Washington Officials Angry About Nationals' Off-Season Plans

DC officials are furious the Washington Nationals are heading to Maryland "for major events celebrating the team's first season" in the new city-funded ballpark.

The events include a day-long FanFest celebration and the team's Dream Foundation black tie "Dream Gala," according to the Washington Post.

"We can't get respect,'' DC Council Chair Vincent Gray said. "This is just an outrage."

Nationals President Stan Kasten said that the Dream Foundation chose the Gaylord National hotel in Prince George's County because it was free, but added the team "is holding events all over the region because the Nationals consider themselves a regional team."

DC Council member Carol Schwartz said, "We gave them a $611 million free stadium. I think that entitles us to have their gala at our businesses."

Council member Jack Evans was "one of the most irate members," telling Kasten the Nationals "have an obligation to hold their gala here." Kasten after talking to Evans said that there "are no plans to change the venue."

Clearly, this isn't how to treat a host city funding a new ballpark.

Stay tuned for additional fallout.