Locked On Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals

As Ryan was panicking the last few weeks over the Nationals front office moves, it's time to settle down and get excited again. The Nats hired Brad Ciolek, who has been running the Orioles draft for the last few years, to be their Senior Director of Amatuer Scouting. Ryan discusses what it means for the organization, and as well as another move with Danny Haas. Is this the turn we've been waiting for years on? Also, DC & the Nats have agreed on multiple different things to bring upgrades to Nationals Park that we get into to end the show. 

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Victor Robles, the former phenom in the organization & top 10 prospect in all of baseball, has not lived up to his hype since his great 2019 rookie campaign. There's a lot of different things to consider with Robles moving forward. Ryan discusses his shortened 2023 season as he had a back injury that sidelined him for a majority of the season. But even then, can the Nats rely on Victor Robles moving forward as your everyday CF? 

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As we enter a huge offseason here in DC, there's one thing that sticks out; what is going on with the Lerner family & their ownership with the Washington Nationals? Do you have any faith in them turning this ship around? Also, what happened to them selling the team, is that over? As the Nats are deep in the rebuild, there's different ways to go about it. You can either spend your way to contending, or you can build it through your farm system. Which way does Ryan think the Nats should go? Lastly, Ryan needs to see one thing from the Lerner family this offseason, and he shares what he needs to see at the end of the podcast. 

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When the Washington Nationals traded Juan Soto to the Padres & got back in return the massive haul, MacKenzie Gore was kind of a forgotten name almost. The former top 10 prospect in baseball, top 5 pick in 2017, was always a very talented pitcher. Injuries hurt him at times, but he was still someone that oozes talent. Ryan discusses what he saw with Gore this year, and then gets into why he thinks MacKenzie Gore is the ace of this pitching staff. Lastly, where does MacKenzie Gore need to improve heading into 2924? Ryan pinpoints two things she wants to see from Gore moving forward that could help propel him & his career. 

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The Washington Nationals continue their offseason overhaul by making coaching staff changes by letting go of Tim Bogar, Gary DiSarcina, and Eric Young Jr. But... There were two moves Nats fans wanted to see happen and those were pitching coach Jim Hickey & hitting coach Darnell Coles, and they are returning for 2024. Ryan balances both sides out here cause he doesn't think its as easy of a decision as everyone thinks. Ryan discusses all of those things in the first two segments. Also, we get into a season breakdown of bullpen breakout Jordan Weems as he put his name on the map to make a serious contribution in 2024. 

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One of the better prospects in baseball entering 2022, CJ Abrams, had that breakout season we've anticipated long before he debuted. We all know the skillset Abrams has, and what he could do with it. After starting the season pretty cold, he ended 2023 with a big bang and showed why he was deserving of being a marquee member of that Juan Soto trade. Ryan breaks down the 2023 season for CJ Abrams, and gets into some projections for him as well. What can he do better in 2024 & beyond? Can CJ Abrams be a 25 home run guy per season moving forward? Also, the Nats should extend him like today. Ryan discusses all that & much more. 

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While the Nationals season has come to an end, on this feel good Friday Ryan takes a look at who impressed the most for this young scrappy Nats squad. Who would you say? Ryan comes with his answer, and why this player was most impressive. There have been even more player development news with the Nationals, as we have a little clarity on what will happen with these vacant positions. Ryan discussed that here, and why it makes sense for what they're doing. Lastly, Ryan previews the offseason for Locked On Nationals and gives his official World Series prediction as an NL East team will be in his World Series. 

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On today's Locked On Nationals, Ryan is joined by Matt Weyrich from Monumental Sports. Matt used to cover the Nats, but now covers your Washington Capitals. Ryan first gives Matt an opportunity to react to the 2023 season, and see what he thinks about the future in DC. Was the foundation set for the Nats in '23? Also, the Nationals have gutted a lot of their player development staff in the middle of this rebuild, and there's some speculation that this could be for a budget cut with the team. Ryan discusses all things player development with Matt, and sees if this makes any sense. Elijah Green finished his first pro season, and it was a tough one for the kid. Ryan & Matt discuss why they still haven't given up on the toolsy outfielder. 

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Entering the 2023 season, the Washington Nationals were expected to finish as one of the worst teams in all of baseball. Now while they weren't technically good by baseball's standards, they still had a successful season and it was because of the foundation that was set. Ryan discusses the young core, and how they should handle that going forward. Entering the offseason, the Nationals still have needs that they need to fill entering 2024. Two spots in particular, 1st base & 3rd base need upgrades offensively so Ryan attacks that here & discusses what his plan would be entering the offseason for both of those vacancies. Lastly, Jerry DiPoto of the Seattle Mariners had some interesting answers regarding being patient with the team building up for a World Series, and man... was he wrong. 

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The Washington Nationals let their Director Of Player Development De Jon Watson go as his contract expired with the team. Andrew Golden of the Washington Post broke this news as he hinted at the possibility of this being a budget move... And if that is the case, then we have a problem. And it isn't a small one. Ryan then discusses what should happen with Watson's role as the Nats are in the middle of a rebuild, how should they settle this? Ryan discusses that all, and then gets to a postseason preview. 

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