Wilkerson Leads the Majors

In strikeouts.

Interview

In other news, Brad Wilkerson shared this interview on XM175 on the Real Opening Day, namely the first game of the season in the Nation's Crapital, Washington, D.C..

What you won't hear (because I was madly dashing my trackball about to start recording) is his answer to the very first question: How do you feel, Brad? He replied, "I feel fine". There have been mumurs of Wilkerson experiencing shoulder pain and having trouble throwing and batting.

As C.E.O. of the world-famous SorianoWatch blog, I feel compelled to list the game statistics for the main player who was traded for Soriano:

Wilkerson AB=4, Hits=0, Runs=1, RBI=0, Walks=0, Strikeouts=0, L.O.B.=3, BA=.175

Apparently, Brad's only hit was a single and the rest must have been "In play, out(s) recorded." It was an exciting game up to the end, as the Angels came from behind in the 9th to win.

Brad Wilkerson was a fan favorite at RFK. Although he was not a superstar kind of player, he played his heart out, even when hurt. Yet, after his home run at RFK today, Alfonso Soriano was heard asking "How do you like me now, pendejo?", which roughly translates to "¿Ahora, como te gustas mi swagger, pendejo?"

Another Viewpoint

Charlie Slowes was interviewed on XM175 late last night. Part 1 and part 2 give you the view of a man who has watched the Nats in person for every one of their games in this young season.

Misery Loves Company

So while the Nats did not fare as well as we might have hoped on the One True Opening Day, we take heart in the fact that misery loves company. The Texas Rangers fall to 2-7. And we take heart in the words of our Fearless Leader, Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, who said, "It's a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long season". I can't wait!