Monthly Archives: September 2013

Ranking the Senators’ MVP – Part I: 55 to 41

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Mick Reinhard

As part of our recap of the Senators’ season, an annual tradition around these parts is to list all of the players and where they would rank as the team’s MVP for 2013 by what they contributed to the team’s successes and … Continue reading →

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The Odds of Managing in the Major Leagues

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Mick Reinhard

In the course of a baseball season it’s easy to forget that the twentysomethings on the field aren’t the only ones chasing their dreams of reaching the major leagues. For many coaches, the same drive and passion for the game … Continue reading →

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Free Agents & Contract Statuses

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Mick Reinhard

Shortly before the season ended we checked in with Nationals’ director of player development, Doug Harris, to find out the contract status of most of the Senators for the 2014 season. Here’s the list of the impending Nationals’ minor league … Continue reading →

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Thanks

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Mick Reinhard

As we head into the off-season, I just wanted to clear up some housecleaning on my end. Starting next week I’ll begin my annual MVP countdown where I rank everyone who suited up for the Senators from 55 to 1. … Continue reading →

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Game Notes & Quotes – 9/12

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Mick Reinhard

Thunder 11, Senators 4 Harrisburg’s pitching was so good all season, I don’t think anyone saw the last three games coming. The Thunder batters went to the plate with an approach and executed it perfectly to frustrate and rattle Senators’ … Continue reading →

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Game Notes & Quotes – 9/11

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Mick Reinhard

Thunder 5, Senators 4 • Manager Matt LeCroy put it bluntly in his post-game comments, “Our backs are against the wall…We’ve got to come out tomorrow and fight and claw our way back in it. I believe the guys in this … Continue reading →

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Game Notes & Quotes – 9/10

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Mick Reinhard

Thunder 8, Senators 2 • Throughout most of the season, the Senators’ pitching staff had done a great job limiting damage and avoiding giving up the big inning. In fact, they had only allowed five or more runs in an inning … Continue reading →

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EL Playoffs: Trenton Thunder preview

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Mick Reinhard

  Schedule Game 1: Tuesday 7:05 @ Arm & Hammer Park Blake Treinen (6-7, 3.64) vs. LH Nik Turley (11-8, 3.88) Game 2: Wednesday 7:05 @ Arm & Hammer Park A.J. Cole (4-2, 2.18) vs. RH Bryan Mitchell (0-0, 1.93) … Continue reading →

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Game Notes & Quotes – 9/7

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Mick Reinhard

Senators 5, SeaWolves 1 Two weeks ago, the Senators lost a Saturday night game at Metro Bank Park to the SeaWolves, 9-5. The defeat at the hands of their division rival slipped the Senators to 1.5 games behind Erie, which … Continue reading →

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Game Notes & Quotes – 9/6

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Mick Reinhard

Senators 4, SeaWolves 1 Big-game pitchers are usually developed over time. Dave Stewart, Jack Morris, and Curt Schilling all matured into that role as veterans during their respective MLB careers. Rarely does a pitcher have those kinds of qualities and … Continue reading →

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