Congrats to the Nats

[SteveA]

They have clinched Washington's first postseason baseball spot since 1933.

[Austin]

Yeah, that's awesome. I'm rooting for a Battle of the Beltway in the World Series.

[OFFNY]

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Their first playoff appearance since 1981, when they were the Montreal Expos.

I remember that team. And of course, the 1994 team that was robbed of a playoff birth and a possible trip to the World Series by the players strike.

[Orioles0615]

I don't seem them getting very far in the playoffs.

[ChinMusic]

I don't seem them getting very far in the playoffs.

Why do you say that? Their pitching staff is incredible, and the offense is good enough. They'll be a tough matchup for anyone.

[Orioles0615]

Why do you say that? Their pitching staff is incredible, and the offense is good enough. They'll be a tough matchup for anyone.

I just don't think they can can by the Braves or Reds.

[Moose Milligan]

Great team, I hope they go far (unless we have to throw down in the World Series). Excellent pitching staff, fun players to watch. And, of course, the manager.

[ChinMusic]

I just don't think they can can by the Braves or Reds.

I respectfully disagree. They have the best record in baseball for a reason. I do see the Reds as a major challenge though, and anything can happen in a short series of games.

With their pitching strength, they can very easily take on anyone. I wouldn't bet against them.

[NewMarketSean]

Yup, I am happy for them and the fans.

For all the DC hatred that goes on here, I don't understand it.

I am hoping for a Beltway Series all the way.

[wildcard]

Sounds about right. Nats make the playoff once every 79 years. Their next playoff year is 2091.

[Slappy]

They've had a great season, no doubt. One pretty impressive stat is that they are a collective 23-12 against the likely other 4 NL playoff teams!

[Palmoripken]

Sounds about right. Nats make the playoff once every 79 years. Their next playoff year is 2091.

Heh technically it's 31 since the Expos made it in 81. But anyhow good for them. Still don't like them but they've had a great season.

[weams]

Heh technically it's 31 since the Expos made it in 81. But anyhow good for them. Still don't like them but they've had a great season.

I don't think we count Browns World Series here. Or Super Bowls.

[Palmoripken]

I don't think we count Browns World Series here. Or Super Bowls.

I may be wrong here but I think they kept the Expos records as do we with the Browns. The Twins have the first Senators team's records and the Rangers have the second one's. I may be wrong though but the Nats aren't the old Senators. The only thing they have in common with them is the city they play in.

[ShaneDawg85]

I've never cared about the Nationals, so I'm indifferent to their success. Obviously if it came down to the them against the Yankees for the WS or something like that, I'd be rooting for the Nationals.

However, my congratulations and support go to them for one reason only, and that is Davey Johnson. For a man who hadn't managed in the big leagues in over a decade, he's helped them reach their potential and once again pushed all the right buttons, all the while having to deal with the constant criticism of what to do about Strasburg. I don't think the general fan knows just how great a manager Davey Johnson has been, and is. In my book he's a Hall of Fame worthy manager.