Before I clear out the “NRI color coding” on the Big Board, I thought i’d write out a bit about the 2023 spring training competitions and the fact that yet again a slew of Non Roster Invites (NRIs) have made the team. Here’s past posts on the same topic by year: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. So, who were the NRIs this year? By … [Read more...] about Spring Training 2023 NRI Disposition
Skenes Watch
Skenes has gone from two-way 1st rounder to near 1-1 in just a few starts. Photo via Valley Shook So, the Nats have the #2 overall pick in 2023’s June amateur draft, only behind Pittsburgh at the top. While its early in the season, there’s a couple of interesting points to keep up with. The consensus #1 pick right now continues to be LSU outfielder Dylan Crews, and he’s … [Read more...] about Skenes Watch
Cavalli elbow is a huge blow for Nats
Its been a busy month for me, and i’m only partially paying attention to Nats headlines. Earlier this week, I did notice/hear that Cade Cavalli had been pulled from a start with something related to an elbow, and while it didn’t register with me at the time, eventually the news came out. Tommy John. Full tear. Out 12-18 months. Gut-punch. The Nationals’ starting … [Read more...] about Cavalli elbow is a huge blow for Nats
The Athletic Keith Law Nats top 20 Reaction
Law likes Wood. huh huh. Photo via Fredericksburg Next up during the best time of year (Prospect Season!) is Keith Law, who was a long-time ESPN prospect guy before pivoting to the Athletic, where he’s been their main guy for several years now. Disclosure: of all the prospect writers, I like Law best. Therefore, i’m more likely to like where he ranks people. Law is … [Read more...] about The Athletic Keith Law Nats top 20 Reaction
BA Handbook Nats top 30 Reaction
Hassell is a top prospect and a major part of our future outfield. Photo via nbcsports One of the big 4 of prospect rankings (BA, MLBpipeline, Fangraphs, and Keith Law) published their rankings this week, by way of their annual Handbook. Thanks to Luke Erickson who posted a 2-part post listing the names (part1 and part2). He also had his own reactions and … [Read more...] about BA Handbook Nats top 30 Reaction