Author Archives: Andrew Lang

The Opening Day roster and the Best 25 Go North! #Nats

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Andrew Lang

Every year there seems to be a few surprises emerge from Spring Training in Viera Florida. In 2015, it was Minor League journeyman Clint Robinson who earned a spot on the Opening Day roster and remained on the Nats roster … Continue reading →

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Where is the #Nats thin ice?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Andrew Lang

We are now less than 2 weeks to the official start of Spring Training.  Metaphorically speaking, every team this time of the year has that thin ice warning for the areas of their team that lacks depth and screams of … Continue reading →

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Ian Desmond is still part of the #Nats future! Sign/Trade strategies!

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Andrew Lang

It is February 1st and do you know where Ian Desmond is? Unfortunately Desi is one of the high profile free agents who still has not signed with a team. If Ian Desmond is signed by any team (other than … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving & a Road Trip in search of the Holy Grail of Bryce Harper Memorabilia

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Andrew Lang

Treasure hunting isn’t always limited to searching for a Pirates booty as we drove on dry land and into the mountains on our way into Pittsburgh Pirates territory deep into Pennsylvania to meet a Bryce Harper collector who was interested … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Talk Nats talks with Bud Black’s former players and it’s unanimous that he’s a great guy!

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Andrew Lang

We formed a group to reach out and talk to people who know Bud Black, and the resounding responses we heard over and over is “he is a great guy”, “a wonderful guy”, “someone you can talk to”, “a person who … Continue reading →

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Trea Turner’s Trophy Shelf is getting crowded

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Andrew Lang

Most players keep milestone baseballs and bats and other mementos from key moments.  Trea Turner has already compiled his 1st hit, 1st stolen base, and 1st HR quickly in his career and is filling his trophy shelf quickly.  Recall that … Continue reading →

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The Bryce Harper baseball bat and the craftsmen behind the scenes

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Andrew Lang

Bryce Harper knows baseball—and baseball bats— along with everything else from his arm sleeve to his eye black, he has to look good to feel good and he has to feel good about his lumber that he swings which is … Continue reading →

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Inside Corner: Lucas Giolito has quite the talented family.

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Andrew Lang

The name Lindsay Frost is a name you will hear a lot more of in Washington, DC in the near future, and it has nothing to do with politics. You will hear her name as a popular artist and as … Continue reading →

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In-Game 1st game of the Cardinals series, Yunel is back!

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Andrew Lang

This series bookends the last day of August and the first days of September in St. Louis where the Nats have a crucial 3 game series. The Cardinals bring their MLB best 84-46 record into this series, and as we … Continue reading →

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In-game 8/30/15 Strasburg goes for #Nats

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Andrew Lang

Stephen Strasburg has been the Nats ace in the 2nd half, and he gets the start today to finish out the rubber game of this series against the Marlins. The Marlins pitch the lefty Brad Hand, and the Nats know … Continue reading →

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