Author Archives: DonH

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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Game #8 Series finale with Braves: Game Thread

Posted on April 14, 2016 by DonH

The Washington Nationals wrap up their 4 game series at Nationals Park with the Atlanta Braves. Dusty Baker is waiting to see how Stephen Strasburg is feeling this morning as players arrive in order to fill in his line-up card. … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Stephen Strasburg scratched. Tanner Roark now starts Game #7 Game Thread #Nats

Posted on April 13, 2016 by DonH

We learn now that Tanner Roark will start instead of Stephen Strasburg against Matt Wisler.  Strasburg was officially scratched the Nationals are reporting due to illness. This shouldn’t change the Braves line-up as they were preparing for a right-handed pitcher. … Continue reading →

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Game #4 vs. the Marlins. Harper going for HR history! Game Thread

Posted on April 10, 2016 by DonH

The weather has been the story for a while, and today Mother Nature will cooperate with chilly air but no rain or snow. If you count back 21 days into Spring Training and through yesterday, the Nats have played a … Continue reading →

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#Nats Game #3 Instant Analysis

Posted on April 7, 2016 by DonH

The story of this game was: BABIP (that favored the Marlins and hurt the Nats). Not great defense. And what appeared to be an uncharacteristically very bad game by Lance Barksdale. Probably need to retract this I want to clone … Continue reading →

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Questions to ask at the #Nats Rizzo Hot Stove Session

Posted on February 3, 2016 by DonH

This coming Saturday, February 6, 2016 the Nationals will be hosting a Hot Stove Session with Mike Rizzo for season ticket holders with a full season plan. Each account holder gets two tickets for the event. Here are the details … Continue reading →

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