TalkNats.com article:

https://www.talknats.com/2024/02/14/the-offseason-is-over-as-the-preseason-begins/

Has Mike Rizzo given up on the Nats before the first game has even been played? Rizzo made promises to the fans that he would sign a new top level starting pitcher. But he said: “I just couldn’t find that starting pitcher that was going to impact us at this time, for not only the right amount of years — but the right salary at this time.” — Mike Rizzo's explanation on not signing a starter that he said early in the offseason was on his priority list.

Later Dan talks about questions about positions around the diamond. He then talks about the questions regarding the starting rotation and the bullpen. He then talks about the Strasburg deal was one of the worst in Nationals history.

The question is as a Nat's fan: How can we be optimistic about the season when Rizzo has done little to improve it

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