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A pair of Jacksons doing well in Nats minor league camp

A pair of Jacksons doing well in Nats minor league camp
Instead of The Jackson 5, how about a pair of Jacksons as we continue our minor league pitching previews? We continue with an update on right-hander Jackson Tetreault, who pitched for the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Nats and short-season Single-A Auburn. The 21-year-old went 2-2 with a 2.68 ERA in 12 games (six starts) in 2017, with 38 strikeouts and 17 walks over 40 1/3 innings. "Tall, lanky kid, very repeatable delivery," said Nationals pitching coordinator Paul Menhart. "Has a good...
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Nats believe Tomas Alastre showing ability "well beyond his years"

Nats believe Tomas Alastre showing ability "well beyond his years"
Nationals prospect Tomas Alastre, a 19-year-old right-hander has been bestowed accolades courtesy of MiLB.com, making its top under-21 prospect list. "He's an interesting kid," said Nationals pitching coordinator Paul Menhart. "Well beyond his years. He's got the feel for three pitches. Tall, lanky, leverage-type pitcher. He throws the fastball, curveball and changeup." The Nationals have been impressed with how quickly Alastre has picked up English as a second language through their...
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Insider's view on progress of Bryan Harper and Drew Ward

Insider's view on progress of Bryan Harper and Drew Ward
Nationals minor league roving coordinator and former Triple-A Syracuse manager Billy Gardner Jr., was a third baseman in the majors himself, so he has a unique perspective when working with third base prospect Drew Ward. Gardner believes Ward has a chance to make it to the next level. Ward had a very good start to the 2016 campaign at high Single-A Potomac, hitting .278 with 11 homers and 32 RBIs. Last season, Ward played in 121 games at Double-A Harrisburg, hitting .235 with 10 homers and 53...
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Minors to implement runner on second base in extra innings

Minors to implement runner on second base in extra innings
Major League Baseball has gone back and forth this offseason on directives that could help to speed up the pace of play. Unable to come an agreement with the Major League Baseball Players Association, Minor League Baseball instead will implement a good amount of these regulations starting this season. The biggest change will be an attempt to shorten games that are tied after nine innings. At all levels of Minor League Baseball, extra innings will begin with a runner on base. The runner will be...
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Gardner with high praise for right-hander Suero

Gardner with high praise for right-hander Suero
I continued my visit with Nationals minor league roving coordinator and former Triple-A Syracuse manager Billy Gardner Jr. and asked him about the breadth of Dominican talent that the organization continues to stockpile. In their 2018 Nationals prospect watch, MLB.com has Victor Robles and Juan Soto listed No. 1 and No. 2. Shortstop/third baseman shortstop Luis Garcia is at No. 6 and infielder Yasel Antuna is at No. 7. Gardner said all of these players have improved each season, which is the...
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Gardner on his transition to minor league roving coordinator

Gardner on his transition to minor league roving coordinator
Following four seasons as the manager of the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs, Billy Gardner Jr. takes on a new challenge within the Nationals organization as the minor league roving coordinator. Gardner said it was a new position that assistant general manager and vice president of player personnel Doug Harris brought to Gardner in the offseason. Randy Knorr would then move to Triple-A manager. Gardner is excited about this new opportunity. "Well, Doug called me at the end of the year and said there...
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Suero and Sierra off to good starts in spring training

Suero and Sierra off to good starts in spring training
Early spring training games are a good chance for younger players to get a shot to play in major league games. One right-handed pitcher for the Nationals, Wander Suero, has gotten off to a very good start. He has not allowed a run in four appearances. Suero pitched in games on Feb. 23 and 27, and March 2 and 4. He has recorded seven strikeouts and one walk, allowing only two hits over four innings. In yesterday's 6-2 win over the Tigers, Suero struck out the side in one inning of relief. In...
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Nats' early camp roster includes veteran Aaron Barrett

Nats' early camp roster includes veteran Aaron Barrett
The early camp roster has been released by the Nationals and again it features a good measure of their biggest-name prospects and a ton of talent looking to make their mark this season. Pitchers in the camp include right-hander Wil Crowe and Gabe Klobosits, as well as left-handers Ben Braymer, Seth Romero, Hector Silvestre and veteran right-hander Aaron Barrett. Back in July 2016, Barrett fractured his elbow during Tommy John rehab. He pitched in 90 games combined during the 2014 and 2015...
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Sports Illustrated has seven Nats in its top 100

Sports Illustrated has seven Nats in its top 100
I always like breaking down the latest top 100 prospects lists, so I was intrigued at the latest Sports Illustrated unveiling of top 100 major league players in its Feb. 26 issue, written by Gabriel Baumgaertner, Jack Dickey, Jay Jaffe and Jon Tayler. It is always interesting to see how others outside of the D.C. footprint value the Nationals roster. One might be surprised to find out they have tabbed seven Nats on this list, all in the top 84, and maybe even more surprising is that 2015 MVP...
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Difo provides important insurance with Murphy out

Difo provides important insurance with Murphy out
Nationals prospects for their early minor league camp arrive Saturday at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. I expect to get that full roster to you as early as next week. One of their former up and coming stars, shortstop Wilmer Difo, now could see a serious look as an everyday player, especially the first month of the season. BaseballReference.com projections have Difo reaching 389 plate appearances, which would be up from 365 in 2017. The prediction believes Difo can get to 14 doubles,...
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Taylor is Nats' most interesting spring player

Taylor is Nats' most interesting spring player
MLB.com's Richard Justice put out his list of the top 10 most interesting players and storylines to begin spring training. The Angels' Shohei Ohtani and the Orioles' Manny Machado headed this list. I was asked last week during "The Mid-Atlantic Sports Report" on MASN who I would pick as the most interesting player as the Nationals get going in spring training. It would be an obvious choice to pick second baseman Daniel Murphy (microfracture surgery, right knee) or outfielder Adam Eaton...
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O'Dowd bullish on Nats, opportunity to re-sign Harper

O'Dowd bullish on Nats, opportunity to re-sign Harper
The Nationals have won the National League East two seasons in a row and are favored to win their third straight division title in 2018. MLB Network analyst Dan O'Dowd, a former major league general manager with the Rockies, feels very good about the Nationals' chances, as long as Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg can survive the rigors of a long season and are close to 100 percent healthy come Oct. 1. "I believe this is their season. I believe they are going to get over the hump this...
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Former MLB GM: Rizzo the key to Nats' continued success

Former MLB GM: Rizzo the key to Nats' continued success
The Nationals were unable to get past the National League Division Series in 2016 and 2017. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs each were able to down the Nats in five games in successive postseasons. In each of those heartbreaking series, starting pitcher Max Scherzer was not quite himself, suffering one season from a stress fracture in knuckle on his throwing hand to a hamstring issue this past campaign. #Nats say Max Scherzer won't pitch in WBC due to stress fracture in knuckle of...
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What will it take for Nashville to become Nats' Triple-A home?

What will it take for Nashville to become Nats' Triple-A home?
The Nationals are looking for a new Triple-A home for the 2019 season following the Mets' announcement they will take over in Syracuse after the upcoming campaign. The Mets will be leaving Las Vegas after the 2018 season, and the 51s have a new stadium for their new team come 2019 in the nearby Summerlin neighborhood, which is in the northwestern part of the city. According to Betsy Helfand of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Nationals and Brewers appear to be at least two of the clubs...
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Nats re-sign with Harrisburg through 2020 season

Nats re-sign with Harrisburg through 2020 season
The Washington Nationals officially announced today that they have signed a two-year player development contract extension to remain with the Double-A Harrisburg Senators through the 2020 season. The Nats and Senators had previously been signed up through the upcoming 2018 campaign, and this continues a 14-year relationship includes a total of 28 seasons that began with the Expos. "Dating back nearly 30 years - the Harrisburg Senators have been a valuable component of our player development...
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Former GM O'Dowd on Soto and Kieboom

Former GM O'Dowd on Soto and Kieboom
Former major league general manager and current MLB Network analyst Dan O'Dowd said outfielder Juan Soto, ranked at No. 29 on MLB.com's top 100 prospects list, is another nice outfield prospect that brings a lot to the table, but a little bit different than what you would see from top Nationals prospect Victor Robles, who sits at No. 6. "I've watched video on Soto and read the reports," O'Dowd said. "I don't know if he's in Robles' class as it relates to the defensive and baserunning...
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Former GM compares Victor Robles to "an Andrew McCutchen" type player

Former GM compares Victor Robles to "an Andrew McCutchen" type player
MLB.com's top 100 prospects had three Nationals players on their list, including center fielder Victor Robles at No. 6. Also making the list was outfielder Juan Soto at No. 29 and shortstop Carter Kieboom at No. 90. I checked in with MLB Network analyst and former Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd to break down each of these players. O'Dowd got the chance to see Robles play first-hand in the Arizona Fall League. "I think they have a future star on their hands," O'Dowd said. "I...
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MLB.com singles out Robles, Soto and Kieboom in top 100

MLB.com singles out Robles, Soto and Kieboom in top 100
MLB.com released its annual top 100 prospects list and the Nationals had three players ranked. Center fielder Victor Robles was listed at No. 6, while outfielder Juan Soto is No. 29 and shortstop Carter Kieboom checks in at No. 90. This list was in contrast to the Baseball America 2018 preliminary release, which had only Robles and Soto in the top 100. MLB.com said the prospects are ranked based on "players' skill sets, the ability to make a long-term impact and potential in the Major...
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P-Nats confirm Pfitzner lease until 2020, continue new stadium search

P-Nats confirm Pfitzner lease until 2020, continue new stadium search
The Single-A Potomac Nationals confirmed at their Hot Stove Banquet on Sunday that the club has extended its lease to play at Pfitzner Stadium until the 2020 season. They also have the option to end the lease early if they are able to find the opportunity to move into a new stadium elsewhere. Owner Art Silber, who continues to spearhead the new stadium campaign, could not provide specifics, but confirmed the location would be at least within a "30-mile radius" from their present location in...
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Zimmerman and Doolittle inducted into University of Virginia Baseball Hall of Fame

Zimmerman and Doolittle inducted into University of Virginia Baseball Hall of Fame
On Saturday night, current Nationals and former Virginia Cavaliers Ryan Zimmerman and Sean Doolittle were inducted into the inaugural class of the University of Virginia Baseball Hall of Fame. Mike Cubbage, a special assistant to Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, was also among the first inductees. Of course, Doolittle can always brag he hit more homers than Zimmerman did while they were at Virginia in 2005. Doolittle, a first baseman in college, hit 11 to Zimmerman's six. Which got me...
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