Living in the DC area, I've been "privy" to the Bowden regime for the last
year.  I really don't have much good to say about him from his time with the
Nationals.  While I understand that he was trying to generate buzz about the
Nats in the area by signing big name players such as Castilla and Guzman (a
buzz that was already present and didn't need any help from Bowden), he seems
completely unable to differentiate between someone with name recognition, and
someone with a skill set that can actually help his team.  In his first year
with the Nats, Bowden has largely become a punchline in this area.  His trade
for Soriano already looks like a disaster, as Soriano does not want to play
the outfield, and Bowden has to deal a better player in Wilkerson to get him.

Bowden seems far better to his role on Cold Pizza, where he can get his face
on tv and self-promote to his heart's content.  Because he certainly has no
business running a baseball team.