Some weekend reading from me, @andrewcgolden and @chelsea_janes: At a critical juncture in the Nationals' existence, the decision-making process can seem "chaotic," the franchise "directionless."
I spent the last week or so asking execs and agents about potential candidates to run the Washington Nationals' baseball operation. Here are some names that came up most frequently. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Chatter with scouts, agents, execs ahead of the Nats with the No. 1 pick in tonight's MLB draft:
* Nats are being verrrry quiet about their intentions. * LSU LHP Kade Anderson and Oklahoma prep SS Eli Willits come up most. * Ethan Holliday hasn't been mentioned to me as likely.
What: A live Q&A on the future of the Nationals. Who: Me, @chelsea_janes and @spencernusbaum_ . When: Noon on Tuesday, but get those questions in early at the link below.
A 33-48 first half brings scrutiny to all levels of an organization.
Like this: Since 2012, the Nats have drafted and signed 45 players who made the majors. Six have a bWAR of 4.0 or greater; 23 have a bWAR that is below 0.0.
In his first 37 games, CJ Abrams slashed .311/.372/.561 and led all shortstops in OPS. In his last 10, he's 5 for 39 (.128) and hasn't driven in a run.
The problem isn't that Alex Ovechkin and the Russian men's hockey team won't be at next year's Olympics (though that would be awesome). The problem is the IOC's inconsistency with applying its penalties.
“Uh-oh. Good lord. Are you kidding me?” “Oh, no he didn’t.” “Yes, he did.” “No, he didn’t.” “Yes, he did.” “No way. How many other guys in baseball are doing that?”
On James Wood, the announcers discovering his abilities, and the gift he already has.
