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Lucky Number 2; Still For Sale?; Barry Svrluga Assesses the State of the Nats Dec 08, 2022

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Episode 45, FULL SHOW -- For the first time in MLB history, the league held a draft lottery on Tuesday night to determine the draft order for the 2023 draft. Despite losing the most games in the major leagues in 2022, the Nationals wound up with the 2nd overall pick in the Draft Lottery. Grant & Danny open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball discussing the quirks of this new Draft Lottery system, and why it could potentially hinder the Nats ability to speed up their rebuilding process (3:00). The latest reports confirm that there is currently no timeline on when the Nationals franchise could be sold. Grant & Danny discuss why this is an eyebrow raising situation, and how the Nats television deal is proving to be a major issue in the process (23:45). Plus, G&D spin around the latest free agency news in the MLB, including where big name free agents such as Trea Turner, Aaron Judge, and Justin Verlander landed (35:00). Washington Post Columnist Barry Svrluga joined Grant & Danny to detail his article on the state of the Washington Nationals, including what roadblocks remain in the process of the team being sold, why the result of the MLB Draft Lottery could be a major pinpoint in the team's rebuilding process, and why it feels like the fan base is afraid to get attached to players after losing so many members of the 2019 World Championship team (39:00).

Lucky Number 2 Dec 08, 2022

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Episode 45, Segment 1 -- For the first time in MLB history, the league held a draft lottery on Tuesday night to determine the draft order for the 2023 draft. Despite losing the most games in the major leagues in 2022, the Nationals wound up with the 2nd overall pick in the Draft Lottery. Grant & Danny open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball discussing the quirks of this new Draft Lottery system, and why it could potentially hinder the Nats ability to speed up their rebuilding process.

Still For Sale? Dec 08, 2022

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Episode 45, Segment 2 -- The latest reports confirm that there is currently no timeline on when the Nationals franchise could be sold. Grant & Danny discuss why this is an eyebrow raising situation, and how the Nats television deal is proving to be a major issue in the process. Plus, G&D spin around the latest free agency news in the MLB, including where big name free agents such as Trea Turner, Aaron Judge, and Justin Verlander landed.

Barry Svrluga Assesses the State of the Nats Dec 08, 2022

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Episode 45, Segment 3 -- Washington Post Columnist Barry Svrluga joined Grant & Danny to detail his article on the state of the Washington Nationals, including what roadblocks remain in the process of the team being sold, why the result of the MLB Draft Lottery could be a major pinpoint in the team's rebuilding process, and why it feels like the fan base is afraid to get attached to players after losing so many members of the 2019 World Championship team.

Are Combined No-Hitters Real?; Back at the Park; Roadblocks for Ownership Nov 04, 2022

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Episode 44, FULL SHOW -- As the the intense nature of this years World Series reaches its peak, Grant and Danny break down the series so far, discuss the successes of former Nationals Dusty Baker, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber, and debate whether or not a Combined No-Hitter should count as a No-Hitter; Grant and Danny got the chance to host a season ticket holder event at Nationals Park, joined by several players and Manager Davey Martinez. The guys detail their experience and share a nugget that Davey Martinez revealed as a part of the teams potential offseason plans; Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post reported earlier this week that Major League Baseball is getting involved in the potential sale of the Nationals, and their continued bout with the MASN deal. Will the MASN deal ultimately end up being a deal breaker for any new suitors for the Nationals?

Are Combined No-Hitters Real? Nov 04, 2022

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Episode 44, Segment 1 -- As the the intense nature of this years World Series reaches its peak, Grant and Danny break down the series so far, discuss the successes of former Nationals Dusty Baker, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber, and debate whether or not a Combined No-Hitter should count as a No-Hitter.

Back at the Park Nov 04, 2022

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Episode 44, Segment 2 -- Grant and Danny got the chance to host a season ticket holder event at Nationals Park, joined by several players and Manager Davey Martinez. The guys detail their experience and share a nugget that Davey Martinez revealed as a part of the teams potential offseason plans.

Roadblocks For Ownership Nov 04, 2022

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Episode 44, Segment 3 -- Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post reported earlier this week that Major League Baseball is getting involved in the potential sale of the Nationals, and their continued bout with the MASN deal. Will the MASN deal ultimately end up being a deal breaker for any new suitors for the Nationals?

Watching Our Friends from Afar; New Ownership Abound; Offseason Business Oct 21, 2022

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Episode 43, FULL SHOW -- With the MLB Postseason reaching the Championship Series, Grant & Danny take a look at some of the great former Nationals who are working to get their respective teams into the 2022 World Series. Yes...we're just as sad as you are about it. What's the latest with the potential sale of the Washington Nationals? G&D discuss the latest rumors involving who could be the next owner of the DC's professional baseball franchise. Grant and Danny dive into some of the biggest player personnel questions of the Nationals offseason, including what to do with Patrick Corbin, who to spend money on, which young players need to take the next step, and more!

Watching Our Friends from Afar Oct 21, 2022

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Episode 43, Segment 1 -- With the MLB Postseason reaching the Championship Series, Grant & Danny take a look at some of the great former Nationals who are working to get their respective teams into the 2022 World Series. Yes...we're just as sad as you are about it.

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