Category Archives: Feature

The future of the Nats management under new ownership

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Granit Rocmonster

One of the things that regular posters like to speculate about frequently on this site is when changes in management might be made once the sale of the Nationals to Michael Kim, or Josh Harris, or David Rubenstein and Ted … Continue reading →

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Defense matters…did you know it was this bad?

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Defense. Defense. Defense. A great defense behind a pitcher will certainly make a difference. With the season 70 percent complete, the sample sizes are large enough to look into how the Washington Nationals rank.

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A visit to watch the FCL Nats

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Forensicane

My boy and I had a chance to visit the FCL Nats Friday and watch them drop a 7-0 game to the Marlins. The most impressive aspect of the game was the Marlins infield defense. Watching their 3B, and especially … Continue reading →

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Frank Howard, Juan Soto, and a Pocket Full of Prospects

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Stu Blues

Happy birthday Frank Howard, born August 8, 1936 in Columbus Ohio. Frank was acquired by the Washington Senators in his own blockbuster trade December 4 1964. The Senators sent pitcher Claude Osteen and infielder John Kennedy to the Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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The Nats are in a *better* place to re-sign Soto after 2024

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Mike Condray

The Nats are in a *better* place to re-sign Soto after 2024 And Maybe Sign Their Young Stars To Braves-Like Extensions? This paper argues the Nationals are quite conceivably in a *better* position to build around Soto as a fundamental … Continue reading →

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Nationals’ off-season plan

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Granit Rocmonster

Hello and welcome to the 2022-23 off-season preview — two months early! We are going to do a deep dive into all things roster construction-related in the wake of Tuesday’s massive Juan Soto trade and how to set the Nats up … Continue reading →

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Comparing the Juan Soto Trade To One Of The Most Crazy Trades In Sport’s History

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Garren Ouellette

The Washington Nationals have sent their superstar player, Juan Soto, to the San Diego Padres in one of the biggest MLB trades in history. It was not unexpected, but shocking when it appeared on social media in the morning on … Continue reading →

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How can you not be romantic about baseball?

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Dan Keegan

How can you not be romantic about baseball? Think of all the ways to fall in love with this sport. You might love the idyllic summer afternoon, a cold beer and a country song and a hot dog while the … Continue reading →

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Soto and Bell Poll

Posted on July 31, 2022 by DonH
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Trade Deadline discussion 2022

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We are just three days and eight hours from the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline. If you believe the rumors, the Washington Nationals will trade both Juan Soto and Josh Bell by the deadline. The return on any trades of this … Continue reading →

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