Jason Marquis Joins The Nationals
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The Nationals got a new addition for the new year today. 31-year-old right-hander Jason Marquis signed a two-year contact today and will join the squad for the 2010 season.
What do Nationals fans have to look forward to with this off-season acquisition? Marquis is coming off of a 15-13, 4.04 ERA season with the Rockies — who he also represented in the 2009 All-Star Game. The guy’s one of only 10 other pitchers in the game today who has notched a double-digit win total since 2004 and is the lone player to have reached the last 10 postseasons (his previous teams include the Braves from 2000-2003, the Cardinals from 2004-2006, the Chicago Cubs from 2007-2008, and most recently the Rockies).
Welcome to the Nat Pack, Jason. We hope to see great things from you!
[And yes ... I realize I just said Nat Pack. We've really gotta get some better team nicknames. There's a good New Year's resolution if you don't have one already.]
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6 Responses to “Jason Marquis Joins The Nationals”
December 22nd, 2009 at 6:41 pm
And he’s one of the best Jewish big-leaguers! We’re kvelling!
December 22nd, 2009 at 11:17 pm
He’s not gonna see an eleventh postseason, that’s for sure.
December 23rd, 2009 at 8:17 am
Wait, what? Marquis left Colorado? Dammit!!!
Well… enjoy, Nats fans. You plucked a gem from the Rox, and it can only improve your team. He sure improved mine while he was around, anyway.
February 1st, 2010 at 3:23 pm
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February 11th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
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February 26th, 2010 at 9:52 am
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