Nats also have a really tough schedule after the Marlins series this week heading into the ASB. That should/could really inform the Nats direction shortly thereafter one way or the other. If the Nats want to make a push in the division, they almost need to make the position player move ASAP. If the games vs. the NL West go poorly, then you can start the sell off after the break.
how tough? At home with NYM for 1, then 2 vs. TB and 4 vs. LAD. After that, on the road for 4 in SD and 3 in SF. 14 games, probably need .500 or better. Thinking about it, they should know by Sunday night. They probably need to go 4-2 over this 6 game trip to be on the fringe, and that may assume the Mets play neutral ball.
