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The Wait for White Smoke

It’s a safe bet that Curt Flood never envisioned this.  When the pathfinder of Free Agency launched his business-changing quest to abolish the onerous “Reserve Clause” the owners held all the cards.   Print media used to publish the sports transactions … Continue reading

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The Misinformation Highway has a Pile-up on Bryce Harper and Manny Machado!

They say the internet is the information super highway, but like any good propaganda expert can tell you, the misinformation highway can be very effective also. The rumors surrounding both Bryce Harper and Manny Machado who are sought after by … Continue reading

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The Montreal Expos — The decade of the 80’s

The Expos – The 80’s When the 1979 season came around the Expos were about to enter their 11th season. Their high-water mark was 79 wins but there was a feeling in the air that the team was on the … Continue reading

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The Montreal Expos – The Decade of the 70’s

The Expos – The 70’s. The Expos ended the 1970 season, their 2nd in existence with a 73 – 89 record and while the goal for that year was ’70 in 70’, everyone agreed that the goal going forward would … Continue reading

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My Top Ten Nats Moments of 2018

My Top Ten Nats Moments of 2018 By Alex Ross, Age 10 Even though the Nats did not have a great season in 2018, I still had a lot of fun following the Nats and going to games. Last year, … Continue reading

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Nats Recommended New Years’ Resolutions

Nationals Recommended New Years’ Resolutions Mike Rizzo:  Sign Tony Two-Bags to an extension. Anthony Rendon: Sign an extension with Mike Rizzo. Ryan Zimmerman: play so well that the Nationals want to pick up your 2020 option or sign you now … Continue reading

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How does a teenager pay-off his parents’ mortgage? The story from the 2018 #Nats 1st round pick!

Every year, young first-round draft picks in their respective sports sign multi-million dollar deals. Some spend those signing bonuses on Ferrari cars, Rolex watches, blinged-out jewelry and pocket money for long-lost relatives. For the Washington Nationals 2018 1st-round pick, Mason … Continue reading

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Nationals’ Night before Christmas

Nationals’ Night before Christmas ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was stirring but Rizz and his mouse. The contracts were laid on the table with care With hope that free agents soon would … Continue reading

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The Expos – The beginning

The Washington Nationals have now been around for a long time. They went through a dark period of horrid performances and have now been in the contenders club for 7 years. Before they came to Washington, the Nats were the … Continue reading

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Mike Rizzo gets his #4 pitcher in Anibal Sanchez

After Tanner Roark was traded last week, the Nationals were in need of a fourth starter and today inked the right-handed Anibal Sanchez after he put up a fantastic year for the Braves. Prices firmed up for starting pitchers last … Continue reading

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