Category Archives: Prospects

Roster Analysis of the current #Nats

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When analyzing the 2017 Washington Nationals roster, we turned to FanGraphs to analyze how they projected 90 wins for the 2017 Nationals team. FanGraphs compiles their win totals from cumulative WAR based on the 40 man roster players and projecting … Continue reading →

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Juan Soto went from GCL MVP to the Nationals system’s #3 Baseball America prospect

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

At the conclusion of the 2016 Minor League season, the Gulf Coast League (GCL) named Juan Soto as their  MVP for the 2016 season, and he was also named an All-Star. In July of 2015, the Washington Nationals signed Juan … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving journey for #Nats prospect Andrew Stevenson

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Andrew Lang

This is a long story.  Some might think it begins on the fields of Williamsport, Pennsylvania in the Little League World Series. It actually begins when Andrew Stevenson was growing up in Youngsville, Louisiana near Lafayette.

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#Nats make 40-man roster add-ons to protect for Rule 5

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

The Nationals added five players today to the 40-man roster, and when Chris Heisey is officially added back to the 40-man roster the Nationals will be at 37 players. Mike Rizzo added OF Rafael Bautista, 1B Jose Marmolejos-Diaz, 1B/3B Matt … Continue reading →

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Mike Rizzo has some comments, Scouts give some insight, #Nats

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The General Managers meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona will be wrapping up tomorrow. The Washington Post was able to get some points of direction on Ben Revere, Wilson Ramos, the closer, and Danny Espinosa.

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The Nats prospects are opening eyes in the Arizona Fall League

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Andrew Lang

The temperatures are over 90°F every day in Glendale, Arizona where the sun is shining on the Nationals prospects who are getting to show their goods in the Arizona Fall League. Teammates Drew Ward and Andrew Stevenson (Harrisburg Senators Double-A) … 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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Part VI: Around the #Nats Minor Leagues: Firsthand look at Drew Ward, Potomac Nationals

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Andrew Lang

Drew Ward  (Top Prospect #14) was recently named as a Carolina League All-Star. Ward is a 3rd baseman who has really stepped up his game from last year. Ward has a thick athletic frame 6’3″ and 215 pounds and can generate … Continue reading →

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Today is Draft Day. #Nats will get to add 2 Top Prospects to the Farm

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Today is the day when dreams are realized at the MLB Draft. Teenagers and college players will become professional baseball players, and future stars will get their start. Rounds #1 and #2 will be picked tonight with coverage on MLB … Continue reading →

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Part IV: Around the #Nats Minor Leagues: Firsthand look at Erick Fedde, Potomac Nationals

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Andrew Lang

The next in our series around the Minor League affiliates of the Washington Nationals is a chat with  Erick Fedde (Top Prospect #4) who ranks behind only Lucas Giolito in the Nats top pitching prospects. Fedde was the Nats 1st … Continue reading →

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