Category Archives: Analysis

The Nat have 38 players on their 40-man roster with free agent acquisitions needed

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals added Robert Hassell III and Andry Lara to their 40-man roster. The number of players increased from 36-to-38 to protect Hassell and Lara from the Rule-5 draft. With two open spots on the roster until Spring Training … Continue reading →

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Rule-5 Draft decision day

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Stan4Nats

The Rule-5 Draft decision day is the deadline for teams to protect their players from the Rule-5 Draft by adding them to their 40-man rosters. That deadline is 24-hours away at November 19, 2024 at 6 PM ET. Any Rule-5 … Continue reading →

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FanGraphs first look at the 2025 standings

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Andrew Lang

Last year at this time, the Washington Nationals were getting projections of 64 wins by FanGraphs. As the Nats added new acquisitions in the offseason leading up to the 2024 season, the number got to 66-wins projected by FanGraphs and … Continue reading →

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FanGraphs x MLBTR for Free Agent Dollar/WAR value

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Andrew Lang

The process of trying to assess values of players into the future is far from an exact science. Some do not like the WAR formula; however, it appears to be the best indicator we have for values. When we put … Continue reading →

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Tell the fans the whole story on offseason plans

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Stan4Nats

Most teams want to deliver the good news before it happens. That is how you excite the fan base and sell more season ticket packages for the upcoming season. A very common practice for many teams is creating a positive … Continue reading →

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Free Agent spending scenarios

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Andrew Lang

There are literally thousands of free agent combinations, and you could plug-and-play dozens of names into a spreadsheet based on a budget. The Washington Nationals are rumored to be spending this offseason. The team has been tied to several of … Continue reading →

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Analyzing the Washington Nationals’ Historic Performances: Worst Seasons To Date

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Stan4Nats

The Washington Nationals have experienced their fair share of highs and lows since their inception in 2005. While they’re celebrated for their 2019 World Series win, their 20-year journey has been peppered with challenges. In this analysis, we’ll delve into … Continue reading →

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Pitching, defense, offense, and finding a clubhouse leader

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Andrew Lang

With all of the talk about the Washington Nationals potential 2025 lineup, there could be additions of a new rotation arm and bullpen arms for the 2025 season. While it is possible that the Nats could fill those spots from … Continue reading →

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The early free agent rumors tie the Nationals to 2 Gold Glovers who can hit!

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The rumor mill has not tied the Washington Nationals to any significant free agent in years … until now. In the span of a few days, the Nats have been tied to three of the top free agents in baseball with reports … Continue reading →

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Alex Bregman’s link to the Nats started decades before he was born!

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Andrew Lang

The Washington Senators had a rich history of baseball in the nation’s capital for over 70 years. The Bregman family lived in Washington D.C. before the Washington Senators were founded in 1901. His great-grandfather, Bo Bregman, was a boxing promoter … Continue reading →

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