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District 9: Danny Espinosa
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We are putting our own spin on the traditional “10 Questions” format this season. To mix it up a little, we are asking players, front office members, coaches, prospects and others nine questions we think you’d like to know the answer to, then bringing you their responses in written and video form. This Q&A originally appeared in Volume 6, Issue 3 of Inside Pitch.
1. How do you prepare yourself to win every day, especially over the grind of 162 games?
It was the way that I was taught to play ball. It didn’t matter if I was on a bad team, a team that was supposed to lose or a team that was supposed to win. Nothing’s ever been handed to me. When there’s a task at hand, I want to finish it the correct way.
2. Describe the team’s mindset now that it’s the hunted, instead of the hunter.
When you get onto the field, other teams should feel your presence. Mentally, you should already be up 1-0.
3. How does swagger factor into your game?
Swagger is just confidence, it’s how you carry yourself. It’s not being cocky, it’s just being confident. I think you go out there and play hard, and when you do something like hit a home run or make a big play, you act like you’ve done it before. You don’t showboat it.
4. What kind of relationship do you have with Davey Johnson?
I just see Davey as one of the guys, but I think that’s how he wants to be in the clubhouse. I was brought up to call everyone Mr. or Mrs., but he told me immediately to call him Davey.
5. What does toughness mean to you?
I don’t think I’ve ever asked for a day off. I played 160 of 162 last year. I’ll never ask for a day off if I haven’t hit a pitcher well or don’t feel 100 percent. You’ve got to learn to play with certain injuries or soreness.
6. Would you rather win a Gold Glove Award or a Silver Slugger Award?
Silver Slugger. I love defense, but I’d rather win a Silver Slugger.
7. Describe the boost you get playing in front of a sold out crowd at Nationals Park.
When you have a home crowd that’s behind you and likes you as a player and as a person, and they’re pulling for you, you want to come through. You always want to come through, but you feel like it’s just right for you to come through.
8. What is it like when you deliver in a key moment of the game?
It’s the best feeling in the world to come through in the clutch. To help the team out — put a bunt down, hit a sac fly, get a big base hit, make a nice play on defense — it feels great. You know your teammates appreciate it; they know how hard you play or how hard you don’t play. The fans appreciate it when guys play hard, run ground balls out and play the game the right way.
9. Talk about your defensive chemistry with shortstop Ian Desmond.
We’re both young and we both enjoy playing hard, and I think we’re both pretty athletic ballplayers. We like to get after it hard, get things done and take every hit away — we don’t want anything to get through the infield.
District 9: Julie Alexandria
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We are putting our own spin on the traditional “10 Questions” format this season. To mix it up a little, we are asking players, front office members, coaches, prospects and others nine questions we think you’d like to know the answer to, then bringing you their responses in written and video form. On the docket today, new MASN sideline reporter, Julie Alexandria.
1. You’ve held quite a number of jobs already in your career. What do you think is the most interesting part of your resume?
I think the most interesting thing, if not the most random thing on my resume, would have to be The Maury Povich Show – and I promise it was not as a guest spot. I was actually a guest host for one show. But he happens to be a huge Nats fan, and his dad (Shirley) has a long history here.
2. You’re also a championship figure skater. At how high of a level did you compete?
I was a competitive figure skater for a really long time. I competed on a precision team, which is basically like synchronized swimming, or cheerleaders all doing the same formations, on ice. I competed up to a national level with the Superstars from Paramount, California. I also competed solo, by myself, up to the age of about 16. Then school took over and I had to make a choice. I do skate in my spare time, I keep it up, I try to skate as much as possible. But in New York (offseason home) in the winter it’s great, because there are so many outdoor rinks. So I’m always in search of a good ice skating rink.
3. In addition to hosting and reporting, you’ve also been a stand-up comedian. Do you have any funny stories?
(Laughing) Oh gosh. Yeah, I did some improv and some stand-up comedy for a while, I tried it out. It’s very difficult! It’s so much harder to make someone laugh than to make someone cry. It was a good challenge. I actually found out that I could do a really good Christopher Walken impression.
Care to demonstrate?
Depends on where it will be used. I’ll do it when the cameras aren’t rolling.
4. We know you just got to D.C., but have you found any favorite spots in town yet?
I actually just arrived to Washington on Sunday. I am fresh off the train. I have a lot of recommendations of where people have told me to go. I haven’t been to any restaurants yet, I haven’t seen anything, been to any museums yet, but I hope to go on an off-day.
5. You’ve worked in baseball before. What was your best memory of your time spent working around the game?
My best memory working in baseball would have to be Spring Training. There’s nothing like Spring Training. The access that fans get, the ability to be right there, up close and personal with their favorite players. It’s just a fun time. It’s before any interviews or detractors, and you’re just able to have fun and watch some baseball in a free and open setting.
6. You’ve also covered a lot of football in your career. What are some of the similarities and differences in the two sports?
I covered college football for three years, and I’ve also covered baseball for three years. So I think the similarities are in the players. I have such a great time interviewing them. That’s really my favorite thing to do, just to sit down and get to know the player, get to know who they are off the field as well as on the field. Get to know the human side of their sport, what it is about their sport that they love, that makes them want to get up and play every day.
They are very different. In my college football experience, they are younger. Baseball players are some of the smartest players.
7. What was the draw for you to come back to baseball and work with one team for the whole season?
Last season I covered college football and we were basically going around to a new school each weekend. There were some repeats, but the rosters were so big and so deep at every position. So it was great to be able to make the decision to come to one team, to get to really know the players, to be really involved and steeped in the culture, to get to know the fans, to get to know the entire baseball culture. I love baseball. I’ve always been a baseball fan. So that was really appealing to me, to be sticking with the same team, getting to know how their story is woven into the season, getting to know how they react to different pitchers, how they react in different cities, to different fans, what that experience is like.
8. Have you heard about the Nationals walk-off celebrations and, if so, how have you prepared yourself for them?
I have heard about said celebrations. Word around the campfire is that you guys like to take Gatorade and like to dump it on said sideline reporter and player during the interview. What is that? What is that? Really, is that an initiation thing? Is that something you do just to see the reaction? Or is it something you do specifically to ruin my outfits. I really don’t know, I’m really scared. I’m scared for my wardrobe, I’m scared for my hair. You don’t want to see this (pointing hair) without product in it, especially in the summer here in D.C., we’re going to have a problem. I’m a little wary.
I think of all the messages I received on social networking sites once people found out I was coming to the Nationals, every single one of them was about the Gatorade bath. Let me tell you something – I’ve got a plan. I’ve got a plan that might just get me through and avoid a few of those said Gatorade baths. Does it get old?
No, not really.
You guys just keep doing it. I’ve seen a couple of the slow motion ones online. Does that cancel out the pie? Does the Gatorade bath mean you also get a pie, or if you get the Gatorade bath, then you don’t get the pie? Do I get a pie with my Gatorade bath? How does that work?
Usually just the player gets the pie. Usually.
Is this in my contract somewhere? In my contract, does it say that I have to get a certain number of Gatorade baths? I would like to know.
Have you already signed it?
I did sign it. I should have asked.
9. What are you most looking forward to this season working with the Nationals?
I am definitely looking forward to meeting the fans the most. That is probably one of my favorite parts of the sport. And I think Nats fans are pretty awesome. From what I know of them, they are fantastic and they love their team. And they have a real reason to cheer for these guys this year. I’m really looking forward to meeting the players and traveling with the team, and again, being with the team the entire season to see what that’s like, really getting to know them as people as well as players.
And I’m really looking forward to a Gatorade bath. Just a couple. Not too many.
District 9: Lucas Giolito
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We are putting our own spin on the traditional “10 Questions” format this season. To mix it up a little, we are asking players, front office members, coaches, prospects and others nine questions we think you’d like to know the answer to, then taking our favorite submission through Facebook and Twitter from the fans for the final question.
The Washington Nationals inked their 2012 first-round pick just 30 seconds before the signing deadline on July 13. Lucas Giolito, a tall, power-pitching right-hander who has touched triple digits on the radar gun as a teenager, was highly regarded by talent evaluators everywhere and when he was still available when the Nationals picked at 16, EVP of Baseball Operations and GM Mike Rizzo said it was a “no-brainer” for Washington to draft him. Curly W Live sat down with the youngster as he visited Nationals Park on Tuesday afternoon for the first time as an official member of the organization.
Nats fans will get their first look soon at Lucas Giolito, who reports to Viera this week.
1. It must have been a tough decision turning down an offer to play at a powerhouse program in your own backyard like UCLA. What was the turning point for you in signing with the Nats?
It definitely took a lot of thinking about UCLA. Coach (John) Savage and the whole UCLA baseball program is unbelievable. But, coming to D.C. in that first trip I took out here, being on the field, meeting the guys, seeing the city was really a huge turning point. Being able to be a part of it was unreal.
2. You visited D.C. a month ago when the Yankees were in town. What was your favorite part about that trip?
Probably going out seeing all of the monuments, all the sights. I’d never been to D.C. before. So seeing the city was a great experience.
3. Your mother, father, uncle and grandfather have all worked in the entertainment business in LA. Did you ever have any interest in getting into acting?
Yeah, a lot of my family is in the entertainment industry but I really never got into it. I actually never really watched a lot of the movies or television shows they were in. I was mostly focused on playing baseball.
4. How do you know Samuel L. Jackson, who gave you a shout out on Twitter after you signed?
Shout out to @LGio27! The real FASTBALLAFAHKKHA!!!!!!
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Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) July 15, 20125. Was there a friendly rivalry between you and teammate Max Fried, taken seventh overall by the San Diego Padres?
I know Max really well. I’ve known him for a couple of years now. When he got to Harvard-Westlake for his senior year – he was a senior transfer – we kind of had a friendly rivalry from the start. We’re best friends, but we always like to compete against each other, so competing against each other at the next level will be even cooler.
6. Before the draft, people drew comparisons between you and Roy Halladay. What does it mean to you to have people use your name in the same sentence as a Cy Young Award winner?
Giolito chose D.C. over his hometown of Los Angeles.
That feels unbelievable. Obviously I’m not anywhere close to a Roy Halladay or a (Justin) Verlander or a (Stephen) Strasburg like we have here in D.C. But to be able to work hard and try to get to that kind of point is something I’m really focused on.
7. When you look at the young pitching talent already in this organization, how excited do you get thinking about the possibility of joining them in the big leagues in a few years?
I couldn’t be more excited to maybe pitch in the same place as Strasburg, Gio (Gonzalez), (Jordan) Zimmermann, all those guys. I have so much respect for them and what they’re doing. Being able to start at the bottom to try to work my way up there is unbelievable.
8. At 6’6”, you are a half-foot taller than Gio Gonzalez. How do you feel about the nickname “Little Gio?”
I think it’s kind of funny. I wouldn’t mind that. Obviously I know Gio is a much bigger name than me, so it kind of fits.
9. What’s your first order of business now that you are officially a Washington National?
The first thing I want to do now that I’m part of the team is go to the game tonight and root on, well, I guess I can call them my teammates of the future. I’m really excited.
Fan Question, from @mthardyyy on Twitter: How does it feel to be drafted by such a young organization with such a bright future?
I couldn’t agree more. I think that the Nationals organization is the best organization in baseball and I’m so excited to get started and move my way up.
District 9: Dierks Bentley
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Note: This article has been updated due to the rescheduled FREE Nats Live post-game concert, featuring Dierks Bentley.
We are putting our own spin on the traditional “10 Questions” format this season. To mix it up a little, we are asking players, front office members, coaches, prospects and others nine questions we think you’d like to know the answer to, then taking our favorite submission through Facebook and Twitter from the fans for the final question. This time around, we’re chatting with the last of three NatsLive Post-Game Concert Series performers, Dierks Bentley!
1. You were born in Arizona and went to school in Vermont for a year before transferring to Vanderbilt. When you came down to Nashville, was that more for the school side of it or did you already see your career path knowing that’s a huge music hub?
I moved there for music. I was 17 and I really knew what I wanted to do, which was play country music. It’s hard to take a dream and actually put the rubber to the road and make it happen. I took a leap and tried to figure out how I was going to pull this thing off with no help, no contacts, no family members that sing. I had zero to start with. It took a lot to figure out how to make it happen. The best way was to try to get to Nashville and try to get to school there. I had a friend who helped me get in, which was great because I am not a great listener, nor a great student. The day I got there I went over to the Country Music Association and got an internship there. Then I started grinding away. I moved there in 1994. I got a record deal in 2002; it was about eight years of grinding away and trying to make it happen.
2. You were the third youngest inductee to the Grand Old Opry. What did that honor mean to you?
The Grand Old Opry is great. Keith Urban just got inducted recently. It means a lot to us, as country singers who really love the music, the history of it, love to be a part of it. It’s one of the biggest career honors you can have. It still means a lot every time I walk out there. It’s great to be a part of that history and that family.
Dierks Bentley will play the first NatsLive free post-game show of 2012, this Saturday, September 22 at Nationals Park.
3. So you’re touring for your seventh album right now. Do you have a favorite one that really sticks out for you at this point?
This one is one of my top favorite seven (laughing). They all are really my favorites in some way. Every song that has gone to radio has been a song I had written. Most of the albums have been mostly comprised of what I have been a part of as a songwriter. Yeah, they are all really special. I can’t believe there have been that many. You always feel like your next one is going to be better the one before. You always want to top it.
4. What have been your big influences and have they changed at all over the years as you have matured as a songwriter?
I definitely always listen to new sounds and ideas and what the current sound is out there. I grew up listening to country. My dad listened to a lot of old school stuff. He loved Hank Williams and John Williams and George Strait and Randy Travis. Then in ’89 when Alan Jackson and Clint Black and Garth Brooks came out that was a big influence on me. As soon as I moved to Nashville, I started digging deeper into bluegrass music and Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe, Osmond Brothers but even now Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam and U2. There are a lot of rock bands that I think are great, and that influence the live part of our show.
5. You have a couple of daughters now. How does that affect your songwriting and your career in general, always being on the road?
It’s a part of my music of course. There is a song on my record called “Thinking of You,” which is about being away from my three year old. It’s tough, they just break your heart, they’re the greatest thing in the world, so it’s tough to be away from them. In a weird way, it makes the show better just because you know you are making a sacrifice by being away from them and they are missing you, so you go out every night and it actually makes the show that much more important. You tell the guys in the band before we walk on stage, “We’ve got people that are missing us, we’ve got to make this day worth it, worth that sacrifice.” You have to go out there and put on a more kick-ass show than any of them have had before, need to make it worthwhile for everybody. It actually makes me feel better in a lot of ways.
6. The song “Home” on your new album has a military connection – obviously we have a lot of military connections here with the Nationals. How big of an influence has the military had on your life and what was the background for writing that song?
My dad was in the army; my grandfather was in the army. We’ve played military bases like Twin Palms and Walter Reed, even on military bases in other countries. It’s something you think about every day. A lot of soldiers and families are backstage for meet and greets every night. I see them out in the crowds holding up their dog tags and military ID cards. We’ve done stuff to continually support the Wounded Warriors Project. It’s something we speak about a lot. The song “Home” kind of started about a lot of things. It starts off in the current moment, in the plane bound west and looking down the country, thinking about the good and bad and the hard times and the great times. But as the song progresses, I think it’s the third verse, it talks about the founding fathers, actually talks about the first immigrants. Thinking about people coming here for religious freedom, for whatever, and they signed their names for something they believed, talking about the founding fathers. Risking their lives to sign the Declaration of Independence. “How the blood ran red and we laid our dead in sacred ground.” Thinking about all the military people that have sacrificed from the very beginning to now, the people who died for this country, I wonder what they would think. That’s definitely the connection there and it’s a part of the video and it’s a big part of the song. I’m glad there are families out there and they can connect to that.
Dierks Bentley tells Curly W Live that he and the band are “fired up” to play Nationals Park this weekend.
7. How excited are you to come to D.C. and play at Nationals Park?
I love the baseball stadiums, they’re a blast. I get a chance to watch a game and sometimes throw out a pitch and hang out. Then when I go out there, everyone is already fired up and usually in a good mood, either way, win or lose and I go play some music in a huge venue. Playing ballparks is a blast.
It’s not just me, it’s everyone in the band. Everyone is really excited to get out there. We are all huge baseball fans in the whole bus. Just being able to go to a game and enjoy a day like that and get a chance to go out there and play, it’s great. We’ve had a lot of people that hit me up in the area about this particular show and performance, a lot of people coming out that are friends of mine. It’s just going to be a great day. Gives me a great feeling. It seems like a real American type of gig. It’s a night at the ballpark playing music. It is fun for all of us. We are fired up.
8. Do you have any superstitions before every gig?
I have these old boots that I have had for a long time that actually require duct tape every night to put on, because they have so many rips and tears in them. I guess that’s a weird ritual. As far as food goes, its whatever you can find. Some days it’s a great meal, some days it’s whatever is lying around. It’ll probably be some hot dogs over there when I’m at Nationals Park.
9. You talk about looking forward to the first pitch. Did you play baseball growing up?
Yeah, I never progressed too far with it. I played a little bit as a kid. I love being out there on the field. It is a great feeling and it’s cool to hang out and talk to some of the players. Turns out a lot of them are country fans. It changes your world a little bit. Checking out the stands, checking out the locker rooms and the clubhouse, seeing how those guys do it. Talking about traveling and being on the road, there are a lot of common things we share. It’s always good to see someone else’s world. And being on the mound, it’s a great feeling.
Fan question, from @AngelMickey1993 on Twitter: “What advice would you give an aspiring country singer?”
That’s a great question. Sing wherever you live. Sing as much for friends, family, or find a local place and sing there too. Just look for any avenue possible to get going. There is no one way of doing it. All I can say is sing and sing to as many people as you possibly can.
District 9: Jordan Zimmermann
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Here at Curly W Live, we are putting our own spin on the traditional “10 Questions” format this season. To mix it up a little, we will ask players, front office members, coaches and prospects nine questions we think you’d like to know the answer to, then take our favorite submission through Facebook and Twitter from the fans for the final question. Stay tuned all season long for the chance to ask your favorite National whatever you’ve always wanted to know. Today, we bring you Jordan Zimmermann.
1. You grew up in Auburndale, WI (pop. 738) and attended Auburndale High School. Describe “Bring Your Tractor to School Day.”
We have one day out of each year where the kids can bring their tractors to school and park them right in the parking lot. It’s kind of a neat thing for the guys who live or have worked on the farm. Unfortunately – well, fortunately I guess – I didn’t live on a farm so I drove the car to school.
2. Do you ever get any cheese jokes about your fastball, with people knowing you’re from Wisconsin?
No, but a couple guys around here call me “The Cheesehead.” That’s about as far as it goes with the cheese jokes.
Jordan Zimmermann talks Wisconsin, nicknames and mistaken identity.
3. You went to school at UW-Stevens Point. How big of an adjustment was it for you coming to a major city like D.C.?
It’s definitely been an adjustment since I got drafted playing in bigger cities. I started up in Vermont which is not that big. I’m from a town of 750 people so any city is going to be huge compared to that. Getting to D.C., I lived on the outskirts – I never really lived down town. I stay in the Alexandria/Arlington area and just find an easy way to get to the ballpark and get home. I’m not much for traffic, so it’s one of those things where I need an easy commute.
4. How many times out of 10 does someone spell your name wrong?
People spell my name wrong ALL the time. I think a lot of people get me mixed up with Ryan Zimmerman and he has one ‘N’ at the end of his name and I have two at the end of mine. I used to correct people all the time but I am getting to the point I just let it go and no one knows the difference anyways.
5. Did you know there was a Jordan Zimmerman (one “n”) who pitched for the Mariners in 1999?
I’ve gotten some fan mail from a couple people where I open it up and there is a picture of this guy, who is not me. I just sign the card and send it back. (No, not really)
6. Did anyone ever call you JZ growing up? What about after Jay-Z became popular?
I never had a nickname Jay-Z growing up at all. I’ve had a few other nicknames but not Jay-Z.
7. What’s the background on the number 27?
I didn’t really have a choice on the number 27. When I got to Spring Training, I went into Wally’s (clubhouse manager Mike Wallace) office and he said, “What number do you want? We have 27, 33 and a couple other numbers left.”
I said, “Well, I guess I will take 27.”
8. How did you feel about your “immaculate inning,” where you struck out the side on nine pitches on May 6, 2011 vs. the Marlins?
I just got through the first guy and got through the second guy and then the umpire kind of gave me a generous call. I threw one up and in and I was lucky enough that he swung at it and I got out of the inning. I didn’t even realize it until after the game when they brought it up in the post-game interview.
9. What do you think would be a good nickname for the starting staff?
I’m not sure about nicknames but since we all throw above 90/92 and Stephen can throw above 100, something with flames, I guess. Flame Chuckers, or something (laughing).
10. Fan Question, from Joshua N. via Facebook: Are you guys in the starting rotation having as much fun as it looks like you’re having?
Definitely. We’ve got a young staff and we’re all around the same age. It works out that we can joke around with each other and we can pick each other’s brains. We’re having a great time and we’re all pitching pretty well now. So far, so good.
District 9: Gio Gonzalez
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Here at Curly W Live, we are putting our own spin on the traditional “10 Questions” format this season. To mix it up a little, we will ask players, front office members, coaches and prospects nine questions we think you’d like to know the answer to, then take our favorite submission through Facebook and Twitter from the fans for the final question. Stay tuned all season long for the chance to ask your favorite National whatever you’ve always wanted to know.
Our “District 9” series starts off with the newest member of the Nationals rotation, one Giovany A. Gonzalez, better known to his fans as “Gio”. The left-hander made his way to Nationals Park on Wednesday for the first time since his December 23 trade from Oakland, and Curly W Live caught up with him prior to his introductory press conference.
1. What is the significance of the number 47?
Well, 47 was the number I got when I got called up. I figure it’s given me so much luck, and my family loves the number, so I was more than happy to get it.
Behind the scenes on Gio's first day in DC.
2. Who had the most influence on you outside of baseball as a kid?
Absolutely my parents, my mom and dad. They were my heroes when I was a kid.
3. What is your favorite sport outside of baseball? Your favorite team?
Since I’m from south Florida I grew up watching the Florida Marlins, now the Miami Marlins. I grew up watching the Miami Heat. I watched a little bit of hockey here or there, the Florida Panthers. If I was to pick out one specifically it would be the Miami Heat. I watched those guys ever since I was a kid.
4. What is your favorite ballpark?
My favorite ballpark in baseball would have to be… well, absolutely Washington now (laughing).
5. What is the best team you’ve ever played on?
I have to say Oakland, the team that gave me an opportunity to play and gave me the chance to be who I am today. I always have to give credit to the team that gave me a shot to perform in the Major Leagues.
Trading in the "green and gold" for the red, white and blue.
6. How would you describe your curveball on a clock?
I would have to say it’s a 12-6 curveball.
7. What was your most memorable strikeout?
Well, it was my first Major League strikeout, which was David Eckstein. It was call-up day in Toronto.
8. Who has been the toughest out so far in your career?
There are a couple of guys who are impossible to get out. But to narrow it down? It would be tough. I don’t want to narrow it down to one guy, there’s a variety of guys. Hopefully we don’t have to face them anymore. They’re mostly in the American League anyway (laughing).
9. What tourist attraction are you most looking forward to visiting in Washington D.C.?
I definitely want to see the White House.
Fan Question: (From @jeguerin via Twitter) Are you excited to bat regularly now that you are in the National League?
I’m excited to work with my dad on that. I’ve had no clue how to swing a bat the last six years, so hopefully my dad can help me win a Silver Slugger award. [I haven’t batted other than] Interleague Play against the Giants, mostly. You’ve seen my strikeouts, they’re pretty bad (laughing).
Bonus Question: (From Taylor T. via Facebook) Have you had any mumbo sauce yet?
Mumbo sauce? No, I have no idea what that is. I guess I’m going to have to try this mumbo sauce.
Welcome To District 9
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Alright, to be fair, the title of this post should probably read “Welcome to THE District 9”. That’s what we’re calling this year’s informal question and answer sessions here on Curly W Live, which we will run all year with current players, front office members, coaches, prospects and other interesting folks from around the game of baseball.
The name is obviously a play on the Academy Award nominated film from a few years back, but is also a nickname for Washington’s home club, the nine men who take the field at Nationals Park to represent the District each night. The feature itself is our spin on the traditional 10 questions that many organizations will ask in a Q&A format. Instead, we ask nine questions we think you’d like to know the answer to, and reach out to you to provide the 10th.
We will be asking for your submissions via our Facebook and Twitter accounts throughout the year prior to these sessions, with the first of such coming up later this week. So if you don’t already like/follow us on those social media platforms, go check us out and keep your eyes open for your opportunity to ask your favorite baseball folks questions you’ve been dying to know the answer to.
Just so you know we’re serious, we’ll be starting off the year strong with… Gio Gonzalez! Get to know your new ace before Spring Training, as we’ll post Gio’s District 9 right here on Curly W Live later this week. So get creative and give it your best shot, then be sure to check back on Thursday to see if you’ve won!
Gio Gonzalez will answer one lucky fan's question. Could it be yours?
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