Category Archives: Gio

Gio Gonzalez’s locker room neighbor is Jonathan Papelbon. Quotes of Zen.

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

A zen-like silence came across the Nats clubhouse as there were only 2 players left. Gio Gonzalez and Jonathan Papelbon have lockers next to each other in the Space Coast Stadium clubhouse, and while they were teammates for 2 months … Continue reading →

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Another Beautiful Day in Viera #TalkNats

Posted on February 23, 2016 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Spring Training Feb. 23, 1016 “I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean”—Lee Ann Womak, I Hope You Dance

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The #Nats enter Spring Training with the MVP, ROY, & CY & MOY

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Tomorrow is the start of Spring Training, and when these 2016 Nats are fully assembled, they boast a group of major award winners.  Bryce Harper is the reigning NL MVP and was the 2012 Rookie of the Year, Max Scherzer … Continue reading →

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The Fallacy of 5 Starters

Posted on January 3, 2016 by DonH

There has been a lot of discussion lately about trading Gio. And many of those suggesting it do qualify that suggestion by saying that the Nats should first sign a Free Agent starter. In 2015, the Nationals had 9 different … Continue reading →

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The Scott Boras effect on the Washington #Nationals

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The super agent Scott Boras often gets a bad ‘rap’ for squeezing every last nickel out of a deal, but that is why many players choose Boras to represent them as the number of years to maximize income in sports … Continue reading →

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Roark Ross Roster Rotation #Nats starters

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The top of the 2016 Nats rotation sets up with Max Scherzer 2.79 Stephen Strasburg 3.46 Gio Gonzalez  3.79 The next 2 spots for the 2016 Nats rotation are written in pencil just in case an eraser is needed 4. … Continue reading →

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Projecting the starting rotation for the 2016 Washington Nationals

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

At the GM Meetings in Boca Raton, Mike Rizzo was asked about the starting rotation for the 2016 season and said, “I’m happy sliding Tanner and Joe in the rotation. With that said, you can never have enough good starting pitching.” … Continue reading →

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In-Game, Gio Gonzalez vs the Phillies

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Gio Gonzalez faces off against Adam Morgan who will be making his 15th start of the season.   We all remember the Adam(s) Morgan tweets and FP jokes when the Nats were scheduled to face him on June 27th but … Continue reading →

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In-Game in Miami. Mr. Hialeah (GioG) for the Nats vs. Cosart

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nats are 71-68 entering this game today vs. the Marlins in Miami.  Gio Gonzalez will get to pitch in front of his hometown family and fans and Trea Turner from up the road will also have a contingent of … Continue reading →

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In-Game Nats have Gio Gonzalez

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Nats set-up Saturday with Gio Gonzalez to face the Braves best pitcher Shelby Miller.  The question is always which Gio Gonzalez the Nats will see on the mound as he has pitched like an Ace many times this season and … Continue reading →

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