Gavin Fien, the jewel of the Gore Trade, slots deep into our top 10. Photo via MLB.com It was just a couple weeks ago (January 9th to be exact) when Baseball America released its top 30 list for the Nats system. I reviewed it then in depth, as the first major pundit to release a top 30 rankings for our system. So much has happened since that they had to update … [Read more...] about Quick BA top 30 Update shows System Enhancement from IFA and Trade Acquisitions
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The argument for the Nationals to retire Stephen Strasburg’s number 37 jersey
Here is why the Washington Nationals should seriously consider retiring the former jersey number of Stephen Strasburg, their former superstar starting pitcher and top draft pick. … [Read more...] about The argument for the Nationals to retire Stephen Strasburg’s number 37 jersey
Nats claim Lovelady off waivers to bolster bullpen
Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officials
Aggressive immigration enforcement in Minnesota, which resulted in the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens by federal agents, and this week's FBI search of the election office in Georgia's most populous county have Democratic election officials concerned about what could be in store for this fall's midterm elections. … [Read more...] about Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officials
Nationals Claim Richard Lovelady, Designate Mickey Gasper For Assignment
The Nationals announced that they have claimed left-hander Richard Lovelady off waivers from the Mets. New York designated him for assignment a week ago when they acquired Vidal Bruján. To open a spot for Lovelady today, the Nats have designated utility player Mickey Gasper for assignment. Lovelady, 30, hasn’t found much major league success yet but has received a number of … [Read more...] about Nationals Claim Richard Lovelady, Designate Mickey Gasper For Assignment

