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The #Nats add some oomph…with an asterisk…to the middle infield!

Posted on January 10, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

The Washington Nationals have been in need of a big bat in the middle of the order since Bryce Harper left to test the waters of free agency. They have also been in need of a second baseman to push … Continue reading →

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The Padres are reportedly trying to trade for a starting pitcher. Could the #Nats engage with the Padres?

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

From The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, he reports that the Padres remain interested in a trade for Noah Syndergaard. Would the Padres have interest in trading for San Diego’s Stephen Strasburg? For those who did not know, Strasburg was born in … Continue reading →

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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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G.M. Mike Rizzo reiterates his desire to acquire a frontline catcher!

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

With Matt Wieters declared as a free agent, the Washington Nationals have been in “search” mode for a frontline catcher. We can cut and paste our early October article on the subject as Mike Rizzo made this clear at that time it … Continue reading →

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Trea Turner is Super Two which will give him a windfall of millions!

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

While people all over the country were buying Mega Millions and Powerball tickets this week, Trea Turner by one calendar day of service time crossed the threshold of minimum salary player to Super Two status which gives him four years … Continue reading →

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Washington Nationals’ priorities for the 2019 roster plus sourced commentary on the budget!

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There should not be much doubt in what the top two priorities are for Washington Nationals’ general manager Mike Rizzo for this off-season. He has already said that improving the starting rotation with the departure of Gio Gonzalez and Jeremy Hellickson … Continue reading →

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Free agent catchers and the #Nats options for 2019

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

With Matt Wieters headed to free agency, the Washington Nationals depth chart of catchers consists of Spencer Kieboom, Pedro Severino, and Raudy Read. While those pickings seem slim, the Nationals through attrition dug deep in their farm system and plucked … Continue reading →

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A different way of thinking about a pitching staff!

Posted on September 23, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

The Tampa Bay Rays won’t make the playoffs. The historic excellence of the Boston Red Sox, as well as the great play of the second-place New York Yankees, has seen to that. But it’s undeniable that the Rays have done … Continue reading →

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Nationals do a 180° after three weeks from their proclamation that they are going for it!

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Sometimes you pivot and do a 180°. That is what Mike Rizzo and team ownership did, but in a very small way as they just traded Matt Adams and Daniel Murphy after declaring three weeks ago that the team is going for … Continue reading →

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Time for an exorcism for the Nationals

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Jacob Diament

* August 12th 2018 marked the Nationals most excruciating regular season loss in the team’s history. A loss was actually snatched from the jaws of victory.

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