Bidding on the last Phanatic statue closes tomorrow. More than $200,000 has been raised so far.
Last night's game quickly turned into a spring training game, with Roy Oswalt and most of the few regulars in the starting line-up leaving after five innings. Oswalt gave up one unearned run, on a Greg Dobbs error at third. Dobbs does not inspire confidence anywhere these days but Polanco, off to get a fourth cortisone shot for his injured elbow, needs rest. Adam Dunn led off the top of the 9th with a ultra-shot against Jose Contreras to break the 1-1 tie and give the Nats the win. It's time to rest and recharge the battered bodies and to give the bench and bullpen guys a chance to show what they have.