Former Nats Greats - #19

The journey continues. Today we are visited by yet another member of the 2005-06 Nationals who just happens to be a 2nd generation MLBer. Essentially, I was inspired by the doubleheader on Sunday when I saw some amazing Nationals fan walking around the park sporting the number 36, reserved for today's honoree; Tony Armas.

Welcome to the club, Tony!

You were one of the holdovers from the Montreal days, and despite injury you still managed to pitch 49 games in 2 years back in 2005 and 2006 - racking up a 16-19 record. Let's now take a trip down memory lane to some of your best, and worst performances in a Curly W.

2005 Highlights:
- June 12th vs. Seattle - 5 IP. 5 H. 0 R. 0 ER. 3 BB. 6 K. Win.
- August 13th vs. Colorado - 6 IP. 9 H. 0 R. 0 ER. 2 BB. 4 K. Win.
- July 23rd vs. Houston - 7 IP. 1 H. 2 R. 2 ER. 3 BB. 5 K. Win.

2005 Lowlights:
- May 21st vs. Toronto - 7 IP. 10 H. 7 R. 7 ER. 1 BB. 1 K. Loss.
- September 1st vs. Atlanta - 4 IP. 7 H. 7 R. 7 ER. 2 HR. 3 BB. 3 K. No Decision.
And my personal favorite...
- June 18th vs. Texas - 5 IP. 7 H. 7 R. 7 ER. 4 HR. 4 BB. 3 K. Loss.

Not such a bad year after all, though it did seem like he had a thing with the number 7... Let's move on to 2006, where things spiraled downhill nicely.

2006 Highlights:
- April 23rd vs. Atlanta - 6.1 IP. 3 H. 0 R. 0 ER. 2 BB. 5 K. No Decision.
- May 14th vs. Atlanta - 7 IP. 3 H. 0 R. 0 ER. 2 BB. 6 K. Win.
- August 13th vs. New York (NL) - 7 IP. 2 H. 1 R. 0 ER. 1 BB. 5 K. No Decision.

Armas' highlights were much better in 2006 than in 2005, but as you will see, his worst was also much worse as well - and more frequent.

2006 Lowlights:
- May 3rd vs. Florida - 2.1 IP. 5 H. 5 R. 5 ER. 2 HR. 0 BB. 2 K. No Decision.
- June 14th vs. Colorado - 3 IP. 6 H. 7 R. 7 ER. 1 HR. 3 BB. 3 K. No Decision.
- July 28th vs. Los Angeles (NL) - 3 IP. 7 H. 6 R. 6 ER. 2 HR. 1 BB. 2 K. Loss.
- August 2nd vs. San Francisco - 3.2 IP. 8 H. 6 R. 6 ER. 1 BB. 1 K. Loss.
- August 23rd vs. Florida - 1.2 IP. 10 H. 8 R. 5 ER. 1 HR. 2 BB. 1 K. Loss.
- August 29th vs. Philadelphia - 3.1 IP. 8 H. 5 R. 5 ER. 1 HR. 1 BB. 1 K. Loss.
- September 13th vs. Arizona - 3.1 IP. 6 H. 4 R. 4 ER. 4 HR. 3 BB. 2 K. Loss.

5 of his worst starts in a Nats uniform came after the 2006 All-Star break, effectively sealing his fate. His most statistically impressive start would be that last start on September 13th, giving up 4 HR's - all solo shots. Also the fact that in his first 2 listed "lowlight" starts in 2006, he gave up 12 ER in 5.1 IP and got No Decisions each time - proving the sheer ridiculousness of Win/Loss records.

Armas Nats Totals are...
16-19 Record. 5.01 ERA. 1.51 WHIP. 9.4 H/9. 1.32 SO/BB. 0.3 WAR (Armas had a 0.8 WAR in 2006!).

Tony, you should consider yourself remembered, as at least one person in NatsTown still owns your #36 jersey. Here, in these hallowed halls, you will have a place forever - welcome.