Category Archives: SpringTraining

Rule-5 Draft decision day

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Stan4Nats

The Rule-5 Draft decision day is the deadline for teams to protect their players from the Rule-5 Draft by adding them to their 40-man rosters. That deadline is 24-hours away at November 19, 2024 at 6 PM ET. Any Rule-5 … Continue reading →

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Could there be 3 players in Nats’ camp competing for center field?

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Yesterday was that rainy day in West Palm Beach as the top prospects all checked-in officially for big league camp. The media was swarming before 9 AM inside the facilities at the CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. While that … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is that guy? #Nats 2024 spring training field guide, hitting edition

Posted on February 18, 2024 by SaoMagnifico

Grapefruit League play gets underway on February 24 for the Washington Nationals. But most of their position players have already reported to camp. The Nats have their work cut out for them in 2024. The front office chose not to … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is that guy? #Nats 2024 spring training field guide, pitching edition

Posted on February 17, 2024 by SaoMagnifico

Spring training is once again upon us. Pitchers and catchers have reported, along with most of the rest of the Washington Nationals. It has not been an impressive offseason for General Manager Mike Rizzo & Co. Many of Rizzo’s stated … Continue reading →

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The Nats are reportedly adding Zach Davies on a minors deal

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

On Wednesday, general manager Mike Rizzo faced the music as the Washington Nationals officially opened up their Spring Training facility for player check-ins. Rizzo spoke to reporters and knew he would be asked about the lack of signings to his … Continue reading →

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The Offseason is over as the Preseason begins!

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This was a long off-season for the Washington Nationals when their offseason began at 6:20 pm EDT on October 1 of last year and ended today with the official opening of their Spring Training camp. The team missed the postseason … Continue reading →

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Spring Training storylines for the Nats’ Minor Leaguers

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Of course you have minor league players in Spring Training trying to make the big league roster — or at the very least — impress the coaches like Joey Meneses did in 2022. While Meneses did not make the Opening … Continue reading →

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Patience will pay off for some teams and some players, but not all!

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There are still 40 percent of the Top-10 ranked free agents unsigned, and they are all reportedly Scott Boras clients. Yes, No 2. ranked Cody Bellinger, No 4. Blake Snell, No. 6. Jordan Montgomery, and No. 7. Matt Chapman are … Continue reading →

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The offseason ends in just 10-days

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Most of the Washington Nationals players and staff are taking advantage of those two-month rentals and have already taken occupancy of their Spring Training homes on Feb 1. They hope their occupancy will run through March 24 in West Palm … Continue reading →

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The NRI list is published, and can only be described as quality over quantity!

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

So far and officially speaking, only 11-players have been extended invitations as non-roster invitees (NRI) to big league camp with the Washington Nationals big league club. It is the smallest squad ever for the team in what can only be … Continue reading →

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