Greetings, Nats fans, and welcome to another live chat, coming to you live from RFK Stadium (where the big sign in LF says there's only 11 remaining games). Try not to shed too many tears. Plenty of questions to get to, so let's get going. As always, click on the link at the top of the screen to submit yours, or e-mail me directly at natsmailbag@washingtontimes.com. Here we go...

Today's live chat with Mark Zuckerman has been called off. Sorry for the inconvenience. We'll return next Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Howdy folks!

Mark Z. will be here soon -- he's lunching with Nationals president Stan Kasten and the rest of the media horde right now. But today's chat will go on as scheduled.

Got a question you want to send in early? Send it to natsmailbag@washingtontimes.com or click the link at the top of the page.

Hello everyone from Shea Stadium, where it's far too hot and muggy to be Sept. 26. Feels like mid-July. Wild ballgame last night, with the Nats nearly blowing a 7-run lead in the bottom of the ninth before hanging on to win, 10-9. They've now matched their 71-win total from last season. Impressive. OK, let's get on to your questions. As always, click on the above link to send one in, or e-mail me directly at natsmailbag@washingtontimes.com. ...