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Nationals Winterfest first day (Saturday)

Posted on December 1, 2018 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Nationals Winterfest Report (card) Day One Overall, I give them a C+.  Yes, it was nice to be able to tour the clubhouse, bullpen and batting cages. But that was more than offset by the cold, rain, and logistics of … Continue reading →

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The Nationals’ Thanksgiving List

Posted on November 22, 2018 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

What they each should be thankful for: Nationals fans are thankful that Steve keeps this blog going . . . all year round (speaking of round, a round of applause for Steve, please!)

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Remembering Gio during his Nationals’ years!

Posted on September 1, 2018 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

We all have our Gio stories: some personal, some public; some good, some bad, some “please don’t remind me.” Here are mine. His 2012 regular season, along with many other Nationals, was one for the ages. He was part of … Continue reading →

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August 4 visit to the Nationals’ control room

Posted on August 6, 2018 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

We cashed in some Red Carpet Reward points for a visit to the control rooms. It’s actually four separate rooms, not counting a few offices. The large room has about a dozen people and forty video screens. The tasks are … Continue reading →

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The Nationals organist exists!

Posted on July 7, 2018 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

We cashed in some Red Carpet Reward points for a visit with the Nationals Park organist.  It was well worth it.  The view from his perch is spectacular, although it is a long way up.  We had a nice view of approaching weather … Continue reading →

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A final recap on our trip to West Palm Beach to see the #Nats

Posted on February 23, 2018 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Mostly non-baseball summary of visiting West Palm Beach for baseball Where to stay: There is a group of hotels on Metrocentre Blvd. a five minute drive from the Park.  Pick your brand:  Marriott, Springhill, Homewood Suites, Red Roof Inn Plus.  We stay at … Continue reading →

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The last practice before Spring Training games begin for the #Nats

Posted on February 22, 2018 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Feb. 22, 2018 Today was the last practice day before Spring Training games begin. It was also “Photo Day” in West Palm Beach: everyone looking spiffy in their whites. Doo (Sean Doolittle) always comes out with his cap askew—wonder if … Continue reading →

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Bryce Harper in “Live” BP was the fan’s highlight today!

Posted on February 21, 2018 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Feb. 21, 2018 It seems any day Bryce Harper does anything special early in Spring Training the fans get excited. Yesterday he was struck out by Sean Doolittle. Today he got to face Max Scherzer. When Tanner Roark walked out … Continue reading →

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Tuesday observations from #Nats Spring Training

Posted on February 20, 2018 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Feb.  20, 2018 The players were inside for the physicals, etc., so workouts didn’t start until 11am. This technically wasn’t a full-squad workout day, so we knew we weren’t going to see the same routine as the last few days.  We … Continue reading →

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Day #1 of position players with a full squad Circle of Trust

Posted on February 19, 2018 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Feb. 19, 2018 If you stay after everyone else leaves, you might be surprised with what you see on the back fields in the Palm Beach complex. We were hanging out catching up on the news of the day that … Continue reading →

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