Author Archives: Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Last year is behind us, this year has many storylines so far! Also, “out” with that and “in” with this on our list!

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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11 years later and things are very different

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We are a little over a day from turning the calendar to 2026. In the baseball offseason, time feels short when the month is January. That point marks about six weeks to the opening of Spring Training camps. There will … Continue reading →

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89 days to Opening Day; About 45 days to Spring Training

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We are nearing the midway point to Spring Training, and an end to the offseason. This Nats’ team needs a leader! Besides the Los Angeles Dodgers, has any team done enough this offseason to fully satisfy their fanbase? The Dodgers … Continue reading →

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Players without 1st round pedigree should be treated the same as 1st rounders in development!

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Waking up to a new Ford in the driveway, a Mervis diamond, and Foster grants!

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

First off, Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season to you and yours. Ten years ago, Santa delivered Daniel Murphy on Christmas Eve to Washington Nationals fans. Those were the good times.

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Plenty of pitchers, where’s the BEEF?

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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The current Nats contract with MASN expires in 9 days

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When you didn’t think the Washington Nationals television deal with MASN could get worse, it did in a retroactive shocker. On Jan. 3rd, MLB announced that the annual fee payment from MASN to the Nats would be reduced from $72.8 … Continue reading →

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Bill Gates: “Be Nice to Nerds. Chances are You’ll End up Working for One.”

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When George McFly knocked-out Biff Tannen outside in the parking lot at the ‘Enchantment Under the Sea’ dance, it was a victory for those who have felt marginalized by the bully. In fictional film, you can create anything. A win … Continue reading →

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Building a player development monster starts with the right coaches and infrastructure!

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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“Age Is Just A Number” … until it becomes a sports discussion!

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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