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So yeah, this is what passes for a collection of Nationals links at this time of year. We did all we could to find something for you to read this morning, and there are a few interesting or at least readable stories in there.
So dig in while we all wait for something truly newsworthy to happen. Go read your links...
NATS BEAT:
Where does Carter Kieboom fit best in Nationals infield? - (MASN)
”Few players will have a microscope trained on them in spring training like Carter Kieboom, who will get a laser focus usually not afforded rookies.”
The Nationals' Racing Presidents had an epic race at the Military Bowl - (NBC Sports Washington)
"Any Nationals fan that was watching the Military Bowl on Friday saw something take place that looked very familiar."
This mascot race is too much! pic.twitter.com/47HzQHvPR3
— ESPN (@espn) December 27, 2019
Then and now, Stephen Strasburg helps lead new generation of Nats - (MASN)
"General manager Mike Rizzo has had a front row seat to see how Strasburg has evolved over the years in his quiet, unassuming way into a leader in the clubhouse."
These are the most-read sports stories from 2019 - (wusa9.com)
"If we learned anything about you guys in 2019, it's that you are die-hard Nationals fans -- or you just enjoy jumping on the bandwagon of winning teams."
On Juan Soto as possible MVP, the shuffle and a long-term deal - (MASN)
"General manager Mike Rizzo said in late August on 106.7 The Fan he would offer Soto $180 million over 10 years right now, but he did not think the slugger would accept that. And that is true."
Sports losses in 2019: Newcombe, Robinson, Starr, Havlicek - (Washington Times)
"Frank Robinson, 83 - He slid hard and played hard and knew how to make an entrance. In his first game as manager, a player-manager for the Cleveland Indians, Robinson homered in the first inning."
Games that shaped the decade in local sports - (WTOP)
"Has there been a more anticipated MLB debut than [Stephen] Strasburg’s in recent memory?"
NATIONAL(S) BEAT:
Bowden: The top 30 free agents still available and where they might land – (The Athletic)
"[Josh] Donaldson has benefitted from Anthony Rendon and Mike Moustakas signing early and now there’s a bidding war for his services led by the Nationals, Twins and Braves."
‘Very dangerous trend’: Baseball failing to hire African American managers - (SFChronicle.com)
"Dusty Baker was still open to a manager’s job when the Nationals won the World Series in October."
Could the balance of power in the NL East rest on one player? #BringerOfRain ☔️ | #Nationals pic.twitter.com/CND7UEE9dm
— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) December 28, 2019
NL EAST UPDATES:
Braves have signed most players, but not spent the most this offseason - (AJC.com)
"A total of 47 baseball free agents — seven by Atlanta alone — have signed so far this offseason."
The most forgettable and least impactful Phillies of the decade - (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
"The most forgettable Phils. Guys who disappointed you, disappeared quickly, were here for just a brief stay or who you don't even remember being here."
2019 Ump Compilation. pic.twitter.com/mbJuqaqL4x
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) December 27, 2019
Bullpen projected as NL's best may surprise you - (MLB.com)
"Could the National League’s best 2020 bullpen reside in … Queens?"
Sterling Sharp interview: New Marlins pitcher preps for 2020 MLB debut - (Fish Stripes)
"I was lucky enough to be able to talk to Sterling this offseason and ask him a couple questions to introduce him to Marlins fans."
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