Category Archives: Feature

Is the writing on the wall for Victor Robles?

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The sample sizes for the newly acquired players at the trade deadline are still small and many have been impressive while some of the incumbent players have rather unimpressive stats in large sample sizes. It has been clear for anyone … Continue reading →

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Next year’s rotation for the Washington Nationals could include Max Scherzer

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When Max Scherzer was traded to the Dodgers almost three weeks ago, it felt like the next time we saw Scherzer in a Curly W would be at a 2019 World Series reunion party. The chances of him returning to … Continue reading →

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Condiments at Nats Park with a healthy new twist!

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

You can learn a lot about the condiments in your refrigerator and at your typical ballpark by talking with Abe Kamarck, the founder of True Made Foods, the official condiment supplier to our Washington Nationals. True Made supplies ketchup, mustards, … Continue reading →

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Checking in on the Prospects from the Nats trade deadline deals!

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Marc Goldstein

The Nationals had the most active Trade Deadline in team history leading up to 5 pm on July 30. In all, eight Nats players were traded and we detail the 12 players the team received back. Some fans knew the … Continue reading →

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The Joe Ross injury creates more uncertainty for the 2022 starting rotation!

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Among the carnage from the deadline trades came a reality of how painful it would be to accept the nightly losses with the depleted Washington Nationals. They are just 2-13 since the day those eight key players were traded on … Continue reading →

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A real-life “Summer Catch” for Donovan Casey could have a Hollywood ending after all!

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Andrew Lang

Life imitates art which imitates life. The fictitious Ryan Dunne, played by Freddie Prinze Jr., in the movie “Summer Catch” was a college kid playing for the Chatham Anglers aka A’s of the prestigious Cape Cod League. It just so happens … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Patrick Corbin should be shutdown for the remainder of 2021

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

With the Washington Nationals season in evaluation mode for the remainder of this 2021 season, it is the perfect time to shut Patrick Corbin down in my opinion. Let him work on his mechanics away from prying eyes.  With his … Continue reading →

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Silver linings found in the wreckage of the Washington baseball team!

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

If you look closely among the wreckage of the 2021  Washington Nationals baseball team, you will find some silver linings there. Just keep an optimist’s eye that the cream rises to the top even in that bad cup of java. As … Continue reading →

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Josh Bell seemed to be a “lock” for 2022 in his final arb-eligible season!

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When the Washington Nationals traded for Josh Bell on Christmas Eve last year with Eddy Yean and Wil Crowe going to Pittsburgh, you had to figure that the 2019 All-Star was a lock for two years in a Nats’ uni. … Continue reading →

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50 games remaining of evaluation

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There are only 50-games remaining in the 2021 season to evaluate players. That is longer than Spring Training which will give the front office staff a good idea as to the players who will fit into their future.

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