Washington Nationals offer three-game ticket plan in time for the holidays

The Washington Nationals today announced the Nats Holiday Three Pack, the gift that keeps on giving throughout the 2011 baseball season. For a limited time, fans have the opportunity to purchase tickets for games starting as low as $30 per plan prior to single game tickets going on sale. In addition to the tickets, a FREE hand-painted Nationals holiday ornament will be included in every order, creating the perfect stocking stuffer for dedicated Nationals fans of all ages.

The limited-time offer will include tickets to the following matchups:

- Opening Day: Thursday, March 31 vs. Atlanta Braves

- Battle of the Beltways: Friday, June 17 vs. Baltimore Orioles

- Fourth of July: Monday, July 4 vs. Chicago Cubs

The Nats Holiday Three Pack is limited to select seating locations in the Upper RF Terrace ($30), Lower RF Terrace ($45), OF Reserved ($78), LF/RF Mezzanine ($99) and LF/RF Corner ($117). A minimum of two plans are required per order and the limit is four plans per order.

To take advantage of the Nats Holiday Three Pack, go to nationals.com/holiday or call 202.675.NATS(6287). This is a limited time offer subject to availability. Some restrictions apply.

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Nationals Pitchers Tyler Clippard and Jordan Zimmermann

Visit Long Branch Elementary

Washington Nationals Pitchers Tyler Clippard and Jordan Zimmermann* will visit the 5th grade physical education class at Long Branch Elementary School in Arlington, Va., on Wednesday, November 10.

During the visit, the players will conduct a Q&A session with the students and talk about the importance of proper nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The players will also take part in a “Movement by Manipulation” lesson, which focuses on teaching kids how to improve their hand, eye and body coordination through the use of baseball and various sports drills.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 10
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Long Branch Elementary School
33 N Fillmore Street
Arlington VA, 22201

*Players are subject to change

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Here is a quick list of the dates for Awards and other important MLB events in the off season.  Note: Keep your fingers crossed for Ryan Zimmerman on November 10-11.

Nov. 7, 2010
Free agent filing period and exclusive negotiating window ends at 12:01 a.m. ET. Free agents can sign with any team

Nov. 9, 2010
AL Rawlings Gold Glove Awards

Nov. 10, 2010
NL Rawlings Gold Glove Awards

Nov. 11, 2010
Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Awards

Nov. 15, 2010
AL, NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Awards

Nov. 16, 2010
NL Cy Young

Nov. 17, 2010
AL and NL Manager of the Year

Nov. 16-17, 2010
General Managers Meetings, Orlando, Fla.

Nov. 17-18, 2010
Owners Meetings, Orlando, Fla.

Nov. 18, 2010
AL Cy Young

Nov. 22, 2010
NL Most Valuable Player

Nov. 23, 2010
AL Most Valuable Player

Nov. 23, 2010
Last day for teams to offer salary arbitration to free agents in order to preserve their right to draft-pick compensation

Nov. 30, 2010
Last day for free agents to accept salary-arbitration offers

Dec. 2, 2010
Last day for teams to tender 2011 contracts to players under reserve

Dec. 6-9, 2010
Winter Meetings, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Jan. 5-15, 2011
Salary arbitration filing period

Jan. 18, 2011
Salary arbitration figures exchanged

Feb. 1-21, 2011
Salary arbitration hearings

Feb. 13, 2011
Voluntary Spring Training reporting date for pitchers, catchers and injured players

Feb. 18, 2011
Voluntary Spring Training reporting date for non-pitchers and catchers

March 1, 2011
Mandatory Spring Training reporting date for all players

March 2-11, 2011
Contracts of unsigned players may be renewed

March 28, 2011
Deadline to request unconditional release waivers without having to pay the player's full 2011 salary

March 31, 2011
Opening Day

HAPPY 31st BIRTHDAY ADAM DUNN!

Adam getting ready to take the field before a game


Hitting one of his 38 home runs on 2010


Adam at Washington Dream Foundation Gala
giving his signature "Hook 'em" greeting

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HAPPY 27th BIRTHDAY JUSTIN MAXWELL!

JMax was born and raised in the DC area and is a Maryland Terp!

 

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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HOSTS START! HEART WALK AT NATIONALS PARK

On Saturday, November 6, Nationals Park will serve as the venue for the American Heart Association Greater Washington Region’s 15th Annual Start! Heart Walk, a non-competitive, three-mile walk for individuals of all ages. Event festivities will utilize the various spaces in the ballpark to offer yoga exhibitions, a Kids Corner, health screenings, and more in an effort to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living.

With an expected crowd of more than 6,000 people, the Start! Heart Walk will be one of the largest fund raising walks held at Nationals Park and marks the culmination of yet another successful season for the venue. Since opening its gates in the spring of 2008, Nationals Park has served as the venue for more than 250 non-baseball events, and continues to attract attention as a unique and exciting option for charitable events due to its beautiful club spaces, expansive concourses, entertainment options, plentiful parking and access to public transportation.

In addition to the Start! Heart Health Walk, Nationals Park welcomed in 2010 the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, the ADA Step Out Walk to Fight Diabetes, the Komen 3-Day for the Cure Opening Ceremonies, Breathe DC’s Breathe Walk, The Fishing School’s annual Gala, Ryan Zimmerman’s Night at the Park fundraiser to benefit his ziMS Foundation and fight MS, as well as many others.

For more information on the Start! Heart Walk, please refer to the attached media advisory. Those interested in participating can still register on www.StartGreaterWashington.org.

The Washington Nationals released their 2011 spring training schedule yesterday on the first official day of MLB off-season. Many Nats fans happily welcomed the news, more than a month earlier than last year. 

Notables: No Orioles. The O's moved to Sarasota last year, which is on the gulf coast in what would be the worst possible commute for a spring training game.  There are 15 home games at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida.  The Nats will host the New York Yankees for the first time on March 12. Nats start and end spring training against the New York Mets. There are two night games in Viera -- Friday, March 11 hosting the Houston Astros and Friday, March 25 hosting the St. Louis Cardinals.

Spring Training season tickets go on sale November 22 at 10 a.m. online at nationals.com or by calling 321-633-9200.  Individual game tickets will be available starting January 29, 2011 at 10 a.m. online at nationals.com, at the Space Coast Stadium Box Office or by calling 1-888-632-NATS (6287).

It is time to pull out your 2011 calendar and start planning!  If you're making plans for a first trip or would like tips on spring training in Viera, check out our GUIDE.  It probably needs to be updated since it was done in 2009, but is a great start.  We're also happy to answer any questions you may have about Grapefruit League.  Happy off-season!

WASHINGTON NATIONALS 2011 GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE SCHEDULE

**HOME Games in CAPS.

DATE DAY OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
February 28 Monday New York Mets St. Lucie, FL 1:10 p.m.
March 1 Tuesday NEW YORK METS VIERA, FL 1:05 p.m.
March 2 Wednesday FLORIDA MARLINS VIERA, FL 1:05 p.m.
March 3 Thursday St. Louis Cardinals Jupiter, FL TBD
March 4 Friday ATLANTA BRAVES VIERA, FL 1:05 p.m.
March 5 Saturday New York Yankees Tampa, FL TBD
March 6 Sunday ATLANTA BRAVES VIERA, FL 1:05 p.m.
March 7 Monday HOUSTON ASTROS VIERA, FL 1:05 p.m.
March 8 Tuesday New York Mets St. Lucie, FL 1:10 p.m.
March 9 Wednesday Florida Marlins Jupiter, FL TBD
March 10 Thursday NEW YORK METS VIERA, FL 1:05 p.m.
Houston Astros Kissimmee, FL TBD
March 11 Friday HOUSTON ASTROS VIERA, FL 6:05 p.m.
March 12 Saturday NEW YORK YANKEES VIERA, FL 1:05 p.m.
March 13 Sunday Florida Marlins Jupiter, FL TBD
March 14 Monday DETROIT TIGERS VIERA, FL 1:05 p.m.
March 15 Tuesday New York Mets St. Lucie, FL 1:10 p.m.
March 16 Wednesday Houston Astros Kissimmee, FL TBD
March 17 Thursday Atlanta Braves Orlando, FL 6:05 p.m.
March 18 Friday ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VIERA, FL 1:05 p.m.
March 19 Saturday New York Mets St. Lucie, FL 1:10 p.m.
March 20 Sunday DETROIT TIGERS VIERA, FL 1:05 p.m.
March 21 Monday St. Louis Cardinals Jupiter, FL TBD
March 22 Tuesday HOUSTON ASTROS VIERA, FL 1:05 p.m.
March 23 Wednesday *** OFF DAY ***
March 24 Thursday Detroit Tigers Lakeland, FL 6:05 p.m.
March 25 Friday ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VIERA, FL 6:05 p.m.
March 26 Saturday Houston Astros Kissimmee, FL TBD
March 27 Sunday FLORIDA MARLINS VIERA, FL 1:05 p.m.
March 28 Monday Atlanta Braves Orlando, FL 6:05 p.m.
March 29 Tuesday NEW YORK METS VIERA, FL 12:05 p.m.
Home games in BOLD CAPS – schedule subject to change

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