Anthony Rendon is admired by teammates, fans, and evaluators

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Trea Turner ranked 4th best Shortstop by MLB Network

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Jamey Carroll, an original Nat, talks about the 2017 #Nats Adam Eaton and Trea Turner

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Andrew Lang
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Former Nats: Joel Hanrahan (L), Jamey Carroll (Center), Chad Cordero (R), photo by Andrew Lang

We had the opportunity to talk with former Montreal Expos 1996 draft pick Jamey Carroll who was an original Washington Nationals infielder on the inaugural 2005 team. Carroll is now a special assistant with the Pittsburgh Pirates and was discussing the changing landscape with teams going old-school to try to replicate what the Royals put together in 2014 where speedy contact hitters who could cause havoc were now premium players as witnessed by the Nationals acquisition of Adam Eaton and previously Trea Turner. Continue reading →

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The Impressive Journey of Koda Glover

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Michael Daalder
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The name Koda Glover is relatively unknown outside the circle of Washington Nationals fans and insiders. The average MLB fan most likely won’t know who Glover is, but they’ll know soon enough. He was drafted in the eighth round of the 2015 major league draft. He made his Nationals debut just 13 months and one day after being drafted. The 6’5″ reliever is 225 pounds and is an imposing figure on the mound. Glover is native-American of Cherokee descent where Koda translates to ‘bear’, and Glover is self-described to having a bulldog mentality. Continue reading →

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Going for the Green, I Grant you that #Nats

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Washington Nationals Draft Results 2009-2011

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Power Boater

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#Nats sign Stephen Drew to a 1 year deal!

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Mike Rizzo and Valerie Camillo host a #Nats Hot Stove event

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Erika C. and Laura P.

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Winning Goals for the Nationals

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Lollygagger

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SABR Meeting in Rosslyn on February 4 — Still Time to Register!

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Section222

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Some of you who’ve been on TalkNats for a while may remember a few posts a year ago about the annual meeting of the local chapter of the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR). Several TN regulars attended and found the day enjoyable and educational. The 2016 posts can be found here and here.

This year’s event (the 46th annual meeting of this chapter) is coming up, and it’s open to members and non-members alike.  Here are the details, courtesy of Chapter President David Raglin: Continue reading →

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