Wire Taps: Washington Nationals’ search for a corner outfield bat continues; Daniel Hudson talks 2021 + more Nats links...

The Nationals are still in the market for a corner outfield bat. Sean Doolittle makes a lot of sense in D.C. Daniel Hudson talks about his goal of bouncing back after a 2020 season in the nation’s capital. There are plenty of other links below. Go read your links. That’s all we have for you today.

NATS BEAT:

Remembering an uplifting event in the shadow of the Capitol - (MASN)
"It was a glorious early November day, a crisp autumn Saturday with a clear blue sky above and nothing but joy on the ground."

Former closer Sean Doolittle makes sense for Nationals on one-year deal - (NBC Sports Washington)
"Among the more accomplished lefties available in free agency is none other than Sean Doolittle, who spent the last three and a half years in D.C."

Report: MLB prohibits teams from holding workouts before spring training - (NBC Sports Washington)
"Major League Baseball issued a memo to all 30 teams Monday forbidding them from holding unauthorized workouts or mini-camps at their facilities until spring training begins, USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale reported Tuesday."

Why aren't the Nats as aggressive as they were one year ago? - (MASN)
"Look, we knew this was going to be a slow-developing market, even slower than we saw the last two winters. But the process continues to move at a snail’s pace."

NATIONAL(S) BEAT:

Possible Francisco Lindor trades, Yu Darvish, Blake Snell deals – (The Athletic)
"The Nationals, after trading for first baseman Josh Bell, want to add a corner outfielder, ideally someone from the free-agent tier that includes Michael Brantley, Joc Pederson and Kyle Schwarber."

Daniel Hudson on bouncing back - (MLB.com)
"Daniel Hudson talks about the Nationals' 2020 season and what the team needs to do to bounce back in a tough NL East division."

Washington Nationals Pilfer Josh Bell From Pittsburgh Pirates - (Forbes)
“The Pirates sold low on Josh Bell; the new Nat was one of their few players capable of moving the needle.”

Ranking MLB's top five rotations after Padres add Blake Snell and Yu Darvish - (CBSSports.com)
"The 2019 World Series champion Washington Nationals suffered a bit of a championship hangover in 2020, but their rotation is expected to rebound in 2021."

MLB rumors: Dodgers, Blake Treinen agree to two-year deal; Justin Turner seeking four-year contract - (CBSSports.com)
"Kluber ranked among the game's best starters as recently as 2018 though, and the Nationals would be able to slot him in as their No. 4 starter behind Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, and Patrick Corbin rather than count on him to be an ace."

Tim Bogar Returns To Nationals Staff - (Journal & Topics Media Group)
"Buffalo Grove alum Tim Bogar is sticking around for another season in Washington as the Nationals bench coach for the 2021 season."

NL EAST UPDATES:

MLB free agency: Corey Kluber another bounce-back candidate who would fit Phillies - (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
"The Phillies have little rotation depth beyond Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler and Zach Eflin. Spencer Howard is unproven, and Vince Velasquez has proven to be a No. 5 or 6 starter."

(1) Does Corey Kluber make sense as a potential target for the Mets? - (SNY - YouTube)
"With news that the Mets are expected to attend Corey Kluber’s bullpen session next week, the BNNY crew discusses if he would be a good fit in New York’s rotation next year."

DFA Danger: If Marlins add outfielder, what happens to Lewis Brinson? - (Fish Stripes)
"Tough decisions ahead for the Marlins as they move closer to constructing their 2021 team."

Atlanta Braves News: How Pache, Camargo, De La Cruz and more are doing in the Winter Leagues - (Talking Chop)
"A number of players in the Atlanta Braves organization are participating in Winter League baseball currently, so it’s good to check up on how they are doing..."