Category Archives: Analysis

The Evolution of Baseball Analytics: How Data is Changing the Game

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Stan4Nats

Baseball, a game steeped in tradition and history, has undergone a radical transformation over the past few decades, driven by the rise of data analytics. From rudimentary statistics to the advanced metrics of today, the evolution of baseball analytics has … Continue reading →

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Rizzo met the goals he set; Davey’s goals are short a 3B; The Fans are short a superstar they coveted!

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Andrew Lang

Offseason goals are often very lofty by baseball fans, very realistic by the general manager, and kind of in-between for the field manager. Meeting expectations is very subjective as beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. This is why … Continue reading →

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Memo to Mike Rizzo and Mark Lerner: Do Something; Say Something, Please

Posted on January 2, 2025 by DonH

This article is a collaboration between Don and Steve and was slated to be published a little over a week ago and then the Nathaniel Lowe signing happened. So we put it on the back burner. It is now time … Continue reading →

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Williams and Bell return to the Nats

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Andrew Lang

News broke in the past 24-hours that two former Washington Nationals players are returning. Both Josh Bell and Trevor Williams have reportedly agreed to terms on salaries of $6 million and $7 million respectively. In the past two weeks with … Continue reading →

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Bregman What-If Scenarios

Posted on December 30, 2024 by DonH

Whether or not to sign Alex Bregman is a topic of much debate here. There are a variety of concerns. Some relate to blocking prospects; while others are concerned about the length of the deal. Bottom line — however you … Continue reading →

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What if you signed a QO’d free agent?

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There is a penalty for signing a free agent who had a qualifying offer (Q.O.) attached. The Washington Nationals would have to forfeit their second-highest draft pick of the 2025 draft if they signed a QO’d free agent. Actually, the … Continue reading →

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What Pitchers to Sign – Point-CounterPoint 2 of 2

Posted on December 26, 2024 by DonH

Part 2 of our Point-CounterPoint. We are addressing pitching. Part 1 was What Position Players to Sign, That is the Question – Point CounterPoint 1 of 2. One of the biggest holes defensively and in terms of the lineup was … Continue reading →

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Will it be a Silent Night, or is there a Christmas miracle?

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Andrew Lang

Most baseball fans across the country are wishing for a big signing today. Nats fans remember nine years ago when rumors broke that the Washington Nationals were signing Daniel Murphy. Christmas Eve signings don’t happen often, but you can certainly … Continue reading →

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Rizzo goes Lowe to get his Gold

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals had a need for a Gold Glove first baseman — and they got him. The Nats traded for 29-year-old Nathaniel Lowe. He is controlled for two seasons right now and will be due a projected $10.4 million … Continue reading →

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The First Base Market is Thinning!

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Andrew Lang

The first base free agent crop had four key names to start the offseason with Christian Walker and Paul Goldschmidt now off the board. That leaves Pete Alonso (Qualifying Offer), Carlos Santana, and nearly a dozen others in a thinning … Continue reading →

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