Author Archives: SaoMagnifico

Who the heck is that guy? #Nats field guide to 2023 spring training

Posted on February 15, 2023 by SaoMagnifico

At last, 2023 spring training is upon us! The birds are singing in West Palm Beach, and soon the air will be filled with the glorious sounds of bat hitting ball and ball hitting mitt. It’s time once again for … Continue reading →

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The offseason begins!

Posted on November 6, 2022 by SaoMagnifico

The 2022 World Series is in the books as the Houston Astros, playing in their fourth Fall Classic out of the past six, defeated the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, Nov. 5. What does that mean for the Washington Nationals?

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And now…we wait.

Posted on August 1, 2022 by SaoMagnifico

Will the Washington Nationals trade Juan Soto? One way or another, we will know by 6 p.m. ET tomorrow where Soto will spend at least the next two months and perhaps much longer. The 23-year-old superstar went 1-for-1 with a … Continue reading →

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What could the #Nats realistically get in a Juan Soto trade?

Posted on July 27, 2022 by SaoMagnifico

At this point, it’s the worst-kept secret in baseball that the Washington Nationals are at least taking offers on Juan Soto. In fact, to hear some “insiders” tell it, he’s all but out the door within the week, with the … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is that guy? New faces and NRIs at #Nats spring training 2022!

Posted on March 16, 2022 by SaoMagnifico

The lockout is over, the time has come: It’s spring training at West Palm Beach. The Washington Nationals are welcoming back some old friends, getting to know some new additions, and, as usual, trialing more than a handful of non-roster … Continue reading →

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What’s next this offseason for the #Nats?

Posted on October 21, 2021 by SaoMagnifico

As we all “enjoy” another “thrilling” MLB postseason, the Washington Nationals are getting ready for what will be the most unusual offseason they have had in quite some time. Nats management has been careful about the “r-word”. No one wants … Continue reading →

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What’s left to be decided at #Nats spring training camp?

Posted on March 26, 2021 by SaoMagnifico

There’s just three Grapefruit League games remaining on the Washington Nationals’ schedule before they head north. Opening Day is less than a week away. We’ve talked a lot about spring training stats, but we know that on Opening Day, everyone … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is that guy? New faces on the #Nats for 2021!

Posted on February 18, 2021 by SaoMagnifico

O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! At last, spring training is upon us. Today is the first day of workouts at West Palm Beach. While we’re still waiting to find out how many games our cheap, wretched, Orioles-owned regional sports network … Continue reading →

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It’s that time again: Rule 5 draft protection deadline is upon us!

Posted on November 19, 2020 by SaoMagnifico

The non-tender deadline is looming, the baseball world is still awaiting word from on high as to teams’ minor league affiliates, and with the coronavirus pandemic raging now worse than ever, there’s no way to know for sure when baseball … Continue reading →

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What could the minor leagues look like in 2021?

Posted on September 15, 2020 by SaoMagnifico

Based on multiple media reports, it seems certain that the 2021 minor league season — if there is one — will look very different than it did in 2019. Major League Baseball’s agreement with Minor League Baseball ends this winter, … Continue reading →

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