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Did a “preparation assignment” for Luis García make an impression on the 23-year-old infielder? “Before we start talking about this,” Nationals’ manager Davey Martinez told reporters when he discussed the club’s decision to option 23-year-old infielder Luis García to Triple-A early this past August, “I still strongly believe that Luis is a big part of our future, I really … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Luis García and his trip to Triple-A in August…

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ top pick in this past summer’s MLB Draft... “I like to say pressure is a privilege,” Dylan Crews told reporters in the nation’s capital this past July of performing under a spotlight while in college at LSU, with the baseball world watching and scouting him for the 2023 Draft. “It’s how you take it. Growing up I always played up, I was 2020 … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Dylan Crews – Season 1

Notes and quotes from GM Mike Rizzo and others about the ongoing rebuild of the organization... “I think we’re a little bit ahead of schedule,” GM Mike Rizzo said of the Washington Nationals’ rebuild when asked for a progress report by 106.7 the FAN in D.C.’s Sports Junkies in the first week of this past September. “I really like where that Double-A club is with a lot of … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: GM Mike Rizzo on building the club back up for another decade of dominance…

Notes and quotes from the final weeks of the Nationals’ 2023 campaign... BUT FIRST THIS: A quick note: In addition to the changes to the Nationals’ scouting and front office staff this offseason, which have been significant, the club is making some changes to their manager Davey Martinez’s coaching staff. As was first reported by The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli, at least three of … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Trevor Williams Season 1 in D.C.; Carter Kieboom & latest opportunity…

We’re tired and kind of napping a lot, waking up once in a while to write stuff and stuff... DCO0000LITTLE: Sean Doolittle, now 37, announced his retirement late this summer, after eleven seasons in the majors, six of them in the Nationals’ organization. Doolittle made just six appearances back in 2022, before a left elbow injury ended his season, and he returned to try for a … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Leftover notes and quotes – Offseason edition