Category Archives: Roster

And now…we wait.

Posted on August 1, 2022 by SaoMagnifico

Will the Washington Nationals trade Juan Soto? One way or another, we will know by 6 p.m. ET tomorrow where Soto will spend at least the next two months and perhaps much longer. The 23-year-old superstar went 1-for-1 with a … 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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The 2022 MLB Draft is “Live” for the 1st round!

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We’ve know for over 9 months that the Washington Nationals owned the №5 pick in the first round today. With four teams picking ahead of the Nats, most likely Druw Jones and Jackson Holliday are the only sure things that … Continue reading →

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Final draft prep for Sunday!

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We enter draft weekend, and just two days away from the Washington Nationals naming their top pick.  When you pick at №5, your team almost controls their own destiny. Almost. Sure, four teams pick ahead of the Nats, and Druw … Continue reading →

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The MLB Draft is an opportunity for the Washington Nationals future!

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There is a fine balance between promoting young prospects from within your system, and the free agency route for the expensive veteran stars. The international signings and the MLB Draft must be the foundation of your team. The Washington Nationals … Continue reading →

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Evaluating options: what can be expected in return for Josh Bell

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Marc Goldstein

The calendar sees the Trade Deadline beckoning, and the Washington Nationals have one of the most coveted prizes on the market. Josh Bell is in the midst of one of his best seasons of his career,  and a likely All-Star … Continue reading →

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Josh Bell’s value is whatever some team is willing to pay!

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

In the war room on the fictional Draft Day movie, you see the wheeling and dealing in trades among general managers as the clock is ticking. As pressure and a poker player’s bluff is executed, you see the opposing GM … Continue reading →

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Josiah Gray’s case for being the next Nationals’ ace

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Marc Goldstein

The Nationals have been looking for a way to return to the days of constantly being in contention for championships. Their current rebuild has been spearheaded by Mike Rizzo, the same man who brought the organization to new heights in … Continue reading →

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Hector Gomez report: Nats offer Juan Soto $425 million!

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The baseball world, on a quiet day,  got a jolt when Hector Gomez tweeted that there were additional negotiations and a new offer for Juan Soto.  After the offer of $350 million over 13 years was made over the winter and … Continue reading →

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Is it time to move Juan Soto back to LF?

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The news is not good. Juan Soto as measured by defensive WAR (-6.5) tied for last for all fielders, and in StatCast’s Outs Above Average, which is a factual measurement of a fielder’s ability, ranks Juan Soto dead last in … Continue reading →

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