 Jim Turner
Turnersportsdesk.com
August 30, 2010
The first reaction of most Washingtonians to the Stephen Strasburginjury was I told you so. There was something too good to be true about all ofthe hype and promise this incredibly hyped pitcher brought to a city that rarely gets a player like this. Until recently, players that are the best in their respective sport like Alexander Ovechkin cam...
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 Jim Turner
Turnersportsdesk.com
June 10, 2010
Stras-mas in June!
Washington Nationals rookie pitching sensation began a new era of credibility of baseball in DC with a stunning first game. He is so goodthat he erases the past transgressions and missteps of the franchise. Step #2of this process is making the Nationals more than just a Strasburg outing. TheNats have some decent pitchers comin...
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 Jim Turner
Turnersportsdesk.com
May 22, 2010
There is a prevailing sentiment within the Caps organizationthat the loss vs. Montreal was some sort of statistical anomaly. I’ve heardboth Coaches and Caps Media representatives speak about the amount of shots assome sort of justification to their conclusion that Halak was the difference. Theproblem with that theory is the fact that the Flyers a...
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 Jim Turner
Turnersportsdesk.com
May 17, 2010
The Washington Capitals took care of priority number one ontheir off season to-do list my locking down superstar center, Nicklas Backstromto a 10 year contract that pays him roughly 6.7 million a year. Many believethat is a bargain for a guy that is a 100 point center at 22 years old.Backstrom never misses games or practices so the Caps get a ful...
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 Jim Turner
Turnersportsdesk.com
April 17, 2010
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? (that was a joke) WashingtonCapitals Nation needs a jolt of humor after that sucker punch of realityThursday night. Just consider Thursday night a reminder that regular seasonsuccess does not translate into playoff success. That said, the Caps canrebound and send the Canadiens to the golf course...
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