Nationals Journal: Rotation


Posted at 08:43 PM ET, 05/18/2013

Zach Duke to start in Ross Detwiler's place
By Adam Kilgore

By Adam Kilgore  |  08:43 PM ET, 05/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Rotation, Zach Duke

Posted at 02:17 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Dan Haren on his cutter usage, rough start to the season
By James Wagner
The Nationals' new starter has been upset with his start to the season but he's noticed a few ways to improve.

By James Wagner  |  02:17 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  dan haren, Starting pitchers, starting rotation

Posted at 06:36 PM ET, 04/03/2013

Dan Haren, Ross Detwiler play the waiting game before first starts
By Adam Kilgore
Dan Haren and Ross Detwiler are trying to fill nine days between their final spring training start and their season debuts.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:36 PM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  starting rotation

Posted at 02:20 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Nationals preview 2013: The pitching staff
By Harry Pavlidis
A look at the Nationals' pitchers in 2013.

By Harry Pavlidis  |  02:20 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 preview, Analytics, Bullpen, Nationals' pitchers, pitching staff, starting rotation

Posted at 05:36 PM ET, 03/16/2013

Davey Johnson eyeing Dan Haren as fourth starter, Ross Detwiler as fifth
By James Wagner
The Nationals manager aligns his rotation for the final two weeks of spring starting, suggesting Haren will fall ahead of Detwiler in regular season.

By James Wagner  |  05:36 PM ET, 03/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Rotation

Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 03/15/2013

Nationals waiting on World Baseball Classic to set pitching schedule
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals at the mercy of the WBC when it comes to the schedule for Ross Detwiler and Gio Gonzalez.

By Adam Kilgore  |  01:08 PM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, ross detwiler, starting rotation, World Baseball Classic

Posted at 02:13 PM ET, 02/18/2013

Stephen Strasburg will start Nationals' first Grapefruit League game
By Adam Kilgore
Davey Johnson outlined the top of the Nationals' rotation for spring.

By Adam Kilgore  |  02:13 PM ET, 02/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Rotation, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 10:31 PM ET, 01/11/2013

Javier Vazquez undecided on future despite Nationals' interest
By James Wagner
The Nationals, including Mike Rizzo, have scouted the veteran starter and could add starting depth. But the right-hander, if he pitches next season, may want to be in the majors.

By James Wagner  |  10:31 PM ET, 01/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  starting rotation

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 01/10/2013

Mike Rizzo scouts Javier Vazquez in Puerto Rico
By James Wagner
The Nationals are looking to bolster their starting rotation, and after a top scout evaluated the 36-year-old right-hander making a comeback, Rizzo took a trip to see him.

By James Wagner  |  01:00 PM ET, 01/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Javier Vazquez, starting rotation

Posted at 11:24 AM ET, 01/03/2013

Nationals scouting Javier Vazquez
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals sent a top scout to Puerto Rico to evaluate veteran right-handed starter Javier Vazquez.

By Adam Kilgore  |  11:24 AM ET, 01/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Javier Vazquez, starting rotation, Tanner Roark

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 12/06/2012

Nationals prioritizing starting pitching depth
By Adam Kilgore
Aside from Adam LaRoche, the Nationals top priority right now, even over plugging the final hole in their bullpen, may be signing starting pitching depth.

By Adam Kilgore  |  01:49 PM ET, 12/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Rotation

Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Nationals have rotation set, still could add starting depth
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals never needed starting pitching depth last year, but they'll still prepare for attrition in their rotation this winter.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:25 PM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  hot stove, Rotation

Posted at 06:18 PM ET, 10/06/2012

Nationals set roster, rotation for National League Division Series against Cardinals
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals offered few, if any, surprises with either their roster or rotation for the National League Division Series against the Cardinals.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:18 PM ET, 10/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  playoff rotation

Posted at 01:28 PM ET, 10/03/2012

Nationals considering John Lannan for rotation if they face the Braves
By Adam Kilgore
As the Nationals wait until their first-round opponent is determined to finalize their NLDS rotation, they have not ruled out making John Lannan their fourth starter in the event they face the Atlanta Braves.

By Adam Kilgore  |  01:28 PM ET, 10/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  playoff rotation

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 10/02/2012

Gio Gonzalez scratched for Tom Gorzelanny to prepare for first playoff start
By Adam Kilgore
Upon clinching the National League East last night, the Nationals scratched left-hander Gio Gonzalez from his final start of the regular season in order to preserve their No. 1 playoff starter for any potential postseason scenario.

By Adam Kilgore  |  10:55 AM ET, 10/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Rotation

Posted at 08:00 PM ET, 09/30/2012

Davey Johnson sticking with rotation after shaky starts in St. Louis
By Adam Kilgore
Manager Davey Johnson will respond to the events of this weekend by keeping his rotation precisely the same.

By Adam Kilgore  |  08:00 PM ET, 09/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Rotation

Posted at 06:28 PM ET, 09/29/2012

The Nationals face dilemmas in lining up Gio Gonzalez, postseason rotation
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals’ uncertain playoff schedule presents any number of problems for Manager Davey Johnson, and the handling of No. 1 starter Gio Gonzalez may be the most difficult.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:28 PM ET, 09/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  playoff rotation

Posted at 01:54 PM ET, 09/24/2012

All three left-handers to face Phillies; Chien-Ming Wang could make another start
By James Wagner
Nationals Manager Davey Johnson has all three left-handed starters, starting with Ross Detwiler, throwing against Philadelphia.

By James Wagner  |  01:54 PM ET, 09/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, John Lannan, ross detwiler, Rotation

Posted at 12:26 AM ET, 09/22/2012

Edwin Jackson bounces back, relies on pennant race experience
By James Wagner
The right-hander, the only Nationals starter with playoff experience, channels his pennant race experience in masterful Friday start.

By James Wagner  |  12:26 AM ET, 09/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Edwin Jackson, Nationals rotation

Posted at 06:38 PM ET, 09/21/2012

Davey Johnson considering using Gio Gonzalez, Ross Detwiler against the Phillies
By James Wagner
Manager Davey Johnson is considering tweaking the rotation so that the left-handers can face the Phillies and the right-handers against the Cardinals.

By James Wagner  |  06:38 PM ET, 09/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Rotation

Posted at 02:58 PM ET, 09/19/2012

Nationals still deciding on Sunday starter against Brewers
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals are still on deciding on their starting pitcher for Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when they will need a sixth starter because of today’s doubleheader.

By Adam Kilgore  |  02:58 PM ET, 09/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Rotation

Posted at 07:13 PM ET, 09/10/2012

Davey Johnson won’t adjust starting rotation for Braves series
By James Wagner
The manager doesn't want to adjust his starters' schedules for the important upcoming series. And he doesn't expect more days off for position players.

By James Wagner  |  07:13 PM ET, 09/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Rotation

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 09/01/2012

Davey Johnson wants to push Nationals starters deeper into games
By James Wagner
Nationals Manager Davey Johnson has kept his starters fresh all season and now wants to push them deeper into games.

By James Wagner  |  10:00 AM ET, 09/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Pitching, Rotation