So What Does AI, specifically ChatGPT, Have to say about the Nationals?

With all the attention being paid to AI now, I thought it might be interesting to ask ChatGPT a couple of questions relating to the Nationals. So I went to the ChatGPT.com website and used the Surprise me option ask them. I did not create an account, so I can’t say if the generated text would have been different if I had.

I did have to create an account and log in to create the image above. I asked it to create an image of a Washington Nationals fan (the left image) and then one of a Washington Nationals fan using AI (the right image). I then asked it to combine them.

To reinforce the point, everything that follows (until the My Conclusion) is a direct copy and paste from my ChatGPT conversation.

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The Nats needed veteran leadership and get that with Lowe, Bell and Trevor Williams

The Washington Nationals spoke about bringing in veteran leadership, and general manager Mike Rizzo signed Nathaniel Lowe, Josh Bell, and Trevor Williams as three veteran leaders. Lowe, a World Series champion, is already talking about being a team leader for these young Nats.

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BREAKING: Nats forced to take a 20% cut in MASN payouts leading to a larger revenue squeeze!

Shocking news was reported that the Washington Nationals are still trying to get paid on monies owed from MASN for the three year period that has passed from 2022-to-2024 totalling approximately $203 million. We also learned that last year, and continuing through 2026, the MASN TV rights payments owed to the Nationals would be reduced annually by 20 percent below the amount of the fees during 2023. In fact, the number for 2024 dropped below $60 million to $58.3 million per a filing with the clerk of the courts last week.

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The Evolution of Baseball Analytics: How Data is Changing the Game

Baseball, a game steeped in tradition and history, has undergone a radical transformation over the past few decades, driven by the rise of data analytics. From rudimentary statistics to the advanced metrics of today, the evolution of baseball analytics has revolutionized how teams make decisions, from player recruitment to in-game strategy. The Washington Nationals beefed up their analytics department in the past few years and have seemed to have joined the teams that have embraced analytics.

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Rizzo met the goals he set; Davey’s goals are short a 3B; The Fans are short a superstar they coveted!

Offseason goals are often very lofty by baseball fans, very realistic by the general manager, and kind of in-between for the field manager. Meeting expectations is very subjective as beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. This is why GMs often sound like politicians when giving their offseason goals.

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Memo to Mike Rizzo and Mark Lerner: Do Something; Say Something, Please

This article is a collaboration between Don and Steve and was slated to be published a little over a week ago and then the Nathaniel Lowe signing happened. So we put it on the back burner. It is now time to publish it.

We have read the pulse of the TalkNats community, and we see what is on social media. Mike and Mark: You could respond in action since actions speak louder than words. Or at the very least, the fans would be happy to hear from you more often. Yes, general manager Mike Rizzo is set to give his annual Hot Stove “State of the Union” address to season ticket holders on Jan. 25. Until then, we have 23 days to see what happens in building the roster.

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A New Year and New Dreams

A New Year brings new dreams. Everyone should dream of what could be. And we can finally say “last year” when we refer to 2024. We begin 2025 with everyone deciding their own outlook on life, the world, and of course baseball. Even FanGraphs is looking optimistically on the Washington Nationals to win over 75-games based on the moderate changes on the roster to improve over the 71-wins from last year.

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A New Dawn for the Nationals: A Call to Rise

The air crackles with anticipation. This isn’t just another season; it’s a rebirth. The Washington Nationals, forged in the fires of adversity, are ready to rise.

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Williams and Bell return to the Nats

News broke in the past 24-hours that two former Washington Nationals players are returning. Both Josh Bell and Trevor Williams have reportedly agreed to terms on salaries of $6 million and $7 million respectively. In the past two weeks with the signing of Michael Soroka and trading for Nathaniel Lowe, the Nats have added approximately $33 million in new payroll for the 2025 season to bring the CBT payroll up to $123 million.

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Bregman What-If Scenarios

Whether or not to sign Alex Bregman is a topic of much debate here. There are a variety of concerns. Some relate to blocking prospects; while others are concerned about the length of the deal. Bottom line — however you look at it — signing Bregman makes the team much better in 2025.

Of course news broke that Josh Bell was acquired as a free agent which keeps Bregman as a possibility, but most likely removes the Nats from going after Anthony Santander.

Included here are some different scenarios that address the concerns relating to blocking prospects.

Hopefully, the declining market for 3B will convince Bregman to accept a 6-year deal. He is currently holding out for 7-years per rumors.

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