Author Archives: Forensicane

Tomorrow’s Glimmers in Today’s West Palm

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Forensicane

Today, my boy Nick and I snuck over to the Washington Nationals facility in West Palm Beach for one of life’s great pleasures, peeking in on the Baby Nats and the rehabbers who mingle with their group. Before we ever … Continue reading →

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Beyond Rankings, the Nationals Prospects Who are Rising to Relevance

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Forensicane

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans. Click here to become a subscriber. First two weeks are free … Continue reading →

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The Best Use of What’s Left of ‘22

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Forensicane

There are different thresholds of devotion of the baseball fan. The most obvious is continued allegiance in the face of losing. Then there is our shared level, which is continued engagement. As the calendar churns toward Indian Summer, however, most … Continue reading →

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A visit to watch the FCL Nats

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Forensicane

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The Glimmers You May Not Have Noticed

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Forensicane

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Searching for Silver Linings in FredNats Echoes

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Forensicane

Unlike most of you, I am a Nationals fan who graduated from years of Expos loyalty. And perhaps for that reason, I am not as demoralized and crushed by the poor prognosis of the season and its early failures. For … Continue reading →

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Bumpy Roads to Beautiful Places? The New Prospect Lists and the Developmental Horizon

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Forensicane

The updated prospect lists are interesting, especially when we view the early spring training action and those we see up close. The Nationals now have the unsettled feeling of a second division-team, despite the bold stroke of recruiting Nelson Cruz. … Continue reading →

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Here Comes Spring, and With It, Change and the Promise of the Unknown

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Forensicane

Hope Springs Here Comes Spring, and With It, Change and the Promise of the Unknown I think it’s obvious that the Nationals made enormous changes to their organization, more transformative than I have ever seen in over fifty years of … Continue reading →

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Draft 21, Picks 16-20: Late Value Before Free-for-All Free Agency

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Forensicane

  This is where the draft has come to resemble the NFL late rounds. Teams have players on their board; but unlike previous years in which the draft extended up to 40 rounds, and can make selections for a variety … Continue reading →

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Draft 21: The Next Five (11-15): Signability & Quality, or Signability vs. Quality?

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Forensicane

By forensicane   This year, the draft brings greater challenges to signing players drafted between rounds 11-15. For those with remaining eligibility, the 125K cap is a test. Does the college eligible player believe that by going back, he’ll get … Continue reading →

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