May 22, 2013

NATS: Happy Birthday, Jayson Werth

HAPPY 34th BIRTHDAY JAYSON WERTH!

Washington Nationals Outfielder was born on 05/20/1979 in Springfield, Illinois.

Jayson Werth - Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 4/14/2013 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Jayson Werth – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 4/14/2013 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Jayson Werth not happy after his strike out - Chicago White Sox v. Washington Nationals, 4/9/2013 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Jayson Werth not happy after his strike out – Chicago White Sox v. Washington Nationals, 4/9/2013 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Jayson Werth got a win on his birthday! Werth in dugout congratulating Jesus Flores on his solo home run, May 20, 2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

CAPS: Happy Birthday, Jason Chimera

HAPPY 34th BIRTHDAY JASON CHIMERA!

The Washington Capitals forward was born on 05/02/1979 in Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Happy 34th Birthday to #25.

Jason Chimera - Washington Capitals practice at Kettler, 3/28/2013 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Jason Chimera – Washington Capitals practice at Kettler, 3/28/2013 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Caps Jason Chimera throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Nats Park, May 20 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Caps Jason Chimera throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Nats Park, May 20, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

 

 

 

Jason Chimera taking a break between groups – Caps Club Kids (Photo by Cheryl Nichols)

Jason Chimera during warmups at Verizon Center (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Jason Chimera -Practice April 27, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

 

NATS: Happy Birthday, Danny Espinosa

HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY DANNY ESPINOSA!

Washington Nationals switch-hitting second baseman was born on 04/25/1987 in Santa Ana, California.

Happy birthday, #8.

Danny Espinosa during his MLB Network interview - Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Danny Espinosa during his MLB Network interview after Nats clinched – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Danny Espinosa turning a double play (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Danny Espinosa turning a double play (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Washington Nationals 2B Danny Espinosa scores on Bryce Harper's triple in 3rd inning, May 20, 2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Washington Nationals 2B Danny Espinosa scores on Bryce Harper’s triple in 3rd inning, May 20, 2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

 

 

NATS: Happy Birthday, Zach Duke

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY ZACH DUKE!

Washington Nationals pitcher was born on 04/19/1983 in Clifton, Texas.

Follow Zach Duke on Twitter (@zach_duke) and wish #30 a Happy Golden Birthday.

Zach Duke doesn't look happy with his at bat (grounded out to pitcher in 5th inning) - Miami Marlins v. Washington Nationals, 9/7/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Zach Duke doesn’t look happy with his at bat (grounded out to pitcher in 5th inning) – Miami Marlins v. Washington Nationals, 9/7/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Zach Duke pitching for the first time in a Nats uniform - Miami Marlins v. Washington Nationals, 9/7/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Zach Duke pitching for the first time in a Nats uniform – Miami Marlins v. Washington Nationals, 9/7/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

John Lannan and Zach Duke - Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

John Lannan and Zach Duke – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

 

 

CAPS: Happy Birthday, Joey Crabb

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY JOEY CRABB!

The Right Winger was born on 04/03/1983 in Anchorage, Alaska and is now playing with Hershey Bears.

Make sure to wish #15 a happy birthday.

Joey Crabb - Captials practice at Kettler, September 14, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Joey Crabb – Captials practice at Kettler, September 14, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

 

NATS: Happy Birthday, Steve McCatty

HAPPY 59th BIRTHDAY STEVE MCCATTY!

Washington Nationals Pitching Coach was born on 03/20/1954 in Detroit, Michigan.

Pitching Coach Steve McCatty watching from dugout during - Los Angeles Dodgers v. Washington Nationals, Game Two of Doubleheader on September 19, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Pitching Coach Steve McCatty watching from dugout during – Los Angeles Dodgers v. Washington Nationals, Game Two of Doubleheader on September 19, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

 

 

CAPS: Happy Birthday, Michal Neuvirth

HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY MICHAL NEUVIRTH!

The Washington Capitals Goalie was born on 03/23/1988 in Usti Labem, Czech Repulbic. Neuvy was the Caps’ second round pick (34th overall) in the 2006 NHL entry draft.

Follow Neuvy on Twitter (@mneuvirth30) and make sure to wish #30 a happy birthday.

Michal Neuvirth - Captials practice at Kettler, September 14, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Michal Neuvirth – Captials practice at Kettler, September 14, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Michal Neuvirth -Practice April 27(Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Michal Neuvirth -Practice April 27(Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Michal Neuvirth in goal (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Michal Neuvirth in goal (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Neuvy at Casino Night 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

 

CAPS: Happy Birthday, Tom Poti

HAPPY 36th BIRTHDAY TOM POTI!

The Washington Capitals Defenseman was born on 03/22/1977 in Worcester, MA, United States.

Happy 36th Birthday to #3!

Tom Poti wearing “A” during Caps 35th Anniversary night on Mar. 6, 2010 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Tom Poti sporting a black eye in warmups before Oct. 17, 2009 game against Predators (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

NATS: Happy Birthday, Sandy Leon

HAPPY 24th BIRTHDAY SANDY LEON!

Washington Nationals Catcher Sandy Leon was born on 03/13/1989 in Maracaibo, Venezuela.

Happy Birthday #41!

Washington Nationals Catcher Sandy Leon during his MLB debut, 5/14/2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Washington Nationals Catcher Sandy Leon during his MLB debut, 5/14/2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

NATS: Happy Birthday, Craig Stammen

HAPPY 29th BIRTHDAY CRAIG STAMMEN!

Washington Nationals righty reliever was born on 03/09/1984 in Coldwater, Ohio.

Follow Craig Stammen on Twitter (@cstammen35) and make sure to wish #35 a happy birthday.

Craig Stammen threw ten pitches and struck out the side in the 10th inning of Nats 2012 home opener! (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Craig Stammen threw ten pitches and struck out the side in the 10th inning of Nats 2012 home opener! (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Craig Stammen during Batting Practice before Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)

Craig Stammen during Batting Practice before Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)