The "News of the Day" starts in Florida as one of the most anticipated debuts for a starting pitcher took place this afternoon and it involved the Washington Nationals.


 -  Nationals rooke Stephen Strasburg made his debut today in a spring training outing against the Detroit Tigers, and according to everyone involved he passed his first test in flying colors....Washington Post



 - Despite having Hall of Fame credentials, the Yankees managing partner Hal Steinbrenner is sticking to his guns and will not negoiate with Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and manager Joe Giradi during the season on any contract extensions....Very surprising!



 - Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan has a significant tear in his pitching elbow, it's an injury that could cost him the entire 2010 season....Big loss for the Twins if this is true.


 - Seneca Wallace joined Softy today on 950 KJR and talked about the trade that landed him in Cleveland yesterday.  The entire interview is available at 950kjr.com under Softy's "On-Demand" page.  In addition, here is a story from yesterday at 950kjr.com.



 - The Cleveland Browns have released quarterback and former Oregon State QB Derek Anderson.   The rumors are swirling that Anderson could come to Seattle.


 - The 3A boys and girls basketball tournament begins this Wednesday in Tacoma, they are practically giving away tickets.  If you want more information on tickets for this week, log onto 950kjr.com


***Back with more later in the show.....

Puck


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