Category Archives: Analysis

Fangraphs projects the Nats currently as a 75-87 team this year!

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Projections are fun to analyze, and they rarely come close to reality in total. Given the state of the Washington Nationals at this point in time, the projections are actually bullish on the team at a 75-87 record for the … Continue reading →

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The remaining free agent list is ranked!

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

At this point in time two years ago, the Washington Nationals were the reigning World Series champs. In a short time, this team has hit the skids. With a last place finish last year, this team is stuck in its … Continue reading →

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A year in review: It all started and ended with the collapse of the starting pitchers!

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

It all begins with the starting pitchers on the Nationals’ roster. Pitching is the foundation of this team. If there is any major structural weakness in that foundation, you can expect the season to crumble with it. That in a … Continue reading →

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The future of this team with a Gray/House!

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The fine people at Baseball America looked four years into the future as to what a Washington Nationals’ lineup and starting rotation could look like.

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The Nats are stocking up on infielders!

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

If it looks like the Washington Nationals are stocking up on infielders, you would be right. Long gone are the days when you could pencil in Anthony Rendon on the hot corner, and Trea Turner with Howie Kendrick up the … Continue reading →

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The power was turned off on the Hot Stove! Baseball is frozen!

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Baseball has several networks built around baseball. Can you imagine trying to talk baseball in current events when there is nothing going on? That is where we are at besides the small slivers of minor league transactions or the Hall … Continue reading →

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The days when Lucius Fox was rated higher than Juan Soto; The Nats finally get Cesar Hernandez. So much more going on!

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There were five moves yesterday by the Washington Nationals that began with a waiver claim of Lucius Fox from Baltimore. The night ended with the Nats biggest free agent signing of the off-season, so far, with Cesar Hernandez committing to … Continue reading →

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The Nats had 10 tender decisions to make!

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals knew that they had six decisions to make on arbitration-eligible players, and that grew to 10 after four players were deemed Super-Two arb-eligible per a report from MLB Trade Rumors over the weekend.  By 8 pm tonight, … Continue reading →

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Point-CounterPoint: How Bad Was the Nationals Bullpen

Posted on November 19, 2021 by DonH

It is the off-season, so time to bring back our Point-CounterPoint series. Today we cover the Washington Nationals’ bullpen that set a record in ineptitude in 2021 for most blown saves in a season (36), and their 5.08 ERA was the … Continue reading →

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The three best players in the NL all debuted for the Nats; One of them will be crowned the MVP tonight!

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Taking nothing away from Fernando Tatis Jr., the three best players in the NL in 2021 were Trea Turner, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper — and the BBWAA voters blew it. The player chosen often flies in the flock of … Continue reading →

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