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Martinez's first goal: reaching out to roster to build relationships

November 02, 2017, 10:55am

A key component that new Nationals manager Dave Martinez believes is important to a successful and cohesive clubhouse is how players feel before and after games. How he interacts with those players on the roster can go a long way in the final product put on the field. "I'm actually excited to talk to all of them," Martinez said. "To me, there are 25 guys on the roster, I utilize all 25 guys. the 25th man has an important job. He's going to be put in a moment where he's going to help us...

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With dominant second half, Strasburg reached new heights

October 31, 2017, 11:21am

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With dominant second half, Strasburg reached new heights

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Stephen Strasburg, who put together the best season of his career and capped it with a dominant postseason performance. PLAYER REVIEW: STEPHEN STRASBURG Age on opening day 2018: 29 How acquired: First-round pick, 2009 draft MLB service time: 7 years, 118 days 2017 salary: $15 million Contract status: Signed for $15 million in 2018, $35 million in 2019, $25 million...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Strasburg extends scoreless streak on Clinchmas

October 31, 2017, 9:50am

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With the conclusion of the World Series, baseball's offseason is officially underway. We know Nationals fans will be craving baseball while waiting 3 1/2 months until pitchers and catchers report to West Palm Beach in February, so we're bringing back our Throwback Thursday (#TBT) posts and combining them with our "Nationals Classics" series, which will air memorable moments in Nats history on MASN throughout the offseason. Each week, we will have a #TBT moment from the 2017 season to look...

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Robles No. 1 in Baseball America's top 10 Nats prospects list

November 01, 2017, 7:35am

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Robles No. 1 in Baseball America's top 10 Nats prospects list

Baseball America has released its top 10 Nationals prospects for 2018 and, to no surprise, the No. 1 prospect is center fielder Victor Robles. Robles is also No. 8 overall in the publication's Major League Baseball top 100 prospects list. This is the first time that Robles has been listed as the top Nationals prospect after right-hander Lucas Giolito held the top spot for three years. Giolito was traded with two other arms for center fielder Adam Eaton in December 2016. Baseball America noted...

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Citing embracement of analytics, Nats hire Dave Martinez

October 30, 2017, 8:17am

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Citing embracement of analytics, Nats hire Dave Martinez

Citing the way he "embraces the analytical side of the game" and what they believe he'll "bring to our clubhouse and our dugout," the Nationals this morning officially announced the hiring of Dave Martinez as their seventh manager in 14 seasons. Martinez, who agreed to terms with the Nats on a contract Sunday, was given a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year, the club announced. The 53-year-old former outfielder spent the last 10 seasons as Joe Maddon's bench coach, first...

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Despite nagging ailments, Scherzer had another dominant year

October 30, 2017, 8:48pm

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Despite nagging ailments, Scherzer had another dominant year

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Max Scherzer, who despite some minor injuries along the way pitched well enough to make a case for his second straight Cy Young Award. PLAYER REVIEW: MAX SCHERZER Age on opening day 2018: 33 How acquired: Signed as free agent, January 2015 MLB service time: 9 years, 79 days 2017 salary: $15 million Contract status: Signed for $15 million in 2018, $35 million in...

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Martinez has right pedigree, but Nats are taking a chance

October 29, 2017, 11:00pm

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Martinez has right pedigree, but Nats are taking a chance

Anyone the Nationals has ever hired to be their manager had some kind of uncertainty surrounding him. Manny Acta had worked his way up the coaching and managerial ladder for 20 years, but had never done it on the big stage before the Nats gave him his opportunity. Jim Riggleman was a good X's and O's guy during a ballgame, but wasn't known for being a strong presence in the clubhouse. Davey Johnson had won a World Series, but that was 25 years earlier and he hadn't been in a major league...

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Source: Nationals have three-year deal with Dave Martinez

October 29, 2017, 7:04am

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The Nationals have an agreement in place with Dave Martinez to become the club's seventh manager, and despite his lack of experience they'll be giving him more job security than any of their previous six skippers. Martinez and the Nats have agreed to a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year, a source familiar with the deal confirmed. A formal announcement isn't likely to come until later this week, after the World Series ends. Martinez emerged over the weekend as the...

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Astros hurler Brad Peacock began career with Nats (plus AFL update)

October 30, 2017, 5:49am

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Astros hurler Brad Peacock began career with Nats (plus AFL update)

Right-hander Brad Peacock made a big splash in the World Series in Game 3, recording a save with 3 2/3 scoreless innings. He also appeared in the dramatic Game 5 last night, allowing two runs on three hits in 1 1/3 innings. If the name sounded familiar, you are correct. Peacock was a 41st-round draft pick of the Nationals in 2006. He pitched for the Nats in 2011 and went 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA. He has pitched 91 games with the Astros since 2013. Peacock remembered how the Nationals treated him...

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Nationals name Dave Martinez field manager

October 30, 2017, 7:20am

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The Washington Nationals named Dave Martinez as manager on Monday, agreeing to terms on a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year that makes him the seventh field manager in Nationals history. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Martinez, 53, joins the Nationals for what will be his 30th season in professional baseball. A 16-year Major League outfielder, Martinez has been a Major League coach for the last 10 seasons, serving as...

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Given opportunity, Difo stepped up and delivered in 2017

October 28, 2017, 9:03pm

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Given opportunity, Difo stepped up and delivered in 2017

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Wilmer Difo, who upon being given a chance to play regularly showed off some dynamic skills and an excellent glove. PLAYER REVIEW: WILMER DIFO Age on opening day 2018: 25 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, June 2010 MLB service time: 1 year, 98 days 2017 salary: $537,800 Contract status: Under team control through 2019, arbitration-eligible in 2020,...

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Is Lind willing to return to Nats and serve as top bench bat again?

October 27, 2017, 9:11pm

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Is Lind willing to return to Nats and serve as top bench bat again?

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Adam Lind, who was signed on the eve of spring training but proved to be a vital piece off the bench this season. PLAYER REVIEW: ADAM LIND Age on opening day 2018: 34 How acquired: Signed as free agent, February 2017 MLB service time: 10 years, 58 days 2017 salary: $1 million (made an additional $800,000 for playing in at least 110 games). Contract status: $5...

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Nationals interview Farrell; no contact yet with Girardi

October 27, 2017, 10:05am

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The Nationals interviewed one available World Series-winning manager today, but have yet to contact the other prominent name who also fits that description. John Farrell, fired two weeks ago by the Red Sox, formally met today with general manager Mike Rizzo and members of the Nationals ownership group, a source familiar with the process confirmed. Farrell becomes the third known candidate for the job, along with Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez (who interviewed Thursday and is considered among...

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Nats expect healthy Eaton to be year-long force in 2018

October 26, 2017, 7:28pm

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Nats expect healthy Eaton to be year-long force in 2018

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Adam Eaton, who impressed in his first month with the Nats before suffering a season-ending knee injury. PLAYER REVIEW: ADAM EATON Age on opening day 2018: 29 How acquired: Traded from White Sox for Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo LÃ³pez and Dane Dunning, December 2016 MLB service time: 5 years, 30 days 2017 salary: $4 million Contract status: Signed for $6 million in...

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Cards hire Maddux; Rendon and Taylor Gold Glove finalists

October 26, 2017, 12:29pm

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Cards hire Maddux; Rendon and Taylor Gold Glove finalists

In electing last week not to bring back Dusty Baker as manager, the Nationals also informed their entire coaching staff their fates would not be determined until a new skipper was hired. Thus, those six men were free to talk to other clubs in the interim and pursue any opportunities made available to them. Today, Mike Maddux seized an opportunity. The Nationals' popular pitching coach of the last two seasons has taken that role with the Cardinals, ensuring his former club will have another...

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Nats prospects head for winter league play

October 26, 2017, 11:35am

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Nats prospects head for winter league play

It is winter league time of year, even as the World Series heads toward Game 3. Winter league ball has always been a very important part of a baseball player's continued evolution and a valued experience that can sometimes be that step a player needs to complete his game. Several Nationals prospects are hoping this experience now will help secure spots for 2018. Michael A. Taylor talked about how important his winter league play was to helping him see, time and hit breaking pitches as he...

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Suddenly available, Girardi could be in mix for Nationals job

October 26, 2017, 8:15am

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If the Nationals want an accomplished manager with postseason success already on his resume, one of the biggest names out there just became available in surprising fashion. Joe Girardi, who won the 2009 World Series and three more playoff series for the Yankees since, was let go this morning by the club that employed him the last 10 seasons, immediately making the 53-year-old the hottest managerial candidate on the open market. Whether that makes him the hottest candidate for the Nats' open...

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Can Nats convince Kendrick to return as bench player in 2018?

October 25, 2017, 9:22pm

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Can Nats convince Kendrick to return as bench player in 2018?

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Howie Kendrick, a trade deadline acquisition who delivered for two months but then saw little action in the playoffs. PLAYER REVIEW: HOWIE KENDRICK Age on opening day 2018: 34 How acquired: Traded from Phillies for McKenzie Mills, July 2017 MLB service time: 11 years, 91 days 2017 salary: $10 million Contract status: Free agent 2017 stats: 91 G, 334 PA, 305 AB, 40...

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After seven years with Nats, Werth now faces uncertain future

October 24, 2017, 8:23pm

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After seven years with Nats, Werth now faces uncertain future

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Jayson Werth, whose seventh (and likely final) season in D.C. didn't go the way he hoped it would. PLAYER REVIEW: JAYSON WERTH Age on opening day 2018: 38 How acquired: Signed as free agent, Dec. 2010 MLB service time: 14 years, 102 days 2017 salary: $21 million Contract status: Free agent. (Nats will be paying him $10 million in deferred salary in 2018.) 2017...

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Breakthrough season changed Nats' outlook on Taylor

October 23, 2017, 8:53pm

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Breakthrough season changed Nats' outlook on Taylor

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Michael A. Taylor, who for the third straight year was given a chance to play every day and finally made the most of it. PLAYER REVIEW: MICHAEL A. TAYLOR Age on opening day 2018: 27 How acquired: Sixth-round pick, 2009 draft MLB service time: 3 years, 10 days 2017 salary: $557,900 Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in 2018. Free agent in 2021. 2017 stats: 118 G,...