Hot Stove & Injury Reports

Are the Nationals Looking to Trade John Lannan for a Centerfielder?

By | March 15, 2012 at 6:15 pm | No comments

Now that the Nationals have had more than two weeks worth of exhibition games to get a feel for their opening day roster, lefthander John Lannan appears expendable. Though general manager Mike Rizzo prefers to maximize the club’s return by waiting until the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline to move Lannan, the pitcher’s $5 million [...]

Other News

Nationals Promote Bryce Harper to Big Leagues, Place Zimmerman on DL

By | April 27, 2012 at 7:50 pm | No comments

The Nationals announced (via Twitter) that the team has recalled top prospect Bryce Harper from Triple-A Syracuse. Harper will join the team in Los Angeles and will make his big league debut against the Dodgers tomorrow. Today, the Nationals also placed their start third baseman, Ryan Zimmerman, on the 15-day Disabled list with right shoulder [...]

Fantasy Baseball

Fantasy Keeper Prospects: Buckel, Castellanos Catch Fire

Fantasy Keeper Prospects: Buckel, Castellanos Catch Fire

By | May 5, 2012 at 2:42 am | No comments

Cody Buckel (Rangers) - Cody Buckel has skyrocketed up the prospect ranks since the Rangers drafted him out high school in the second round of the June 2010 draft. Making his professional debut in the class-A South Atlantic League last season, Buckel tore apart the competition...

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Nationals Ace Stephen Strasburg Looks Sharp in First Spring Start

Nationals Ace Stephen Strasburg Looks Sharp in First Spring Start

By | March 4, 2012 at 8:11 pm | No comments

On Sunday afternoon at Space Coast Stadium, the Astros handed the Nationals their second straight loss to open Spring Training 2012. Washington was blown-out by a score of 2-10, though the club ultimately walked away feeling accomplished. For the Nationals,...

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Prospects

Scouting Report on Rangers Prospect Cody Buckel

Scouting Report on Rangers Prospect Cody Buckel

By | May 14, 2012 at 9:21 pm | No comments

// // Cody Buckel Right-Handed Starting Pitcher Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Texas Rangers) Born: June 18, 1992 in Simi Valley, California Height: 6'1" Weight: 170 LBS Drafted: Texas Rangers, Second Round (72nd Overall) in 2010 MLB Comparison: David...

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Cody Buckel Scouting Video

Cody Buckel Scouting Video

By | April 30, 2012 at 6:17 pm | No comments

The Rangers drafted Cody Buckel in the second round (72nd overall) of the 2010 MLB Draft and handed him a $425,000 signing bonus. A short, athletic right-hander with some Lincecum/Gallardo drop 'n drive in his delivery, Buckel has spent his first two seasons in pro ball...

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