Category Archives: Grades

Some positives on the Nats’ offseason and the farm system!

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Photo by Marlene Koenig for TalkNats If big free agent signings are your thing, the Washington Nationals short-changed you again this offseason. But if you want some optimism to go with the West Palm Beach sunshine, we can blow some … Continue reading →

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Grading the 2023 Washington Nationals: pitching edition

Posted on October 13, 2023 by SaoMagnifico

The season is over, and the report card is due for the players who appeared in 2023 for the Washington Nationals. Grades here are presented relative to what I’ll call “reasonable expectations”. For instance, no one expected Amos Willingham to … Continue reading →

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Grading the 2023 Washington Nationals: position player edition

Posted on October 12, 2023 by SaoMagnifico

The Washington Nationals finished 71-91 in the 2023 season. That’s still a fifth-place finish in the National League East, but it’s a big improvement from 2022. Who to credit for the improvement? Many observers thought the Nats would fall well … Continue reading →

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2021 Nationals Player Grades Part 3

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Marc Goldstein

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans. Click here to become a subscriber. First two weeks are free … Continue reading →

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2021 Nationals Player Grades Part 1

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Marc Goldstein

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans. Click here to become a subscriber. First two weeks are free … Continue reading →

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Perspective: Mike Rizzo Did the Right Thing For the #Nats

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Marc Goldstein

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The report card for the 2018 #Nats…

Posted on October 11, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

I don’t think I will shock anyone when I say the Washington Nationals didn’t have a great season. The team struggled to an 82-80 record and didn’t make the playoffs despite high expectations. But a team is only as good … Continue reading →

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