Category Archives: Draft

The big storylines for the Nats start with the ownership situation, the draft, the farm system and the core!

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

For a Washington Nationals team coming off of a 107-loss season, you would not expect much excitement — or lengthy storylines. But there is plenty to talk about when your team is potentially for sale. Let’s talk about the biggest stories … Continue reading →

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The inaugural draft lottery with Nats hopes the ball bounces their way!

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

  The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) of 2022 changed so many aspects on the future of baseball, and it ended nearly six decades of having the team with the worst record from receiving a guarantee to pick first in the … Continue reading →

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The #1 pick in the draft will be 3 weeks away!

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The CBA of 2022 changed so many aspects on the future of baseball. It added a third Wild Card this year that the Phillies took advantage of and rode their momentum into a World Series appearance. The CBA also ended … Continue reading →

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The Rule-5 add-ons to the 40-man roster are due Tuesday at 6 pm!

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Rosters will be shaken up big-time by Tuesday at 6pm ET. That marks the deadline to add Rule-5 eligible players onto the 40-man roster or risk them from being drafted by other teams on the final day of the Winter … Continue reading →

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Washington Nationals 2022 Draft Wrap-Up

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Alex Hill

The Major League Draft can be overwhelming for fans as they watch their favorite team draft 20 players over the course of three days. Anyone who watched the draft broadcast on days two and three saw players picked at lightning … Continue reading →

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Analyzing the Nationals’ Day One of the MLB Draft with Elijah Green and Jake Bennett

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Marc Goldstein

Coming off one of the worst seasons in the last decade, the Washington Nationals possessed a top five pick in this 2022 MLB Draft. There were numerous players whom the Nats were mentioned in rumors, but, ultimately, they decided on … Continue reading →

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The 2022 MLB Draft is “Live” for the 1st round!

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We’ve know for over 9 months that the Washington Nationals owned the №5 pick in the first round today. With four teams picking ahead of the Nats, most likely Druw Jones and Jackson Holliday are the only sure things that … Continue reading →

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Final draft prep for Sunday!

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We enter draft weekend, and just two days away from the Washington Nationals naming their top pick.  When you pick at №5, your team almost controls their own destiny. Almost. Sure, four teams pick ahead of the Nats, and Druw … Continue reading →

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The MLB Draft is an opportunity for the Washington Nationals future!

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There is a fine balance between promoting young prospects from within your system, and the free agency route for the expensive veteran stars. The international signings and the MLB Draft must be the foundation of your team. The Washington Nationals … Continue reading →

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Beyond the rankings: non top 30 prospects that can help the Nats

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Marc Goldstein

Every major league team prides themselves on having a strong farm system. The pinnacle of this talented pipeline for young players is seen in consensus lists that include the top 15 to 30 players in a given system. As the … Continue reading →

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