Tag Archives: Daniel Murphy

Updated: The Rizzo Report Card and Rating #Nats

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals on September 27th of 2015 hit their low-point of the season when Jonathan Papelbon put his hand around Bryce Harper’s neck in what we’ve called “The Choke”.  It became emblematic of the way the 2015 Nats season … Continue reading →

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Depth Chart Updates and Trea Turner listed as starter! #Nats

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

You always wonder who the person(s) are who analyze and compile these team depth charts.  They left 2 relievers off the list ( Oliver Perez and Shawn Kelley) and had Aaron Barrett as the 6th reliever so clearly much to … Continue reading →

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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

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans. Click here to become a subscriber. First two weeks are free … 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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‘Twas the night of Christmas, when all through NatsTown,

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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