Author Topic: Are The Nationals in Spring Training?  (Read 2238 times)

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Offline Natsinpwc

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Re: Are The Nationals in Spring Training?
« Reply #75: March 10, 2023, 11:50:43 PM »
Couldn't disagree more. Sure most of the Nats top prospects are in the lower minors and some probably won't pan out, but it will be interesting watching to see how they're doing. I don't think the Nats have ever had this many highly regarded prospects at one time. Six of their top 10 prospects are outfielders. If just two pan out they can add another outfielder in free agency when the time comes. They have a shortstop, second baseman and catcher who look good. They have a first baseman/DH who was as good as any rookie last August and September. They have 3 MLB ready starters who have promise.

The Tigers, Royals and A's don't have anybody at the MLB level and nothing in the minors. The Angels were 73-89 last year, haven't appreciatively upgraded over the offseason, and will probably lose Ohtani either in July or next offseason.
The Angels are projected to be about a .500 team. So they have a shot at a wild card. If they trade Ohtani they might rebuild their system as the Nats did.  The Tigers were considered a top five system a few years which is a lesson. The Nats were considered to have top system around that time with guys like Kieboom and Robles and Fedde. Let’s hope Thai group works out better.