Author Archives: ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Baseball Carols of 2021

Posted on December 24, 2021 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Agents We Have Heard Today   Agents we have heard today Decry expired CBA. Owners would love to reply, “Kiss free agency goodbye.” Mo-o-o-o-o-o-ney, Mo-o-o-o-o-o-ney, disputes are the reason, Mo-o-o-o-o-o-ney, Mo-o-o-o-o-o-ney, we might lose a season.   Robo-umps and pace … Continue reading →

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A Washington Nationals Thanksgiving of Thanks!

Posted on November 24, 2021 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

As always, we have a lot to be thankful for in our lives and to have each other. On this Thanksgiving, we have a new list. What each of the Washington Nationals have to be thankful for:

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Nats Auld Lang Syne

Posted on December 31, 2020 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Nationals New Years Nats Auld Lang Syne Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind? So replay Z-man’s walk-off hits And have a glass of wine. And don’t forget Zuk’s walk-off blast That night in bottom nine. We’ll … Continue reading →

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Second (rainy) Day in West Palm Beach on Friday; There is a #Nats baseball game on Saturday night!

Posted on February 22, 2020 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Unlike the wimpy Mets, the Nationals worked out Friday in the rain. It was also MLB Network 30-Clubs-In-30-Days at the complex and you can see the tripod setup with lighting. Here’s a shot of the glove layout beside the Nationals … Continue reading →

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First 24 hours in West Palm Beach

Posted on February 21, 2020 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

We got here mid-afternoon on Wednesday before the team was readying for the FITTEAM Ballpark season ticket holder event: plenty of time to leisurely shop the team store completely by ourselves . . . and get a great photo of … Continue reading →

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Highlights from Bob Davids Chapter SABR Day, February 1, 2020

Posted on February 4, 2020 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

The annual SABR day for the largest chapter of SABR (Society for American Baseball Research) had the usual array of interesting speakers. Some of their research is available on-line, so if you have a particular interest and can’t find the … Continue reading →

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What I learned at the Washington Nationals #Winterfest

Posted on January 17, 2020 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

The secret to the Washington Nationals’ success? Sure, they had “Go 1-0 today,” Baby Shark, Calma, solid teamwork, a never-quit attitude, great pitching, clutch hitting, and some luck. But apparently the key to the World Series wins was . . … Continue reading →

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New Years and the Nats; What a year 2019 was for the Washington Nationals!

Posted on December 31, 2019 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

There was no point in doing New Year’s Resolutions for the Nationals, because they would have all been the same: “Win Another World Series.”

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Laura’s annual Christmas stockings for the Washington Nationals!

Posted on December 24, 2019 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Ho ho ho home run Ho-wie Kendrick! It is that time of year again, and while the Astros had Cole in their stockings, the Nats got rings in theirs! A tip of the cap to Casey Stern because nobody can … Continue reading →

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A Nationals’ Thanksgiving and giving thanks!

Posted on November 27, 2019 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

The Nationals Thanksgiving I’m thankful the Nationals won the World Series (aren’t we all!) because: The Washington Nationals beat the Houston Asterisks, er, Astros. In their own stadium, no less. The Spring Training games at the Fitteam Ballpark of the … Continue reading →

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