Perez signed a similar deal with the club in 2008, eventually leading to him being the oppening day starter. At times last year, Perez was the best pitcher in the rotation for the Nats. He went 7-12 with a 4.34 ERA in 30 starts. In the first half of the season he posted a 3.71 ERA and even with a 2-7 record had many calling for him to be the Nats representative at the All-Star game.
This is a good signing for the club. The rotations situation is dire, and the addition of Perez at worst will provide them with a left handed innings eater. He has had at least 20 starts each year since 2001, and while those years ranged from very successful to downright awful, he has been able to get the pitching staff from one day to the next.
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Hey Nats fans,
Can anyone tell me what's up with Nick Johnson this year. Yankee fans had high hopes for him before he got traded to the Expos/Nats, but injuries have obviously put a real crimp in his style. Is he healthy this year?
He's supposed to be, but that was the story last year....he usually starts the season healthy enough...whether or not he will stay that way, or a nat for that matter...is up in the air
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