Joe Conroy's Washington Nationals Extended Profile

As a sports writer for the Potomac News in Woodbridge, Va., I have covered both major and minor league baseball as well as Division I men's college basketball.

Having seen the Washington Nationals and (High-A) Potomac up close, I've gotten a look at what the organization has at the highest level as well as one of the developmental tiers.

I'm a big baseball fan even away from work and love the Yankees, but living near and covering the Nats has meant I have begun harboring a rooting interest in the franchise (just a small one, anyway).

I've also covered the George Mason University men's basketball team, following them all of last year and through the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament.