House is the highest profile NRI this year. Photo via primetimesportstalk.com You know we’re getting close to Spring Training when the annual press release goes out announcing Non-Roster Spring Training Invitees (NRIs). The Nats announced the initial crop this week, immediately forgot at least a couple guys who have ST invites on their transactions page, and probably will … [Read more...] about ST 2025 NRI Analysis
BBWAA Elects three to the Hall
Sabathia is a 1st ballot HoF guy. Photo wiki/flickr chris.ptacek The class of 2025 is now set. Two first-ballot hall of famers in CC Sabathia and Ichiro Suzuki will join last-gasp 10th ballot electee and Virginia native Billy Wagner in Cooperstown later this year. They’ll be part ofa 5-man class, joined by selectees David Parker and Dick Allen. Here’s some quick … [Read more...] about BBWAA Elects three to the Hall
Nats 2025 IFA class Quickie Reactions
Here’s a quick overview of the Nats 2025 IFA class. Yesterday they signed 14 international players (6 from the Dominican Republic, another 8 from Venezuela) and sprinkled out bonuses of at least 300k to seven different guys. Here’s a few Quick Observations, since there’s obviously limitations as to what we “know” about a bunch of teen-agers in central and south … [Read more...] about Nats 2025 IFA class Quickie Reactions
Prospects 1500 Nats top 50
Crews remains #1 on the list… not for long. Photo via Crews’ instagram page. The first shop to try to do a major rank of Nationals prospects (Prospects1500) has dropped its rankings for our system. Let’s walk through their ranks and I’ll add some comments. I have a draft 2025 ranking for our system that (believe it or not) goes out to 90 or so guys, which is kind of … [Read more...] about Prospects 1500 Nats top 50
Nats playing the hits with recent signings
Lets hope we get 2024 Trevor and not 2023 Trevor. Photo a via usatoday We had some pretty clear cut needs heading into the off-season. Starter depth, a power-hitting 1B/DH option, maybe a 3B, and some bullpen help. In order to fill these spots, the team has turned to some familiar faces. The Nats have announced a couple of veteran player signings in the past couple of … [Read more...] about Nats playing the hits with recent signings