MASN All Access Podcast: Nationals

James Wood is the universal No. 1 prospect in the Nats system. But how do outlets differ with the rest of their top 10 lists? Bobby Blanco and Amy Jennings compare prospect rankings after a visit to High-A Wilmington. Plus, hear from Wood, T.J. White and Mario Lisson.

Is CJ Abrams’ defense a cause for concern? Will Keibert Ruiz continue to hit? Is MacKenzie Gore the best pitcher on the staff? Bobby Blanco and Amy Jennings overanalyze and overreact to the Nats’ first few games. Plus, where the top prospects will begin the season and immediate reactions to the new rules.

What will CJ Abrams’ batting average be? How many home runs will Joey Meneses hit? Who will lead the Nats pitching staff in wins? Bobby and Amy make season predictions ahead of Opening Day.

Is Chad Kuhl the right replacement for Cade Cavalli? Who will earn the last bullpen spots? Bobby Blanco and Brendan Mortensen answer pitching questions and much more with one week left of camp. Plus, recapping the World Baseball Classic and fantasy baseball drafts.

Keibert Ruiz signed am eight-year contract extension and Cade Cavalli exited Tuesday’s game in the third inning with an apparent elbow injury. Bobby and Amy discuss Ruiz’s contract and what’s next for Cavalli. Plus, hear from Ruiz, Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez.

Carter Kieboom had a setback in his return from Tommy John surgery after making his first spring training start. Amy Jennings and Brendan Mortensen discuss Kieboom’s struggles and future in the organization.

Spring training games are underway in West Palm Beach. Bobby and Amy discuss why the Nationals decided to ramp down Sean Doolittle and why they are being cautious with other pitchers. They also talk about the improvements that the Nationals have made defensively and what CJ Abrams needs to work on before Opening Day.

Position players have reported to West Palm Beach and the first full-squad workouts are underway. Bobby and Amy discuss what we have we learned from the first week of Nats spring training. Plus, Mike Rizzo discusses the top prospects and his contract status, and Davey Martinez talks about the first full-squad workout.

While pitchers and catchers report to West Palm Beach, hearts remain heavy in D.C. for the late Ted Lerner. Bobby Blanco and Amy Jennings remember the Nationals' founding principal owner. Then they preview spring training with offseason grades, top storylines and position battles to watch.

Trea Turner to the Phillies. Justin Verlander to the Mets. The NL East was the most active division in baseball this offseason. Where do things stand heading into spring training? Bobby and Amy pose one big question for each team. Plus, the Nats add starting pitching depth and agree to terms with Victor Robles.