Kasten (r) Running Nats With Bowden Leaving

While most of the East Coast is still digging out of the most recent snow storm, the Boys of Summer are dominating the headlines. Nationals President Stan Kasten declares that he is in charge of the team, at least for the time being, after GM Jim Bowden’s resignation Sunday morning. Bowden had been feeling the heat after an MLB-worst record in ’08, but his alleged involvement in skimming signing bonuses had made him a distraction from the club’s on-field storylines. Meanwhile, the never-ending saga around the Marlins’ prospective ballpark takes yet another turn, as Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez calls for an indefinite delay on voting on the proposal. In other news, the Reds are finding it tough to locate new signage sponsors for Great American Ball Park, while the Royals are battling the clock in efforts to get all Kauffman Stadium renovations ready in time for Opening Day.