Nationals

Nearly every year we talk about the Options status of the 40-man, and what it means for spring training. And this year is no different; nearly every year the options availability (or lack of them) helps drive some edge-of-the-roster decisions and the team ends up keeping players at the expense of others, often times in stark contrast to fan-perceived value or merit of … [Read more...] about Nats 40-man Options status

The first mistake was allowing Major League Baseball to own a team. There were too many mistakes after to even keep track of. Maybe at the top of the list was the trade of prospects Cliff Lee, Brandon Phillips, and Grady Sizemore to the Cleveland Indians for half a season of Bartolo Colon. The league […] Orlando Cabrera trade of 2004 came at expense of 2005 Nationals - District … [Read more...] about Orlando Cabrera trade of 2004 came at expense of 2005 Nationals

Two-time All-Star and 2015 World Series champion Kelvin Herrera announced today, via Twitter, that he is retiring after spending parts of 10 seasons in the Major Leagues. “I want to thank everyone who has been a part of my career, starting with the Kansas City Royals organization who believed in this kid from Tenares, Dominican Republic and gave him a chance to do something … [Read more...] about Kelvin Herrera Announces Retirement

Nationals outfielder Gerardo Parra underwent right knee surgery in the fall and is currently at 70 to 80 percent, he told Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post and other reporters Friday. Parra expects to be ready for Opening Day, but having signed a minor league deal in the offseason, he has work to do this spring in order to earn a spot on Washington’s roster. … [Read more...] about Gerardo Parra Underwent Knee Surgery In Fall

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