Author Archives: SaoMagnifico

And what it all comes down to, my friends: #Nats are down to final cuts

Posted on March 23, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

One. More. Day. The Washington Nationals will play two Sunday, sending a split squad to Port St. Lucie to face the division rival New York Mets for the last time before Opening Day and keeping another one back at the … Continue reading →

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Who will be the #Nats fourth outfielder?

Posted on March 17, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

This is a question that should be easy to answer. It would have been easy to answer, if only Michael A. Taylor‘s left cleat hadn’t caught in the Fort Myers outfield turf during a game against the Minnesota Twins last … Continue reading →

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Whither the #Nats Opening Day bullpen?

Posted on March 10, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

An enduring mystery of baseball is the churn of relief pitchers. Like a sock that vanishes somewhere between the washer and the dryer, the God-given talent and ability of a quality reliever can seemingly dry up in between one season … Continue reading →

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#Nats officially have a winning streak going…

Posted on February 24, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

The Washington Nationals have come out firing in Grapefruit League play. But while they had to come back to win last night, today’s contest at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter against the St. Louis Cardinals was pretty much a rout. … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is that guy? — 2019 edition! New faces at #Nats spring training

Posted on February 13, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

It’s that time again! The Washington Nationals have (finally) revealed their slate of non-roster invitees to spring training. We head into camp at West Palm Beach, Florida, eager to see what’s new and different in 2019 from last year’s disappointing … Continue reading →

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The biggest story of the #Nats offseason is still Schrödinger’s Harper

Posted on January 13, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

Famed Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger devised a thought experiment to explain quantum mechanics back in 1935. Schrödinger posited a scenario, which (slightly simplified) goes like this: A cat is inside a box, and if a particular event happens inside the … Continue reading →

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The #Nats add some oomph…with an asterisk…to the middle infield!

Posted on January 10, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

The Washington Nationals have been in need of a big bat in the middle of the order since Bryce Harper left to test the waters of free agency. They have also been in need of a second baseman to push … Continue reading →

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The #Nats aren’t done shopping yet!

Posted on December 8, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

The Washington Nationals had a great time on Friday. Perhaps you heard? Patrick Corbin‘s first day at #̶N̶a̶t̶s̶ ̶P̶a̶r̶k̶ home. pic.twitter.com/v4SARib5AS — Washington Nationals (@Nationals) December 7, 2018 Yes, two-time All-Star and Nats top pitching target Patrick Corbin is now … Continue reading →

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#Nats increase their title chances by one Brazilian!

Posted on November 30, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

After a topsy-turvy afternoon of trade rumors today, the Washington Nationals emerged with sought-after catcher Yan Gomes, formerly of the Cleveland Indians. Reports had linked both the division-rival New York Mets and former playoff nemeses the Los Angeles Dodgers to … Continue reading →

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How are the #Cubs Arizona Fall Leaguers doing?

Posted on November 3, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

OK, you’re probably thinking: This is a Washington Nationals blog! Why are we talking about nine prospects from the Chicago Cubs, a team most of us actively dislike?

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