Category Archives: RizzoForADay

Checkmate: Rizzo’s 4-D chess move officially landed Caleb Lomavita to go with Wallace

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There were some who were nervous as to whether Caleb Lomavita would sign after he dropped 21 spots from the No. 18 ranking that Baseball America had him at as a draft prospect. Not to fear, Lomavita officially signed today … Continue reading →

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Mike Rizzo and his staff pulled off a 4-D chess move that turned 1.41 years of Harvey into: Wallace and Lomavita

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Andrew Lang

Numerous times, Washington Nationals’ general manager Mike Rizzo has made it clear that he would have to be blown away to trade key players like Hunter Harvey, Kyle Finnegan, and Lane Thomas, who all had team control that extended into … Continue reading →

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What could the #Nats realistically get in a Juan Soto trade?

Posted on July 27, 2022 by SaoMagnifico

At this point, it’s the worst-kept secret in baseball that the Washington Nationals are at least taking offers on Juan Soto. In fact, to hear some “insiders” tell it, he’s all but out the door within the week, with the … Continue reading →

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Pick Two Free Agents for the Nats!

Posted on March 12, 2022 by DonH

UPDTED: Assuming that there will be an agreed upon CBA,  Now that we have a new CBA, if you are general manager Mike Rizzo and want the Nationals to be competitive in 2022, pick two free agent players you would … Continue reading →

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Point-CounterPoint: Kris Bryant

Posted on November 24, 2020 by DonH

Don: OK Steve, let’s continue our discussion of upgrading the offense. I think we both agree that neither George Springer or Marcell Ozuna are going to be signed by Rizzo. Steve: Overall, Ozuna looks to be a very expensive designated hitter — … Continue reading →

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Point-CounterPoint: Upgrading the Nats Offense

Posted on November 10, 2020 by DonH

Welcome to our first Point-CounterPoint post where Steve debates a topic with someone. This idea grew out of emails that Steve and I regularly exchange on ideas I have that I am not sure I should post. Our first topic is how … Continue reading →

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A different way of thinking about a pitching staff!

Posted on September 23, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

The Tampa Bay Rays won’t make the playoffs. The historic excellence of the Boston Red Sox, as well as the great play of the second-place New York Yankees, has seen to that. But it’s undeniable that the Rays have done … Continue reading →

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Nats News & Notes| The Draft, The Bullpen, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

THE DRAFT Today is the first day of the 2017 MLB amateur draft. The Nationals first pick is at number 25 which some believe never gets you top talent. Au contraire, Mike Trout was a 25th overall pick and so … Continue reading →

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Any room on the roster for an NRI? The picture for the Nats’ last spots is becoming clear

Posted on March 26, 2017 by SaoMagnifico

The week was certainly an eventful one for the Washington Nationals. The United States won the World Baseball Classic, with Nats pitcher Tanner Roark and second baseman Daniel Murphy contributing to the effort. Outfielder Michael A. Taylor missed a few … Continue reading →

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Mike Rizzo and Valerie Camillo host a #Nats Hot Stove event

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Erika C. and Laura P.

A fun night at the #Nats #HotStove! pic.twitter.com/uxBddl4v2m — Erika (@UVAHooGirl) January 26, 2017 While I enjoy hearing all of the changes coming to Nats Park and getting a sneak peek at some of the giveaways, the second half of … Continue reading →

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