Category Archives: CoachingStaff

Wilson Ramos is set to become a Free Agent. #Buffalo watch

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Andrew Lang

By almost any SABR stat or traditional statistical measure, Wilson Ramos has been the top catcher in the Major Leagues this season, be it WPA or BA, and Ramos might just owe much of this success to a visionary (pun … Continue reading →

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Dusty Baker’s lineup construction might need some new blueprints

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When Bryce Harper departed DC after the 2015 season ended, he let Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo know exactly what he expected in the off-season. “The one thing we definitely need is another lefthanded bat and hopefully a HUGE … Continue reading →

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The Dusty Baker Effect and the Maddux component

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Virginiascopist

MLB Network Radio on Sirius/XM had Dusty Baker on as he was making his rounds today after the Washington Nationals dramatic 16 inning win yesterday. Earlier, Dusty Baker called Ben Revere his “igniter” and said Bryce Harper “doesn’t lack confidence” … Continue reading →

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Game #18 Strasburg starts, line-up changes as Harper gets rest day, Twins scratch Ervin Santana: Game Thread

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Andrew Lang

The season yesterday officially moved passed the 1/10th completion mark as people are embracing the “Dusty Effect” that Talk Nats proposed in early February and while it is too early to make bold assumptions on the season, the Nats enter … Continue reading →

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“We have to decide…what’s good for the team.” Talk #Nats

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Playing hindsight seems like cheating, and “armchair managers” play that game to perfection all the time. They will tell you they knew Don Mattingly should have pulled Adam Conley after the 6th inning last night as he was tiring in … Continue reading →

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Where does Chris Heisey fit best on this team? #Nats

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Andrew Lang

On Sunday, Chris Heisey got his 2nd start of the season, and once again took advantage of playing time. Heisey got a single and a walk to get on base twice in 4 plate appearances as he raised his batting … Continue reading →

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Turner-ing the corner. Struggling #Nats players have big nights in Philly

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

2+2+2=6 The Nats had big two-hit nights from Michael Taylor, Jayson Werth and Danny Espinosa combining for 6 of the Nats 16 hit barrage on the night. Each of those struggling players showed what you hope is a beginning to better … Continue reading →

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Observations from 8 games and a 7-1 record for the #Nats

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The word “observation” was yesterday’s buzz word from Dusty Baker. Even with small sample sizes we see trends through a scout’s eyes as we make observations. You never want to make a mistake of drawing too many conclusions on what … Continue reading →

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#Nats improve to 4-1 as Scherzer finishes well and Murph/Ramos the stars

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Max Scherzer didn’t have his best stuff tonight, and it works that way sometimes that you get a win when you give up 4 runs.  Wilson Ramos is now batting .381 and had 2 hits with RISP. Daniel Murphy had … Continue reading →

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Opening Day: A Nationals’ Holiday indeed! Late and great and FUN!

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Andrew Lang

Some want Opening Day to be a National Holiday, and for Daniel Murphy , his first Opening Day as a member of the Nationals was like a Holiday: Joyous and festive and with a lot of meaning. Murphy was 2-3 with 2 … Continue reading →

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