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Nats pitcher writes heartfelt goodbye to fans

By WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON — In what has been a rough Monday for the Washington Nationals, pitcher Jordan Zimmermann is saying goodbye to the team that drafted him. He’s opting for free agency after seven years in the nation’s capital. “It’s difficult putting into the words the feelings of appreciation I have for the love and support I’ve felt,” Zimmermann said in a statement via his agent. “Although I may no longer wear the curly W on my head or my chest, Nationals fans always will be in my heart.” Zimmermann went 13-10 this season with an ERA of 3.66 in 201 innings pitched. Earlier on Monday, the Nats fired manager Matt Williams and the entire coaching staff. The season ended on a bad note. Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon was suspended the last four games of the year for choking star Bryce Harper during a game.

WATCH: Nats celebrate World Series with parade ahead of Spring Training opener in Florida

By Dan Friedell
The Washington Nationals showed off their trophy from winning the 2019 World Series in front of their local fans in South Florida during a parade on Thursday, February 20. Spring Training kicked off recently, and the first preseason game is Saturday, February 22, against the Houston Astros, the team they defeated in the World Series. Before the parade started, Michael A. Taylor and Sean Doolittle mingled with fans, some of whom were wearing hats supporting the local Miami Marlins. However, the West Palm Beach fans showed their support, as players like Kurt Suzuki, Trea Turner and Howie Kendrick rode in cars and buses through the main streets of Clemantis.
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