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Stats vs. Scouts

Posted on June 25, 2016 by DonH

Time for a change of pace. Talking about losing is a loser. Ghost found and shared a great article Statistics Level Baseball’s Playing Field that talks about how Santos Saldivar was discovered with the help of stats. There are almost certainly lots of … Continue reading →

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On Base Analysis by Batting Order

Posted on May 22, 2016 by DonH

In the last couple of weeks there have been questions about the batting order. And historically there has much debate about who, and what kind of batter should bat in certain spots in the order. So in response to those … Continue reading →

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Nats fall to the Marlins as a 9th inning rally falls short: Postgame

Posted on May 21, 2016 by DonH

Let’s start off tonight’s recap with a poll. Tonight was simply not the Nats night. Between the expletive deleted interference call on Heisey in the first inning; and those watching on TV being subjected to the Fox announcers there is … Continue reading →

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Game #43 Didn’t we just see Jose Fernandez a few days ago? Can Joe Ross throw a gem? : Game Thread

Posted on May 21, 2016 by DonH

Today presents the perfect day for a rest day for players who just don’t match-up well with Jose Fernandez. Joe Ross needs to get back to dominating the Miami Marlins on his 23rd birthday. Dusty Baker can rest some players … Continue reading →

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The NL East – A Review of Head-To-Head Schedules/Results

Posted on May 20, 2016 by DonH

Comparing head-to-head schedules is always a challenge. Teams, obviously don’t have the same schedules. And how do you separate the issue of whether an opponent is a good team, a bad team or an average run-of-the-mill team as they too … Continue reading →

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Another Perspective on When to Call Trea Turner Up

Posted on May 12, 2016 by DonH

In his chat on Monday, Thomas Boswell was asked about Espinosa’s performance vis-a-vis when Trea Turner would be called up. His response (quoted below) is thought provoking:

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Game #29 Max Scherzer vs. John Lackey in a Matinee: Game Thread

Posted on May 6, 2016 by DonH

For the first time since Opening Day, the Nationals have all their starters back on the field, including Max Scherzer as the SP. Ben Revere is back and is batting lead-off. This looks like the Opening Day line-up. In all … Continue reading →

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Updated: Today #Nats Game #24 Thread – Max for the Sweep: Game Thread

Posted on May 1, 2016 by DonH

UPDATED: Wilson Ramos is back, but there has not been a line-up change. There has been a roster change as Pedro Severino was sent back to Syracuse Triple-A. The Nats go for a sweep of the Cardinals today (and sweeping … Continue reading →

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Game #21 – Dusty Tweaks his Lineup: Game Thread

Posted on April 28, 2016 by DonH

So is Dusty reacting to limited offense? Or is this just his normal tinkering for a late afternoon game after a night game? Dusty Baker only made a few personnel changes and shifted players in his line-up. Danny Espinosa gets … Continue reading →

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#Nats now 8-1 – best record in MLB: Post-game recap

Posted on April 15, 2016 by DonH

And the best start in franchise history. The Nationals literally destroy the Phillies 9-1. The game was basically over after the top half of the first inning. It was simultaneously a laugher and a brilliantly managed game by Dusty.

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