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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)
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 -Practice April 27(Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Michal Neuvirth in goal (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Neuvy at Casino Night 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
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)
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)
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 during Batting Practice before Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
HAPPY 27h BIRTHDAY ROSS DETWILER!
Washington Nationals lefty was born on 03/06/1986 in St. Louis, Missouri. Detwiler was the Nationals’ first round (6th overall) draft pick in 2007.
Detwiler has been busy in the off season. He was married on December 1, 2012 (one of the six Nats’ weddings over the winter) and then left his honeymoon early and new bride Keri to visit the troops with teammate Craig Stammen.
Ross was also a late addition to the USA Team roster for the World Baseball Classic.
Follow Ross Detwiler on Twitter (@NationalDet) and make sure to wish #48 a happy birthday.
Ross Detwiler pitched seven shutout innings – Chicago Cubs v. Washington Nationals, 9/3/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Hey Ross, This doesn’t look very comfortable. Ross Detwiler – Chicago Cubs v. Washington Nationals, 9/3/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Ross Detwiler and then fiance/now wife Keri at ziMS 3rd Annual “A Night at the Park” at Nationals Park, June 14, 2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Nats starter Ross Detwiler – Washington Nationals 1924 Throwback Night, 7/05/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
James Carville threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Nats lefty Ross Detwiler before the Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/21/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Ross Detwiler in dugout during Colorado Rockies v. Washington Nationals, 7/08/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
NLDS Game 4: St. Louis Cardinals v. Washington Nationals, October 11, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY TO WASHINGTON NATIONALS HITTING COACH, RICK ECKSTEIN!
THE BIG 4-0!
Washington Nationals’ Hitting Coach was born on 03/04/1973 in Sanford, Florida. Eckstein is starting his fifth season as batting coach. Eckstein was praised last season after helping Kurt Suzuki improve his hitting skills and increasing his batting average after joining the Nats.
Happy Birthday #4.
Washington Nationals Hitting Coach Rick Eckstein during photo day on field before game v. Colorado Rockies, July 7, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Bryce Harper soaking up every last bit of information from hitting coach Rick Eckstein – Los Angeles Dodgers v. Washington Nationals, Game One of Doubleheader on September 19, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Nats Hitting Coach Rick Eckstein holding relief pitcher Sean Burnett back and Ryan Zimmerman with Bryce Harper during brawl #2 – Chicago Cubs v Washington Nationals, 9/6/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
HAPPY 49th BIRTHDAY TO WASHINGTON NATIONALS THIRD BASE COACH, TRENT JEWETT!
Washington Nationals’ Third Base Coach was born on 03/03/1964 in Dallas, Texas. Jewett was the first base coach for 2012 Nats and returns for his second season as the third base coach, replacing Bo Porter , the new Manager for Houston Astros.
Happy Birthday #44.
Washington Nationals Third Base Coach Trent Jewett during photo day on field before game v. Colorado Rockies, July 7, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Gio Gonzalez gives first base coach Trent Jewett a fist bump and couldn’t stop smiling after he hit his first MLB hit, 4/12/2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Washington Nationals 2012 Base Coaches Jewett and Porter during National Anthem before Bryce Harper’s DC debut, 5/01/2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
HAPPY 29th BIRTHDAY DENARD SPAN!
The Washington Capitals Forward was born on 02/27/1984 in Washington, DC.
Follow Span on Twitter and wish #2 a happy birthday.
Denard Span and Bryce Harper get ready to take their hacks against the Mets, 2/23/2013. (photo courtesy L. Albisu)
HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY HENRY RODRIGUEZ!
The Washington Nationals Reliever was born on 02/25/1987 in Santa Barbara, Venezuela.
Henry Rodriguez handed ball to Davey Johnson after 1.1 innings – Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals, July 31, 2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
