Author Archives: ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Thanks for Thanksgiving for our Washington Nationals!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

What the Nationals and their fans have to be thankful for: Max Scherzer:  Family.  Despite what we hear on this blog and elsewhere, there are things more important than baseball. Stephen Strasburg:  the miracle of modern antibiotics.  And rain. Gio … Continue reading →

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Arizona Fall Stars Game — Victor Robles is your MVP

Posted on November 5, 2017 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

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Mesa Solar Sox @ Scottsdale Scorpions, Scottsdale Stadium

Posted on November 4, 2017 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

My visit to Scottsdale Stadium for an Arizona Fall League game started with a conversation with Phil Rizzo. Yep, Mike’s dad. He spotted our Nats gear, and called us over to chat before the game got started. He talked about … Continue reading →

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111 questions for the 111 days to Spring Training

Posted on October 16, 2017 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

111 days, 111 questions.  In no order whatsoever. (Minus Winterfest and the GM meetings, it’s about 111 days to Pitchers and Catchers report).

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Press for a Day: August 30 at Nats Park

Posted on September 1, 2017 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

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A Night at the Park:  ZiMS Foundation

Posted on May 1, 2017 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

A Night at the Park:  the rain held off until after we got inside, and then waited until after we got back to the garage.     Yes, the lighting in that part of the club made the cake look … Continue reading →

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Florida Report from The Ballpark Of The Palm Beaches: #Nats

Posted on March 6, 2017 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

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Laura’s Off-Season Report Card

Posted on February 9, 2017 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

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SABR meeting 2/4/17

Posted on February 4, 2017 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

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The HOF process and voting discussion

Posted on January 9, 2017 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

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