<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>washingtonpost.com - Nationals</title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><description>Nationals</description><language>en-us</language><ttl>15</ttl><image><title>washingtonpost.com</title><width>140</width><height>20</height><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com</link><url>http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gif</url></image><item><title><![CDATA[For More Information . . .]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5597-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5597-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[    For More Information . . . <br> The Patriot Center is on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University at 4500 Patriot Circle. For information on George Mason athletics, visit: <a href="http://gomason.collegesports.com">gomason.collegesports.com</a>.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[For More Information]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3647-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3647-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[     Haymarket Battle Cats <br> 703-768-5588<br> <a href="http://www.haymarketbattlecats.com">www.haymarketbattlecats.com</a>]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Community That's Always Up for a Game]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3646-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3646-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ True to its suburban roots, Prince William County  is more of a starting point than a destination when it comes to big-time spectator sports. It is a modest drive, if traffic cooperates, to watch Washington's major professional teams  --  the NFL's Redskins, Major League Baseball's Nationals, the NBA's Wizards, NHL's Capitals and MLS's DC United  --  as well as NCAA Division I sports at area universities.]]></description><author> Preston Williams</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Potomac Nationals, It's All in the Name]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39127-2005Apr9.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39127-2005Apr9.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Infielder Greg Thissen was the first Potomac National to emerge from the clubhouse on an unseasonably warm afternoon, sporting a crisp uniform that had arrived just in time for him to dress for Wednesday's media day at Pfitzner Stadium.]]></description><author> Preston Williams</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girls' First Team]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11836-2005Mar30.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11836-2005Mar30.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[    Emily Arena, Osbourn Park, Sr.  --   Finished third in Virginia AAA in the 3,200 meters after winning the 1,600 and 3,200 to help lead Yellow Jackets to Cedar Run District title. Will compete at William &#38; Mary.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Name for Cannons]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A21890-2005Feb13.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A21890-2005Feb13.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Washington Nationals' Class A Carolina League affiliate in Woodbridge is no longer called the Potomac Cannons. Sunday they became the Potomac Nationals with new uniforms and stadium plans.]]></description><author> Rich Campbell</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Announcements]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A396-2005Feb5.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A396-2005Feb5.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   Baseball <br>   CANNONS BANQUET:  The Potomac Cannons will hold their 10th annual Hot Stove Banquet, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Hyatt Fair Lakes in Fairfax. A silent auction at 5:30 p.m. will be followed by a seated dinner and program featuring Adam Wogan, the Washington Nationals' director of player development, and Cannons Manager Bob Henley. Cost: $30 per person. Reservations must be made by Feb. 9. Call 703-590-2311, Ext. 224; or e-mail <a href="mailto:lbraswell@potomaccannons.com">lbraswell@potomaccannons.com</a>. Information: <a href="http://www.potomaccannons.com">www.potomaccannons.com</a>.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannons Join the Expos]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A49017-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A49017-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ The Montreal Expos announced yesterday that they are affiliating with the Class A Potomac Cannons starting in 2005, bringing part of the franchise's minor league system to the Washington area.]]></description><author> Dustin Gouker</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannons Silenced In Game 3 Defeat]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13376-2004Sep11.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13376-2004Sep11.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Potomac's most successful season in nearly a decade came to a quiet end last night at Pfitzner Stadium as the Cannons were shut out by the Wilmington Blue Rocks in the final game of the Class A Carolina League Northern Division best-of-three playoffs, 4-0, before 849.]]></description><author> Kathy Orton</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Inning Evens Series for Potomac]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10729-2004Sep10.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10729-2004Sep10.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Class A Potomac needed just one prolific inning last night to end a streak of 15 years without a Carolina League playoff win.]]></description><author> Dustin Gouker</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Earning Playoff Spot, Cannons Shoot for New Heights]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64671-2004Sep5.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64671-2004Sep5.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ It has been an historic season for the Potomac Cannons, one they hope doesn't end any time soon.]]></description><author> Kathy Orton</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannons' Patchett Looking for Return Trip to Louisville]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36552-2004Aug26.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36552-2004Aug26.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Potomac infielder Gary Patchett looks forward to rising above Class A permanently after getting a taste of Triple A action last week.]]></description><author> Dustin Gouker</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannons' Votto Is Growing Into His Role as a Professional]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25127-2004Aug22.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25127-2004Aug22.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Potomac's Joey Votto has hit twice as many home runs this year already as he did in his first two seasons as a professional. But the first baseman insists he's not doing anything special to boost his output.]]></description><author> Dustin Gouker</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Relieved His Head Wasn't Shouldering a Problem]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20004-2004Aug20.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20004-2004Aug20.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Potomac Cannons right-handed pitcher Jeff Austin said he thought we was a head case after several horrendous outings with the  big league club in Cincinnati last May.]]></description><author> Dustin Gouker</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannons Go to Five-Man Rotation to Prepare for Playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58128-2004Aug11.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58128-2004Aug11.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Potomac began the season with an unorthodox pitching system, but the Cannons returned to a five-man rotation in recent weeks.]]></description><author> Dustin Gouker</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannons OF Adjusts]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25758-2004Jul29.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25758-2004Jul29.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For Potomac reserve outfielder Domonique Lewis, it's hard to ignore the statistics. But Lewis has been able to concentrate on the positives.]]></description><author> Charlie Moss</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minors to Bigs, Dugout to Mound, MacRae Has Seen It All]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6936-2004Jul22.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6936-2004Jul22.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott MacRae was coaching in the Cincinnati Reds' organization this time last year, working with young pitchers in the minors. Now the 29-year-old MacRae is pitching alongside some of the same players he coached as he begins a comeback with the Potomac Cannons.]]></description><author> Dustin Gouker</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Cannons' Durham, Home Is Where He Hangs His Spikes]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60522-2004Jul18.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60522-2004Jul18.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ The way outfielder Chad Durham laughed and joked with his Potomac Cannons teammates after a 10-9 victory over Winston-Salem yesterday, one would never know he has been with the team for just 11 days.]]></description><author> Lauren Silva</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannons Have Trouble Reloading After Midseason Call-Ups]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56650-2004Jul16.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56650-2004Jul16.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball/potomaccannons</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ The Potomac Cannons are struggling in the second half of the Carolina League season -- partly because of their success in the first half.]]></description><author> Dustin Gouker</author></item></channel></rss>