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Nats desperately need to score more runs

By Bob Klapisch
Special to ESPN.com

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

The Nationals are in a similar bind as the Marlins, trying to compete with bigger-payroll, bigger-market franchises like the Mets, Phillies and Braves. The difference is they'll be opening the 2008 season in a new stadium, which will guarantee a boost in attendance (meaning, cash) and buzz. WASHINGTON NATIONALS GM: Jim Bowden Manager: Manny Acta '07 record: 73-89, 4th NL East '07 payroll: $37.3M, 28th MLB Runs scored: 673, 16th NL Runs allowed: 783, 10th NL OPS: .715, 15th NL ERA: 4.58, 1 ...

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