Category Archives: MikeRizzo

Media suggesting Ian Desmond and Matt Wieters. What payroll flexibility do the Nats have?

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Get ready for the constant deluge from the media tying the Nats to all the top free agents as it has already started with Tom Boswell’s mentioning of a fit with free agent Ian Desmond  which was then followed up … Continue reading →

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Questions, questions and more questions

Posted on August 8, 2016 by DonH

This past Saturday was the Nats Fan Appreciation Day and more than a few Talk Nats writers, readers and commenters attended. Lots of questions were asked and answered. But in such an environment, can you expect more than the typical … Continue reading →

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6th 18-gamer: With Just 54 Games to Go, Things are Still Looking Up

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Section222

For previous 18-gamers, click here. The last 18-game set conveniently concluded at the All Star break. As the baseball world’s attention turned to the mid-summer classic in San Diego, the Nats were 18 games over .500 and six games ahead … Continue reading →

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Melancon is a Nat, but don’t think Mike Rizzo isn’t still working the phones!

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Exactly two weeks ago today, Mark Melancon faced a pinch-hitter with 2 outs in the 9th inning of a game the Pirates were leading 1-0. The pinch-hitter was Daniel Murphy who entered the game viewing the situation as it was … Continue reading →

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Trade winds are blowing as deadline approaches! #Nats

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

On Sunday morning in our comments section, we reported on some good ‘intel’ from one of our sources who told us that the Nationals were in talks that were advancing with the Yankees, but any trade appears to be hinged … Continue reading →

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Frustration boiled over after the game

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Frustration takes on many forms, and Mike Rizzo seemed to take out his frustration on crew chief umpire Jim Joyce after the game according to Christian Red of the NY Daily News for calling out Jayson Werth and Daniel Murphy in the 9th … Continue reading →

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The Draft is on Thursday and the #Nats have picks!

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

It has been a while since the Washington Nationals fans have had some buzz around draft day since it has been a long time now that the Nats have picked twice in the 1st round.  The Nats had 3 picks … Continue reading →

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“We have to decide…what’s good for the team.” Talk #Nats

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Playing hindsight seems like cheating, and “armchair managers” play that game to perfection all the time. They will tell you they knew Don Mattingly should have pulled Adam Conley after the 6th inning last night as he was tiring in … Continue reading →

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“Strategy” With the Rotation: Dusty and His Staff Have Some Interesting Options in the First Two Weeks

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Section222

Although it doesn’t sound like it’s official yet, Dusty seems to have decided that Max will pitch on Opening Day against the Braves in Atlanta, and Stras will get the home opener on April 7 against the Marlins.  That means Gio … Continue reading →

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Scherzer on the left, Roark on the right, stuck in the middle with… 3/18/16

Posted on March 19, 2016 by NatsRed4DinDC

Life is about adjustments. And sometimes, you just get very lucky and draw to that inside straight. So after a good night’s sleep and a morning workout, we had planned an afternoon visit to minor league camp to check out … Continue reading →

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