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Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ new Farm Director, Eddie Longosz, who was promoted this winter... Back in early November, Washington's Nationals, “… announced the promotion of Eddie Longosz to Vice President and Assistant General Manager of Player Development and Administration.” “He is a tireless worker with extensive knowledge of our minor league players, coaches, and … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Rise of Eddie Longosz

Checking in on the Nationals’ 26-year-old outfielder again... Victor Robles and Washington’s Nationals avoided arbitration last winter, agreeing on a 1-year/$2.325M contract for the 2023 season, and there was a club option included in the deal for 2024, at $3.3M, but the club declined the option in November, as they announced on X/Twitter, noting, however, “... Robles … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Victor Robles and CF in D.C. in 2024

Notes and quotes for a winter Friday in D.C. Davey Martinez got emotional and even a bit nostalgic when he spoke with reporters in the immediate aftermath of the club’s franchise-altering trade of Juan Soto (and Josh Bell) to the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline on August 2, 2022. “I can sit here and talk about Juan all day long, you guys know what kind of player he is … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: On Juan Soto and Davey Martinez + more…

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ Rule 5 pick, their 2024 Draft slot, and their 2023 1st Round pick... RULE 5 DRAFT: Ahead of this year’s deadline to add Rule 5-eligible players to the 40-man roster, protecting them from potential selection, Washington’s Nationals added just pitchers the club thought they might lose in the draft. “We thought that they were capable of pitching … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Quick hits & leftovers; Rule 5 pick; 2024 Draft spot + Dylan Crews…

Notes and quotes from the Nationals on getting back to competing in the NL East... “We saw a lot of growth last year,” Davey Martinez told reporters when he spoke at the Winter Meetings about what he expected in terms of the Washington Nationals’ identity as a team in 2024, “… especially in our younger players. I want them to be hungry and be ready.” “We’re close. We really … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats close to being competitive again?