"The Washington Nationals made a splash last week by hiring the youngest coach in the Major Leagues since 1972, 33-year-old Blake Butera. Brand new President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni is making his mark on the MLB offseason. David Pearson from the Boston Red Sox and Justin Horowitz from the Pittsburgh Pirates have been hired as Assistant GM's. Mike DeBartolo was also kept on the staff as an assistant GM."
"Assembling the rest of the coaching staff should be priority number one. Butera will need some experienced coaches around him. A bench coach with prior coaching experience would be smart, as he's typically the manager's right-hand man. It can also be used as an opportunity to find a former player interested in coaching. Ryan Zimmermann as the Nats bench coach would be awesome, but it's unlikely."
Paul Toboni, the new President of Baseball Operations, has hired 33-year-old Blake Butera and assembled assistant GMs David Pearson and Justin Horowitz while retaining Mike DeBartolo. The front office emphasizes scouting and player development. Prioritizing completion of the coaching staff is essential, with a bench coach who has prior experience and veteran presence recommended. Hitting and pitching coaches who avoid emphasizing ground-ball contact are preferred. Free agency looms with Josh Bell, Paul DeJong, and Derek Law posted as free agents. Trade rumors center on MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams, and roster construction will depend on whether those trades occur and available payroll flexibility.
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