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Tom Sileo

Joined: May 9, 2018

Tom Sileo is an author and award-winning journalist who attended the first Washington Nationals home game in 2005. He joined Call to the Pen in 2019 after spending more than a year at FanSided's District on Deck site. In addition to baseball, Tom writes about U.S. military heroes. Tom's books include BROTHERS FOREVER (Da Capo Press, 2014) and 8 SECONDS OF COURAGE (Simon & Schuster, 2017).

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 12: Matt Adams #15 of the Washington Nationals hugs Gerardo Parra #88 after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park on August 12, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 16: Juan Soto #22, Adam Eaton #2, and Michael A. Taylor #3 of the Washington Nationals celebrate after the Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 15-5 at Nationals Park on June 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: It’s Put Up or Shut Up Time

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 01: Yan Gomes #10 of the Washington Nationals catches a foul ball by Kolten Wong #16 of the St. Louis Cardinals (not pictured) in the eighth inning at Nationals Park on May 1, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 22: Pitcher Kyle Barraclough #20 of the Washington Nationals throws in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Nats’ Glaring Problems Can’t Be Swept Away

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: General manager Mike Rizzo of the Washington Nationals talks to the media after a 5-1 victory against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park on September 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Mike Rizzo Must Fix “The Little Things”

1 Mar 1999: Catcher Matt LeCroy #69 of the Minnesota Twins poses for the camera on Photo Day during Spring Training at the Hammond Stadium at Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 05: Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez talks with the home plate umpire Doug Eddings after Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals was ejected during the home opener for the Nationals against the New York Mets April 05, 2018, at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The Mets won the game 8-2. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Fire Davey Martinez

MIAMI, FL - JULY 11: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox and the American League pitches during the 88th MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park on July 11, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Not Signing Craig Kimbrel is Bad Business

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 22: Washington Nationals gloves and hats sit in the dugout during the Nationals and Atlanta Braves game at Nationals Park on July 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 13: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals hits a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a spring training baseball game at Fitteam Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 13, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Nationals defeated the Braves 8-4. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Factors for a Successful 2019 Season

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 22: Trevor Rosenthal #44 of the Washington Nationals poses for a portrait on Photo Day at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches during on February 22, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Trevor Rosenthal Looks Dominant

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 04: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Bryce Harper #34 after scoring in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds during game two of a doubleheader at Nationals Park on August 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 19: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals talks with Adam Jones #10 of the Baltimore Orioles before the game at Nationals Park on May 19, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

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VIERA, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Kurt Suzuki #24 of the Washington Nationals poses for a portrait during photo day at Space Coast Stadium on February 20, 2013 in Viera, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Suzuki and Sanchez are NL East game changers

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Matt Wieters #32 of the Washington Nationals reacts after lining into a double play in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves during game two of a doubleheader at Nationals Park on August 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Braves defeated the Nationals 3-1. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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