Category Archives: Feature

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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Nationals 2021 Top Draft Picks – Changing the Approach to Change the Organization

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Forensicane

The 2021 draft is done! Now, we wait for the new draftees to sign their contracts then the slow cooking as the talents show first glimpses before the season winds down. Will any of the talents sign quickly enough to … Continue reading →

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Two-week warning to the 2021 trade deadline!

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

While the Washington Nationals went from possible “buyers” on June 30th at 2.0 games from 1st place — to wait-and-see mode as of today — the team has two weeks to determine the future direction. Do they stay the course, sell … Continue reading →

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Juan Soto is ready to fix his swing in the HR Derby!

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The All-Star Home Run Derby is set for Coors Field in Colorado. MLB officials are not hiding the fact that the derby baseballs will not be placed in a humidor. Many expect we will see home runs soar 500+ feet. … Continue reading →

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In Day-2 of the draft, we remember Jordan Zimmermann. On Day-1, how’s about the impact of the 2014 Draft on today’s Nats?

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Andrew Lang

The stars of any draft mostly come from the first round picks. You usually get about a 40 percent from every year that have good MLB careers and only a handful become All-Stars. The 2014 draft brought a trio of … Continue reading →

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