Gus's Mom
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December 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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The better question:
Are there things the Nats did that made him worse than his stats appear to be and can other teams correct those to maximize the elite underlying talent?
Are there things the Nats did that made him worse than his stats appear to be and can other teams correct those to maximize the elite underlying talent?
Here's a question I'm not certain I know the answer to:
Is MacKenzie Gore good?
Is MacKenzie Gore good?
December 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The better question:
Are there things the Nats did that made him worse than his stats appear to be and can other teams correct those to maximize the elite underlying talent?
Are there things the Nats did that made him worse than his stats appear to be and can other teams correct those to maximize the elite underlying talent?
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Harry Ford just met with reporters over Zoom. Was legitimately stunned by trade, loved Mariners org, but is looking forward to opportunity with similarly young Nats. He's currently in Oxford, England (where his father lives), says he plays to again play for Great Britain in WBC.
December 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Harry Ford just met with reporters over Zoom. Was legitimately stunned by trade, loved Mariners org, but is looking forward to opportunity with similarly young Nats. He's currently in Oxford, England (where his father lives), says he plays to again play for Great Britain in WBC.
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Harry Ford, who enters the system as the No. 2 prospect per @mlbpipeline.com, says on a Zoom call he already knows a handful of current Nats players: James Wood, Brady House, Dylan Crews and Daylen Lile.
Also, he joined the call from Oxford, England, where he's visiting family.
Also, he joined the call from Oxford, England, where he's visiting family.
December 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Harry Ford, who enters the system as the No. 2 prospect per @mlbpipeline.com, says on a Zoom call he already knows a handful of current Nats players: James Wood, Brady House, Dylan Crews and Daylen Lile.
Also, he joined the call from Oxford, England, where he's visiting family.
Also, he joined the call from Oxford, England, where he's visiting family.
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MLB's annual charity auction is supporting the Little League Disaster Relief Fund this year. The Nationals are auctioning off (among other things) a 1-on-1 lesson with new pitching coach Simon Mathews and a chance to be a photographer for a game. Details: nationals.auctions.mlb.com?_gl=1*qfq10e...
The Official Online Auction Site of the Washington Nationals
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Bid on or buy AUTHENTICATED, autographed Washington Nationals memorabilia from the official, online auction site of the Washington Nationals
nationals.auctions.mlb.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
MLB's annual charity auction is supporting the Little League Disaster Relief Fund this year. The Nationals are auctioning off (among other things) a 1-on-1 lesson with new pitching coach Simon Mathews and a chance to be a photographer for a game. Details: nationals.auctions.mlb.com?_gl=1*qfq10e...
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12/8 – RYAN WAGNER
RHP, 2006-07
Acquired with Felipe Lopez, Austin Kearns in 8-player trade with Reds, reliever went 3-5 with 5.05 ERA, 1.705 WHIP in 40 games across parts of two seasons. Remained in organization through 2009 but never returned to majors.
RHP, 2006-07
Acquired with Felipe Lopez, Austin Kearns in 8-player trade with Reds, reliever went 3-5 with 5.05 ERA, 1.705 WHIP in 40 games across parts of two seasons. Remained in organization through 2009 but never returned to majors.
December 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
12/8 – RYAN WAGNER
RHP, 2006-07
Acquired with Felipe Lopez, Austin Kearns in 8-player trade with Reds, reliever went 3-5 with 5.05 ERA, 1.705 WHIP in 40 games across parts of two seasons. Remained in organization through 2009 but never returned to majors.
RHP, 2006-07
Acquired with Felipe Lopez, Austin Kearns in 8-player trade with Reds, reliever went 3-5 with 5.05 ERA, 1.705 WHIP in 40 games across parts of two seasons. Remained in organization through 2009 but never returned to majors.
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Mike Soroka in agreement with Dbacks on 1-year contract. Jesse Rogers & Jeff Passan first on it.
December 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Mike Soroka in agreement with Dbacks on 1-year contract. Jesse Rogers & Jeff Passan first on it.
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Good morning from Orlando, where both the Winter Meetings and the MacKenzie Gore trade chatter are underway. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/g...
Gore trade chatter high as Winter Meetings begin
ORLANDO – Good morning from The Signia Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek on the property of Walt Disney World, site of this year’s Baseball Winter Meetings. Yeah, I won’t be using that full title again the ...
www.masnsports.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Good morning from Orlando, where both the Winter Meetings and the MacKenzie Gore trade chatter are underway. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/g...
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Excellent, excellent thread.
My parents were free-wheeling Boomers convinced things were only ever going to get better, financially. They had good reason, then. They could afford a house, car, and weekly nights out on two full time assistant manager jobs at a fast food chain. But they also got caught up in emulating wealth trap
December 8, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Excellent, excellent thread.
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The phenomenon of fake PhD student influencers trying to convince young people they should use AI to do work is reeeeeally fucked up. Don’t know if it’s just an emerging grift category for directly seeded by LLM vendors but it’s really insidious and gross.
December 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The phenomenon of fake PhD student influencers trying to convince young people they should use AI to do work is reeeeeally fucked up. Don’t know if it’s just an emerging grift category for directly seeded by LLM vendors but it’s really insidious and gross.
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This is the second time Pope Leo has gone viral this year for his singing abilities. The first was a resurfaced video his 2014 rendition of "Feliz Navidad."
December 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
This is the second time Pope Leo has gone viral this year for his singing abilities. The first was a resurfaced video his 2014 rendition of "Feliz Navidad."
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Pope Leo XIV just went viral belting out “L.O.V.E” with Michael Bublé at the Vatican’s Concert with the Poor, a Christmas event where the front rows are filled with homeless and low-income guests.
Michael Bublé called it “the greatest night” of his career.
The full story is below.
Michael Bublé called it “the greatest night” of his career.
The full story is below.
December 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Pope Leo XIV just went viral belting out “L.O.V.E” with Michael Bublé at the Vatican’s Concert with the Poor, a Christmas event where the front rows are filled with homeless and low-income guests.
Michael Bublé called it “the greatest night” of his career.
The full story is below.
Michael Bublé called it “the greatest night” of his career.
The full story is below.
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🐾 PLEASE #repost that's how they are seen by potential rescues and adoptive furever homes. This is how we collectively make a difference 🐾
#foster #adopt #rescue #dogs #adoptme
#dogsofbluesky #rescuesofbluesky
#foster #adopt #rescue #dogs #adoptme
#dogsofbluesky #rescuesofbluesky
Pepper 242504
Listed TBK 12/9
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
She is a cute 2 yr old
Somewhat comfortable with familiar handlers, gently taking treats
Resource guarding issues
Highly fearful, vocalizes when overwhelmed
Help save Pepper!
nycacc.app/browse/242504
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
#Pepper242504
Listed TBK 12/9
#NYCACC #RescueOnly
She is a cute 2 yr old
Somewhat comfortable with familiar handlers, gently taking treats
Resource guarding issues
Highly fearful, vocalizes when overwhelmed
Help save Pepper!
nycacc.app/browse/242504
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
#Pepper242504
December 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
🐾 PLEASE #repost that's how they are seen by potential rescues and adoptive furever homes. This is how we collectively make a difference 🐾
#foster #adopt #rescue #dogs #adoptme
#dogsofbluesky #rescuesofbluesky
#foster #adopt #rescue #dogs #adoptme
#dogsofbluesky #rescuesofbluesky
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I have written a book! It is available for sale now. It's a bunch of fun discussions about the leadoff man, including interviews with big names (Johnny Damon, Joe Mauer, John Smoltz, Mookie Betts, Kyle Schwarber and more), fun stories, best moments and, of course, rankings. Pick one up!
The Leadoff Man: The history of, the evolution of, and fun with the greatest catalyst in sports
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December 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I have written a book! It is available for sale now. It's a bunch of fun discussions about the leadoff man, including interviews with big names (Johnny Damon, Joe Mauer, John Smoltz, Mookie Betts, Kyle Schwarber and more), fun stories, best moments and, of course, rankings. Pick one up!
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Here is what you need to know about new Nats catcher Harry Ford as a player and person www.federalbaseball.com/general/8777...
What Washington Nationals fans need to know about Harry Ford
After being traded to the Nats, here is what I learned about Harry Ford, who is an impressive player and person
www.federalbaseball.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Here is what you need to know about new Nats catcher Harry Ford as a player and person www.federalbaseball.com/general/8777...
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The thing about RFK Jr. is that he never took an oath to “do no harm” and it shows.
December 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The thing about RFK Jr. is that he never took an oath to “do no harm” and it shows.
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“Ben & Jerry’s has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power.”
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Ben, Jerry told to “hand over” Ben & Jerry's by corporate big wigs
"This is another attempt to silence the social mission," co-founder Ben Cohen told the Financial Times.
www.motherjones.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
“Ben & Jerry’s has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power.”
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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12/7 – AUSTIN VOTH
RHP, 2018-22
5th round pick in 2013 went 9-8 with 5.70 ERA, 1.453 WHIP in 92 games (22 starts) over parts of 5 seasons. Moved on to Orioles and Mariners, producing moderately better numbers before heading to Japan this year.
RHP, 2018-22
5th round pick in 2013 went 9-8 with 5.70 ERA, 1.453 WHIP in 92 games (22 starts) over parts of 5 seasons. Moved on to Orioles and Mariners, producing moderately better numbers before heading to Japan this year.
December 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
12/7 – AUSTIN VOTH
RHP, 2018-22
5th round pick in 2013 went 9-8 with 5.70 ERA, 1.453 WHIP in 92 games (22 starts) over parts of 5 seasons. Moved on to Orioles and Mariners, producing moderately better numbers before heading to Japan this year.
RHP, 2018-22
5th round pick in 2013 went 9-8 with 5.70 ERA, 1.453 WHIP in 92 games (22 starts) over parts of 5 seasons. Moved on to Orioles and Mariners, producing moderately better numbers before heading to Japan this year.
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Before departing for the Winter Meetings in Orlando, some thoughts on Paul Toboni’s first trade:
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...
Nats couldn't pass up chance to acquire Ford
Turns out Paul Toboni didn’t want to wait until he arrived in Orlando to make his first significant transaction running the Nationals. The new president of baseball operations got an offer he liked fr...
www.masnsports.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Before departing for the Winter Meetings in Orlando, some thoughts on Paul Toboni’s first trade:
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...
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Northern lights over Colpoy's Bay, Ontario for the #BlueSkyArtShow theme #Sky
#EastCoastKin #photography #longexposure
#EastCoastKin #photography #longexposure
December 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Northern lights over Colpoy's Bay, Ontario for the #BlueSkyArtShow theme #Sky
#EastCoastKin #photography #longexposure
#EastCoastKin #photography #longexposure
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why some people be mad at me sometimes
they ask me to remember
but they want me to remember
their memories
and i keep on remembering
mine.
+ Lucille Clifton
they ask me to remember
but they want me to remember
their memories
and i keep on remembering
mine.
+ Lucille Clifton
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 7, 2025 at 4:10 AM
why some people be mad at me sometimes
they ask me to remember
but they want me to remember
their memories
and i keep on remembering
mine.
+ Lucille Clifton
they ask me to remember
but they want me to remember
their memories
and i keep on remembering
mine.
+ Lucille Clifton
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Wrote up the Harry Ford portion of tonight’s Nationals-Mariners trade here: www.mlb.com/news/analyzi...
Breaking down Mariners-Nats deal from all angles
Both in search of an upgrade, the Mariners and Nationals struck a deal on Saturday, sending left-handed reliever Jose A. Ferrer to Seattle in exchange for MLB Pipeline’s No. 42 prospect, catcher Harry...
www.mlb.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Wrote up the Harry Ford portion of tonight’s Nationals-Mariners trade here: www.mlb.com/news/analyzi...
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We have acquired C Harry Ford and RHP Isaac Lyon from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for LHP José A. Ferrer.
December 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
We have acquired C Harry Ford and RHP Isaac Lyon from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for LHP José A. Ferrer.