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Bryce Harper speaks and poses! 34/7/365 220 and 500 pounds

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Virginiascopist

Bryce Harper and the #BPE aka Trea Turner are roomies in Spring Training and Bryce posted up this 34/7 photo on his Facebook page, Instagram and Twitter. Besides posing for pictures, Bryce has been doing the Q&A rounds with the … Continue reading →

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Are the talking heads thinking clearly?

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Virginiascopist

The Washington Nationals could use a big right-handed bat as could the 29 other teams. Edwin Encarnacion is set to be an unrestricted free agent once he rejects his Qualified Offer. Encarnacion will be 34-years-old in less than 60 days … Continue reading →

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Joe Maddon comments on the Nats lineup. Jeff Banister on Line-up construction

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Virginiascopist

With some great interviews we have transcribed from MLB Network Radio, and some post-game comments from Tanner Roark and Joe Maddon it might put some clarity on what Joe Maddon’s strategy was and how he exploited Ryan Zimmerman batting behind … Continue reading →

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The Dusty Baker Effect and the Maddux component

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Virginiascopist

MLB Network Radio on Sirius/XM had Dusty Baker on as he was making his rounds today after the Washington Nationals dramatic 16 inning win yesterday. Earlier, Dusty Baker called Ben Revere his “igniter” and said Bryce Harper “doesn’t lack confidence” … Continue reading →

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