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The second evening of the Winter Meetings

The first night of the Winter Meetings began with breaking news leaking that Juan Soto received a contract for over three-quarters of a billion dollars from the New York Mets. That deal will put his career earnings near $850 million, … Continue reading

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The 2024 MLB Winter Meetings open up tonight in Dallas

The 2024 MLB Winter Meetings open up in Dallas, Texas tonight and will run through Thursday morning. Much of the coverage will be shown on MLB Network. The most important day for the Washington Nationals is on Tuesday when the … Continue reading

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MLB’s Hottest Trade Prospects: Who’s on the Move Before the 2025 Season?

As the 2025 MLB season approaches, the trade market is buzzing with rumors. Trades can be a crucial part of shaping team rosters and can significantly impact playoff potential. But who are the hottest trade prospects this time around? Is … Continue reading

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Winter Meetings shopping list for the Washington Nationals

The Winter Meetings open on Sunday night. Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo has a shopping list. He has publicly stated that he is actively looking to acquire not just one, but two middle-of-the-order bats to bolster the team’s lineup for the … Continue reading

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The Juan Soto free agent auction has several bidders

We do not know if the Juan Soto “free agent auction” is in the final bidding, but if you followed the BS on Twitter/X, Soto already signed with the Boston Red Sox three days ago. Don’t worry, ESPN’s Jeff Passan … Continue reading

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday and Winter Meetings

For most baseball executives, the day after Thanksgiving has few “Black Friday” shopping opportunities. The bargains are out there for most teams as normal with minor leaguers, lower level players, retreads, and finding players looking for rebound contracts. The Washington … Continue reading

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Oh, the D.C. Government now is willing to make repairs at Nats Park with strings attached

Nationals Park’s construction was completed in 2008 at a cost of $611 in public funds that would be paid back in lease payments by the team as well as taxes. Yesterday, the D.C. Council advanced legislation in negotiations with Ted … Continue reading

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The money part should be the easy part. The Lerner ownership group is on the clock!

As the Washington Nationals will celebrate their upcoming 20th season, the team’s two home stadiums during their existence have generically gone from RFK Stadium to Nationals Park without any lucrative naming right’s sponsor. One sleeve of the Nationals’ jerseys continues … Continue reading

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Add a closer to the list of new acquisitions for the Nats

Most analytical observers of the Washington Nationals had their doubts about Kyle Finnegan as the team’s closer. But few expected him to be gone at the non-tender deadline. Obviously the motivation went back to his Dollar/WAR. MLB Trade Rumors thought … Continue reading

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What does AI think 🤔

We asked AI how the Washington Nationals could find success in 2025 with spending to league average in free agency. TalkNats suggests that the Washington Nationals have several key components and decisions to make that could lead to success in … Continue reading

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