Author Archives: Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Front office and coaching changes for the Nats!

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Since the Washington Nationals have not officially said a word about their coaching changes and front office hires, we have to rely on sourced reports for now. Last week, news broke that bench coach Tim Bogar, third base coach/infield coach … Continue reading →

Posted in CoachingStaff | Leave a comment

The good, bad, and ugly report on each Nats’ player – Part II

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals finished the season with a much-improved 71-91 record. That also means that collectively the pitching staff finished 20-games under .500. Wins and losses for pitchers often are a factor of when runs are scored. The starters finished … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis | Leave a comment

The good, bad, and ugly report on each Nats’ player – Part I

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals certainly surprised many when they finished the 2023 season with a 71-91 record. If you read this without context, you would not know if that is a good or bad surprise. When you go from 55 wins … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis | Leave a comment

That day an Orioles’ broadcaster went off on the Nationals about Stephen Strasburg!

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals were at a point of questionable return that sports’ teams never go to when they put a player’s health above winning based on circumstantial evidence. That was what the Nats did back in 2012. They won 98 … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis | Leave a comment

Nats coaching and front office staff changes!

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

While the Washington Nationals re-upped, with shiny new contracts, for manager Dave Martinez at the end of August and his boss, Mike Rizzo, in mid-September, most of Martinez’s coaches did not have their contracts extended per Britt Ghiroli of The … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, CoachingStaff, MikeRizzo, Prospects | Leave a comment

The top priorities for the 2024 season!

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The postseason just started and four teams got eliminated in less than 36 hours. There are now 22-teams that are setting tee times today. Eight teams are still standing. Our Washington Nationals are doing a lengthy housecleaning and expect a … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis | Leave a comment

Positivity does not sell like the doom & gloom!

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There was a private party for stadium workers last night at Nationals Park. Nobody knew that their bartender was going to be the President of Baseball Operations, Mike Rizzo, and the newly retired bullpen ace of the 2019 season, Sean … Continue reading →

Posted in InGame | Leave a comment

Happy 23nd birthday CJ Abrams! His 2023 stats put him in a Club of 4!

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

A very happy birthday to CJ Abrams who is celebrating his 23rd birthday today. His 2023 season came to a close on Sunday, and as it turned out, his age-22 was very special. There were only two players who ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature | Leave a comment

The money is there for Mike Rizzo to spend!

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

After the Washington Nationals won 69-games in 2010, Ted Lerner greenlighted a nine-digit contract for Jayson Werth — the largest in franchise history at the time. After the Nats just won 71-games this season, you have to wonder if general … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis | Leave a comment

Game #162 The final game of 2023

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals knew they were not going to be a contender this year short of a miracle. With a 15-game win improvement over last year, there are reasons for optimism — even in a season where the Nats will … Continue reading →

Posted in InGame | Leave a comment