Category Archives: Roster

Memo to Mike Rizzo and Mark Lerner: Do Something; Say Something, Please

Posted on January 2, 2025 by DonH

This article is a collaboration between Don and Steve and was slated to be published a little over a week ago and then the Nathaniel Lowe signing happened. So we put it on the back burner. It is now time … Continue reading →

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Bregman What-If Scenarios

Posted on December 30, 2024 by DonH

Whether or not to sign Alex Bregman is a topic of much debate here. There are a variety of concerns. Some relate to blocking prospects; while others are concerned about the length of the deal. Bottom line — however you … Continue reading →

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What Pitchers to Sign – Point-CounterPoint 2 of 2

Posted on December 26, 2024 by DonH

Part 2 of our Point-CounterPoint. We are addressing pitching. Part 1 was What Position Players to Sign, That is the Question – Point CounterPoint 1 of 2. One of the biggest holes defensively and in terms of the lineup was … Continue reading →

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Rizzo goes Lowe to get his Gold

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals had a need for a Gold Glove first baseman — and they got him. The Nats traded for 29-year-old Nathaniel Lowe. He is controlled for two seasons right now and will be due a projected $10.4 million … Continue reading →

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Nats make first significant signing of this offseason

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Andrew Lang

The Washington Nationals made their first significant agreement of this offseason with the official signing of right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka on a one-year contract. The deal is reportedly for $9 million per multiple reports. Reporter Robert Murray adds that Soroka was signed … Continue reading →

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A crystal ball look into 2028 that will be impacted by one decision on July 13, 2025

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When the lottery ball bounced the way of the Washington Nationals to win the grand prize of the first draft pick in the July 2025 MLB Draft, the Nationals future changed in that instant. The Nats draft group, led by … Continue reading →

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What Position Players to Sign, That is the Question – Point CounterPoint 1 of 2

Posted on December 14, 2024 by DonH

Spring Training camp officially opens in 60-days. This is a good time to talk about that one impactful signing that Washington Nationals fans are hoping for at this time of year. This makes the perfect time for another Point-CounterPoint debate … Continue reading →

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Arbitration deadline decisions on Friday by 8pm

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Andrew Lang

The Washington Nationals came into the off-season with nine arbitration-eligible players — and DFA’d Ildemaro Vargas to whittle down the list to eight players that the team has to decide before the Friday 8pm deadline as to the future with … Continue reading →

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Will Bryce Harper End Up in Cooperstown?

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Stan4Nats

Around Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Bryce Harper, gets booed on the regular. That has nothing to do with how good he is as a baseball player. Like him or not, Harper is a very good baseball player. In his … Continue reading →

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The Nat have 38 players on their 40-man roster with free agent acquisitions needed

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals added Robert Hassell III and Andry Lara to their 40-man roster. The number of players increased from 36-to-38 to protect Hassell and Lara from the Rule-5 draft. With two open spots on the roster until Spring Training … Continue reading →

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