Category Archives: MASN

Updated: Report from the Hot Stove #Nats #Rizzo

“I am a firm believer in the American people. If given the truth, they can be depended on to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer.”–Abraham Lincoln. And yes, there were … Continue reading

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The Gloves come off in the MASN fight! #Nats #Os

You have to wonder if Ted Lerner, the billionaire owner of the Nats, has finally had enough of being bullied by Angelos who he saw sign Chris Davis to a 7 year/$161 million deal, and raise the Orioles payroll to … Continue reading

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Jim Bowden tweets on Angelos and MASN. Chris Davis signs 7 yrs. $161 Million

In a Friday afternoon tweet from Jim Bowden, the MASN cash debate started again with many O’s and Nats fans commenting back to Bowden.  Can the Orioles afford to sign Yoenis Cespedes and Chris Davis?  Probably and Chris Davis signed … Continue reading

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The 4 N’s: Nats News -n- Notes: Spring Training

As news is trickling in about Spring Training, the official date for pitchers and catchers to report is February 18th.  The Nats released this great graphic to mark the dates for us: Our great people at Image Works Creative created … Continue reading

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The Money Bubble

A few weeks ago, this write-up on the cable TV sports-bubble appeared on the Daily Beast web site. If that analysis is correct, cable TV money deals funding the outsized salaries of MLB players, NBA stars, et. al., is in … Continue reading

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MASN lawsuit inspires a new book: “Lawyerball”

You all might remember Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game is a book written by Michael Lewis that was published in 2003 about Billy Beane the GM of the Oakland A’s.  The book was turned into a movie that … Continue reading

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TV Money buys Top Players! Greinke to Arizona! Also, Bryce Harper pulls off the rare Tripleheader!

We all knew Greinke was going to sign this off-season with either the Dodgers or the Giants.  Wrong.  In the shot heard ’round the Majors, it has been reported that Zach Greinke just signed a record baseball contract for 6 … Continue reading

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Nats News | -n- Notes. Groundbreaking, MASN quaking, GMs Taking, Dusty Baking, Desi Aching, Stupid Trading

Nats Groundbreaking Ceremony Was Today in West Palm Beach While the bulldozers have been on site for weeks, the ribbon cutting was today on the 2017 Spring Training home for the Nats and Astros. #MLB commissioner Rob Manfred #Astros owner … Continue reading

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Breaking: MASN lawsuit Decided for the moment.

MLB/Nats lose this round in court. Judge rules in favor of the Orioles on the arbitration award lacked impartiality. Reported in the comments for the previous article by MicheleS. Read the ruling here. Discuss here!

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The QO (Qualified Offer) & The Off-Season Calendar including MASN Lawsuit

After the World Series, the off-season calendar officially begins.  Below is the MLB calendar and below that is the awards schedule, some more Nats specific dates and a discussion of the QO status, the MASN dispute, the managerial search, and … Continue reading

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