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Wire Taps: Nationals' depth problem? Nats' bat bone; Danny Espinosa is no Trea Turner

Catch up on the last 24 hours in Nationals news and watch as we desperately try to find enough links to keep you informed on the goings on in Washington.

By Patrick Reddington
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Do the Nationals have a depth problem on the major league roster? Fangraphs.com's Dave Cameron looked at the 25-man roster and the results weren't pretty. See below for results...

There aren't too many links out there at this point, but we found what we could and one of them introduces us all to the "bat bone"... Get started on today's links, right now!!!:

The Nationals Have a Depth Problem
"In fact, it’s hard to find a legitimate contender with as weak a group of reserves as the Nationals." - Dave Cameron

A brief history of the Nats' ever-changing closer identity
"We don’t know yet who will serve as the Nationals closer come opening day, but we do know it will be someone new."

Four underrated MLB teams to keep an eye on
"Danny Espinosa is of course no Trea Turner, which is why the Nationals traded him. But he's always hit lefties..."

Kolko/Werth bobblehead gets nod in P-Nats fan vote
"This is the second consecutive year that the P-Nats have planned a bobblehead giveaway based on suggestions from their loyal fans."

It's moving day for Washington Nationals at new West Palm Beach digs
"Called a 'bat bone,' it might be the most unusual baseball tool in the clubhouse."

FBB Curbed Section: New York-style luxury apartments come to Nationals Park area
"The rooftop includes a swimming pool, hot tub, cabanas, fire pits, grilling areas and views of the Capitol and Nationals Park."

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