Category Archives: Feature

An Appreciation: The Natural

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Ray Wyvill

The nature of baseball itself has a dramatic effect on devotees.  The world has many digital-choice realities that dictate how we live.  For those in the Mid-Atlantic about half of the year is spent in short sleeves. The other is … Continue reading →

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Sorry ladies, Trea Turner got married today!

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There is a strategy when you set your wedding date in advance as a Washington Nationals player. There are so many key dates to traverse like the World Series (just in case) in October then there is the G.M. Meetings … Continue reading →

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One month to the Winter Meetings and it’s the calm before the swarm!

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

One month from today the Winter Meetings begin on December 9th in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Resort.  This is a televised event, and this should be the most dramatic Winter Meetings ever because Las Vegas’ own Bryce Harper should … Continue reading →

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Where Will Bryce Harper play next year? A Betting Guide!

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Alex Uplinger

With free agency now in full-swing, much of the speculation surrounds where Bryce Harper will sign his next contract. Rumors are rampant, and everyone seems to have an opinion on which destination makes the most sense.

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The Ultimate Hall of Fame

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Ray Wyvill

Professional baseball dates its origin to 1869.  The game thereafter expanded in uncontrollable fashion.  Various leagues and associations were formed.  The dynamics of capitalism winnowed out losing ventures.  By the early years of the 20th century things had settled, for … Continue reading →

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What moves would you make going forward for the #Nats?

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

That photo above is the actual Nationals G.M. in an armchair which gives the perfect image of the “armchair G.M.” that we can turn into the  “virtual armchair G.M.”, and we do it every off-season. The priorities for this team … Continue reading →

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The off-season calendar is now set after the World Series ends!

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Andrew Lang

The off-season calendar officially began.  Below are some important dates for your off-season calendar which quickly begins with free agents declaring one day after the World Series ends. The Nationals have several free agents declaring led by Bryce Harper, Matt … Continue reading →

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The World Series managers, Alex Cora and Dave Roberts, are not idiots!

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

With social media, the constant criticism of the World Series managers, Alex Cora and Dave Roberts, comes fast and furious when something does not go right. Making a point is one thing, but making it personal like these managers are … Continue reading →

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Alex Cora chose to pitch to Yasiel Puig instead of Austin Barnes

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

While many were sleeping past midnight in many parts of the country, extra innings are usually unforgiven of mistakes and especially in the postseason where one game can turn a series. The Red Sox took the lead in game #3 … Continue reading →

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Trea Turner is Super Two which will give him a windfall of millions!

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

While people all over the country were buying Mega Millions and Powerball tickets this week, Trea Turner by one calendar day of service time crossed the threshold of minimum salary player to Super Two status which gives him four years … Continue reading →

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