Episode Details

Washington Nationals scramble to fill first base as Opening Day nears—will Rhys Hoskins be the answer? With just days until spring training, Ryan Clary spotlights the team’s glaring roster gap, assessing internal options like Luis Garcia Jr. and Andres Chaparro while making the case for signing power-hitting free agent Hoskins. Are the Nationals’ leadership and new coaching staff bold enough to make a decisive move? Ryan Clary also highlights Blake Butera’s praise for Cade Cavalli, pointing to a potential breakout season for Washington’s top pitching arm, and examines James Wood’s comments on the team’s revitalized clubhouse culture. Plus, a closer look at the Drew Smith bullpen signing and how it fits into a rapidly evolving roster strategy. Can this mix of player development and calculated risk set the Nationals on a new path in the NL East?

00:00 Nationals Should Sign Rhys Hoskins

06:06 Nationals' Options for First Base

08:24 Nationals' First Base Strategy Debate

15:12 Cade Cavalli: Nationals' Best Pitcher

18:04 Nationals' Future: Cavalli & Wood

23:18 Nationals Sign Low-Risk Pitcher

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