Category Archives: Roster

Don’t worry about third base for the Washington Nationals — There is a plan!

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

As you read opinion pieces around the “Natmosphere” on the state of the Washington Nationals, you will almost certainly encounter some of the “world is ending” drama given the slow starts in Spring Training by the three players expected to … Continue reading →

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A rare off-day in Spring Training gives some players a chance to get healthy!

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

All teams deal with their share of Spring Training maladies, and the fortunate teams are the ones dealing with minor tweaks and bruises to key players. The Nationals now have three players on the unofficial injured list with minor issues, … Continue reading →

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Jake Noll and Clint Robinson certainly give hope to NRIs (Non-Roster Invitees) in #Nats Spring Training Camp!

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Andrew Lang

As the magician says, “Pick a card, any card from the deck” of fifty-two cards is a much easier trick than trying to make the Opening Day roster as an NRI (non-roster invitee), but it is possible.  In a blind … Continue reading →

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The Nats Opening Day roster will look very different in the infield and bullpen! Fangraphs projects major regression in the rotation!

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

As position players arrive at the Washington Nationals spring training facility in West Palm Beach, the count today should be 62-players in big league camp this year. There is always the remote possibility that another move(s) could be made. If … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is that guy? — 2020 edition! New faces at #Nats spring training

Posted on February 12, 2020 by SaoMagnifico

It’s here! It’s finally here! As pitchers and catchers and coaches descend on West Palm Beach this week, the long, dark winter is finally coming to an end and baseball season is about to begin.

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Fangraphs first 2020 standings has Nats in first in NL East at 87 1/2 wins; Nats got an A- for their offseason from Bowden!

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

As the offseason for the Washington Nationals officially ends at midnight tomorrow, the pre-season begins as pitchers and catchers officially report to the Spring Training facility at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida. Sure, … Continue reading →

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Analyzing the groups in West Palm Beach and the 1-0 W-factor!

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Squad goals are a key to every team, and the Washington Nationals roster as we look at them have strengths and weaknesses as we showed by position — but upside exists. Don’t let the projection sites fool you into thinking this … Continue reading →

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T -minus 1 week for #Nats Spring Training camp to officially open!

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

As the clock ticks towards the opening of Spring Training camp, the rumors just will not go away about the Nats attached to a marquee player. Once again Bob Nightengale is tweeting about a Kris Bryant trade and mentioned the … Continue reading →

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Coming off a 59-103 season and Strasburg in Viera, there was hope 10 years ago!

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

How did you feel about the Washington Nationals ten years ago? The team assembling for Spring Training in Viera, Florida was coming off of a 59-103 season. We got our first glimpse of Stephen Strasburg who was in camp, and … Continue reading →

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Nats News & Notes | It’s February — Spring Training! Non-Roster Invitees, Awards, Standings Projections and more!

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We are just 11 days until Spring Training camp officially opens in West Palm Beach. Several players are moving into their Palm Beach County rental homes on two-month leases. The weather today at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches … Continue reading →

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