Now before folks get too excited and think that these two will follow in the footsteps of DJ Herz and Mitchell Parker, Mr. Boss has already written the reality check.
That’s not to say that we can’t dream about an outfield of Crews, Wood, and Hassell in 2025 or 2026, but that that outcome might represent the best-case scenario, one in which everything falls into place and there are no injuries.
[Pause for laughter]
What this does represent is the Nationals playing it safe with the two most viable candidates. This is also a factor of being a last-place team, as the Nats can (and did) cut guys they could easily replace to make room for whomever they were going to add.
I’m in DC day for my work today so I have sign off now. Please feel free to discuss in the comments.