Tag Archives: Jonathan Papelbon

Mike Rizzo does the Nashville 2-step! #Nats #WinterMeetings

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Winter Meetings heat up quick for Mike Rizzo as he has a player grievance from Papelbon!

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Mike Rizzo was expecting a quiet Sunday check-in at the Gaylord resort in Nashville when he was peppered with questions about a report from Rob Bradford of the Boston press who has a source telling him that Papelbon has filed … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Eve and Clubhouse Chemistry & 25 co-workers #Nats Bryce Harper and Jonathan Papelbon

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

On this Thanksgiving Eve, we look back to all we are thankful for, but also what we take for granted.  We get ready to hang out for the Holidays with family and friends. It gets you thinking how difficult it … Continue reading →

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The Closer. Not all relievers are created equally. Mike Maddux must mentor and teach.

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

As Nats fans, the postseason heartache is all too painful with wins turned into losses from BS (Blown Saves) from the Closer spot. Mike Rizzo has tried and tried to upgrade the closer spot and this off-season will prove to … Continue reading →

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Pre-Black Friday shopping list for Mike Rizzo #Nats

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Dusty Baker talks Jeff Kent. Lessons in Dugout Fights. Can Papelbon co-exist with Bryce Harper?

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Dusty Baker called into MLB Network Radio on the “Inside Pitch” show hosted by Jim Bowden and Casey Stern yesterday. The “Inside Pitch”show airs weekdays starting at 2pm EST on Sirius XM. http://www.siriusxm.com/MLBNetworkRadio It was a long interview that was lengthened when … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: Papelbon is suspended for remainder of season. Good news, Trea Turner is starting!

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Should it be a surprise to anyone that Papelbon is listed on the line-up card for available pitchers?  All this means is that of right now Papelbon has not accepted any type of suspension including his appealed 3 day suspension … Continue reading →

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Our sources: Nats will discuss with MLBPA and Papelbon’s agent to send him home for remainder of the season!

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

7:30AM EST:   Our sources: Nats will discuss with MLBPA and Papelbon’s agent to send Jonathan Papelbon home for the remainder of the season!  This is not easy to do as player’s have rights, especially a veteran player.  The collective … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: Bryce Harper & Papelbon get into a physical altercation in the dugout

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This Harper and Papelbon altercation will be the biggest story to end the season.  The comments that Bryce made about the Papelbon plunking calling it “tired” and Bryce made it about himself saying he would be the target of the … Continue reading →

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Storen and Papelbon bring home the Hold & Save

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Drew and Jonathan were nails protecting a 4-3 lead for a much needed Nats win in St. Louis.  Drew faced lefty Cody Stanley who entered the 8th inning as a pinch-hitter.  Stanley worked the count to a 3-2 count and … Continue reading →

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