another Centerfield Shot

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