Danny Espinosa Traded To Angels

Early today, we learned that Danny Espinosa was unhappy with a newly diminished role in the Nationals’ lineup, and skipped out on Nationals Fanfest. Well, it appears that he made a smart move because hours after the report was filed regarding his unhappiness, Washington traded him to the Los Angeles Angels for two right handed…… Continue reading Danny Espinosa Traded To Angels

Nats Trade The Farm For Adam Eaton

Wow, after losing out on Chris Sale and being unable to get the McCutchen deal completed, the Nationals finally found a deal they could get done, trading their 1st, 3rd, and 6th prospects for Adam Eaton.  Chicago will receive pitchers Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez, and Dane Dunning in the deal. Eaton, who turned 28 on…… Continue reading Nats Trade The Farm For Adam Eaton

Is Jose Quintana The Next To Go?

After trading away Chris Sale to the Red Sox, the White Sox immediately jumped on the trade Jose Quintana train.  The Sox are apparently “in serious talks” with multiple teams vying for Quintana’s services.  So far the Nationals and Astros are two named teams in talks. While often overshadowed by Sale in Chicago, Quintana has…… Continue reading Is Jose Quintana The Next To Go?

Andrew McCutchen to Washington?

Trade talks have apparently heated up between the Nationals and the Pirates and the Nationals are said to be quite close to picking up the superstar outfielder.  According to Ken Rosenthal the key piece headed back to Pittsburgh is 19 year old outfield prospect Victor Robles. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/804353034704797696 Robles, a speedy center fielder who hit .280/.376/.423…… Continue reading Andrew McCutchen to Washington?

Stephen Strasburg To DL With Sore Elbow

Washington Nationals Starting Pitcher Stephen Strasburg was placed on the 15 day DL today with a sore elbow15 day DL today with a sore elbow.  Strasburg was scheduled to start tonight against the Baltimore Orioles, but will be replaced by A.J. Cole, who was recalled from AAA. The move came as a surprise to Nationals…… Continue reading Stephen Strasburg To DL With Sore Elbow