Category Archives: Analysis

Why Mike Rizzo has not moved in a new direction

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Impatience among the fanbase seems like part of the natural progression in the “Help Wanted” needs for the Washington Nationals who have been looking for a new third baseman ever since word broke on December 11 that Anthony Rendon was … Continue reading →

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The math says the Mets, Nats, Braves, Phillies, Marlins are the current pole positions in the NL East

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

All of the NL East teams have made key moves in this offseason, and the Mets currently have the highest team WAR in the NL East at 43.9 according to Fangraphs. The Nats are at a 41.0 WAR followed by … Continue reading →

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Mike Rizzo is back to work for the Washington Nationals and some important shoutouts!

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

It is back to work for Mike Rizzo and his front office and analytics staff. There are less than six days remaining before the calendar turns to the year 2020. You have to wonder if Rizzo or anyone in his … Continue reading →

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Donaldson – Bryant – Seager a trio of choices for third base

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Let me ask you a question, if Josh Donaldson had five-year deals in-hand, why hasn’t he accepted one of them? The only real movement is in the debates and in social media with the daily updates from media pontificators like … Continue reading →

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All Nats fans want Anthony Rendon back; But does he want to return?

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Most athletes crave the limelight. Being popular generates revenues and moves the clicker on the turnstiles, and when team owners are making money it usually translates to the athletes benefiting when it comes to new contracts. Case and point was … Continue reading →

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Trea Turner has surgery on his finger(s) and he was one of 2019’s miracles!

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Baseball fans have seen Jim Abbott pitch and field with one arm, and in 1945 there was Pete Gray who batted with one arm and hit .218 for the Browns and was out of baseball after seventy-seven games as a … Continue reading →

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A look at the free agent system that is not working!

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Jacob Diament

As we enter a new season of player movement, we observe the landscape where several aspects seem pretty obvious: The normally top spending teams are restrained by the luxury tax thresholds particularly potential repeat offenders. ($208 million CBT in 2020) … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day; GM Meetings and the Rookie of the Year award

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

On this Veterans Day, we want to start this article with honoring all who have served and given us the ability to enjoy our freedoms. The true heroes.

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The Nats needs for 2020 begin with starting pitching!

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Every team enters the off-season in need of starting pitching. For the Washington Nationals, they have built around elite starting pitching since they began their winning ways. They enter the offseason with a need to replace Stephen Strasburg and Jeremy … Continue reading →

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The #Nats farm system and Baseball America rankings

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The World Series champs did not trade any top prospects at the trade deadline, and that was welcomed news because the farm system was ranked in the bottom third of all farm systems by every ratings service. Victor Robles was … Continue reading →

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