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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

New newsletter! I engaged in the navel-gazing activity of grading my predictions from this spring. The good news is I did a great job. wfcg.substack.com/p/wfcg-14-gr...

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WFCG #14: Grading My Preseason Predictions

I am the valedictorian of this newsletter

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Afternoon bump! I look a look at the patterns the Nationals showed in their trade deadline deals, and what they mean for the team going forward. Take a read!

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

New newsletter! What were the Nationals going for with their trade deadline strategy? How did they do? And are they really much worse? wfcg.substack.com/p/wfcg-13-tr...

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WFCG #13: Trade Deadline Review

You like relievers, eh? How about all the relievers in the world!

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It's deadline day! Re-upping my newsletter from yesterday; I was not far off on my estimate of the return for García, and I still think the Nats will be plenty active today. wfcg.substack.com/p/wfcg-12-tr...

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WFCG #12: Trade Deadline Preview

Many that buy deserve to sell, and some that sell deserve to buy

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

It’s a brand new newsletter! I previewed the Nationals trade deadline. If you’re buying and selling, who do you buy, and who do you sell? open.substack.com/pub/wfcg/p/w...

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WFCG #12: Trade Deadline Preview

Many that buy deserve to sell, and some that sell deserve to buy

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Afternoon bump! I worked very hard on this. Please click on it and subscribe and send it to every email address that you know.

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

New WFCG! I break down the Connelly Early trade, and why it's a win-win. What are the Nats getting in Early? And why did they feel comfortable giving up Mead? wfcg.substack.com/p/wfcg-11-na...

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WFCG #11: Nats Send Mead to Boston for Early

The trade deadline came Early this year

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Now live: the Waiting for Christian Garcia draft preview! Who will they pick, and why? Let's find out! wfcg.substack.com/p/wfcg-10-na...

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WFCG #10: Nationals Draft Preview

A job best left to the professionals?

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

New WFCG! We're two months into the Toboni Era. So, how's he doing? I reviewed every major Nats transaction and gave him a report card. wfcg.substack.com/p/wfcg-9-pau...

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WFCG #9: Paul Toboni's Two-Month Report Card

I used to pray for times like these

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Working with the Defector team was such a blast. Jobs like this don't come around very often.

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Bob's still got the fastball!

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Happy Opening Day, and happy new newsletter day! My predictions for 2026. For the first time in a long time, I am (comparatively) optimistic about the Nationals. wfcg.substack.com/p/wfcg-8-pre...

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WFCG #8: Predictions for 2026

Or, what to expect when you're expecting a losing season

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Very, very excited to see Spencer stick around with the Nats, as well as that all these great writers found a suitable home.

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Jesse Dougherty @jessedougherty.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

On diapers, writing and baseball — from a new dad who can’t believe how lucky he is: open.substack.com/pub/colleges...

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Getting 'Em Next Time

On diapers, writing and baseball.

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

I cannot overstate enough: This rating remains in effect.

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Please, please support Mark! He does great work, and as the only independent Nats beat writer, he deserves your support.

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

A little off my usual topic, but: I wrote about the Washington Post layoffs, how avoidable they were, and how much we (Nats fans, DC residents, anyone) are losing in the process. wfcg.substack.com/p/wfcg-7-jef...

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WFCG #7: Jeff Bezos' Mistakes Are Our Problem Now

Stick to sports?

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

I am beyond angry about what's happening at the Post today. A newspaper must not be a plaything for billionaires. This decision spits in the face of every DC native who cherished the Post, not to mention its incredible staff. Needless to say, my subscription is canceled.

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I'm so sad to see this. Dan was one-of-one. I'm thinking of his family.

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Bluesky gets the alt version of my take on this, which is: no god please no

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Spencer Nusbaum @spencernusbaum.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

If nothing else, I’ve always hoped our work in the Washington Post’s sports section could give readers a meaningful connection to (and understanding of) something bigger than themselves. I’ve seen today: It has. Forever grateful to be a part of this team. #SaveThePost

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Jacob Rasch @seriousjammage.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

really hate the idea of a “heavy model/surplus value deal” wfcg.substack.com/p/wfcg-6-nat...

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WFCG #6: Nationals Trade MacKenzie Gore to Texas

Plus various other Nationals news and notes...

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Matt Winkelman @mattwinkelman.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

I dislike the Nationals being smart now

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Fien was the 12th overall pick in this year's draft, a high school shortstop whose bat is ahead of his glove. Rosario was a huge pop-up name, who broke out in 2024 and looked like an ace until he needed Tommy John. He should be back this season.

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federalbaseball.bsky.social @federalbaseball.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

As @ajflax.bsky.social pointed out on the other app, every team has given out a $20 million plus contract since the Nats last gave one out. Embarrassing stuff from ownership

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Here are two players who both spent their age 27-29 seasons in NPB. Player A: Throws L Fastball 91-92 315.2 IP 2.57 ERA 9.1 K/9 2.0 BB/9 7.3 H/9 Player B: Throws L Fastball 91-92 411.2 IP 2.69 ERA 9.1 K/9 1.7 BB/9 7.3 H/9 Player A is Foster Griffin. Player B is Shota Imanaga.

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

I'm guessing the Nationals told Griffin he'd have a spot in their rotation. If so, I think it looks something like: Locks: Gore (pending trade), Cavalli, Griffin Inside track: Irvin, Lord Returning from injury: Gray, Herz In the mix: Parker, McGarry?

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Foster Griffin Explores the Cosmos, is that anything

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Matt Winkelman @mattwinkelman.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

On Griff, and I have written a lot about this, there is this perception that you can move him to the bullpen and it will make the problems less important. The problem has been that it makes them all worse and he has consistently struggled pitching in that role.

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Jarrett Seidler @seidler.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Harry Ford is fun and the Nats need some fun developmental projects but people are still gonna have him as the name value of a top 50 guy even though his hit tool and receiving are both kinda fake

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

I love the Ford/Ferrer deal. The Nats were able to get Ford for Ferrer because he has some warts. He has great plate discipline but meh contact/power. He's athletic but still struggles on defense. I still think he's a great bet at that price, especially with a great catcher coach in Wilson.

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

As with the Rays doing some DFAs earlier: This will be a rich fishing ground for Toboni.

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Now live: My reaction to the Blake Butera hire. Why him, and does this mean the Nationals are restarting the clock on the rebuild? open.substack.com/pub/wfcg/p/wfc…

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

The MLBTR arb projections are out. The Nationals come in at about $26M (assuming they non-tender Alfaro). My first reaction: I'm not 100% sure they want Jake Irvin at that number.

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Jesse Dougherty @jessedougherty.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Read Flax. (Cause a lot of people who click this are also subscribing to my newsletter, since Flax has been kind enough to recommend mine, even though it has nothing to do with baseball) (But also just read Flax) (#ReadFlax)

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Now live: My reaction to the Toboni hire. What does he bring to DC, and what is he missing? wfcg.substack.com/p/wfcg-4-nat...

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Big fan of this hire. Toboni has a great track record of drafting and developing, which the Nationals desperately need.

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

We're at the point where it would be a real shocker if the Opening Day outfield next season wasn't Lile - Crews - Wood.

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Jonathan Feng @jonfeng1.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Hi Flax!

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

I will be on this stream soon!

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

He just came back from a UCL strain too...

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Would the Nats be better if Nationals Park got blown up Bane-style and they had to replenish the roster via a disaster draft? And is this too dark of a topic for a newsletter?

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

I am at Yankee Stadium and I have seen one (1) Nationals fan so far.

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

I would never have believed you if you told me in December that Lowe wouldn't make it through the year. What a complete mess.

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James O'Hara @nextyeardc.com · 08/08/2025

A great time to remember the worst of the Garbage Kyles with the last one finally traded to Detroit!

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Andrew Flax @ajflax.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

From Twitter: Alex Clemmey has been promoted to AA. He has a real walk problem, but there's a ton to like. He's so young -- he just turned 20 three weeks ago, and will be one of the youngest players at AA. He suppresses hits extremely well, and led all of High-A with a .180 batting average against.

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