[Lefty Noob]

Nationals GM Jim Bowden is not happy with his team, and has come out firing.

Washington Times, March 9: "But there have been some disturbing developments at Washington Nationals camp in the last few days, disturbing enough to cause the general manager to hold a 10-minute, closed-door meeting with his manager, then repeatedly declare himself 'embarrassed' while promising massive changes..."

Washington Post, March 9: "Bowden said that after Thursday's split-squad doubleheader -- against Cleveland in Winter Haven, Fla., and here against the Marlins -- there will be 'major cuts' involving 'drastic numbers."

What changes do you think Bowden has in store for the club, and do you think any of them will actually help?

[youppi]

Bowden should be embarrassed. He should be embarrassed by the team HE has assembled.

- HE signed Cristian Guzman to a 4-year $16.8 million contract prior to last year.

- HE traded for Brian Lawrence without ensuring the proper physical testing was done.

- HE traded 2 of the most highly touted individuals in the organization (including a HUGE fan favorite in Brad Wilkerson) for Soriano, whose opinion he didn't respect about a change in position (I don't support Soriano in this situation but what kind of GM does that?)

- He assembled a team for this year without a proven leadoff hitter - seems like a bad idea considering this was once of the worst offensive teams in 2005.

The best thing Bowden has accomplished was getting Sammy Sosa to say no. Oh wait, he wanted a yes...I forgot...If I didn't know better, I'd think Bowden was double-agent who is really employed by the Marlins, Mets, Braves or Phillies.