Category Archives: MikeRizzo

The Alex Avila acquisition leaves 1 or 2 spots left for the #Nats

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

With yesterday’s signing of Alex Avila as the backup catcher, the Washington Nationals have nearly put their final stamp on their offseason as camps for Spring Training open in less than three weeks. We will then transition into the pre-season … Continue reading →

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The Hot Stove boiled over yesterday!

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Within hours, several free agents were reportedly signed yesterday including Cesar Hernandez, Tommy La Stella, Marcus Semien, Andrelton Simmons, Freddie Galvis, Wilson Ramos, and J.T. Realmuto. The available infielders and catchers inventory shifted dramatically in the wake of those signings. Almost … Continue reading →

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#Nats LineUp Options

Posted on January 25, 2021 by DonH

Now that Ryan Zimmerman is on board with the Washington Nationals, we can expect he will get a number of the starts at 1B when the opposing starter is a left-hander. It is time to evaluate alternative lineups. Steve: Sound … Continue reading →

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Developing: Nats reportedly get the bird in the Hand!

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The best reliever in the free agent mix was Brad Hand who never appeared to be on the Washington Nationals radar until this weekend. A few minutes ago, Jon Heyman of the MLB Network, broke the news that the Nats … Continue reading →

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A big #Nats day for international signings, arbitration players, and the 30-day countdown to Spring Training!

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Today is a big day for the international scouting groups as it marks the start to the international signing period for free agents. The Washington Nationals made a big splash by signing shortstop Armando Cruz who is currently ranked № … Continue reading →

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Where do the #Nats go from here?

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

With Josh Bell, Kyle Schwarber, and Josh Harrison all signed, what moves will Washington Nationals’ general manager Mike Rizzo have up his winter sleeves? With a 40-man roster showing five vacancies, we can expect at least five moves and most … Continue reading →

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Are Platoon Splits Almost a Certainty for the #Nats – 1 of 2?

Posted on January 10, 2021 by DonH

Don: So that is the question of the day. Given the budget, who the available FAs are; and lack of tradeable assets, platoons seem like the best/only option for the Nats. TalkNats commenter DChamps asked us to do: Here is what … Continue reading →

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Official: Nats sign Kyle Schwarber as a free agent! Time to pencil in a new lineup!

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

We had several scenarios for a Kyle Schwarber signing with the hopes he could play first base for the Washington Nationals. After the Josh Bell signing, the thoughts of adding Schwarber faded until rumors had surfaced from The Athletic’s Ken … Continue reading →

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Fact or Fiction: The Nats And Developing Pitchers

Posted on January 7, 2021 by DonH

Don: Joseph Goebbels is quoted for saying If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. And there are claims made and repeated often enough that they come to be accepted … Continue reading →

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Pick ’em from the discount aisle; Shopping with the #Nats from Casali to Eugenio Suarez!

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Putting together a roster in the offseason is complicated, of course. Some of it is choosing from the ala carte menu while some of it feels like you are piecing together an intricate puzzle. If general manager Mike Rizzo is … Continue reading →

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