Nationals making National News

The Washington Nationals are currently tied with the MLB power house, New York Yankees with the best record in baseball. The Nationals have finally been getting the National attention they deserve. There are actual pretty fair odds in Vegas on the Nationals winning the World Series this year, Ian Desmond has been briefly mentioned as an MVP (his chances will really be hurt after his recent injury), Baseball Tonight's John Kruk likes the Nationals chance to come out of the NL this year, and Sportscenter always has a segment on the Nats. They even got national attention when their great pitching staff had a little fun reading Fifty Shades of Grey.

This has been a long time coming for the Washington Nationals. Believe it or not all of the losing the Nats did in previous years may be a key to their winning. In back to back years they picked up to young All-Stars in Strasburg and Harper. These guys have proven to be the leaders on this first place team and will be stars for years to come for Washington.

As a Nationals fan and a MLB fan I love to see this team getting what they deserve. It is still early, but I feel this team will have a lot more attention coming their way as this season gets more interesting. See where the Nationals stand on the latest power rankings: MLB Power Rankings.

@DMVsportsFan

Redskns Football is Here

The time is finally here to put your burgundy jersey back on and order Sunday NFL package. It's also time when Redskins fans are known for making the statement "this is our year". Well, I love the enthusiasm football fans around here have, this is the year I'm going to take a realistic approach to the season. RG3 is an incredible talent and will show some flashes of greatness, but he still is a rookie NFL quarterback. Remember Cam Newton from the Carolina panthers last year.. The offensive line did bulk up with some offensive linemen but is still pieced together with some no name players. The wide receiver will definitely be upgraded from last year. If Piere Garçon can break through with Hankerson as the number 2, look for some good numbers.. The Defense will be solid again this year and will no question be a top 10 defense this year. Look out if your on offense against this Defensive line! So, that being said, my realistic outlook for this years team is 8 wins. The schedule looks pretty tough and the skins are still in one of the tough divisions in the NFL.