Denard Span

Cabrera, Alonso lead Padres over Nationals (The Associated Press). SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Washington Nationals had runners on second …read more Source: Thomas GeorgeRead Full Story

Denard Span's mom undoubtedly loves her Major League son, but sometimes love hurts -- especially when it comes the way of a foul ball. When Denard struck a foul ball Wednesday it made a bee line straight for the stands behind third base... right where his mother was sitting. Wanda Span was struck in the chest by the wayward ball and Denard immediately dropped his bat and rushed over to make sure she was OK. After the commotion he went back to the plate and struck out on the next pitch. He...Read Full Story

Denard Span says even though his team the Minnesota Twins would be the underdog in a playoff situation, they're ready to bring it on. The outfielder told Twincities.com about the possibility of facing the Yankees in a playoff game tomorrow (if they pull off a win against the Detroit Tigers tonight): "We plan on trying to shock the world if we go. We know it would be a hostile environment, but we would try to at least take one out of two." Span was was the 20th pick in the 2002 draft and...Read Full Story

On Friday, The Common Man was walking through the booze section of his local supermarket, when he spied a cheap beer with a sharp looking label. At less than a dollar per bottle, The Common Man was pretty sure that he was about to get hosed, particularly as he had not heard anything exciting about this brew, but figured to try it anyway. And that, dear friends, is the moment that Berghoff Sundown Dark entered TCM’s life. The six pack is long gone now, the bottles tossed into the recycling bin...Read Full Story

The Washington Nationals have made quick work of their pursuit for a center fielder, as they have acquired Denard Span from the Twins for minor league pitcher Alex Meyer. Earlier today MLBTradeRumors.com reported that in a recent interview Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo discussed the clubs desire to move young phenom Bryce Harper to one of the corner outfield spots. Rizzo said that the team was looking for a “dynamic” player in center field, who could also be the teams leadoff hitter...Read Full Story