Time for a Nats Bullpen Cart
I haven’t tackled the issue of the speed of play on this blog because I just don’t really care that…
Those Other Bullpen Guys
Winning after the 6th, and the game is practically over, right? That’s at least the thought with the new bullpen.…
A Shot at Relief for the Bullpen
Have you heard? The Nats bullpen is bad. Also, and this may surprise you, they traded two of their best…
Mein Gott, Go Get Gott Already
When the Nationals acquired Trevor Gott in exchange for Yunel Escobar in the winter of late 2015, it seemed clear…
This Aint Your Phillies’ Joe Blanton
The Nats signed Joe Blanton to round out their relieving corps today, so let’s start with that piece of it.…
You’re Gonna Need to See a Specialist for That
The Nats bullpen has been overused the last week, thanks to short stints from starting pitchers. However, since the addition…
Nats Key to 2016 is Balance
With 50 games left in the season, and the playoffs approaching, if you want to worry about the Nats, you…
The Nats Didn’t Lose Their Best Reliever, but it Could Hurt All the Same
It’s one thing to lose a reliever, it’s another to lose a closer. The Nationals’ relatively effective closer, Jonathan Papelbon,…
The Nats Bullpen – A Perceived Weakness Has Been a Strength So Far
It looked like one of their biggest weaknesses coming in to the 2016 season, and yet, almost a third of…
Nats Gott Some Late Inning Potential
The Nats bullpen revamp continues – I’ve already profiled new relievers Shawn Kelley, Oliver Perez and Yusmerio Petit. Today, they…