Category Archives: Analysis

The Nats’ new infield on the corners and the effect on total defense on pitching!

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Andrew Lang

The Washington Nationals are returning their middle infield of shortstop CJ Abrams and second baseman Luis García Jr., and have replaced their corner infielders. Per manager Dave Martinez‘s request at the Winter Meetings, he was hoping that general manager Mike … Continue reading →

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A sneak-peek at next season on what could be!

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Andrew Lang

Remember the great summer of 2017 when The Rockettes were dancing behind Dusty Baker‘s first place Washington Nationals on top of their dugout on July 4th? The Nats beat the Mets the night before on a walk-off winner to take … Continue reading →

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The new Moneyball: Analytics showed that you can improve all pitching by upgrading defense for less money than signing aces!

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Andrew Lang

“Offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships.” — Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant You will never lose a game in any sport if the other team does not score, right? In baseball, that is known as a shutout. Usually those come in the … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Bridging the gap to the future at the broken bridge at 3rd base!

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Since 2019, the Washington Nationals have been devoid of a full year from a competent third baseman, since Anthony Rendon departed for free agency. No team has been worse than the Nationals at third base during that span, per statistics, … Continue reading →

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Just 40-days to Opening Day; Nationals came to Spring Training ready to compete!

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Stan4Nats

Four months after that photo was taken, the outfield crew looks much different even though it is the same foursome. James Wood cut off his dreadlocks, Dylan Crews cut his hair, Jacob Young added more muscle, and Alex Call rehabbed … Continue reading →

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Spring Training camp officially opens for the Nationals! Over a dozen Nats’ alumni will appear at camp!

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Andrew Lang

It is official. The CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches is open for pitchers/catchers to report. While today will be about checking in and getting physicals, pitchers will start in their rotating bullpen sessions across the mounds that had those … Continue reading →

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Looking at the 2024 season, the offseason, and the future for the Washington Nationals!

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Andrew Lang

Unless you missed the memo, Spring Training camp opens tomorrow for the Washington Nationals. That officially ends the offseason which finished with massive turnover from the 2024 roster of players. If we look at players who provided no positive WAR … Continue reading →

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As the Super Bowl ends, baseball season begins!

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Andrew Lang

While it is definitely still winter in Washington, D.C., the air feels like spring time in West Palm Beach, Florida. When Super Bowl LIX ends, the baseball season unofficially begins. This is the final weekend before the Washington Nationals open … Continue reading →

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What is CJ Abrams’ status?

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Stan4Nats

Up until September 21 of 2024, CJ Abrams was active daily on posting stories on his Instagram account. Since then, nada. His agent put up a collaboration post on Abrams’ page on October 7, and then the well went dry … Continue reading →

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Pitching projections for the 2025 Nats

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Andrew Lang

  The Washington Nationals pitching staff went through a lot of changes when long-time pitchers like Patrick Corbin and Kyle Finnegan headed to free agency. While the starting rotation had a vacant spot with Trevor Williams departure as a free … Continue reading →

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