"The Washington Nationals are at an interesting point in the franchise's timeline. Six years removed from a World Series victory, the Nats find themselves in the basement of the Major Leagues. From 2012-2019, Washington competed for an NL East title each season. Nowadays, the Nationals are consistently battling for last place in the division. The 2025 season was a letdown due to unrealistic expectations set by former President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo,"
"which ultimately led to his firing. Paul Toboni has been hired as his replacement and will likely install a complete rebuild of the organization. Besides fundamental changes in the organization, what are two difficult decisions the Nats have to make this offseason? What is the goal of Free Agency? There are multiple layers to the question of "What is the goal of Free Agency?""
Six years after a World Series win, the Nationals have fallen to the bottom of the majors after years of competing for the NL East. The 2025 season under Mike Rizzo ended in disappointment and his subsequent firing. Paul Toboni has been hired and is expected to begin a complete organizational rebuild. The offseason must confront difficult roster decisions and evaluate which players form the core moving forward. Free agency should aim to supplement and protect emerging young talent rather than pursue marquee, long-term contracts. The strategy will likely emphasize development, trades, and selective signings, not a payroll splurge.
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