Author Archives: Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

What is the status with Miguel Cairo and the coaching staff?

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

After all of the news broke yesterday that dozens of people whose employment ended with the Washington Nationals from the clubhouse to the medical staff to the front office, there are three prominent names remaining after the dust settled. Paul … Continue reading →

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Arb numbers give us a start to a payroll projection for the Nats

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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It’s not all about the money — but more money would help!

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

In the 2018 MLB Draft, the Washington Nationals first round pick was at №27, and the team selected Mason Denaburg. Yes, that was a bust — but truth be told, the pickings were slim at that point and Denaburg spent … Continue reading →

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The Brewers go into the NLDS as a Moneyball spinoff and what we can learn from that

Posted on October 4, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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The №1 priority is to acquire a veteran star who can be a leader on a long-term deal

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The №1 priority for the Washington Nationals is to acquire a veteran star who can be a leader on a long-term deal. The reason you need a long-term deal is to have that continuity. Signing a veteran player to a … Continue reading →

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The deficiencies are clear; Fixing them is the tougher task for Toboni

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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A new era as Paul Toboni is introduced as the President

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Final Grading for the 2025 Nats

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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The priorities for Toboni and the Nats

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

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Per reports: Nationals chose Paul Toboni as head of baseball operations

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Photo from Paul Toboni’s LinkedIn At a Hot Stove event, former GM, Mike Rizzo, referred to a long-standing employee as part of the furniture. The same could have been said for Rizzo who was the first hire by the Lerner … Continue reading →

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