Author Archives: Andrew Lang

PECOTA, FanGraphs, and Las Vegas all project the Nationals to win the NL East

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Andrew Lang

Houston, we have a problem. There are over 100 free agents still available with about 28 to 42 of those players who could move the projections (shown below) that have been compiled by Baseball Prospectus and FanGraphs.

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The Mets are trying to put together an All-Star team (of past participants)

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Andrew Lang

Like the Washington Nationals, the Mets will have a new manager this year as they will have rookie manager, Mickey Callaway, running their dugout. The new manager has seen his team make many changes to their roster. This off-season, the … Continue reading →

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Mike Rizzo names A.J. Cole as his 5th starter

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Andrew Lang

During this off-season, Mike Rizzo has signed veteran starting pitchers like Tommy Milone and Edwin Jackson. On Saturday, Mike Rizzo broke news by naming A.J. Cole as his 5th starter. Has Mike Rizzo just signaled to those veteran pitchers he … Continue reading →

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The calendar says February 1st and the free agent and trade market is frozen

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Andrew Lang

It is February 1st, do you know where your agent is? Where is Scott Boras these days? You have to wonder what is going on as we are just 11 days away from some Spring Training camps opening, and dozens … Continue reading →

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State of the Nationals

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Andrew Lang

Of course we will continue to stay non-political. However, we feel this is a perfect time for a State of the Nationals. Mike Rizzo holds the dual title of President of Baseball Operations as well as General Manager of the … Continue reading →

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#Nats and ex-Nats are all over the MLB.com Top-100 Prospects List

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Andrew Lang

There are so many familiar names on the MLB.com Top-100 Prospects list that Washington Nationals fans will recognize. There are ex-Nats Jesus Luzardo and Dane Dunning along with current Nats Carter Kieboom, Juan Soto, and Victor Robles on the the … Continue reading →

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Which workout routine is the best for baseball players?

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Andrew Lang

Asking the question to a strength and conditioning coach as to which workout routine is the best for baseball players must be replied to with a complicated answer. All baseball players are different and while there are basic workouts that … Continue reading →

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Bryce Harper wins the off-season glove game with his custom Rawlings leather!

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Andrew Lang

Every off-season, fans of Bryce Harper have begun to enjoy the unveiling of his new swag for the coming season. Some get giddy waiting for sneak peaks of his new Rawlings gloves, his Under Armour spikes, his Chandler and Victus … Continue reading →

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Official: Howie Kendrick has passed his physical; Added to #Nats roster

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Andrew Lang

It is official! Howie Kendrick has been added to the Washington Nationals roster on a new 2-year free agent signing. Kendrick was part of the 2017 Washington Nationals team  after the Nationals acquired him in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies on … Continue reading →

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Mike Rizzo’s actions speak louder than his words!

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Andrew Lang

The photo above was taken of Mike Rizzo at the Nats WinterFest. Rizzo had just said, “We like the team we have.” Many Nats fans in attendance let out a spontaneous giggle as we knew when Mike Rizzo says those … Continue reading →

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