Jared Book

Jared Book grew up a fan of the Montreal Expos and since 2004 has been a roaming baseball fan. He became the Editor of District on Deck in October 2012 and is happy to be back with the franchise that started his relationship with baseball. He has also contributed to Fansided for the Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers prior to DoD. Jared lives in Montreal with his wife. He has a BA in Journalism from Concordia University. You can follow his ramblings on baseball and other subjects on Twitter at @jaredbook.

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Moments That Mattered: Weekend Review

It wasn’t the best weekend, and I’m sure no one wants to look back at Friday’s game against the Reds, but here we go anyways. Friday L 15-0 @ Cincinnati Source: FanGraphs Most important…Read More

Jeff Kobernus: The Potential Wild Card For The Nationals

I was in Cuba and oblivious to the outside world on March 23, the date when the Detroit Tigers returned Rule 5 pick up Jeff Kobernus to the Washington Nationals organization. The move didn’t have…Read More

Game Thread: April 5 | Washington Nationals (3-0) @ Cincinnati Reds (2-1)

Dan Haren makes his Washington Nationals debut tonight at Great America Ballpark which means he may be in trouble. Haren struggled this Spring, especially in the long ball department in the Florida winds.…Read More

Series Preview: Washington Nationals (3-0) @ Cincinnati Reds (2-1)

After a three-game sweep at the hands of the Miami Marlins, the Washington Nationals – Major League Baseball’s only undefeated team – will go to Ohio to take on the defending National…Read More

Game 3: Moments That Mattered

Source: FanGraphs Most important pitch (Nationals pitching): Adeiny Hechavarria grounds into double play (-0.158) Don’t say the Miami Marlins didn’t get any chances. In all three games, their…Read More

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Washington Nationals Sign Chris Young (Again)

When the Washington Nationals granted Chris Young his release at the end of March, it was so Young could…Read More

Game 2: Moments That Mattered

Source: FanGraphs Most important pitch (Nationals pitching): Justin Ruggiano grounds into double play.…Read More

Game 2: Washington Nationals 3, Miami Marlins 0

We all knew that run prevention was going to be a strength of the 2012 Washington Nationals. I just don’t…Read More

Game Thread: April 3 | Miami Marlins (0-1) @ Washington Nationals (1-0)

Gio Gonzalez starts his first game of the season under the spotlight. After last season’s 21-win…Read More

Free Washington Nationals Browser Theme For 2013

Brand Thunder, along with MLB.com and Major League Baseball have unveiled their browser themes for 2013…Read More

DC Chapter Of Internet Baseball Writers Association Releases Pre-Season Survey Results

Over the off-season, I was asked to participate in the pre-season survey of the DC-IBWA. The results…Read More

Game 1: Moments That Mattered

This is something that we will be trying out this season after every game. Instead of a nuts and bolts…Read More

Opening Day Preview: Miami Marlins @ Washington Nationals

Well here it is: the regular season is finally here after what seemed like months of Spring Training.…Read More

Washington Nationals 2013 Season Preview, Part Two: Redemption

Pete Kozma was the only thing standing in between the Washington Nationals and their first World Series.…Read More

Washington Nationals 2013 Season Preview, Part One: Despair

It wasn’t supposed to be like this. I mean, everyone knew it could have ended this way, but the…Read More

A Simple Idea To Improve The World Baseball Classic

With the World Baseball Classic coming to an end this past week, I feel it’s finally a good time…Read More

LHP Ian Krol Acquired From Oakland In Mike Morse Trade

Today, according to a tweet from Melissa Lockard from Oakland Clubhouse, left-handed pitcher Ian Krol…Read More

Spring Training Game 23 Recap: Washington Nationals 1, Detroit Tigers 5

Spring Training often brings mixed feelings  and it is quite a hypocritical time. You don’t care…Read More

Preview And Lineups: Spring Training Game 23 | Detroit Tigers @ Washington Nationals

Whenever somebody points out Spring Training records as if they mean something, all you need to do is…Read More

Washington Nationals Cut Roster Down To 33 Players

This morning, the Washington Nationals had their third cut of the Spring sending six players to Triple…Read More