Author Archives: Andrew Lang

The Washington Nationals are set to officially announce their 2025 International class

The wait to get to January 15 marks the date that the Nats will announce their newest international free agency class led by two Venezuelan players, shortstop Brayan Cortesia, and catcher Daniel Hernandez. Official signing lists can get announced at … Continue reading

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75-days to Opening Day; Roster is almost completed!

While we are just 75-days to Opening Day, the Washington Nationals, like many teams, are not done with their 2025 roster. Close maybe, but not done. Eight spots are set in the Opening Day lineup, and the final spot is … Continue reading

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Amed Rosario signs an MLB deal with the Nats

The stealth Washington Nationals made an official signing without a hint that they were trying to acquire utility man Amed Rosario in a $2 million 1-year deal per Jon Heyman of the NY Post. To make room on the 40-man … Continue reading

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There’s 2½ weeks to Mike Rizzo’s State of the Nationals’ speech!

In most years, Mike Rizzo, the President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Washington Nationals, likes to have all of his offseason business finalized before he meets with season plan holders to give his Hot Stove speech at … Continue reading

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The Nats needed veteran leadership and get that with Lowe, Bell and Trevor Williams

The Washington Nationals spoke about bringing in veteran leadership, and general manager Mike Rizzo signed Nathaniel Lowe, Josh Bell, and Trevor Williams as three veteran leaders. Lowe, a World Series champion, is already talking about being a team leader for … Continue reading

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Rizzo met the goals he set; Davey’s goals are short a 3B; The Fans are short a superstar they coveted!

Offseason goals are often very lofty by baseball fans, very realistic by the general manager, and kind of in-between for the field manager. Meeting expectations is very subjective as beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. This is why … Continue reading

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Williams and Bell return to the Nats

News broke in the past 24-hours that two former Washington Nationals players are returning. Both Josh Bell and Trevor Williams have reportedly agreed to terms on salaries of $6 million and $7 million respectively. In the past two weeks with … Continue reading

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Will it be a Silent Night, or is there a Christmas miracle?

Most baseball fans across the country are wishing for a big signing today. Nats fans remember nine years ago when rumors broke that the Washington Nationals were signing Daniel Murphy. Christmas Eve signings don’t happen often, but you can certainly … Continue reading

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The First Base Market is Thinning!

The first base free agent crop had four key names to start the offseason with Christian Walker and Paul Goldschmidt now off the board. That leaves Pete Alonso (Qualifying Offer), Carlos Santana, and nearly a dozen others in a thinning … Continue reading

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Could Dylan Crews and Jayden Daniels match their predecessors of a dozen years ago?

In honor of Bob Dylan, and the movie that was released about his life, it is an opportune time to quote his words from The Times They Are A-Changin’: “Come writers and critics who prophesize with your pen, and keep … Continue reading

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