2008 Washington Nationals

The 2007 MLB season marked a slight improvement for the Nationals over 2006 – they went from last place in the NL East to second to last place with a win average of .451. GM Jim Bowden thinks they can do much better though, so it makes sense that he’s done a lot in the off-season, most notably strengthening the outfield with Elijah Dukes, Garret Guzman, Willie Harris, Rob Mackowiak and Lastings Milledge. But the roster isn’t the only thing that’s changed for the Nationals in 2008. They also have a brand new, state-of-the-art stadium, Nationals Park, that features a 4,500 sq ft high-definition scoreboard, an array of entertainment and fan-interactive alternatives, and for some lucky fans, a view of the Capitol. The new stadium has created a lot of buzz, and everyone is going to want to experience it. Get your Washington Nationals tickets today and see them play at the brand new Nationals Park in 2008!

Move from Canada

Ironically, the latest team to represent our Nation’s capital began life as the first team to represent Canada. Originally the Montreal Expos when they were founded in 1969, the team proudly represented the history and tradition of baseball in Montreal - history that includes the first professional stop Jackie Robinson made on his way to breaking the color line in 1947.

Despite their lack of initial success, the Expos were loved by the press and the fans who made stars of players like Rusty Staub. By the early 1980’s they had put together a formidable team with the likes of Andre Dawson, Tim Raines, and Gary Carter. With these three offensive stars the club made the playoffs for the first time in 1981. The Expos remained competitive, but were never able to make it back to the playoffs.

New Home

After 3 plus decades in Montreal, the losing finally began to take its toll and fans began declining in the late 1990’s. Prior to the 2005 season the Expos moved to Washington, D.C. and became the Nationals. Managed by Hall of Fame player Frank Robinson in 2005 and 2006, the team delighted fans in Washington with their mix of veteran and young players. After playing their home games in RFK Stadium the team finally moved into their brand new state of the art Nationals Park in 2008.