Category Archives: Feature

Evaluating the talent for fits in the Nats 2022 roster!

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals were a first place team for a small sliver of hope in May, and that turned out to be more of a tease. People who were buying into Fool’s Gold were not seeing the true stones. They … Continue reading →

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The Nats farm went from almost barren a year ago to a bumper crop!

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Just by signing № 11 overall pick, Brady House (№ 90 Baseball America Ranking), in this year’s first round of the amateur draft, the Washington Nationals would have had two Top-100 prospects in their farm system with House and Cade … Continue reading →

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Perspective: Mike Rizzo Did the Right Thing For the #Nats

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Marc Goldstein

Before saying anything else, let’s make one thing very clear: it is never easy to say goodbye. Max Scherzer and Trea Turner have meant everything to the Washington Nationals and the DC area over their respective times for the team. … Continue reading →

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Nats are closing in on a blockbuster with the Dodgers! Rizzo still has other players to trade!

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

By this time tomorrow, we will know who the Nationals have after the dust settles on the 2021 trade deadline. With no waiver trades in August like prior years, this deadline is it. The rumor mills are swirling about Max … Continue reading →

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How this trade deadline and the prospects the #Nats receive in trade will shape rosters for years to come!

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This is general manager Mike Rizzo’s time to shine for his Washington Nationals team. For the first time ever, he has a chance to “retool” and trade some key players like Max Scherzer, closer Brad Hand, and set-up man Daniel … Continue reading →

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The all-time not-so-good list in Washington Nationals history

Posted on July 28, 2021 by L.A. Rice

There are a few constants in my life for the not-so-good list. I have watched and followed every single Washington Nationals game since 2012. It might sound like I’m a front-runner, but I was born in 2000, so for the … Continue reading →

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Mike Rizzo should try a different approach to this trade deadline!

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

The best general managers are usually the ones who have World Series rings, and the Washington Nationals man in charge of the baseball side of the ledger, Mike Rizzo, has a ring that has not lost its luster. It isn’t … Continue reading →

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In Appreciation of Ken Griffey Jr.

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Marcus T

The coolest thing about the 2021 MLB season is that it’s reminded us what it’s like when a player transcends rooting interests, and really the sport itself. It was just a few years ago that the chase for Shohei Ohtani … Continue reading →

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Draft 21, Picks 16-20: Late Value Before Free-for-All Free Agency

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Forensicane

  This is where the draft has come to resemble the NFL late rounds. Teams have players on their board; but unlike previous years in which the draft extended up to 40 rounds, and can make selections for a variety … Continue reading →

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Draft 21: The Next Five (11-15): Signability & Quality, or Signability vs. Quality?

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Forensicane

By forensicane   This year, the draft brings greater challenges to signing players drafted between rounds 11-15. For those with remaining eligibility, the 125K cap is a test. Does the college eligible player believe that by going back, he’ll get … Continue reading →

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