The Washington Nationals, under GM Mike Rizzo, are working to become a competitive team despite financial limitations, bringing back closer Kyle Finnegan and enhancing their roster with veteran players. With a total roster cost of $68 million, they navigate a challenging financial landscape, where despite the ownership's wealth, the team faces small-market revenue issues. Their clever management and strategic player acquisitions aim to bring the team to a .500 record, amidst broader economic challenges impacting the sport.
"When I asked Siri to name the greatest underdog general manager in history who won despite almost no resources, I was not expecting my iPhone to answer, 'Vo Nguyen Giap, who defeated both the French and American forces in Vietnam.'"},{
"The Nats now have a credible 26-man roster for $68 million in a sport with no luxury tax until you hit $241 million."},{
"As someone in need of distraction from a world that's going to hell several times faster than usual, I've never checked so many times on the status of a journeyman closer."},{
"The Lerners, who own the team, are still very rich, but not as wealthy as they used to be."}],
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