Matt Adams Goes from Viable to Valuable
When the Nationals signed Matt Adams this offseason, there was some consternation. Sure, he’d be a solid backup for when Ryan Zimmerman wasn’t able to play, or wasn’t playing well. ...
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Beer Guide 2018
I’ve updated the Nats Park Beer Map. It’s not here though. So if you want it, you can click on the top menu thing, or you can just click this link and you’ll get to the maps. Howeve...
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 much about it. But, news that they may reintroduce bullpen cars to speed up the entranc...
Taking Out Another Zimsurance Policy
A little over 10 months ago, Nats fans were really worried about whether Derek Norris was going to hit enough to be a full time catcher, who was going to be the closer between Blake Treinen and Shawn...
Kevin Long Digs the Long Ball
After starting the week by confirming a rumor and hiring Davey Martinez as manager, the Nats continued the week by confirming a rumor and hiring Kevin Long as hitting coach. Long has been a MLB hitti...
The Nats Hire Dave Martinez
Dave Martinez, Davey if you’ve played for him, apparently, is the new manager of the Washington Nationals. He comes to DC from Tampa’s bench coaching position by way of Chicago’s wi...
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. Assuming Ryan Madson comes back healthy, and it looks like that’s happeni...
Nats Finally Get Some Bullpen Help
The Nats finally did the one thing everyone’s been waiting for – they traded for a closer. I’m just not sure which one he is. They acquired Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson from the A’s. Neither ...
The Hits Keep Coming for Roark
Things have not gone great so far this season for Tanner Roark. He’s gave up 6 ER in his last start, 7 the game before that, and already has six starts of 4 ER or more. Last year he had 8 all y...
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 prospects this offseason for a player who unfortunately can’t contribute right now. The c...