Nationals Journal: wilson ramos


Posted at 07:07 PM ET, 04/29/2013

Wilson Ramos returns; Davey Johnson's plans for the catchers

With Ramos is activated from the 15-day disabled list, the Nationals manager says he will return to alternating playing him and Kurt Suzuki, but soon will pick the hotter hitter or take advantage of matchups.

By James Wagner  |  07:07 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:18 PM ET, 04/28/2013

Adam LaRoche will remain in the lineup, and Wilson Ramos is returning to it

Manager Davey Johnson is sticking with Adam LaRoche though his hellacious slump.

By Adam Kilgore  |  09:18 PM ET, 04/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Atlanta Braves, davey johnson, Nationals, wilson ramos

Posted at 07:02 PM ET, 04/25/2013

Wilson Ramos to rehab with Harrisburg on Friday; Ryan Zimmerman running

Both players are progressing well from minor hamstring strains and are expected to come off the disabled list as soon as each is eligible.

By James Wagner  |  07:02 PM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:06 PM ET, 04/24/2013

Wilson Ramos could begin rehab assignment Friday

The Nationals catcher, on the disabled list with a strained hamstring, is expected to begin his rehab assignment soon.

By James Wagner  |  01:06 PM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:18 PM ET, 04/22/2013

Wilson Ramos set to come off disabled list in next week

Wilson Ramos says he plans on coming back from his strain hamstring a week from today.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:18 PM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 04/14/2013

Wilson Ramos likely to miss minimum time on disabled list, Jhonatan Solano recalled

The Nationals expect Wilson Ramos to miss only 15 days on the disabled list with a left hamstring strain.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:43 PM ET, 04/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:16 PM ET, 04/13/2013

Wilson Ramos pulls hamstring, expected to miss a couple weeks

He pulled his left hamstring while trying to beat out a throw to first base in the eighth inning and is expected to miss a few weeks.

By James Wagner  |  05:16 PM ET, 04/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:09 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Wilson Ramos's hot start, Denard Span's crucial catch and more from a wild Nationals win

Wilson Ramos's new batting stance has made him much more than just a feel-good story.

By Adam Kilgore  |  09:09 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:22 PM ET, 04/03/2013

Kurt Suzuki, hoping to stay sharp between starts, makes his season debut

By James Wagner  |  06:22 PM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:50 PM ET, 04/01/2013

Wilson Ramos officially returns to the Nationals from knee surgery

Wilson Ramos nearly broke into tears as he made an opening day start following an offseason of recovery from knee surgery.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:50 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:31 PM ET, 03/29/2013

Wilson Ramos is the Nationals' opening day catcher

Davey Johnson gave Wilson Ramos the opening day starting nod as a reward for his hard work coming back from major knee surgery.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:31 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:34 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Wilson Ramos comes all the way back; Ryan Zimmerman hits three homers; Rafael Soriano returns

Wilson Ramos caps his standout spring while Ryan Zimmerman goes deep, and more.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:34 PM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:56 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Wilson Ramos, Kurt Suzuki will split time as the Nationals' starting catcher

Wilson Ramos has made such a full recovery that Davey Johnson sees him as a co-catcher.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:56 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  catching, wilson ramos

Posted at 04:02 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Wilson Ramos improving on defense

Rebounding from his May knee injury and two surgeries, Ramos has been agile and nimble behind the plate.

By James Wagner  |  04:02 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:13 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Jordan Zimmermann returns to form, Wilson Ramos to catch back-to-back games

The right-hander felt stronger on Wednesday after his arm tired in his previous start.

By James Wagner  |  07:13 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:44 PM ET, 03/10/2013

Dan Haren works inside, and with Wilson Ramos

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)
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Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 03/09/2013

Wilson Ramos happy to be thinking about baseball, not knee

The Nationals catcher slid on this surgically-repaired knee for the first time in a game Friday and was happy, more than anything, with his mentality.

By James Wagner  |  01:08 PM ET, 03/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:53 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Henry Rodriguez's strong debut, Wilson Ramos to catch every other day

The Nationals flame-throwing right-handed reliever made a strong spring debut, and other notes.

By James Wagner  |  06:53 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 03/06/2013

Wilson Ramos looks ahead after catching again

The day after the catcher finalized the physical toil of returning, he moved on to the mental challenge.

By Adam Kilgore  |  11:44 AM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 03/05/2013

Wilson Ramos starts at catcher, Rafael Soriano debuts and lineups

The Nationals' new closer makes his spring debut and catcher gets behind the plate for the first time. And the lineups.

By James Wagner  |  11:47 AM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:54 PM ET, 03/03/2013

Wilson Ramos takes first at-bats in game since knee injury

The Nationals' catcher goes 1 for 2 in his first at-bats since his May knee injury. Ryan Zimmerman also makes spring debut.

By James Wagner  |  06:54 PM ET, 03/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 03/03/2013

Wilson Ramos to get one at-bat on Sunday, start at catcher Tuesday

The Nationals' catcher will get his first at-bat in game since his May injury and then start behind the plate on Tuesday.

By James Wagner  |  12:25 PM ET, 03/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:52 PM ET, 03/02/2013

Wilson Ramos slides, ready for game action

Wilson Ramos is happy to reach the final stage of his rehab from major knee surgery.

By Adam Kilgore  |  01:52 PM ET, 03/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 02/26/2013

Wilson Ramos plans to make latest step by sliding

Wilson Ramos plans to slide today, the only baseball activity he has yet to perform in his recovery from torn ligaments in his knee.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:16 PM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:11 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Updates on Wilson Ramos, Henry Rodriguez, Chad Tracy and others

Injury updates, and general updates, on all the players, including when Jayson Werth and Adam LaRoche will make their spring training debuts.

By James Wagner  |  06:11 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:55 PM ET, 02/18/2013

Wilson Ramos making progress, will 'definitely' be ready for opening day

The Nationals and Wilson Ramos are pleased with how he's coming along in the recovery from his torn ACL.

By Adam Kilgore  |  01:55 PM ET, 02/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kurt Suzuki, wilson ramos

Posted at 04:57 PM ET, 02/15/2013

Injury rehab updates on Wilson Ramos, Henry Rodriguez

Both players report improved progress in their rehab from injuries, according to Nationals Manager Davey Johnson.

By James Wagner  |  04:57 PM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:58 PM ET, 11/09/2012

On one-year anniversary of kidnapping, Wilson Ramos reflects: Im pretty calm now

A year ago today, the 25-year-old catcher was kidnapped at his family's home in his native Venezuela and returned safely over two days later. In Washington rehabbing his knee, he's happy and calmer now.

By James Wagner  |  06:58 PM ET, 11/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:03 PM ET, 09/06/2012

Wilson Ramos in good spirits as he continues rehab from ACL, MCL surgery

Wilson Ramos dropped by the Nationals’ clubhouse today as he continues the grueling rehab from surgery to repair the torn ACL and MCL in his right knee, in good spirits and optimistic about a spring return.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:03 PM ET, 09/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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