Author Archives: SaoMagnifico

#Nats sweep the simultaneous double-header!

Posted on March 4, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

The Washington Nationals have stormed back into relevance in the all-important Grapefruit League standings, winning both their split-squad games today to improve to 6–4–1. They capped off a 6–2 win at home versus the Detroit Tigers minutes after defeating the … Continue reading →

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What will the #Nats do with an open 25-man roster spot?

Posted on March 2, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

We’re now a week into Grapefruit League action, and while that’s still very early, we’re beginning to see some patterns emerging and perhaps a few hints for Opening Day from the Washington Nationals. It appears increasingly likely that second baseman … Continue reading →

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The #Nats earn win number two at Disney World!

Posted on March 1, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

The Washington Nationals looked flat early on today taking on the division-rival Atlanta Braves at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in their seventh game of Grapefruit League action. But Washington rallied with … Continue reading →

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The #Nats win their first game of 2018!

Posted on February 25, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

Nationals win first Grapefruit game of 2018 It was all fun and excitement today at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, where the Washington Nationals won their first Grapefruit League game to improve to 1–2 for the spring. 

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MLB Pipeline releases new #Nats prospect rankings!

Posted on February 21, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

New prospect rankings are here! New prospect rankings are here! MLB Pipeline has come out with its 2018 Prospect Watch for the Washington Nationals. There’s some unsurprising gains from last year’s list, some unsurprising falls, and yes, a few surprises … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is that guy? — 2018 edition! A guide to new #Nats roster players

Posted on February 17, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

It hasn’t been an especially eventful winter for the Washington Nationals, as general manager Mike Rizzo has preferred to bring back contributors to the 2017 season rather than acquiring new players for the Nats’ 40-man roster. Even still, there will … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is that guy? — 2018 edition! A guide to #Nats non-roster position players

Posted on February 15, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

As the Washington Nationals players trickle into West Palm Beach for spring training camp, there will be a few faces on the position-player side who may be unfamiliar to baseball fans. A few are minor league fixtures for the Nats, … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is that guy? — 2018 edition! A guide to #Nats non-roster pitchers

Posted on February 14, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

At long last, the Washington Nationals have announced who will be suiting up in red and white for the team’s second major league spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida. Along with 39 players on the major league roster (Joe … Continue reading →

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Is the Hot Stove heating up? Does it matter for the #Nats?

Posted on February 11, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

There are, roughly speaking, two schools of thoughts about the Washington Nationals at this juncture. Although the long, dark winter without baseball is nearly at an end, the off-season has moved very slowly for free agents. Yu Darvish, projected as … Continue reading →

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The #Nats shouldn’t let the perfect — be the enemy of the good!

Posted on January 20, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

The off-season from hell (although, aren’t they all?) just keeps dragging ever onward. One of the subplots we are obviously very interested in as Washington Nationals fans is whether Mike Rizzo will end up making a trade or two.

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