Category Archives: Dusty

Thanksgiving Eve and Clubhouse Chemistry & 25 co-workers #Nats Bryce Harper and Jonathan Papelbon

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

On this Thanksgiving Eve, we look back to all we are thankful for, but also what we take for granted.  We get ready to hang out for the Holidays with family and friends. It gets you thinking how difficult it … Continue reading →

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The Closer. Not all relievers are created equally. Mike Maddux must mentor and teach.

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

As Nats fans, the postseason heartache is all too painful with wins turned into losses from BS (Blown Saves) from the Closer spot. Mike Rizzo has tried and tried to upgrade the closer spot and this off-season will prove to … Continue reading →

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Pre-Black Friday shopping list for Mike Rizzo #Nats

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Mike Rizzo has to buy some gifts for his new manager Dusty Baker, and we aren’t talking about a shirt and tie combination.  Rizzo has only given Dusty some housewarming gifts in Mike Maddux, Chris Speier, Davey Lopes, Jacque Jones, … Continue reading →

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Dusty Baker talks Jeff Kent. Lessons in Dugout Fights. Can Papelbon co-exist with Bryce Harper?

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Dusty Baker called into MLB Network Radio on the “Inside Pitch” show hosted by Jim Bowden and Casey Stern yesterday. The “Inside Pitch”show airs weekdays starting at 2pm EST on Sirius XM. http://www.siriusxm.com/MLBNetworkRadio It was a long interview that was lengthened when … Continue reading →

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Dusty Baker talks on MLB Network Radio, worth a listen.

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Dusty Baker this afternoon had a call-in interview on MLB Network Radio on the “Inside Pitch” show hosted by Jim Bowden and Casey Stern.  Stern has a relationship with Dusty from his on-air TV work with Dusty. Dusty’s intro from … Continue reading →

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Nats News | -n- Notes. Groundbreaking, MASN quaking, GMs Taking, Dusty Baking, Desi Aching, Stupid Trading

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Nats Groundbreaking Ceremony Was Today in West Palm Beach While the bulldozers have been on site for weeks, the ribbon cutting was today on the 2017 Spring Training home for the Nats and Astros. #MLB commissioner Rob Manfred #Astros owner … Continue reading →

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Back To The Future on Dusty Baker and young arms

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We got an anonymous email referencing a short article in ESPN Magazine from July 12 2002 titled “Prior Restraint” that we were told would contradict the quotes that Dusty Baker made about Mark Prior at his news conference.  Seemed a … Continue reading →

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Nats News | Dusty Baker Introduced As #Nats Mgr. You Can’t Handle The Truth

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Do you remember Colonel Jessep played by Jack Nicholson say those famous words to the Tom Cruise character? A lot of truth can’t be handled.  There were some tough questions asked and answered, and Rizzo shot down some very shoddy … Continue reading →

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We’ll Make It Work—#Nats introduce Dusty Baker as Manager

Posted on November 5, 2015 by NatsLady

At 11 a.m. on the dot, F.P. Santangelo introduced Mike Rizzo. Mike was in a good mood, pointing out that he had a tie on and had broken out his World Series ring–which he only wears on his favorite day … Continue reading →

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Press Conference Questions Take 2

Posted on November 4, 2015 by DonH

After the serious discussions, especially Breaking: MASN lawsuit Decided for the moment, time for a light-hearted article. Now that we know the manager is Dusty Baker and not Bud Black, here are some questions for the press conference, including some that … Continue reading →

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