Lack of support for the Nationals in the DC area

- Lack of support for the Nationals in the DC area

TeamHavoc Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 2, 2006
	April 6, 2008 6:38 pm Score: 88
	I'd like to start a thread were fans can talk about support of the Nationals, or lack of, in the area. Post your thoughts and maybe point out places that are a good place to catch a game with other Nats fans. I stopped in a local bar today, hoping to catch the Nats, and maybe some of the Nascar race (today was game three of the series against the Cardinals). This bar, in Herndon, had the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays game on the large screen. On other TV's they had the O's, Astros, Nascar, Indy Car, and an unknown soccer game. In fairness to them, they put the Nationals on when I asked, and when the Red Sox fans left, they put the Nationals on the big screen. While I appreciated it, I can't imagine going into a bar in Boston, and having the Nationals on. The fact they did not have it on (I arrived in the third inning) is sad, and I think speaks to a lack of support in the area for the Nationals. Any thoughts?
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- Lack of support for the Nationals in the DC area

DC Sportsman Reputation:92 Level:All-Star Since:Jan 18, 2008
	April 6, 2008 7:37 pm Score: 99
	I think the Nationals have a pretty good following especially given the fact that this team is still coming into its own with new owners and a brand new ballpark. I think its just a matter of time before Washington baseball enjoys the local following the likes of other more established teams. Compared to other teams the Nationals are still in their infancy. GO NATS
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- Lack of support for the Nationals in the DC area

NwestHtown Reputation:91 Level:All-Star Since:Oct 5, 2006
	April 6, 2008 10:28 pm Score: 93
	I see it like this, Up until this season it just didn't "feel" like we had baseball in this town. I went to ONE game at rfk against the Phillies back in 06 and decided I need to wait until the park was done before I went back. It just didn't feel like baseball. Now that we have a home field, I think you will see more people start following the Nats in this area.
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- Lack of support for the Nationals in the DC area

AFK Reputation:92 Level:All-Star Since:Jul 10, 2007
	April 7, 2008 7:59 am Score: 92
	I would'nt worry. In esseance the team is only three years old. Basically an expansion team. Remember DC is a tranient town. Boston did when the world Series. Maybe is was a Redsox Bar. Redskins rule this town. Then the WHIZ, and the CAPS just made the playoffs. It will take a playoff run by the NATS to pass the Whiz in popularity. What this town does need to demand is what Michael Wilbon siad on TV SAT night. "Forget the Orioles. Orioles who? The post should quit covering them. Channel four news should quit covering them. " I really would'nt worry. It will take time. The management of our "new" team is doing this the right way. Next year the Nats will be vying for second place. In 2010 they will be vying for a playoff spot.
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- Lack of support for the Nationals in the DC area

SKINZthugRIP21 Reputation:62 Level:Pro Since:Mar 21, 2008
	April 7, 2008 9:11 am Score: 39
	I think one of the major problems with bars showing NATS games in the DC area is the fact that MASN looks like absolute dog shi*. I mean thank god atleast Comcast is in HD now so D.C. fans can watch a respectable Caps or Wzards game. I agree that this is a huge problem though when you have a bar playing a sox Blue Jays game over a nats game in this area. It's pathetic. I personally am from the Fairfax, VA area and literally the only bar I have ever seen a Nats game broadcast is Glory Days in Fairfax and Vienna.
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- Lack of support for the Nationals in the DC area

SKINZthugRIP21 Reputation:62 Level:Pro Since:Mar 21, 2008
	April 7, 2008 9:26 am Score: 41
	I retract my statement. I completely forgot that MASN is in HD. I completely agree though with the statement above that sadly I think it will ultimately take a playoff performance for the Nats to get the recognition that they hope for. The building blocks I feel are in place for D.C. to develop into a threat in the NL east.
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- Lack of support for the Nationals in the DC area

TeamHavoc Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 2, 2006
	April 7, 2008 12:09 pm Score: 90
	" I personally am from the Fairfax, VA area and literally the only bar I have ever seen a Nats game broadcast is Glory Days in Fairfax and Vienna" Ironically, it was Glory Days I was talking about :), I believe that is a Herndon address.
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