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The Washington Nationals are pivoting hard toward player development, with front office exec Paul Toboni pushing a rebuild-from-within strategy after years of a weak farm system that failed to sustain competitiveness post-2019 World Series. Unlike teams that rely on drafting and nurturing talent, the Nationals have struggled to cultivate homegrown stars, forcing them to rely on costly trades and free agency. Toboni, a former Red Sox executive who prioritizes drafting and development, is now bringing that philosophy to D.C., aiming to fix the pipeline and lay the groundwork for long-term success — even if it takes years to see the payoff.

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