Author Archives: Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

2037 is right around the corner, and it is not too early to speculate on the future of Nationals Park

The Lerners, the current owner of the Nationals since mid-2006, did not have input into the structural design of Nationals Park because the team was owned by MLB when the stadium was initially designed — and working with an initial … Continue reading

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Ted Leonsis makes it clear that he wants more pro sports teams

All signs point to a sudden truce between the MASN owners after the lawsuits came to a conclusion in favor of the Washington Nationals. While neither side was happy with the final numbers — they seemed to meet in the … Continue reading

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“Spring Breakout” will be a new concept to showcase top prospects in a four-day spring event in 2024

Get ready for four-days of top prospect baseball when all teams will showcase top prospect games with the inaugural SPRING BREAKOUT held from March 14-17 at Grapefruit and Cactus league stadiums. The Washington Nationals and New York Mets Spring Breakout … Continue reading

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What the signing of Nick Senzel could mean for the Nats roster

The Washington Nationals have made three acquisitions with reliever Dylan Floro, former top prospect, Nick Senzel, and a Rule-5 pick of Nasim Nuñez. Floro and Nuñez’s roles were easily defined quickly — but there was much doubt on the 28 … Continue reading

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The strategy of waiting to accept a Free Agent contract

Most of these MLB free agents are already millionaires many times over. Those who invested their money properly and have good financial planning will not have to worry about putting food on their table — ever. Of course some free … Continue reading

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Two philosophies on building a Nats’ roster aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive

When a general manager speaks about not blocking prospects versus a manager’s desire for competition for roster spots, they are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Mike Rizzo, the Washington Nationals’ President of Baseball Operations, gave several interviews at the Winter Meetings … Continue reading

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Ted Leonsis really wants regional baseball broadcasting rights; Does he still want a baseball team?

Meet Ted Leonsis, the man with ownership in pro basketball, hockey, and gaming, with his crown jewels of the NBA’s Wizards, the NHL’s Capitals and the WNBA’s Mystics — and he does not have a MLB baseball team, leaving a … Continue reading

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The Nats leave Nashville with a full 40-man roster and lots of questions

There were so few signings in Nashville at the Winter Meetings that most teams besides the Yankees (Juan Soto), Diamondbacks (Eduardo Rodriguez), Reds (Jeimer Candelario) were the only three deals that amounted to teams spending over $30 million. That was … Continue reading

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Teams are opting for final bench players to have speed; The Nats add Nasim Nuñez to pair with Jacob Young for speed to burn!

Who knew the Washington Nationals most significant signing of the 2023 Winter Meetings was going to be a Rule-5 draft pick from the Marlins? Nasim Nuñez is his name, and he projects to be an old-school bench player who can … Continue reading

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Nats team direction and philosophies for the future

The 2023 Winter Meetings is almost over as we enter the third full day of this event. It has been so quiet to this point that Erick Fedde‘s deal with the White Sox for two years and $15 million is … Continue reading

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