Author Archives: Andrew Lang

Add a closer to the list of new acquisitions for the Nats

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Andrew Lang

Most analytical observers of the Washington Nationals had their doubts about Kyle Finnegan as the team’s closer. But few expected him to be gone at the non-tender deadline. Obviously the motivation went back to his Dollar/WAR. MLB Trade Rumors thought … Continue reading →

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What does AI think 🤔

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Andrew Lang

We asked AI how the Washington Nationals could find success in 2025 with spending to league average in free agency. TalkNats suggests that the Washington Nationals have several key components and decisions to make that could lead to success in … Continue reading →

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Arbitration deadline decisions on Friday by 8pm

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Andrew Lang

The Washington Nationals came into the off-season with nine arbitration-eligible players — and DFA’d Ildemaro Vargas to whittle down the list to eight players that the team has to decide before the Friday 8pm deadline as to the future with … Continue reading →

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FanGraphs first look at the 2025 standings

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Andrew Lang

Last year at this time, the Washington Nationals were getting projections of 64 wins by FanGraphs. As the Nats added new acquisitions in the offseason leading up to the 2024 season, the number got to 66-wins projected by FanGraphs and … Continue reading →

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FanGraphs x MLBTR for Free Agent Dollar/WAR value

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Andrew Lang

The process of trying to assess values of players into the future is far from an exact science. Some do not like the WAR formula; however, it appears to be the best indicator we have for values. When we put … Continue reading →

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Free Agent spending scenarios

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Andrew Lang

There are literally thousands of free agent combinations, and you could plug-and-play dozens of names into a spreadsheet based on a budget. The Washington Nationals are rumored to be spending this offseason. The team has been tied to several of … Continue reading →

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Pitching, defense, offense, and finding a clubhouse leader

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Andrew Lang

With all of the talk about the Washington Nationals potential 2025 lineup, there could be additions of a new rotation arm and bullpen arms for the 2025 season. While it is possible that the Nats could fill those spots from … Continue reading →

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Alex Bregman’s link to the Nats started decades before he was born!

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Andrew Lang

The Washington Senators had a rich history of baseball in the nation’s capital for over 70 years. The Bregman family lived in Washington D.C. before the Washington Senators were founded in 1901. His great-grandfather, Bo Bregman, was a boxing promoter … Continue reading →

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Several Nats’ roster moves made. Some expected — some not!

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Andrew Lang

All MLB teams had to add back their 60-day IL players to their 40-man roster yesterday. For teams without open 40-man spaces, they had to make room on their rosters. The Washington Nationals made several moves yesterday that began with … Continue reading →

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Jacob Young, a Gold Glove (finalist) was the bright spot in a poor Nats defense

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Andrew Lang

With no spin on the Washington Nationals defense, it was awful overall in the 2024 season. The Nats ranked as the 5th worst defensive team in baseball, and that includes having the best defender in all of baseball with Jacob Young in center … Continue reading →

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