Washington Nationals reporter @TheAthletic | Host @DistrictTerr | Had a solid run at @washingtonpost | 📧 email: [email protected] | he/him
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Well, Nats fans, I’m sticking around.
Thrilled to announce that I’m joining the @TheAthletic as the Washington Nationals beat reporter.
I’m amped about our plans for the beat, and believe you will be, too.
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From @ByMcCullough: MLB’s lockout is coming. Before it arrives, baseball insiders expect a free-agent frenzy. Unlocked and free to read. nytimes.com/athletic/7711126…
The Nationals plan to bring back all 12 coaches who ended the season on Blake Butera’s staff, but did not renew the contracts of five of the big-league team’s training and strength coaches, per sources.
More in here, free to read: nytimes.com/athletic/7712242…
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MLB’s other low-payroll teams are on notice. The Rays and Brewers didn’t spend big to get here. Column, unlocked and free to read. nytimes.com/athletic/7706637…
I'm not exactly sure how many MLB stars have a highlight reel of posters and alley-oops. But I know the list does start with James Wood
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Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood attended the Washington Wizards' practice this morning. Wood grew up in the Greater Washington area.
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A 78-year championship drought and the burden of a team and its fan base:
nytimes.com/athletic/7703367…
All season, was struck by how often Nats fans compared the new regime and roster to the Rays and Brewers, with mixed emotions on the matter.
Here’s a smattering of what I heard from you all this year — and I wonder if any thoughts have changed now:
Several top Nationals business executives are leaving for roles elsewhere, per source, including CFO Ted Towne and VP of Nats Park Events Jonathan Stahl, who had both been with the org for two decades, as well as CRO Chris Zaber, who arrived last year. @TalkNats first on it.
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In October, unlikely heroes and storylines can emerge without warning.
Behold the tale of a guy named Petey, who slapped a coach, flipped a bat and became a postseason legend:
"Literally anyone can do anything on any given day. Baseball is crazy.”
nytimes.com/athletic/7691104…
The Nationals will enter the winter with the smallest payroll in MLB by about $25 million, per @EthanHullihen. That is a wide margin.
So which players are at their disposal at different spending limits? Free to read: nytimes.com/athletic/7690071…
Also, highly recommend checking out @EthanHullihen’s work. Couldn’t fit all the payroll specifics into the piece, but it’s some great stuff heading into the winter. @jonbecker_ does great work too but I would never tell him this.
Also, this is the first year since Jacob Young became a full-time player that he was not named a Gold Glove finalist. Stiffer competition, as he finished third in NL CF OAA behind PCA and Michael Harris II.
Daylen Lile spent a good chunk of last winter working on his defense, which graded among the lowest marks in MLB.
The result: This year, he is a Gold Glove finalist.
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Phillies expected to name Don Mattingly their manager this week. Story with @charlottevarnes: nytimes.com/athletic/7688238…
Answering your questions on the Nationals, the offseason, the past season, the pitching, the front office, CJ Abrams, James Wood, or literally whatever Nats-related thing is on your mind (please ask a question)
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As Shohei Ohtani struggles, Dodgers will discuss benching superstar in Game 3. With @katiejwoo, unlocked and free to read. nytimes.com/athletic/7685422…
My Nationals offseason coverage begins with an AMA on Reddit. Ask me anything, and I’ll get to it starting at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Hit me! reddit.com/r/Nationals/comme…