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Winding Down; Mike Rizzo Inks Extension with Nationals Sep 18, 2023

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Episode 85, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are back for a quick recap of the Nats weekend series in Milwaukee. As the MLB season is approaching its final weeks, how have the Nats been faring down the stretch? And the Minor League season is wrapping up across all levels. Grant & Tobi provide some quick thoughts on James Wood and Robert Hassell III, who have each finished strong in their final week of the Double-A season; The Nationals and longtime President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo announced their much anticipated contract extension last week, and we can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Grant & Tobi discuss how it was never in doubt that Mike Rizzo would return to the Nats, and how the resurgence of the Nats Minor League system plays a big part in Rizzo remaining in DC. Plus, Grant marvels at the Atlanta Braves dominance after they clinched yet another NL East Division title over the weekend.

Winding Down Sep 18, 2023

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Episode 85, Segment 1 -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are back for a quick recap of the Nats weekend series in Milwaukee. As the MLB season is approaching its final weeks, how have the Nats been faring down the stretch? And the Minor League season is wrapping up across all levels. Grant & Tobi provide some quick thoughts on James Wood and Robert Hassell III, who have each finished strong in their final week of the Double-A season.

Mike Rizzo Inks Extension with Nats Sep 18, 2023

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Episode 85, Segment 2 -- The Nationals and longtime President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo announced their much anticipated contract extension last week, and we can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Grant & Tobi discuss how it was never in doubt that Mike Rizzo would return to the Nats, and how the resurgence of the Nats Minor League system plays a big part in Rizzo remaining in DC. Plus, Grant marvels at the Atlanta Braves dominance after they clinched yet another NL East Division title over the weekend.

A Time To Sell?; Charlie Slowes on Nats Youth Breakthrough Sep 12, 2023

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Episode 84, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with a quick look at the Nats opening to a 4 game series in Pittsburgh. Then we discuss Barry Svrluga's (The Washington Post) article on why recent events are more telling than ever that the Lerner family should be looking to sell the Washington Nationals franchise; Charlie Slowes, the radio play by play voice of the Washington Nationals joins Bustin' Loose Baseball, where he breaks down performances from the Nats young rising stars such as CJ Abrams, Keibert Ruiz, and more! Plus, he provides his thoughts on why Josiah Gray may be struggling down the stretch, and the possibility of a top pitching prospect joining the rotation soon.

A Time To Sell? Sep 12, 2023

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Episode 84, Segment 1 -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with a quick look at the Nats opening to a 4 game series in Pittsburgh. Then we discuss Barry Svrluga's (The Washington Post) article on why recent events are more telling than ever that the Lerner family should be looking to sell the Washington Nationals franchise.

Charlie Slowes on Nats Youth Breakthrough Sep 12, 2023

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Episode 84, Segment 2 -- Charlie Slowes, the radio play by play voice of the Washington Nationals joins Bustin' Loose Baseball, where he breaks down performances from the Nats young rising stars such as CJ Abrams, Keibert Ruiz, and more! Plus, he provides his thoughts on why Josiah Gray may be struggling down the stretch, and the possibility of a top pitching prospect joining the rotation soon.

On Second Thought...; Jacob Young on His First Career Walk-off; Britt Ghiroli Details Nats Front Office Moves Sep 08, 2023

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Episode 83, FULL SHOW -- In what has already been an odd last couple of weeks for the Nationals, Thursday's news just made things even weirder. The Nationals postponed Stephen Strasburg's originally scheduled retirement press conference that was set for this weekend, with reports that the team is still working out the terms of the retirement with the former World Series MVP. Grant & Tobi try to figure out what's going on with the Nats and Strasburg, and how the continued delay in Mike Rizzo's contract extension raises even more concerns for fans of the team; OF Jacob Young, a former 7th round pick of the Nationals, has risen through the ranks of the minor leagues, and arrived to the big league club a couple weeks ago as the 29th prospect in the Nationals minor league system. Wednesday Night, his multi-hit effort sent fans home happy as he recorded his first career walk-off hit vs the Mets. He joined Grant Paulsen on 106.7 The Fan to talk about his time so far in the majors, his journey through the Minors, and more!; Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic broke the news earlier this week that a number of scouts and members of Mike Rizzo's staff were not being retained by the Nationals. She joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan to detail the story and discuss what this means for the future of not only Mike Rizzo, but the Lerner family and their ownership of the franchise. Plus, final thoughts as the Los Angeles Dodgers come to DC for a weekend series with the Nats.

On Second Thought... Sep 08, 2023

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Episode 83, Segment 1 -- In what has already been an odd last couple of weeks for the Nationals, Thursday's news just made things even weirder. The Nationals postponed Stephen Strasburg's originally scheduled retirement press conference that was set for this weekend, with reports that the team is still working out the terms of the retirement with the former World Series MVP. Grant & Tobi try to figure out what's going on with the Nats and Strasburg, and how the continued delay in Mike Rizzo's contract extension raises even more concerns for fans of the team.

Jacob Young on His First Career Walk-off Sep 08, 2023

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Episode 83, Segment 2 -- OF Jacob Young, a former 7th round pick of the Nationals, has risen through the ranks of the minor leagues, and arrived to the big league club a couple weeks ago as the 29th prospect in the Nationals minor league system. Wednesday Night, his multi-hit effort sent fans home happy as he recorded his first career walk-off hit vs the Mets. He joined Grant Paulsen on 106.7 The Fan to talk about his time so far in the majors, his journey through the Minors, and more!

Britt Ghiroli Details Nats Front Office Moves Sep 08, 2023

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Episode 83, Segment 3 -- Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic broke the news earlier this week that a number of scouts and members of Mike Rizzo's staff were not being retained by the Nationals. She joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan to detail the story and discuss what this means for the future of not only Mike Rizzo, but the Lerner family and their ownership of the franchise. Plus, final thoughts as the Los Angeles Dodgers come to DC for a weekend series with the Nats.

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