Category Archives: Feature

This Hot Stove event had a new accoutrement: The World Series trophy!

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Erika C.

The annual Hot Stove event took place at Nats Park today, and season ticket holders were able to come together to celebrate the World Series title and listen to a discussion about the Washington Nationals past, present, and future of … Continue reading →

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How do these 2020 #Nats stack up against the competition?

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

How do the 2020 Washington Nationals stack up with the competition? As Fangraphs tinkers with the numbers each day, the Nationals are at a +43.4 team WAR, and that is 8th best in the Majors and 3rd in the National … Continue reading →

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Who’s on third? Highlights of a conversation with Davey Martinez

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Susan V

The SiriusXM town hall with Davey Martinez, moderated by Chuck Todd, was an event I was fortunate to attend. Davey was just back from a vacation in Bali; he looked very rested. Before the program started he said he wanted … Continue reading →

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What I learned at the Washington Nationals #Winterfest

Posted on January 17, 2020 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

The secret to the Washington Nationals’ success? Sure, they had “Go 1-0 today,” Baby Shark, Calma, solid teamwork, a never-quit attitude, great pitching, clutch hitting, and some luck. But apparently the key to the World Series wins was . . … Continue reading →

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The Core Six is now the Core Four; Strasburg is a Nat for life and is it time to extend the other three?

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Baseball free agency allows players to choose their future employers much like the private sector. While the grass may not be greener on the other side, sometimes it is, and also the avenue to higher income. Corporations that covet top … Continue reading →

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A chapter closed on Donaldson in the NL East

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We won’t miss Josh Donaldson in the NL East. We also won’t miss the daily dose of B.S. rumors on the mega contract that Josh Donaldson was going to sign, and how the Washington Nationals fit into those rumors. He … Continue reading →

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The players who need to step up for the 2020 Washington Nationals

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

For this 2020 Washington Nationals team, manager Dave Martinez will need some players to step up their game this season beyond the projections. With a +42.9 team WAR as Fangraphs has computed as of this date, that probably is not … Continue reading →

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Nats, News, & Notes: Winterfest happenings

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

No, Gerardo Parra was not part of the Nats alumni at Winterfest, and technically right now Ryan Zimmerman is part of that alumni and he was not in attendance either even though he lives thirty minutes away from the stadium. … Continue reading →

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Winterfest eve as the World Champs are back in D.C.

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This year’s Winterfest at Nationals Park is sold-out on Saturday, and it will feel more like Springfest as temperatures in Washington, D.C. will feel like early April. So Play Ball! The World Champion Washington Nationals are back in town! This … Continue reading →

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Best player available works for MLB Draft but does it work for signing free agents?

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

In the last offseason, Patrick Corbin was considered the top pitcher available in free agency. He was not considered the top free agent available, but was the pitching prize for sure. For general manager Mike Rizzo of the Washington Nationals, … Continue reading →

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