Half Street High Heat | A Nationals Podcast

Season 3 of the show kicks off with the crew taking a look at how the 2021 season is falling into place, with a bunch of smaller signings rounding out teams as well as some of the last big name free agents signing with Marcell Ozuna returning to Atlanta and Trevor Bauer getting a pay day to join the World Champion Dodgers. We take a look at the Nats' to this point in the offseason and how we think the team will fair in 2021 versus the competition. Finally, we examine the recent agreement between the MLB and MLBPA and what it means for the 2021 season and beyond. Listen in! #Ad We are proud to announce that MANSCAPED™ has sponsored us at Half Street High Heat! Support for this podcast is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming.  MANSCAPED™offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Use our promo code HSHH20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order plus free shipping at www.manscaped.com for a limited time! Follow us on Twitter: HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat Ryan, Host - @dcNATSHACK Amanda, Host - @AWhite7877 Nick, Host - @HalfShackCap Monty, Editor - @OnThePodSomeDay OPT, Digital Media Coordinator - @OnePursuitTakes Tyler, Content Creator - @givesotomoney Writers: Ryan - @ryanjmorris81 Matt - @HolleranMDH Cameron (CK) - @CKNaim58 Check out the new Half Street High Heat store! http://tee.pub/lic/xPZiUO89Le4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support

In our second episode of the week, Amanda, Nick and Ryan cover just what is going on with the current MLB proposals that the MLBPA keeps rejecting. Spoiler alert: the MLB is shady and calculated. We then say goodbye to some former Nationals as Sean Doolittle signs with the Reds and Daniel Murphy retires. But we do say hello again to another old friend... Then, we get to the good stuff as the crew has a 2 round draft of the players they think will breakout in 2021 for the Nats. Listen in! #Ad We are proud to announce that MANSCAPED™ has sponsored us at Half Street High Heat! Support for this podcast is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming.  MANSCAPED™offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Use our promo code HSHH20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order plus free shipping at www.manscaped.com for a limited time! Follow us on Twitter: HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat Ryan, Host - @dcNATSHACK Amanda, Host - @AWhite7877 Nick, Host - @HalfShackCap Monty, Editor - @OnThePodSomeDay OPT, Digital Media Coordinator - @OnePursuitTakes Tyler, Content Creator - @givesotomoney Writers: Ryan - @ryanjmorris81 Matt - @HolleranMDH Cameron (CK) - @CKNaim58 Check out the new Half Street High Heat store! http://tee.pub/lic/xPZiUO89Le4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support

As we move to two episodes a week, Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back to recap some big moves and news around the MLB. Nolan Arenado will not be a National, even though it was never really likely in the first place, as he officially gets dealt to the Cardinals. Dustin Pedroia retires, capping off a great "what if" in his Hall-of-Fame caliber career. The Mets have another scandal on their hands with former manager Mickey Callaway, which reinforces a problem baseball refuses to address. And finally, we recap the Nats' offseason to date and what we think heading into spring training. The giveaway winner is also announced! Listen in! #Ad We are proud to announce that MANSCAPED™ has sponsored us at Half Street High Heat! Support for this podcast is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming.  MANSCAPED™offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Use our promo code HSHH20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order plus free shipping at www.manscaped.com for a limited time! Follow us on Twitter: Ryan - @dcNATSHACK Amanda - @AWhite7877 Nick - @HalfShackCap Monty & the HSHH Blog - @OnThePodSomeDay OPT - @OnePursuitTakes HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat Check out the new Half Street High Heat store! http://tee.pub/lic/xPZiUO89Le4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support

We have an absolutely jammed packed episode for you as Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back and doing their best to cover everything that has happened in the past week in the baseball world. We start off by discussing how Jared Porter is what is wrong with the world in an honest dialogue about the former Mets' GM and the larger issue. We then recap the flurry of moves around the league, such as George Springer, Kike Hernandez and Brad Hand. We also cover the debacle surround MASN, the Nats' Broadcast Network, as they are screwing the Nats over once again. We are then joined by former Washington National Kevin Frandsen as he tells stories about his time with the Nats in a trip down memory lane. We then finish off with your twitter questions! Listen in! #Ad We are proud to announce that MANSCAPED™ has sponsored us at Half Street High Heat! Support for this podcast is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming.  MANSCAPED™offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Use our promo code HSHH20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order plus free shipping at www.manscaped.com for a limited time! Follow us on Twitter: Ryan - @dcNATSHACK Amanda - @AWhite7877 Nick - @HalfShackCap Monty & the HSHH Blog - @OnThePodSomeDay OPT - @OnePursuitTakes HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support

In an absolutely packed interview featuring Matt Weyrich of NBCS and Bill Rohland of George Mason University Basketball, Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back talking about some key figures in the Nats' offseason plans. The Nats avoid arbitration and settle with Trea Turner, Juan Soto and Josh Bell, providing more clarity in their ability to spend this offseason. We also get a bit of breaking news announced during the show as the Nats agreed to a deal with Jon Lester (for 5 million we later found out), which leads us to believe that in their mind, the starting rotation is now addressed. We then get to our interviews as we do a counter-point method asking both Matt and Bill similar questions to get multiple perspectives! It is some great content that you won't want to miss. Listen in! NEW SPONSOR ALERT - We are proud to announce that MANSCAPED™ has sponsored us at Half Street High Heat! Support for this podcast is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming.  MANSCAPED™offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Use our promo code HSHH20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order plus free shipping at www.manscaped.com for a limited time! Follow us on Twitter: Ryan - @dcNATSHACK Amanda - @AWhite7877 Nick - @HalfShackCap Monty & the HSHH Blog - @OnThePodSomeDay OPT - @OnePursuitTakes HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back capping off our MLB rankings with Starting Pitcher and Relief Pitcher rankings, where one of our hosts copies another list that was recently posted... We also react to the trade that sent Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to the Mets as well as the Nats' counter to that move by signing Kyle Schwarber to a one year deal. We analyze our current projected lineup and what remaining moves we may see from the Nats. Unfortunately, one move we would love doesn't seem like it will happen to do "untouchable" prospects... Listen In! NEW SPONSOR ALERT - We are proud to announce that MANSCAPED™ has sponsored us at Half Street High Heat! Support for this podcast is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming.  MANSCAPED™offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Use our promo code HSHH20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order plus free shipping at www.manscaped.com for a limited time! Follow us on Twitter: Ryan - @dcNATSHACK Amanda - @AWhite7877 Nick - @HalfShackCap Monty & the HSHH Blog - @OnThePodSomeDay OPT - @OnePursuitTakes HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back discussing the latest Nats rumors, including a potential trade for Wilson Contreras and signing of Alex Colome. We talk about the likelihood of these moves happening and how much sense it makes for the Nats to add these pieces. Later, Fair or Foul returns as we dive into some hot takes regarding the Nats and the rest of baseball. Spoiler alert, it leads to Nick and Amanda going at it once again! Finally, we discuss the dumbest rule in baseball that no one is talking about. Listen in! NEW SPONSOR ALERT - We are proud to announce that MANSCAPED™ has sponsored us at Half Street High Heat! Support for this podcast is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming.  MANSCAPED™offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Use our promo code HSHH20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order plus free shipping at www.manscaped.com for a limited time! Follow us on Twitter: Ryan - @dcNATSHACK Amanda - @AWhite7877 Nick - @HalfShackCap Monty & the HSHH Blog - @OnThePodSomeDay OPT - @OnePursuitTakes HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back talking a big week in the MLB for trades, but also for our Washington Nationals as we welcome All-Star first baseman Josh Bell but say goodbye to Nationals' Playoff Legend Howie Kendrick. We discuss how this impacts the Nats going forward and what we expect from Mike Rizzo and the Nats' front office during the rest of the offseason. We're then back in our rankings mode, as we tackle the top 10 Outfielders in baseball! Listen in! NEW SPONSOR ALERT - We are proud to announce that MANSCAPED™ has sponsored us at Half Street High Heat! Support for this podcast is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming.  MANSCAPED™offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Use our promo code HSHH20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order plus free shipping at www.manscaped.com for a limited time! Follow us on Twitter: Ryan - @dcNATSHACK Amanda - @AWhite7877 Nick - @HalfShackCap Monty & the HSHH Blog - @MDT8675309 OPT - @OnePursuitTakes HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back this week addressing some intriguing rumors regarding the Nats interest in Eugenio Suarez and J.T. Realmuto. We talk about their potential fits with the Nats and how likely we are to seeing these moves happen. We are then joined by Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington as we get the chance to talk about the Nats' State of the Union and what he anticipates happening for this club during the offseason. Later, we continue our Power Rankings as we move to Second Basemen and First Basemen. Finally, we get down to it as we have a highly contentious draft of Christmas Songs! Check out our twitter to vote on the MANSCAPED™ Poll of the week for who had the best selection of Christmas songs! NEW SPONSOR ALERT - We are proud to announce that MANSCAPED™ has sponsored us at Half Street High Heat! Support for this podcast is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming.  MANSCAPED™offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Use our promo code HSHH20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order plus free shipping at www.manscaped.com for a limited time! Follow us on Twitter: Ryan - @dcNATSHACK Amanda - @AWhite7877 Nick - @HalfShackCap Monty & the HSHH Blog - @MDT8675309 OPT - @OnePursuitTakes HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back in studio talking a busy week in baseball that finally had some free agent signings. The Nats missed out on Carlos Santana, so what does that mean for the future free agent pursuits and for Mr. National Ryan Zimmerman? Also, we talk about the Cleveland Indians moving on from their name, the Phillies head scratching moves, the Mets starting their process, and how COVID has really not had any impact on the free agent market. Finally, it's power ranking season as we each rank the top 4 3B and SS in the league! Check out the Half Street High Heat twitter later in the week to vote on the poll for which one of us has the best top 4! NEW SPONSOR ALERT - We are proud to announce that MANSCAPED™ has sponsored us at Half Street High Heat! Support for this podcast is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming.  MANSCAPED™offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Use our promo code HSHH20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order plus free shipping at www.manscaped.com for a limited time! Follow us on Twitter: Ryan - @dcNATSHACK Amanda - @AWhite7877 Nick - @HalfShackCap Monty & the HSHH Blog - @MDT8675309 OPT - @OnePursuitTakes HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back after a bye week recapping the recent happenings around the league, primarily surrounding the lack of moves we have seen to this point. We discuss the latest report that the Nats will not be major players in Free Agency and in the offseason in general and give our thoughts. Then, its draft season once again! We draft 5 players in baseball that we would want to start our franchise with as we go head-to-ead-to-head some more! Be sure to check out the Half Street High High Twitter for the voting! Follow us on Twitter: Ryan - @dcNATSHACK Amanda - @AWhite7877 Nick - @HalfShackCap Monty & the HSHH Blog - @MDT8675309 OPT - @OnePursuitTakes HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are joined by Nats Reporter Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic this episode where we dive into the latest Nats rumors, including Nolan Arenado, Kris Bryant and DJ Lemahieu. Britt also teases the marriage of the Nats and AAA Rochester (which was later confirmed to be true). We discuss the likelihood and how good of a fit each of the potential acquisitions are to the Nats and what we think will happen. We also go over the Rule 5 draft and what it means for the Nats prospects. Listen in! Follow us on Twitter: Ryan - @dcNATSHACK Amanda - @AWhite7877 Nick - @HalfShackCap Monty & the HSHH Blog - @MDT8675309 OPT - @OnePursuitTakes HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back this week recapping a couple of different storylines around baseball, but none bigger than Kim Ng being named the first female GM in North American Sports, let alone baseball. We talk about the impact her hiring will have on the league as well as what we may expect from the Nats' division rivals. We then do a quick free agency round up with a couple of arms signing deals including Marcus Stroman and Kevin Gausman. Finally, we do a free agency draft with Amanda, Nick and Ryan to head-to-head-to-head to build the best crop of free agent signings for the Nats. Listen in! Follow us on Twitter: Ryan - @dcNATSHACK Amanda - @AWhite7877 Nick - @HalfShackCap Monty & the HSHH Blog - @mdavistaylor OPT - @OnePursuitTakes HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back as we have an absolutely loaded episode for you. The Dodgers have finally won a world series and more importantly, Clayton Kershaw finally has a world series ring to cement his legacy. We reflect on Kershaw, Scherzer and Alexander Ovechkin in some of the best players ever to play that recently won a ring. We are all joined by podcast best friend Matt Weyrich as we start our dive into free agency as well as some arbitration news surrounding certain Nats pieces such as Juan Soto. And finally, we give our final picks for the top 15 free agents available as well as identify some potential pieces the Nats could add this offseason. You won't want to miss this! Follow us on Twitter: Ryan - @dcNATSHACK Amanda - @AWhite7877 Nick - @HalfShackCap Monty & the HSHH Blog - @mdavistaylor OPT - @OnePursuitTakes HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back and talking World Series best of 3 series with the Rays and Dodgers tied up 2 games a piece. We give our thoughts on a crazy end to game 4 and reminisce on happier times this time last year. We also talk about the return of Josh Harrison to the bench and Kevin Long to the hitting coach position, as well as review some potential bench bats for the Nats to target in free agency. Listen in! Follow us on Twitter: Ryan - @dcNATSHACK Amanda - @AWhite7877 Nick - @HalfShackCap Monty & the HSHH Blog - @mdavistaylor OPT - @OnePursuitTakes HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support