Tag Archives: John Lannan

Senators Caribbean Winter Leagues wrap-up: Hot (Pitchers’ Edition)

Richard Bleier (’15) finished his best professional season with more of the same as the southpaw went 1-1 with a 2.84 ERA over seven starts. Unlike his mastery at Metro Bank Park this season, the 6’3” lefty performed much better … Continue reading

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Catching up on transactions…

As we enter the peak of the hot stove season, I thought I’d take this opportunity to update the transactions for former Senators (in reverse chronological order): Nov 23: John Lannan (’07, ’10) – signed with Colorado Rockies Nov 22: … Continue reading

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Senators Roll Call: 4/3

• Gee whiz!! The Senators’ new addition to the men’s room are specialized urinal cakes branded with all of the other Eastern League teams. • As another baseball season begins, here is a list of former Senators in affiliated baseball … Continue reading

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The Odds of Making it to the Major Leagues

Patrick O’Kennedy of Bless You Boys, the excellent Detrot Tigers’ blog, wrote a fabulous post a couple of weeks ago on the odds of making it to the major leagues. He performed a comprehensive study of five years worth of … Continue reading

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Transaction Update

With baseball’s Hot Stove season in full force, we thought we’d catch our readers up on some former Harrisburg Senators… Signed Jonathan Albaladejo – Miami Collin Balester – Texas Bill Bray – Washington Shawn Hill – Detroit Luis Jimenez – Toronto John … Continue reading

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Spring Training Update

With less than a month before the home opener, we thought today would be a good opportunity to look at what some of the former Senators have done so far in the major league spring training camps (as of 3/14). … Continue reading

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Hangin’ with Nationals’ Manager Jim Riggleman

  Many so-called “experts” have Washington Nationals’ manager Jim Riggleman entering this season on the proverbial hot seat. It’s a place Riggleman is familiar with as he is all too aware of the tenuous grip most managers have on their … Continue reading

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Back in the ‘Burg

Back in the ‘Burg Without an overwhelming fastball or dominant out pitch, soft-tossing control pitchers walk a tightrope between success and getting shelled each time they take the mound. Some have a successful career like Mark Buerhle or Jamie Moyer, … Continue reading

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