Category Archives: QO

Qualified Offers

Veteran’s Day; QO deadline at 5PM; Rookie of Year awards show at 6PM

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

On this Veteran’s Day, we want to start this article with honoring all who have served and given us the ability to enjoy our freedoms. We are fortunate that the Washington Nationals honor veterans and patriotism at every home game … Continue reading →

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The off-season calendar is now set after the World Series ends!

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Andrew Lang

The off-season calendar officially began.  Below are some important dates for your off-season calendar which quickly begins with free agents declaring one day after the World Series ends. The Nationals have several free agents declaring led by Bryce Harper, Matt … Continue reading →

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Is Ian Desmond greedy, an idiot of historic proportions, or… what?

Posted on February 29, 2016 by NatsRed4DinDC

I’ve posted thousands of comments over the years. This is my first article. Much of the commentary following Ian Desmond’s reported deal with the Rangers depicts him as motivated primarily, or solely, by “greed”. Others depict him and his advisers … Continue reading →

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The Qualifying Offer and the next CBA

Posted on January 9, 2016 by DonH

Seems pretty clear that the current Qualifying Offer (QO) system is working to the detriment of the players; and it is not clear that it provide any significant benefits to the teams. The way QOs will work (if they even exist) … Continue reading →

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Updated: Qualified Offers (QO’s) What are they and who gets them? #Nats

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This will be the 4th off-season of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which includes the Qualified Offer system to compensate teams who offer their current players who are eligible to leave for Free Agency a ‘QO’.  The player can either … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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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