Nationals Journal: Ian Desmond


Posted at 06:53 PM ET, 05/03/2013

Nationals at Pirates discussion thread: Game 30
By Adam Kilgore
Ian Desmond will bat second for the 100th time as Ross Detwiler faces A.J. Burnett.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:53 PM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:21 PM ET, 04/22/2013

Ian Desmond not concerned about early errors
By Adam Kilgore
Ian Desmond does not see reason to worry after committing seven errors in the Nationals' first 18 games.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:21 PM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:02 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Danny Espinosa's new attitude, Ian Desmond's hot streak lift the Nationals
By Adam Kilgore
The bottom half of the Nationals lineup carried them to a second straight victory, namely Danny Espinosa and Ian Desmond.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:02 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Danny Espinosa, Ian Desmond, Morning Brushback

Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 04/01/2013

How Elvis Andrus's deal could affect Ian Desmond
By James Wagner
Any talks between Desmond and the Nationals could now be colored with Andrus's new massive deal.

By James Wagner  |  12:25 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:13 PM ET, 03/29/2013

Could Ian Desmond become the next player to sign a contract extension?
By Adam Kilgore
If the Nationals follow the trend of locking up a young player to a contract extension, the best bet would be Ian Desmond.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:13 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:38 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Ian Desmond on his more aggressive hitting approach this season
By James Wagner
How the Nationals' all-star shortstop wants to be more selectively aggressive in 2013 after a career season.

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Posted at 04:52 PM ET, 02/13/2013

Ian Desmond, Nationals in no rush to discuss contract extension
By James Wagner
Both sides aren't pushing for contract extension talks now, as the all-star shortstop is under team control for another three seasons.

By James Wagner  |  04:52 PM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:33 PM ET, 01/28/2013

Ian Desmond on a long-term deal, improvements for 2013
By James Wagner
The Nationals' shortstop wants to remain in Washington for the long-term but is in no hurry now to pursue a long-term deal. Also, he reflects on areas of improvement for next season.

By James Wagner  |  01:33 PM ET, 01/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:59 PM ET, 01/18/2013

Nationals avoid arbitration with Ian Desmond
By James Wagner
The Nationals and the all-star shortstop avoided arbitration with a deal that will pay him $3.8 million next season.

By James Wagner  |  03:59 PM ET, 01/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:22 PM ET, 10/30/2012

Adam LaRoche wins first Gold Glove, Ian Desmond denied
By Adam Kilgore
Adam LaRoche won the first Gold Glove of his career tonight while Ian Desmond was beaten out by Jimmy Rollins.

By Adam Kilgore  |  10:22 PM ET, 10/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Awards, Gold Glove Awards, Ian Desmond

Posted at 10:54 PM ET, 10/07/2012

Ian Desmond plays big after long road to the playoffs, stardom
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals played their first playoff game Sunday afternoon, and Ian Desmond played bigger than any of them.

By Adam Kilgore  |  10:54 PM ET, 10/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 09/25/2012

Ian Desmond notches a milestone in career year
By James Wagner
The 27-year-old shortstop became the second National player to notch a 20 home run and 20 stolen base season.

By James Wagner  |  08:00 AM ET, 09/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 09/06/2012

Danny Espinosa key to the Nationals’ offensive outburst
By Adam Kilgore
Danny Espinosa has put his first half behind him and become one of the top two-way second basemen in the league.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:00 AM ET, 09/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Danny Espinosa, danny espinosa; ian desmond; morning brushback; washington nationals; nationals beat cubs;, Morning Brushback