Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
Thom Loverro: Nats franchise is no jewel
More than two years after the Lerners took ownership of the team, the Washington Nationals don't even qualify as cubic zirconia. Published September 23, 2008
THOM LOVERRO: Ballpark a success to savor
No one in Washington has had a better view of the first season of baseball at Nationals Park than Bill Hall. Published September 20, 2008
Thom Loverro: Receiving some help to justify a gamble
Vinny Cerrato's top three picks all saw playing time in the Washington Redskins' victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, perhaps providing a sign his gamble in the draft will pay off. Published September 16, 2008
Thom Loverro: Gibbs’ example allows lenience
Among the three Super Bowl trophies at Redskin Park and all the other symbols of the glory days, there should be some sort of trophy or banner or something that symbolizes the gift Joe Gibbs left behind for all coaches who follow him. Published September 13, 2008
The best adjustment? Just not needing one
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. The only thing different about the Washington Redskins' season opener Thursday night against the New York Giants with Jim Zorn on the sideline - as opposed to having Joe Gibbs there for the last four years - was, well, you tell me. Published September 6, 2008
Thom Loverro: Subtracting and adding to avoid 100
It's September, and baseball is all about numbers in September - how many games ahead, how many games behind, how many games separating the wild card teams, how many games left at home, how many on the road and on and on. Published September 2, 2008
Thom Loverro: Zorn made it matter when it shouldn’t have
That certainly turned out to be a good idea, didn't it? Published August 30, 2008
Thom Loverro: Kasten’s impact not visible
A legacy at risk. Published August 29, 2008
Thom Loverro: Same ol’ Manny, different uniform
Manny Ramirez was in the Dodgers' clubhouse early yesterday afternoon, and I wanted to make sure I was one of the first to welcome him to the District. Published August 27, 2008
Thom Loverro: Lerners shouldn’t lure free agents this winter
Don't break the bank. Published August 15, 2008
Thom Loverro: Working class heroes set to fight
A couple of dinosaurs Published August 6, 2008
Thom Loverro: Zimmerman not always the first face seen
"The Washington Nationals are committed to providing programs that enhance education, increase participation in youth baseball and softball, while improving the quality of life in the local communities of the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland." Published August 1, 2008
Thom Loverro: Addiction is the real affliction
A rogue referee with a problem. Published July 30, 2008
Thom Loverro: Orioles’ success elevates occasion
Not just a distraction. Published July 26, 2008
Thom Loverro: Zorn’s old pal returns to town
Stump's back. Published July 25, 2008
Thom Loverro: For now, Nats’ decisions look good
Nice moves. Published July 24, 2008
Thom Loverro: Legendary shots, believable or not
Did they or didn't they? Published July 15, 2008
Thom Loverro: Guzman should see All-Star roster spot
Cristian Guzman ought to be the Nationals' representative at the All-Star Game, an honor that would serve as a nice symbol for Nats fans. Published July 5, 2008
Thom Loverro: Angelos rests, but Lerners shouldn’t
Dark clouds in D.C. Published July 3, 2008
Thom Loverro: Bragging rights don’t leave D.C.
We'll take it. Published June 30, 2008