Joy R. Absalon-Imagn Images Considered a massive overpay at the time, Jayson Werth’s leadership and production proved the Nationals right When Mike Rizzo signed Jayson Werth to a 7-year $126 million deal, it was both a statement of intent and a massive role of the dice. The deal made him the 12th highest paid player in the league, despite only one all star appearance. … [Read more...] about Nationals History: Mike Rizzo shocked the world when he signed Jayson Werth
Top 10 Nationals prospects
Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Federal Baseball top 10 prospects for the Washington Nationals The Washington Nationals have a very interesting farm system. It probably is not as strong as it was this time last year due to the graduation of James Wood. However, it has been a long time since the Nats have had a system this deep. The depth will only get better now that … [Read more...] about Top 10 Nationals prospects
Nationals Prospects: Don’t sleep on Jake Bennett
Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images After missing 2024 with Tommy John Surgery, Jake Bennett has flown under the radar, but he still has upside Jake Bennett has become a forgotten prospect in the Nationals system. However, he is capable of having a Jake Irvin or Mitchell Parker type impact if he is healthy. After undergoing Tommy John Surgery in September of 2023, Bennett missed … [Read more...] about Nationals Prospects: Don’t sleep on Jake Bennett
Nationals history: Juan Soto’s heroics made the 2019 Wild Card Game Nationals Park’s greatest night
Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The 2019 Wild Card Game is the greatest Nationals game I have ever been to After a fairy tale regular season that saw the Washington Nationals go from 19-31 to the playoffs, the stage was set for a winner take all matchup with the Brewers. The atmosphere was a mix of excitement and extreme anxiety. The Nats were 0-3 in winner take all matchups … [Read more...] about Nationals history: Juan Soto’s heroics made the 2019 Wild Card Game Nationals Park’s greatest night
Nationals News: Nats take a flier on reliever Colin Poche
Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images The Nationals signed Colin Poche to a Minor League deal, but he should make the team While it is not the closer fans have been asking for, Mike Rizzo brought in some bullpen help in the form of left hander Colin Poche. The Nats signed Poche to a Minor League deal with a Spring Training invite. However, I believe that the 31 year old will make … [Read more...] about Nationals News: Nats take a flier on reliever Colin Poche