Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Nine years ago, Mike Rizzo finalized one of the greatest free agent deals in Nats history Nine years ago today, Daniel Murphy was introduced to the media as the newest member of the Washington Nationals, after agreeing to a three-year $37.5 million contract. The deal would be more successful than any Nats fan could have imagined at the time. … [Read more...] about Nationals history: Remembering the Daniel Murphy contract nine years later
Can Jake Irvin get back to his best
Brad Penner-Imagn Images After a dominant first half, Jake Irvin struggled down the stretch. What does he have to do to get back to his best In the first half of the season, Jake Irvin was a revelation. He was a workhorse and looked like a potential frontline starter for the Nationals. Maybe not an ace, but a front of the rotation guy. That run was punctuated by a July … [Read more...] about Can Jake Irvin get back to his best
Nationals prospects: What will Cade Cavalli’s role be in 2025
Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports After two injury plagued years, could the high octane right hander move to the bullpen? After a rocky road back from Tommy John Surgery that has seen him throw only 8.1 innings since 2022, Cade Cavalli should finally be healthy in 2025. Now the question is how should the Nats utilize their former first round pick. My suggestion is to let him … [Read more...] about Nationals prospects: What will Cade Cavalli’s role be in 2025
How Dylan Crews can win Rookie of the Year
Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images A look at what is next in the development of Dylan Crews Dylan Crews enters 2025 as the Nationals starting right fielder, and a favorite to win NL Rookie of the Year. However, for a guy that is still the number one prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, it has felt like there has not been a ton of buzz around him. That could due to … [Read more...] about How Dylan Crews can win Rookie of the Year
Nationals prospects: Alex Clemmey is flowing with potential
Kris Craig/Providence Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK Alex Clemmey has an electric arm, but needs to throw more strikes to reach his potential Alex Clemmey is like a wild mustang that needs to be trained. He has all the athleticism and potential in the world, but needs to be reigned in for all that talent to matter. Clemmey has so much raw potential, but right now it is … [Read more...] about Nationals prospects: Alex Clemmey is flowing with potential