Nationals Journal: denard span


Posted at 09:42 PM ET, 05/14/2013

Davey Johnson goes unconventional against Clayton Kershaw
By Adam Kilgore
With Clayton Kershaw on the mound, Davey Johnson sat Denard Span and gave Eury Perez the first start of his career.

By Adam Kilgore  |  09:42 PM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:54 PM ET, 05/04/2013

Denard Span 'day to day' with a bruised ankle
By Adam Kilgore
Denard Span received treatment this morning for a sore, swollen ankle, and he may miss tomorrow's game, too.

By Adam Kilgore  |  03:54 PM ET, 05/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:21 PM ET, 04/27/2013

Denard Span saves the Nationals twice with his defense
By Adam Kilgore
Denard Span's two sensational plays helped preserve the Nationals' victory over the Reds.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:21 PM ET, 04/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:30 PM ET, 04/17/2013

Harper returns to lineup; Span, Espinosa still out
By James Wagner
Harper returned to the lineup Wednesday, but Espinosa (wrist) and Span (flu) were held out although they're improving.

By James Wagner  |  07:30 PM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Danny Espinosa, denard span

Posted at 01:00 AM ET, 04/17/2013

Bryce Harper, Denard Span still sick but Davey Johnson hopes for Wednesday returns
By James Wagner
Davey Johnson hopes that both outfielders can return on Wednesday but, based on his description of both players' flu, it seemed almost unlikely.

By James Wagner  |  01:00 AM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, denard span

Posted at 06:53 PM ET, 04/16/2013

Bryce Harper, Denard Span out while battling the flu
By James Wagner
With both players sick, the Nationals are down to few extra position players.

By James Wagner  |  06:53 PM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, denard span

Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 04/12/2013

Span-Morse tradeoff has another level
By Lacy Lusk
The Nationals welcomed back a $2 million arm when they received Cole as the key part of their return in the Morse deal.

By Lacy Lusk  |  12:16 PM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  A.J. Cole, denard span, michael morse, Minor League Report

Posted at 06:22 PM ET, 04/10/2013

Denard Span tries to be most selective at the start
By Adam Kilgore
Denard Span tries to be most selective to at the start

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:22 PM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:34 PM ET, 04/05/2013

Denard Span learning when, and how, to steal bases
By Adam Kilgore
New leadoff hitter Denard Span is learning more about the nuance and technique of stealing bases than at any point in his career.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:34 PM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Denard Span and Ben Revere, from friends to friendly 'enemies'
By James Wagner
The two outfielders and buddies played together from 2010 to 2012 in Minnesota and, by fate, wound up in the same division. A look at how their dynamic changes.

By James Wagner  |  11:31 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  denard span, Phillies-Nationals

Posted at 02:19 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Jayson Werth to hit second, Bryce Harper third in Davey Johnson's ideal lineup
By James Wagner
The Nationals' manager implies that his ideal lineup has Werth at two and Harper hitting behind him.

By James Wagner  |  02:19 PM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Bryce Harper, davey johnson, denard span, Jayson Werth, Lineup, Opening Day, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 12:57 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Denard Span on adjusting his base stealing with the Nationals
By James Wagner
Denard Span on adjusting his base stealing with the Nationals

By James Wagner  |  12:57 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 02/20/2013

Denard Span going back to his 2009 swing
By Adam Kilgore
Denard Span is using the spring to tinker with batting stance, trying to rediscover the form from his best season.

By Adam Kilgore  |  10:30 AM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 02/17/2013

Davey Johnson wants Denard Span to get acclimated to his outfield teammates
By James Wagner
Johnson is mapping out a plan for the new center fielder to play alongside his new teammates.

By James Wagner  |  03:03 PM ET, 02/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 02/13/2013

Denard Span anxious for his first day of spring training
By James Wagner
The Nats' new center fielder arrived early, eager to practice with his teammates for the first time.

By James Wagner  |  10:47 AM ET, 02/13/2013 |  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 09:01 PM ET, 12/04/2012

The Nationals' trade for Denard Span looking better as center field market develops
By Adam Kilgore
As center fielders sign for big money in free agency, the Nationals' trade for Denard Span looks more valuable five days later.

By Adam Kilgore  |  09:01 PM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  alex meyer, denard span, mike rizzo

Posted at 12:49 PM ET, 11/30/2012

The Nationals' next offseason priorities; can they lure Zack Greinke?
By James Wagner
Now that the Nationals have the center fielder they have long sought, their priorities include determining who will play first base and adding a starter.

By James Wagner  |  12:49 PM ET, 11/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:34 PM ET, 11/29/2012

Ripple effects from the Alex Meyer-Denard Span trade
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals' Alex Meyer-for-Denard Span trade sends a thousand ripples in a thousand different directions

By Adam Kilgore  |  08:34 PM ET, 11/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:39 PM ET, 11/29/2012

Davey Johnson loves the Denard Span trade
By Adam Kilgore
Manager Davey Johnson fully agreed with Mike Rizzo's decision to trade for Denard Span.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:39 PM ET, 11/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:58 PM ET, 11/29/2012

Denard Span on coming to Washington, how he was born here
By James Wagner
The Nationals acquired the 28-year-old from the Twins on Thursday, and the center fielder has some ties to Washington, including calling it the city of his birth.

By James Wagner  |  06:58 PM ET, 11/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 11/29/2012

Nationals acquire Denard Span for Alex Meyer
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals send their best pitching prospect Alex Meyer to the Twins for Denard Span.

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:39 PM ET, 11/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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