Category Archives: Analysis

Nationals’ off-season plan

Hello and welcome to the 2022-23 off-season preview — two months early! We are going to do a deep dive into all things roster construction-related in the wake of Tuesday’s massive Juan Soto trade and how to set the Nats up … Continue reading

Posted in Analysis, Feature | Leave a comment

Comparing the Juan Soto Trade To One Of The Most Crazy Trades In Sport’s History

The Washington Nationals have sent their superstar player, Juan Soto, to the San Diego Padres in one of the biggest MLB trades in history. It was not unexpected, but shocking when it appeared on social media in the morning on … Continue reading

Posted in Analysis, Feature | Leave a comment

Analyzing the Nationals’ prospect haul from the 2022 Trade Deadline

Every day has its inevitable ending, some that strands the occupants of the surrounding world in complete and total darkness. This day can be seen in the Washington Nationals and their era of contending in the MLB. While trading Max … Continue reading

Posted in Analysis, MikeRizzo, Prospects | Leave a comment

Trade Deadline discussion 2022

We are just three days and eight hours from the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline. If you believe the rumors, the Washington Nationals will trade both Juan Soto and Josh Bell by the deadline. The return on any trades of this … Continue reading

Posted in Analysis, Feature, MikeRizzo, Prospects | Leave a comment

After the trade deadline, Keibert Ruiz could be the Nationals top player in WAR

It’s almost July 31, which means that we are close to the first anniversary of the Max Scherzer and Trea Turner trade deadline deal last year. The trade brought back to the Washington Nationals two Top-100 prospects in Keibert Ruiz … Continue reading

Posted in Analysis, Feature | Leave a comment

Nationals’ Minor League Organizational All-Stars 2022

Even though the season has been subpar for the Nationals, that does not mean that everything is terrible for the organization. In fact, the minor league affiliates are far more successful than seasons past and have seen numerous players performing … Continue reading

Posted in Analysis, NewsAndNotes, Prospects | Leave a comment

Analyzing the Nationals’ Day One of the MLB Draft with Elijah Green and Jake Bennett

Coming off one of the worst seasons in the last decade, the Washington Nationals possessed a top five pick in this 2022 MLB Draft. There were numerous players whom the Nats were mentioned in rumors, but, ultimately, they decided on … Continue reading

Posted in Analysis, Breaking, Draft, MikeRizzo | Leave a comment

The MLB Draft is an opportunity for the Washington Nationals future!

There is a fine balance between promoting young prospects from within your system, and the free agency route for the expensive veteran stars. The international signings and the MLB Draft must be the foundation of your team. The Washington Nationals … Continue reading

Posted in Analysis, Draft, MikeRizzo, Prospects, Roster | Leave a comment

Evaluating options: what can be expected in return for Josh Bell

The calendar sees the Trade Deadline beckoning, and the Washington Nationals have one of the most coveted prizes on the market. Josh Bell is in the midst of one of his best seasons of his career,  and a likely All-Star … Continue reading

Posted in Analysis, JBell, MikeRizzo, Prospects | Leave a comment

Josh Bell’s value is whatever some team is willing to pay!

In the war room on the fictional Draft Day movie, you see the wheeling and dealing in trades among general managers as the clock is ticking. As pressure and a poker player’s bluff is executed, you see the opposing GM … Continue reading

Posted in Analysis, MikeRizzo, Prospects, Roster | Leave a comment