Author Archives: Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Final thoughts from the Nats’ Grapefruit League

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Spring Training camp opened on Valentine’s Day and closed 39 days later with a mix of optimism and pessimism. When you embrace the reality that the Washington Nationals are still in a rebuild, you will understand that this team still … Continue reading →

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Spring Training Game #28 Finale and close to a final roster

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The roster is taking shape and almost complete with no decision on Trey Lipscomb who still needs to be added to the 40-man roster if he makes the team. Decisions were revealed a few minutes ago that RHP Matt Barnes, … Continue reading →

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Spring Training Games #26 and #27 in split-squad doubleheader

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Five days from today is Opening Day in Cincinnati for the Washington Nationals. Manager Dave Martinez has already named Josiah Gray as his starting pitcher for that game. There will be no extra rest as Gray is set to pitch … Continue reading →

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Another round of cuts, and a few surprises!

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We all knew this third round of cuts would part ways with a most of the top prospects, and dreaded the inevitable. The surprises were that the Washington Nationals cut James Wood at this point. Other surprises were Richard Bleier, … Continue reading →

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Time to honor commitments to the top prospects!

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We are now at the final weekend of the Grapefruit League, and the 15-10 Washington Nationals have assured themselves to have clinched a winning record with just three games remaining that include a split-squad doubleheader tomorrow, and a Sunday afternoon … Continue reading →

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Spring Training Game #25 Trevor Williams’ turn

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Yesterday, we wrote that the Washington Nationals game, last night, would be the final audition for Zach Davies, and unfortunately for him, he stumbled off of the stage. Davies hit the skids in the fourth inning — giving up seven … Continue reading →

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Spring Training Game #24 Zach Davies final audition

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This will be Zach Davies final audition in the Grapefruit League for the Washington Nationals. There has been no indication if Davies is set to make the Nats’ roster, and a fifth starter is not technically needed until April 7 … Continue reading →

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If you chose the best ST players, James Wood would be on the Opening Day roster

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

“Best” is a subjective word unless you define it on factual data. For instance, the best player could be judged on a minimum of 40 plate appearances coupled with the highest OPS, and your best player would be James Wood … Continue reading →

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Spring Training Game #23 Josiah Gray starts

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

While technically not a home game for the Washington Nationals, this really is as the Nats share the CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches with the Houston Astros and that makes these head-to-head games so convenient. The Nats will be … Continue reading →

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The roster has had two rounds of cuts; More to come.

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

While the dream is still alive for some, it is flickering for others — and over for now — for several players. To date, perhaps the most significant move in Washington Nationals’ camp was the DFA of former 2016 first … Continue reading →

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