Category Archives: Murphy

Daniel Murphy Day at Nats Park or should we say #20 Day!

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

As Daniel Murphy prepares for his presser as the Nats top free agent signed this year, we could look back at this signing as a key to the Nats 2016 success and beyond if all goes according to plan. Rizzo … Continue reading →

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2016 Nats almost complete! Payroll, 40 man, Opening Day Roster

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

With the official announcements that Daniel Murphy and Stephen Drew are part of the 2016 Nats roster, there is certainly more clarity on the payroll and personnel.  Of course Mike Rizzo will most likely make another tweak or 2 and … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Daniel Murphy officially named to the Washington Nationals

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Nats make Murphy signing official and per our source that we quoted last week Erik Davis was DFA’d. It’s been no secret that Daniel Murphy was acquired via Free Agency on December 24th as Jim Bowden broke the news.  The … Continue reading →

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Can Rizzo pull off the 11th hour trade to balance the 40 man roster while improving the 25 man roster?

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Bill Ladson with some breaking news on Daniel Murphy per his tweet says “New #Nationals infielder Daniel Murphy will take his physical Wednesday and will likely have a press conference Thursday, according to a baseball source. #Nats #MLB“ New #Nationals … Continue reading →

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That was then and this is now. 12 days and counting on Daniel Murphy #Nats

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Today is the 5th of January of 2016,  and we all found out over 12 days ago on the afternoon before Christmas Eve that Rizzo inked Daniel Murphy to a deal pending a physical. This was written in the Washington … Continue reading →

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Decisions, decisions. #Nats must make roster moves. Talk Nats

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There is some very simple math in the roster shuffle that the 40 man roster can’t ever go above 40.  Simple math doesn’t make the reduction in staff simple. If the Nats don’t make any trades of players on the … Continue reading →

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Daniel Murphy is the Lefty Bat that Rizzo & Harper wanted. Lineup Construction Guesses.

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Bryce Harper talked and Mike Rizzo did listen and delivered the needed lefthanded bat. Bryce laid it on the line with what he needed in this line-up.  Here’s Bryce’s quote: “The one thing we definitely need is another lefthanded bat … Continue reading →

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According to Jim Bowden, #Nats sign Daniel Murphy to 3 year deal

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Shocking news for most Nats fans that Mike Rizzo has totally gone against his mantra he stated in November, “The 2016 Nats will be younger, less experienced but more athletic and speedier. A little transformation…We would like to get more left-handed.” … Continue reading →

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