I don't know why, but I keep getting Ring of Fire stuck in my head... anyway... Coinciding with the return of the bionic arm (aka Strasburg) and honoring Hall of Fame inductee and former Expo, Andre Dawson, the Nationals have instituted a "Ring of Honor" across the marquee area in front of the club level behind the PNC Diamond Club. I managed to get a sneak peak at it last night during "A Night At The Park" for the ziMS ... Continue Reading

Thanks to the MASN setup in conference room 6 on the 3rd floor, I have a new avatar for Facebook and Twitter! Heck, I may even redesign this blog around it. What do you think? Other than that and the Kids Zone, we didn't see much. I saw Kasten doing a Q&A over the TVs in the Stars and Stripes Club, but I couldn't really hear what he was saying over the din of fans eating and waiting in line ... Continue Reading

[ Photoset ] I got a sneak peak at Nationals Park today while the transformation from Major League ballpark to concert venue was in progress. On Saturday, July 11, 2009, Elton John and Billy Joel will appear "Face 2 Face" on the stage in center field for fans seated both on the field and in the stands. The event is the first major concert in Nationals Park since it was built. I've been looking forward to this concert for a ... Continue Reading

Ok, so I finally read through the media kit accompanying yesterday's tour. Here are some Red Porch food and beer prices: Nachos to share: BBQ pulled chicken nachos: $15Mile high nachos grande: $14Chili and cheese nachos: $13Wings: Thai chili glazed wings: $9Jerk seasoned caribbean wings: $9Buffalo style chicken wings: $9Sides: Basket of corn dogs: $9Extreme bacon cheese fries: $6 (Yeah baby!! There goes the diet)Crab spiced fries: $6Minor League Kids Meals: All served with choice of french fries or carrot and celery sticks with ranch ... Continue Reading

The inaugural season in Nats Park was a learning experience for the Nationals who have spent the offseason not only improving the team on the field but the ballpark experience as well. This year, they have vowed improved concessions, both in content and customer service. The park appears to be taking on a personality of its own and becoming less generic (and getting more contrast for better photos). Oops, I forgot to check out the new MASN broadcast booth amidst ... Continue Reading