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Special K 9274 · 02-11-2007, 09:07 PM

Nationals Off-Season Review:

Washington - The Nationals headed into the 2018 off-season with a ton of money to spend and a few holes to fill. They need to bring in another pitcher or two, a middle infielder, a backup outfielder, and maybe another bench player or two. They had over 120 million to spend on free agents, and they signed the following:

SP - Bill "The Skull" Dawson - Dawson, for some reason had been used as a middle releiver for the last few years despite the fact that he had 10 endruance. The Nationals plan to move him to the starting rotation this season and the #4 starter. This is The Skull's second tour of duty with the Nationals. He was on the team for one season before being traded to Oakland. Dawson, who is only 29, was given a 5 year deal, and hopefully will had a good run of years with the Nationals.

MR - Kristian Bell - Bell is a sold releif pitcher, with 9-10-6 ratings. He helps to sure up the Nationals bullpen, which should be among the tops in the league this season. Bell has been solid over the past 4 seasons, nothing amazing, but certainly solid numbers.

LF - Elijah Dukes - While some Nationals fans were questiong why the team would even wast money on another outfielder, the Nationals feel they got a bargin for Dukes. Dukes, who has put up consitent numbers in the past, has only one big question in his game. His contact. If it dips any lower the Nationals may look to move him, or simply send him to AAA.

C - German "City Slicker" Nuñez - Another former Nationals, Nunez brings a very solid playing capability to the Nats. The Nationals front office was suprised when they were contacted by Nunez and told that he was going to sign with them. His expected value was a lot higher in a league were catchers are a real commodity.

The Nationals had a very productive off-season. They brought in 4 guys who can, hopefully, help get the Nationals to the playoffs. Washington is heading into this season with big goals, to reach the playoffs, and finish with both a top 10 ranking in hitting and pitching. "With the amount of talent on this team, I certainly think that is a reasonable goal." Said Nationals starting right fielder, Gordon "Pop" Moore. Spring training begins (and ends) tommorow, and the first regular seaosn sim is on Friday. Lineups and Pitching Staff will be posted the day after spring training.

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Special K 9274 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 175	Nationals Off-Season Review: Washington - The Nationals headed into the 2018 off-season with a ton of money to spend and a few holes to fill. They need to bring in another pitcher or two, a middle infielder, a backup outfielder, and maybe another bench player or two. They had over 120 million to spend on free agents, and they signed the following: SP - Bill "The Skull" Dawson - Dawson, for some reason had been used as a middle releiver for the last few years despite the fact that he had 10 endruance. The Nationals plan to move him to the starting rotation this season and the #4 starter. This is The Skull's second tour of duty with the Nationals. He was on the team for one season before being traded to Oakland. Dawson, who is only 29, was given a 5 year deal, and hopefully will had a good run of years with the Nationals. MR - Kristian Bell - Bell is a sold releif pitcher, with 9-10-6 ratings. He helps to sure up the Nationals bullpen, which should be among the tops in the league this season. Bell has been solid over the past 4 seasons, nothing amazing, but certainly solid numbers. LF - Elijah Dukes - While some Nationals fans were questiong why the team would even wast money on another outfielder, the Nationals feel they got a bargin for Dukes. Dukes, who has put up consitent numbers in the past, has only one big question in his game. His contact. If it dips any lower the Nationals may look to move him, or simply send him to AAA. C - German "City Slicker" Nuñez - Another former Nationals, Nunez brings a very solid playing capability to the Nats. The Nationals front office was suprised when they were contacted by Nunez and told that he was going to sign with them. His expected value was a lot higher in a league were catchers are a real commodity. The Nationals had a very productive off-season. They brought in 4 guys who can, hopefully, help get the Nationals to the playoffs. Washington is heading into this season with big goals, to reach the playoffs, and finish with both a top 10 ranking in hitting and pitching. "With the amount of talent on this team, I certainly think that is a reasonable goal." Said Nationals starting right fielder, Gordon "Pop" Moore. Spring training begins (and ends) tommorow, and the first regular seaosn sim is on Friday. Lineups and Pitching Staff will be posted the day after spring training.