Sinopsis
The latest Washington Nationals news and talk on the District 34 podcast with Bobby Blanco and Byron Kerr, presented by MASNsports.com.
Episodios
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EP 129: Final roster battles
24/03/2021 Duración: 50minIs Carter Kieboom locked in at third base? Will the Nats carry a fifth bench player or a ninth reliever? What does Erick Fedde losing his fourth option mean? Bobby and Amy answer some final roster questions before closing camp.
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EP 128: Bullish on the bullpen
16/03/2021 Duración: 53minOn paper, the Nationals are entering the season with the best bullpen they’ve had in years. Bobby and Amy break down how the relievers can realize their potential. Plus, Stephen Strasburg addresses his calf injury and Daniel Hudson discusses the bullpen’s depth.
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EP 127: State of the rotation
09/03/2021 Duración: 54minThe Nationals will rely heavily on their starting pitchers again in 2021. Bobby and Amy break down the state of the rotation. Plus, hear Mike Rizzo discuss Jeremy Jeffress' release and the Nats' pitching roster.
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EP 126: What have we learned?
02/03/2021 Duración: 45minVictor Robles is getting a shot to lead off and Ryan Zimmerman is fresh after a year away. Bobby and Amy discuss what we’ve learned through the first two weeks of spring training and hear from Davey Martinez, Ryan Zimmerman and Kevin Long.
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EP 125: 2021 prospect watch list
25/02/2021 Duración: 53minWhich prospects should you be looking out for? Bobby and Amy scout the young players in camp and hear from Mike Rizzo, Davey Martinez, Max Scherzer and more!
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EP 124: Spring training has sprung
18/02/2021 Duración: 57minHow does Fernando Tatis Jr.’s contract extension affect Juan Soto’s future with the Nationals? Will the pitching staff get back to its old form? Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez answer questions on the first day of camp. Then, Bobby and Amy go through the Nats' top storylines heading into spring training.
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EP 123: Beasts of the East
11/02/2021 Duración: 48minThe NL East was the most active division in baseball this offseason. Who put themselves in the best position to win in 2021? Bobby and Amy break down the Nationals’ division competition.
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EP 122: Hello, goodbye and hello again
04/02/2021 Duración: 01h08minSean Doolittle heads to the Reds while Alex Avila joins the Nats and Gerardo Parra returns on a minor league deal! Bobby and Amy hear from Avila (20:12) and Doolittle (32:28) before Mark Zuckerman goes through the flurry of moves surrounding the Nationals (44:50).
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EP 121: Face of franchise returns, meeting new faces
28/01/2021 Duración: 55minRyan Zimmerman is back for his 16th season while Brad Hand reinforces the bullpen and Jon Lester searches for his fourth ring. Bobby and Amy hear from familiar and new faces.
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EP 120: Nats nab Jon Lester
19/01/2021 Duración: 47minThe Washington … Cubs? Jon Lester is the latest former North Sider to join Davey Martinez in D.C. Bobby and Amy react to the Nats’ reinforced rotation, international signing class, and losses of Kurt Suzuki and Wilmer Difo.
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EP 119: Slotting Schwarber in Nats lineup
14/01/2021 Duración: 45minKyle Schwarber certainly adds power, but where does he fit in the Nationals batting order? Bobby and Amy fill out lineup cards with the new guys. Plus, they take a look at the complicated arbitration process for three Nats stars.
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EP 118: Nats wish lists for 2021
08/01/2021 Duración: 57minA new year means a fresh start! What’s on your wish list for the Nationals in 2021? Bobby and Amy set goals for the upcoming season. Plus, a recap of the end of 2020, including Howie Kendrick's retirement and the Josh Bell trade.
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EP 117: Adam Eaton departs in lackluster “Winter Meetings”
10/12/2020 Duración: 44minIn a non-traditional Winter Meetings, hardly a player stirred, except for Mighty Mouse. Bobby and Amy look back at Adam Eaton’s time in D.C. and recapping the Nats’ week.
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EP 116: Playing Nats GM for a day
03/12/2020 Duración: 48minTrade for Kris Bryant or Nolan Arenado? Sign J.T. Realmuto or George Springer? Bobby Blanco and Amy Jennings play Nationals GM for a day.
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EP 115: Process of picking pitchers
19/11/2020 Duración: 48minStarting with Stephen Strasburg, the Nationals have selected 10 hurlers in the first round over the last decade. Bobby and Amy break down the process of picking pitchers. Plus, notes on the Nats signing Sam Clay and moving their Triple-A affiliate to Rochester, N.Y.
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EP 114: Should 2020 rules stay or go?
12/11/2020 Duración: 45minDid the universal DH help the Nats? How did they fare with an automatic runner starting extra innings? Bobby and Amy decide whether 2020 rules should stay or go.
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EP 113: Soto snubbed for NL MVP?
04/11/2020 Duración: 34minJuan Soto produced historic offensive numbers, but was not a finalist for NL MVP. Was Soto snubbed? Bobby and Amy discuss.
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EP 112: Model of consistency
28/10/2020 Duración: 51minWe had breaking news during this week's podcast: The Nationals declined four contract options and announced the coaching staff as we recorded this episode with instant reactions. Then, before we turn to 2021, Bobby and Amy look back at the last decade for the Nats and how they’ve stayed consistently competitive. Plus, assistant GM Johnny DiPuglia discusses his scouting of Juan Soto and Victor Robles (40:15).
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EP 111: Taylor’s time in D.C. comes to end
21/10/2020 Duración: 48minMichael A. Taylor had a flair for the dramatic with the Nats. Bobby and Amy look back at his time in D.C. and discuss other potential free agent departures. Plus, hear from new pitching coach Jim Hickey.
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EP 110: Davey’s decisions
14/10/2020 Duración: 50minDavey Martinez has already made some tough decisions to start the offseason. Bobby and Amy break down Davey’s coaching changes and his first three years with the Nats. Plus, Byron Kerr recalls his conversation with Paul Menhart after the pitching coach was let go from the Nationals (34:40).