Author Archives: DonH

Trade Options for a LH OF Bat

Posted on November 29, 2015 by DonH

In the article My #1 FA Target: Ben Zobrist we looked at a comparison of some lefty FA bats. Given Mike Rizzo’s propensity to pull off deals that no one saw coming, let’s pull something truly out of left field (pun … Continue reading →

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Proposed MLB Schedule Changes

Posted on November 25, 2015 by DonH

In a recent post (Exactly who are the DHs in the AL?) coolhandbane suggested an article on shortening the MLB schedule. And Laura Peebles mentioned double-headers and problems that MLB has in scheduling make-up games for rain-outs given that many teams … Continue reading →

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Exactly who are the DHs in the AL?

Posted on November 21, 2015 by DonH

In the Time for MLB to get rid of the DH article, there were a few interesting questions by our readers. For example: Who are the DHs How many teams have a dedicated DH vs. using it to rest position players. This … Continue reading →

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Time for MLB to get rid of the DH

Posted on November 18, 2015 by DonH

One of the recurring topics that the talking heads like to talk about during the Hot Stove season is why the NL needs to get with the times and adopt the Designated Hitter. And with the recent announcement of David Ortiz’s … Continue reading →

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More than just baseball – the Nationals Dream Foundation

Posted on November 13, 2015 by DonH

The Hot Stove season is long and there are only so many what if stories we can come up with during the winter. We thought that an occasional story about things the Nationals do off the field might be of … Continue reading →

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Proposed Rule Change: Relievers must face two batters

Posted on November 12, 2015 by DonH

One of the reports out of the GM meeting was that support was growing for a rule change that would require a reliever to face at least two batters. There was little or no detail about how the rule would … Continue reading →

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Who are your Free Agent Reliever Targets? #Nats

Posted on November 9, 2015 by DonH

It is pretty clear that Mike Rizzo needs to build a better bullpen for 2016 than he did in 2015. Continuing our Rizzo for a Day series, who are your free agent reliever targets?

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Press Conference Questions Take 2

Posted on November 4, 2015 by DonH

After the serious discussions, especially Breaking: MASN lawsuit Decided for the moment, time for a light-hearted article. Now that we know the manager is Dusty Baker and not Bud Black, here are some questions for the press conference, including some that … Continue reading →

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Breaking: MASN lawsuit Decided for the moment.

Posted on November 4, 2015 by DonH

MLB/Nats lose this round in court. Judge rules in favor of the Orioles on the arbitration award lacked impartiality. Reported in the comments for the previous article by MicheleS. Read the ruling here. Discuss here!

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BREAKING: Snag on Bud Black coming to the Nationals

Posted on November 2, 2015 by DonH

BREAKING 4:15PM 11/2/2015: Our Source: the Bud Black hiring has hit a snag over years in the contract, and the deal has fallen apart. The Nats have now moved on to Dusty Baker.  UPDATE 3:30PM 11/2/15: No press conference yet … Continue reading →

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