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This is has been something that I have been thinking about since the signing deadline passed. I’m going to break from the mold that I typically have here where I attempt to be as even-keeled as I can when it comes to the happenings with the Nationals farm system. This has little to do with not [...]
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BLAME TED FOR NO CROW?
The Nationals Enquirer — ... to Nationals fans more than a month ago about the budget. Brian at Nationals Farm Authority builds an interesting case around the apparent either/or decision between Aaron Crow and J.P. Ramirez that the begs the question(s): what was the budget, and was it realistic? ...

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