If Nats desire another infielder, plenty of options remain

If Nats desire another infielder, plenty of options remain
Whether the Nationals were ever seriously interested in DJ LeMahieu isn't clear, but here's what is clear: They were never going to match the six-year, $90 million offer the veteran infielder reportedly accepted from the Yankees on Friday. Look, LeMahieu would've been a great fit for the Nats. He could've led off or batted second, creating an elite 1-2-3 trio with Trea Turner and Juan Soto. He could've played third base or second base, helped out at first base, or played some combination...

Nats reportedly interested in Kris Bryant and DJ LeMahieu

Nats reportedly interested in Kris Bryant and DJ LeMahieu
The Nationals are working the phones, speaking with big-time free agents and well-known players, in an attempt to upgrade their offense for a team that ended up in last place in the abbreviated 2020 campaign. In back-to-back tweets Friday, MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported the Nats are interested in trading for All-Star third baseman Kris Bryant and finding a way to sign touted free agent infielder DJ LeMahieu. The Nationals have pursued both players in the past, and could be looking to...

Nats have multiple paths in search to bolster infield

Nats have multiple paths in search to bolster infield
The Nationals need a big bat, someone to hit behind Trea Turner and Juan Soto, and the most logical position for that person to play is a corner outfield position. But it doesn't have to work out quite like that. Just as, let's say, a presidential candidate has more than one path to 270 electoral votes, general manager Mike Rizzo has more than one path to try to boost his club's lineup. The state of the Nationals infield is very much in flux as the offseason begins. We know Turner is...

LeMahieu, Gonzalez and Harrison lead second base market

LeMahieu, Gonzalez and Harrison lead second base market
2B or not 2B? That is the question ... at least for the next six weeks or so. The club has made nice moves in the offseason to secure a pair of front-line starters, a pair veteran catchers, solid bullpen arms and a familiar backup first baseman. But what about a starting second baseman? The Nationals continue to look around at veteran impact second basemen to add to the mix of Wilmer Difo, Howie Kendrick and Carter Kieboom (down the line). The best-case scenario is to get a second baseman who...

LeMahieu solves Gonzalez; offense searching (Rockies win 5-1)

LeMahieu solves Gonzalez; offense searching (Rockies win 5-1)
Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez struggled a bit early on, but his defense didn't exactly do him any favors either. DJ LeMahieu led off with a solo shot to left-center on a 1-1 pitch. With a man on and two outs, former Nats star Ian Desmond popped up behind second base. Howie Kendrick dropped the fly ball for an error, allowing Chris Iannetta to score. In the second inning, LeMahieu continued to solve Gonzalez with an RBI double. Manwhile, Chad Bettis did a nice job through three frames...