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| 2011 Washington Nationals | ||
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| League | National League | |
| Division | East | |
| Ballpark | Nationals Park | |
| City | Washington, D.C. | |
| Record | 80–81 (.497) | |
| Divisional place | 3rd | |
| Owners | Lerner Enterprises | |
| General managers | Mike Rizzo | |
| Managers | Jim Riggleman, John McLaren, Davey Johnson | |
| Television | MASN WDCW (CW 50) (Bob Carpenter, FP Santangelo, Ray Knight, Johnny Holliday, Dave Jageler) | |
| Radio | WJFK 106.7 FM (Charlie Slowes, Dave Jageler) | |
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The Washington Nationals' 2011 season was the seventh season for the American baseball franchise of Major League Baseball in the District of Columbia and the 43rd since the original team was started in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It involved the Nationals attempting to win the National League East after a 69–93 season the year before.
On June 23, 2011, manager Jim Riggleman resigned after contract disputes with general manager Mike Rizzo. Riggleman resigned following a 1–0 win over the Seattle Mariners which put the Nationals over .500 at the latest point in a season since 2005 and gave them their 11th win in 12 games. Riggleman compiled a 140–172 record with the Nationals after he replaced Manny Acta after the all-star break in 2009. On June 24, Davey Johnson was named the new manager. Previously, he was a senior advisor to Mike Rizzo. He began managing on June 27. Bench coach John McLaren managed the club for three games following Riggleman's resignation before Johnson was decided upon as interim manager.
The Nationals finished the 2011 season in third place in the NL East with an 80–81 record, playing only 161 games because one game against the Los Angeles Dodgers was canceled due to rain. Their third-place finish was their best finish in the standings and second-best win–loss record since they moved to Washington.
Offseason
The Nationals formed a new minor league affiliation with the Auburn Doubledays of the New York–Penn League during the winter. The player development contract was officially announced December 14, 2010.[1]
On December 16, 2010, the Nationals traded Josh Willingham to the Oakland Athletics for Corey Brown and Henry Rodríguez.[2] On January 19, 2011, they traded minor-leaguers Michael Burgess, Graham Hicks, and A. J. Morris to the Chicago Cubs for Tom Gorzelanny.[3] On February 2, 2011, they traded Justin Maxwell to the New York Yankees for minor-leaguer for Adam Olbrychowski.[4] On March 27, 2011, they traded Nyjer Morgan to the Milwaukee Brewers for minor-leaguer Cutter Dykstra and cash,[5] and the following day they traded Alberto González to the San Diego Padres for Erik Davis.[6]
Advertising and marketing
The Nationals′ marketing slogan for 2011 was "Expect It." According to a letter to season ticket holders signed by Nationals Chief Operating Officer Andrew Feffer explained that the slogan let Nationals fans know that the team's rebuilding strategy "is beginning to show returns," and that "we are determined to continue to do what it takes to elevate the franchise to the next level." The letter added that "in 2010, we had a productive stable of veterans and stars in the lineup," that "we now have a solid and exciting pipeline of pitchers," and that the franchise's "improved Minor League system is now regularly producing a steady stream of Major League talent."[7]
New Radio Flagship
Starting with this season, the Nationals changed their flagship station to WJFK-FM (106.7 The Fan), after broadcasting their first six seasons on WTOP 104.1 FM.
Spring training
The Nationals held their 2011 spring training in Viera, Florida, with home games played at Space Coast Stadium.
Regular season
Season standings
National League East
| NL East | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Phillies | 102 | 60 | 0.630 | — | 52–29 | 50–31 |
| Atlanta Braves | 89 | 73 | 0.549 | 13 | 47–34 | 42–39 |
| Washington Nationals | 80 | 81 | 0.497 | 21½ | 44–36 | 36–45 |
| New York Mets | 77 | 85 | 0.475 | 25 | 34–47 | 43–38 |
| Florida Marlins | 72 | 90 | 0.444 | 30 | 31–47 | 41–43 |
National League Wild Card
| Division leaders | W | L | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Phillies | 102 | 60 | 0.630 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 96 | 66 | 0.593 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 94 | 68 | 0.580 |
| Wild Card team (Top team qualifies for postseason) |
W | L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals | 90 | 72 | 0.556 | — |
| Atlanta Braves | 89 | 73 | 0.549 | 1 |
| San Francisco Giants | 86 | 76 | 0.531 | 4 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 82 | 79 | 0.509 | 7½ |
| Washington Nationals | 80 | 81 | 0.497 | 9½ |
| Cincinnati Reds | 79 | 83 | 0.488 | 11 |
| New York Mets | 77 | 85 | 0.475 | 13 |
| Colorado Rockies | 73 | 89 | 0.451 | 17 |
| Florida Marlins | 72 | 90 | 0.444 | 18 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 72 | 90 | 0.444 | 18 |
| Chicago Cubs | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 19 |
| San Diego Padres | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 19 |
| Houston Astros | 56 | 106 | 0.346 | 34 |
Record vs. opponents
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| Team | AZ | ATL | CHC | CIN | COL | FLA | HOU | LAD | MIL | NYM | PHI | PIT | SD | SF | STL | WSH | AL |
| Arizona | – | 2–3 | 3–4 | 4–2 | 13–5 | 5–2 | 6–1 | 10–8 | 4–3 | 3–3 | 3–3 | 3–3 | 11–7 | 9–9 | 3–4 | 5–3 | 10–8 |
| Atlanta | 3–2 | – | 4–3 | 3–3 | 6–2 | 12–6 | 5–1 | 2–5 | 5–3 | 9–9 | 6–12 | 4–2 | 4–5 | 6–1 | 1–5 | 9–9 | 10–5 |
| Chicago | 4–3 | 3–4 | – | 7–11 | 2–4 | 3–3 | 8–7 | 3–3 | 6–10 | 4–2 | 2–5 | 8–8 | 3–3 | 5–4 | 5–10 | 3–4 | 5–10 |
| Cincinnati | 2–4 | 3–3 | 11–7 | – | 3–4 | 3–3 | 9–6 | 4–2 | 8–8 | 2–5 | 1–7 | 5–10 | 4–2 | 5–2 | 9–6 | 4–2 | 6–12 |
| Colorado | 5–13 | 2–6 | 4–2 | 4–3 | – | 3–3 | 5–2 | 9–9 | 3–6 | 5–2 | 1–4 | 4–3 | 9–9 | 5–13 | 2–4 | 4–3 | 8–7 |
| Florida | 2–5 | 6–12 | 3–3 | 3–3 | 3–3 | – | 6–1 | 3–3 | 0–7 | 9–9 | 6–12 | 6–0 | 0–7 | 4–2 | 2–6 | 11–7 | 8–10 |
| Houston | 1–6 | 1–5 | 7–8 | 6–9 | 2–5 | 1–6 | – | 4–5 | 3–12 | 3–3 | 2–4 | 7–11 | 3–5 | 4–3 | 5–10 | 3–3 | 4–11 |
| Los Angeles | 8–10 | 5–2 | 3–3 | 2–4 | 9–9 | 3–3 | 5–4 | – | 2–4 | 2–5 | 1–5 | 6–2 | 13–5 | 9–9 | 4–3 | 4–2 | 6–9 |
| Milwaukee | 3–4 | 3–5 | 10–6 | 8–8 | 6–3 | 7–0 | 12–3 | 4–2 | – | 4–2 | 3–4 | 12–3 | 3–2 | 3–3 | 9–9 | 3–3 | 6–9 |
| New York | 3–3 | 9–9 | 2–4 | Zdroj:https://en.wikipedia.org?pojem=2011_Washington_Nationals_season||||||||||||||