so . . . if not Realmuto, then try for a guy who can split time, play some d, and don't overpay. Jason Castro, Curt Casali, I guess. Hope for an offensive bounce back, but be satisfied with OK or better defense? Tyler Flowers?
At this point, the Nats will need that money elsewhere. They can roll with Israel Pineda or another JAG. And the Lerners are probably playing up financial woes, and will likely push hard on deferred money, which makes it difficult to sign free agents.
We'll probably overpay for Ozuna, and be stuck with two DHs in the OF while Robles keeps eating protein bars and trying to bulk up.