Spin, etc.
"We met with Elijah after the game. There was a misunderstanding. We dealt with the situation behind closed doors. I support Manny Acta, the manager, 100 percent. We resolved the issue. It's now behind us."
(JimBowenBowden, via Chatter, 6/11/2008)
Well, if Jimbo says it was all just a misunderstanding, it must be true!
You gotta love the "explanation" of last night's big dust up on Nationals dot com, from the mouths of "baseball sources":
The confrontation came a few minutes after Lastings Milledge hit a two-run homer, scoring Dukes ahead of him. According to baseball sources, Acta was not angry with Dukes for showboating with Milledge near home plate after the home run. There was a miscommunication in the dugout. Dukes thought that Acta didn't want to shake his hand.
This much we know: Dukes is in the lineup tonight. Does he get drilled in his first or second at bat?
Also: The news on Ryan Zimmerman (out 4-6 weeks...and counting...) is good news, when you stop and think about it. No need to rush him back for 2008.
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
I'm glad that Jimmy told us who Manny Acta is. He's "the manager", did you know that?
Posted by: ckstevenson | June 11, 2008 at 09:37 PM
It's B-O-W-D-E-N.
Posted by: editor | June 11, 2008 at 10:07 PM
editor: Ok, now spell Cory Kasto...check's in the mail (again. Damn.)
Posted by: The Nationals Enquirer | June 11, 2008 at 10:55 PM