Tom Gorzelanny

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Which Nationals will pleasantly surprise us in 2012?

One of the best — and sometimes worst — things about baseball is its unpredictability. Every season, teams and players defy experts’ predictions. Take 2011, for example. Who foresaw a…Read More

Evaluating the Bullpen

A hallmark of the Washington Nationals surprising 80-win season in 2011 was their fine bullpen. According to Baseball-Reference.com, the pen’s 31 wins topped all National League staffs (the Miami Marlins…Read More

Washington Avoids Arbitration With Three

Wednesday morning was the deadline for teams and players to submit figures for upcoming arbitration hearings, barring the two sides reaching an agreement before the deadline. The Washington Nationals were…Read More

Nats Notes: Innings Limits, Ankiel, Solis, Bullpen, Pudge

In 41 days players will begin reporting to the Nationals’ Spring Training home in Viera, Florida. For the most part it would seem the team’s roster is set, though there are still a few holes…Read More

Nationals Non-Tender Doug Slaten

Midnight Monday was the deadline for teams to tender contracts to arbitration eligible players for the 2012 season. The Nationals had seven eligible players who decisions needed to be made on. Any players…Read More

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A Posnanskian-like Proposal, Should Washington Pursue Colorado’s Eric Young

While much of the Nationals’ focus this winter has revolved around center field and the starting rotation,…Read More

Previewing the Winter Meetings

The annual Winter Meetings are always a source of countless rumors, rumblings, trades, and signings.…Read More

Looking at the Nationals’ Impending Arbitration Cases

The Washington Nationals and Mike Rizzo will face seven potential arbitration cases this offseason. Of…Read More

Could Brett Gardner be a fit for the Nationals?

One of the trade suggestions that Bill Ladson touched upon in his most recent mailbag post at MLB.com…Read More

Managing Around Strasburg’s 2012 Innings Limit

Anyone who’s been watching the game of baseball over the past few seasons has become far too aware…Read More