Nationals Journal: dan haren


Posted at 04:43 PM ET, 05/15/2013

Dan Haren is feeling healthy, confident and on a roll
By Adam Kilgore
After his rocky start, Dan Haren has reeled off four straight strong performances and built his confidence.

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:43 PM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 05/09/2013

Haren in the middle
By Harry Pavlidis
A look at Haren's lines from his first six starts will remind you of the slow start and subsequent -- and recent -- improvement.

By Harry Pavlidis  |  10:19 AM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Analytics, dan haren, PITCHf/X, Starting pitchers

Posted at 07:52 PM ET, 04/27/2013

Dan Haren pitches better, and maybe luckier, in latest start
By Adam Kilgore
Dan Haren had his best start of the year, but he believes he wasn't all that different than his rocky start to begin the year.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:52 PM ET, 04/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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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 11:16 AM ET, 04/12/2013

A look at the Nats' pitchers so far
By Harry Pavlidis
It's early, but let's jump into our year-to-date PITCHf/x numbers.

By Harry Pavlidis  |  11:16 AM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Analytics, Craig Stammen, dan haren, Drew Storen, Gio Gonzalez, Henry Rodriguez, Jordan Zimmermann, PITCHf/X, Pitching, rafael soriano, ross detwiler, Ryan Mattheus, Stephen Strasburg, Tyler Clippard, Zach Duke

Posted at 09:16 AM ET, 04/12/2013

More on Dan Haren's second start, his reliance on his splitter
By James Wagner
At Wilson Ramos' urging, he turned more to his split-finger fastball and it worked.

By James Wagner  |  09:16 AM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Dan Haren will get a second chance to make an impression with the Nationals
By Adam Kilgore
From the moment Dan Haren walked off the mound in Cincinnati after his disappointing Nationals debut, it has seemed like far more than five days for him.

By Adam Kilgore  |  09:02 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:39 PM ET, 03/26/2013

Dan Haren finishes his spring training, ready for the real thing
By Adam Kilgore
Dan Haren's final March start mimicked how his entire spring training unfolded -- bad results but a good feeling.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:39 PM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:39 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Dan Haren encouraged despite rough results
By Adam Kilgore
Dan Haren may not have rebounded with his results, but he felt "1,000 times better" tonight than his last start.

By Adam Kilgore  |  09:39 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 03/15/2013

Dan Haren 'just bad all the way around'
By Adam Kilgore
Dan Haren vows improvement after he felt "just kind of achy" during a rough outing against the Cardinals

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:39 PM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:44 PM ET, 03/10/2013

Dan Haren works inside, and with Wilson Ramos
By James Wagner
The two teammates are learning to work together, especially as the right-handed starter practicing throwing inside.

By James Wagner  |  06:44 PM ET, 03/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  dan haren, Spring Training, wilson ramos

Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 03/05/2013

Dan Haren sharp in second start
By Adam Kilgore
Dan Haren silenced the Astros and then dropped an incredible quote about pitchers in spring training.

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:28 PM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:35 PM ET, 02/21/2013

Dan Haren talks philosophy, Matt Skole keeps raking
By Adam Kilgore
News and nuggets from the Nationals' workout

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:35 PM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:25 PM ET, 02/15/2013

What Dan Haren's bullpen session revealed
By Adam Kilgore
Bullpen sessions from Dan Haren and Ryan Perry provided insight on how both pitchers are attacking the spring.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:25 PM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:51 PM ET, 02/14/2013

Dan Haren to serve as the 'not that old' veteran of the Nationals rotation
By James Wagner
The right-handed veteran will be leaned on by younger fellow Nationals starters and he understands that. Just don't call him old.

By James Wagner  |  05:51 PM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:52 PM ET, 02/04/2013

Dan Haren says he feels healthy, ready to prove himself
By James Wagner
The Nationals new starter says he has felt good and strong this winter as he prepares for next season.

By James Wagner  |  03:52 PM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 12/10/2012

What the Nationals' search for a starter tells us about them
By Adam Kilgore
The way this winter has unfolded reveals the Nats believe in what they are doing and success hasn’t changed their prerogative.

By Adam Kilgore  |  10:59 AM ET, 12/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  dan haren, denard span, Gio Gonzalez, hot stove, James Shields, Pitching, zack greinke

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 12/07/2012

Nationals make Dan Haren signing official
By Adam Kilgore
After veteran right-hander passed his physical, Washington announces his acquisition.

By Adam Kilgore  |  03:18 PM ET, 12/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:27 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Mike Scioscia on Dan Haren: One of the best competitors I've ever seen'
By Adam Kilgore
Mike Scioscia says Dan Haren's stuff isn't what it once was, but he can still thrive on what he has.

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:27 PM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 12/04/2012

Nationals, Dan Haren agree to terms [UPDATED]
By Adam Kilgore
Washington has a deal in place to finalize perhaps the top starting rotation in baseball.

By Adam Kilgore  |  11:37 AM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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