Author Archives: Andrew Lang

Here we go Stras vs JZim 3/5/16 in Viera #Nats

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Andrew Lang

It took 3 minutes into the Detroit Radio broadcast for their radio guy to call JZim by the wrong name as they called him Ryan Zimmerman. Whoops, and that is his hometown guys. We have been waiting for this matchup … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Big pitching debuts today in Jupiter 3/4/16 #Nats

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Andrew Lang

Gio Gonzalez gets the start today and will then hand the ball to Bronson Arroyo and Lucas Giolito. This gives us the opportunity to see the new mechanics of Gio and then to see what Arroyo has going on in … Continue reading →

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Updated: The #Nats Spring Training Opener vs. the #Mets 3/3/2016

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Andrew Lang

The long awaited 1st home game in Spring Training for the Nats in Viera at Spacecoast Stadium! 1. CF Ben Revere 2. 2B Daniel Murphy 3. RF Bryce Harper 4. 3B Anthony Rendon 5. 1B Clint Robinson 6. SS Danny … Continue reading →

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The Prospects of Tomorrow are here Today in Viera #Nats Giolito, Turner, Robles, Stevenson

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Andrew Lang

Nats camp in Viera is in full swing and all the Top Prospects have arrived on the Minor League side.  In the coming weeks many of these players will get to see some action as fill-ins alongside the Major League … Continue reading →

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Lucas Giolito is like “Belvedere Vodka—Top Shelf” says former GM Steve Phillips

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Andrew Lang

Former Mets GM Steve Phillips was in Viera Florida yesterday on assignment for MLB Network Radio Sirius/XM for his show ‘The Leadoff Spot’ which airs weekdays from 7am-10am EST . While he was there, Phillips was able to watch part of … Continue reading →

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Draft Orders & Draft Dollars are set! #Nats pick #28, #29, #58 and #94 + Today’s Scrimmage

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Andrew Lang

Draft orders and Draft dollars for the June 9th Rule 4 Amateur Draft are now set. The Nationals now have 4 picks within the Top 100 picks and 2 picks in the coveted Top 30. #28 QO Comp pick for … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: The future of the #Nats in Viera

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Andrew Lang

Here is a fantastic group of photos from Gerry Gleckel which gives you a look at several Nats up close. Under the watchful eye of Nick Johnson, the Nats 1st baseman rotated in a group of Ryan Zimmerman, Tyler Moore, … Continue reading →

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#Nats create a ‘social media’ bat in honor of Bryce Harper’s MVP. The path taken to greatness!

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Andrew Lang

To understand how a Bryce Harper ‘social media’ bat became the motivation behind a dedicated article on TalkNats is to understand that this is less about a baseball bat and more about Bryce Harper “the person”, and certainly to put … Continue reading →

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1st #Nats workout for pitchers & catchers. A look at Viera today through the eyes of Gerry Gleckel!

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Andrew Lang

A quick look at what Viera looked like today for the 1st workout of pitchers and catchers. Trea Turner was an early arrival. The golf carts were ready early to transport players. Here is a very happy Dusty Baker:

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‘Thin Ice’ gives way to hope and new beginnings at the start of Spring Training #Nats

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Andrew Lang

The article on ‘thin ice’ issues remains in the same status as the Nats enter Spring Training which officially starts in 3 days ending the Hot Stove season, and we move into the phase of hope and new beginnings for … Continue reading →

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