Category Archives: Feature

The Mookie Betts blueprint for a trade!

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When a trade falls apart and twenty-eight other competitors see your blueprint in bold ink, a general manager from another team could step up to the plate and propose a deal of their own. How could you acquire Mookie Betts … Continue reading →

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T -minus 1 week for #Nats Spring Training camp to officially open!

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

As the clock ticks towards the opening of Spring Training camp, the rumors just will not go away about the Nats attached to a marquee player. Once again Bob Nightengale is tweeting about a Kris Bryant trade and mentioned the … Continue reading →

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Highlights from Bob Davids Chapter SABR Day, February 1, 2020

Posted on February 4, 2020 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

The annual SABR day for the largest chapter of SABR (Society for American Baseball Research) had the usual array of interesting speakers. Some of their research is available on-line, so if you have a particular interest and can’t find the … Continue reading →

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Coming off a 59-103 season and Strasburg in Viera, there was hope 10 years ago!

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

How did you feel about the Washington Nationals ten years ago? The team assembling for Spring Training in Viera, Florida was coming off of a 59-103 season. We got our first glimpse of Stephen Strasburg who was in camp, and … Continue reading →

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Nats News & Notes | It’s February — Spring Training! Non-Roster Invitees, Awards, Standings Projections and more!

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We are just 11 days until Spring Training camp officially opens in West Palm Beach. Several players are moving into their Palm Beach County rental homes on two-month leases. The weather today at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches … Continue reading →

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Zim isn’t ready to be cast for his statue just yet….

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When you’re a free agent, you can do some of those things you always wanted to do like spending a day as a fighter pilot. For 15 years, Ryan Zimmerman never engaged in dangerous activities because that would have violated … Continue reading →

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This Hot Stove event had a new accoutrement: The World Series trophy!

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Erika C.

The annual Hot Stove event took place at Nats Park today, and season ticket holders were able to come together to celebrate the World Series title and listen to a discussion about the Washington Nationals past, present, and future of … Continue reading →

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How do these 2020 #Nats stack up against the competition?

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

How do the 2020 Washington Nationals stack up with the competition? As Fangraphs tinkers with the numbers each day, the Nationals are at a +43.4 team WAR, and that is 8th best in the Majors and 3rd in the National … Continue reading →

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Who’s on third? Highlights of a conversation with Davey Martinez

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Susan V

The SiriusXM town hall with Davey Martinez, moderated by Chuck Todd, was an event I was fortunate to attend. Davey was just back from a vacation in Bali; he looked very rested. Before the program started he said he wanted … Continue reading →

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What I learned at the Washington Nationals #Winterfest

Posted on January 17, 2020 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

The secret to the Washington Nationals’ success? Sure, they had “Go 1-0 today,” Baby Shark, Calma, solid teamwork, a never-quit attitude, great pitching, clutch hitting, and some luck. But apparently the key to the World Series wins was . . … Continue reading →

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