With the Washington Football Team competing in the NFL Wild Card round, this news got slightly buried in the DC area, but we can finally address it: The Nats signed former Cub Kyle Schwarber to a one-year/$10 million deal. This move marks the second major signing of the offseason, as the Nats are clearly hopingContinue reading “Nats add big bat Kyle Schwarber to outfield”
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Jingle Bell Rock: Nats add 1B Josh Bell to bolster lineup
The Nationals made the first significant trade of the offseason by bringing in Pirates first baseman Josh Bell in exchange for pitchers Wil Crowe and Eddy Yean. The Nats needed to bring in more power to the lineup and find a new first baseman, and they filled both of those needs in this deal. TheyContinue reading “Jingle Bell Rock: Nats add 1B Josh Bell to bolster lineup”
Rafter Watch: Which numbers are most likely to be retired next?
Nothing immortalizes a player like a number retirement. In doing so, a franchise essentially declares, “this player was so incredible that anyone who wears this number after him would be insulting his legacy.” Ok maybe not that extreme, but it does signify a player who had a legendary impact on the franchise. As of rightContinue reading “Rafter Watch: Which numbers are most likely to be retired next?”
Why the Nationals shouldn’t trade for Kris Bryant
With winter on the horizon, MLB free agency will soon be in full swing. Although given the financial strain of the pandemic, the big moves will be few and far between. Still, there are a handful of big names on the market that will alter the league landscape, and the NL East will be atContinue reading “Why the Nationals shouldn’t trade for Kris Bryant”
The Wildcard 