Category Archives: FreeAgents

Who’s on third? #Nats still have big decisions to make!

Posted on December 10, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

The Washington Nationals struck quickly on the first full day of the Winter Meetings in San Diego, re-signing World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg to return their all-world rotation from 2019.

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Posted in Feature, FreeAgents, Kendrick, Roster | 2855 Comments

Is the Hot Stove heating up? Does it matter for the #Nats?

Posted on February 11, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

There are, roughly speaking, two schools of thoughts about the Washington Nationals at this juncture. Although the long, dark winter without baseball is nearly at an end, the off-season has moved very slowly for free agents. Yu Darvish, projected as … Continue reading →

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Posted in AJCole, FreeAgents, MikeRizzo, Roster, Severino, Starters | 524 Comments

2014-2016 Top 20 Free Agent Analysis

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Andrew Ross

The Free Agent market is heating up and we’re debating here at TalkNats about signing Fowler or Cespedes or perhaps going “cheap” with a guy like Jon Jay or Carlos Gomez.  Free Agency started forty years ago in 1976, and … Continue reading →

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The #Nats make additional roster moves as Trea Turner is sent to AAA

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Andrew Lang

On Wednesday, the Nats leave Florida on a Delta jet flight back to Washington DC after their final Grapefruit League game against the Mets in Port St. Lucie. The final cuts have not been made yet, however the roster has … Continue reading →

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Posted in Analysis, FreeAgents, RizzoForADay, Roster | 106 Comments

Is Ian Desmond greedy, an idiot of historic proportions, or… what?

Posted on February 29, 2016 by NatsRed4DinDC

I’ve posted thousands of comments over the years. This is my first article. Much of the commentary following Ian Desmond’s reported deal with the Rangers depicts him as motivated primarily, or solely, by “greed”. Others depict him and his advisers … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Ian Desmond reported to be going to the Texas Rangers

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

It looks like Ian Desmond found a 1 year pillow deal with the Texas Rangers.  More to follow!  Once the Ian Desmond deal is official, the Nats will move up to the 28th and 29th spots in the Draft Order … Continue reading →

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Posted in FreeAgents | 165 Comments

Ian Desmond is still part of the #Nats future! Sign/Trade strategies!

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Andrew Lang

It is February 1st and do you know where Ian Desmond is? Unfortunately Desi is one of the high profile free agents who still has not signed with a team. If Ian Desmond is signed by any team (other than … Continue reading →

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Posted in Analysis, FreeAgents, MikeRizzo | 128 Comments

The waiting game……Cespedes has time! Rizzo lacks patience. #Nats

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The twitterverse and the air waves were loaded with Cespedes rumors swirling with offers from the Nats. The deal isn’t done yet, and the waiting game is so much fun when the team that finished ahead of you last year … Continue reading →

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Posted in FreeAgents | 522 Comments

The Free Agent Market. Who is remaining? Rankings. Is Rizzo done?

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals are not done in the Free Agent market as Mike Rizzo will sign some additional veteran players to Minor League deals with invitations to Spring Training. Some call it filler, but Rizzo is looking for his next Clint … Continue reading →

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Posted in Analysis, FreeAgents, Roster | 147 Comments

The Qualifying Offer and the next CBA

Posted on January 9, 2016 by DonH

Seems pretty clear that the current Qualifying Offer (QO) system is working to the detriment of the players; and it is not clear that it provide any significant benefits to the teams. The way QOs will work (if they even exist) … Continue reading →

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Posted in FreeAgents, QO | 58 Comments