Sunshine Squad: 2025

[IanRubbish]

Used to be I hated garbage time wins between two teams out of contention, I thought they gave the impression that we were getting better. But I don't think there's any risk of that right now so I'm enjoying the victories.

Like the '09 Nats who won their last 7 and finished 59-103.  Things didn't really turn around until '11.

[Smithian]

Like the '09 Nats who won their last 7 and finished 59-103.  Things didn't really turn around until '11.

2010 Nats started 13-10 and were at a scrappy 26-26 before a missed Berkman check swing call derailed what I can only assume was a World Series-bound season

[imref]

2010 Nats started 13-10 and were at a scrappy 26-26 before a missed Berkman check swing call derailed what I can only assume was a World Series-bound season

[tomterp]

Used to be I hated garbage time wins between two teams out of contention, I thought they gave the impression that we were getting better. But I don't think there's any risk of that right now so I'm enjoying the victories.

You're over analyzing it.  Wins good, losses bad.  Wins happy, losses sad.

[aspenbubba]

2010 Nats started 13-10 and were at a scrappy 26-26 before a missed Berkman check swing call derailed what I can only assume was a World Series-bound season

Very funny and a great memory. Is this with assistance from illicit items ?

[PowerBoater69]

You're over analyzing it.  Wins good, losses bad.  Wins happy, losses sad.

Well, here it is, we're both wrong, false hope has emerged, wins = bad.

https://districtondeck.com/recent-nationals-hot-streak-offers-glimpse-of-hope-for-the-future-01k4qh2xjzgm

For a team and a city looking for reasons to believe, this September surge is more than just a string of victories; it’s a sign that the future might be arriving ahead of schedule.

[Slateman]

But we're two years behind schedule

District on Deck, once again carrying the Lerners' water

[imref]

But we're two years behind schedule

District on Deck, once again carrying the Lerners' water

Um yeah. This was supposed to be the year that the team took a step toward contention. If this was happening in May I'd be lot more excited.

[OfftheBat]

But we're two years behind schedule

District on Deck, once again carrying the Lerners' water

They sure do sound like Lerner shills...

[IanRubbish]

They sure do sound like Lerner shills...

District on Deck is essentially an outsourced Nats PR department.  Content is unreadable.

[Slateman]

They sure do sound like Lerner shills...

Always have been

[OfftheBat]

District on Deck is essentially an outsourced Nats PR department.  Content is unreadable.

Always have been

Good to know, I'll add them to my "Do Not Read" list!

[PowerBoater69]

District on Deck is essentially an outsourced Nats PR department.  Content is unreadable.

Isn't that typical of all fan blogs? They've been pretty good lately.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

after Friday  8/8, the Nats  were 45-70. They have gone 16-16 since. That even includes an 8 game losing streak. They are 5 under since the trade deadline  (17-22).

[imref]

after Friday  8/8, the Nats  were 45-70. They have gone 16-16 since. That even includes an 8 game losing streak. They are 5 under since the trade deadline  (17-22).

bullpen has been much better. Starting pitching has had some decent moments. And Bell and Lile are carrying the offense.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

bullpen has been much better. Starting pitching has had some decent moments. And Bell and Lile are carrying the offense.

Wood has been good the 60% of the time he's not striking out. Something like a 134 wRC+ including the ks. That's 49th out of 174 qualified hitters in MLB

[imref]

still 4 back of atlanta, need to sweep them!

[PowerBoater69]

The best Nats seasons come every seven years: 2005, 2012, and then 2019. Next year is lucky number seven.

[Natsinpwc]

The best Nats seasons come every seven years: 2005, 2012, and then 2019. Next year is lucky number seven.

I'm gonna clean up with a Nats World Series bet next year. Thank you.

[Natsinpwc]

I'm gonna clean up with a Nats World Series bet next year. Thank you.

[PowerBoater69]

I'm gonna clean up with a Nats World Series bet next year. Thank you.

I'd stick with an 81 game win total if we're resetting at 2005, which I think would be very well received (assuming we don't start 50-31 and then fall apart).

[varoadking]

Only 5 games behind the Barves after tonight...

[varoadking]

Only 5 6 games behind the Barves after this afternoon...

[varoadking]

Only 5 6 7 games behind the Barves after last night...

[JCA-CrystalCity]

At this point, rays of sunshine can be found in individual performances. Gore had a good start. We can hope he takes his regular turn the rest of the season. Bullpen looked good except for the cannon fodder of Thompson and Shinno. Crews is starting to have hits fall in. Lile.