Category Archives: Analysis

What Position Players to Sign, That is the Question – Point CounterPoint 1 of 2

Posted on December 14, 2024 by DonH

Spring Training camp officially opens in 60-days. This is a good time to talk about that one impactful signing that Washington Nationals fans are hoping for at this time of year. This makes the perfect time for another Point-CounterPoint debate … Continue reading →

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What will Mike Rizzo wish for on this birthday?

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Andrew Lang

First of all, a happy 64th birthday to Mike Rizzo, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Washington Nationals. Yes, we are about 15 hours early in Washington, D.C. for Riz’s birthday wishes, and right on time for … Continue reading →

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A very slow Winter Meetings heads into the final evening

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Tick tock goes the clock as we head into the final evening of this year’s Winter Meetings. There have been some notable players on the move, from Juan Soto to Max Fried to the Garrett Crochet trade — but in … Continue reading →

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Winter Meetings final full day with the Rule-5 draft and quotes from Riz and Davey

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Andrew Lang

The Winter Meetings usually wrap-up after the Rule-5 draft, but this event actually runs through tomorrow in Dallas, Texas. The Washington Nationals were the surprise lottery winners in the MLB Draft after the ball bounced their way for the first … Continue reading →

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Updated 2025 Draft Lottery Odds

Posted on December 10, 2024 by DonH

Another year; another MLB Draft Lottery. Today is set for the lottery drawing for the 2025 draft, which is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. ET at the Winter Meetings in Dallas, Texas and broadcast on MLB Network. Just as … Continue reading →

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The second evening of the Winter Meetings

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The first night of the Winter Meetings began with breaking news leaking that Juan Soto received a contract for over three-quarters of a billion dollars from the New York Mets. That deal will put his career earnings near $850 million, … Continue reading →

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The 2024 MLB Winter Meetings open up tonight in Dallas

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Andrew Lang

The 2024 MLB Winter Meetings open up in Dallas, Texas tonight and will run through Thursday morning. Much of the coverage will be shown on MLB Network. The most important day for the Washington Nationals is on Tuesday when the … Continue reading →

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MLB’s Hottest Trade Prospects: Who’s on the Move Before the 2025 Season?

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Stan4Nats

As the 2025 MLB season approaches, the trade market is buzzing with rumors. Trades can be a crucial part of shaping team rosters and can significantly impact playoff potential. But who are the hottest trade prospects this time around? Is … Continue reading →

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Winter Meetings shopping list for the Washington Nationals

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Andrew Lang

The Winter Meetings open on Sunday night. Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo has a shopping list. He has publicly stated that he is actively looking to acquire not just one, but two middle-of-the-order bats to bolster the team’s lineup for the … Continue reading →

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The Juan Soto free agent auction has several bidders

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Andrew Lang

We do not know if the Juan Soto “free agent auction” is in the final bidding, but if you followed the BS on Twitter/X, Soto already signed with the Boston Red Sox three days ago. Don’t worry, ESPN’s Jeff Passan … Continue reading →

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