Nationals Talk

Todd & Tim Shovers take one final look at 2018 right before the calendar flips and also re-digest the Anibal Sanchez/Tanner Roark swap in the rotation. Plus, is there any way for MLB to speed up the Hot Stove for future seasons?

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Todd Dybas, Tim Shovers, and Ryan Wormeli get a head-start on the potential reality for Nats fans, a starting lineup that doesn't feature Bryce Harper everyday. Where do Juan Soto and Treat Turner fit in that batting order?

Finally, a look in at the Orioles new brass at GM and Manager (24:02).

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Does the big trade involving Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp to L.A. make it all but official that Bryce Harper is headed to LA? How does the Nats rotation look now that Anibal Sanchez is signed and where do Erick Fedde and Joe Ross stand?

Finally, the 2019 Hall of Fame Ballot has been released (23:56). Shovers & Todd talk about the guys that would vote for, including the usual question of the guys attached to Steroid Era.

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Todd Dybas gives immediate analysis to Washington inking starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez to a 2 year/ $10 million deal.

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As the Winter Meetings are a distant memory and the Bryce Harper front remains quiet, a reaction for the latest involving the Nats. A recap of the Matt Adams signing, and updated thoughts on second base lead things off. Then more of a deep dive into the Tanner Roark trade and what that means for the back end of the rotation. Is more help on the way for the bullpen?

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Todd Dybas gives immediate reaction to the news that Matt Adams, left handed hitting 1st baseman, is coming back to the Nationals after signing a 1 year/ $4 million deal.

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Todd Dybas is joined by Jamal Collier of MLB.com & Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post in Vegas to give their immediate reactions to the news of the Nationals trading Tanner Roark to the Reds in return for Tanner Rainey. They also dive further into the speculation of whether Bryce Harper would sign for either the Yankees or White Sox.

Finally, Todd exclusively sits down with super agent Scott Boras for not only the latest with Harper, but also the future in Washington for Anthony Rendon (26:07).

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Tim Murray catches up with Todd Dybas as the Winter Meetings have experienced some temporary "Harper-Lash", so they cover other pressing topics regarding the Nats. Will they move Tanner Roark, Michael A. Taylor working down in the Winter League, and is Mike Rizzo interested in D.J. LeMahieu?

Stay tuned for Todd's sit-down with the skipper Davey Martinez for all the latest regarding his club as he prepares for his 2nd season in Washington (15:53).

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Tim Shovers & Todd Dybas recap a day highlighted by Nats GM Mike Rizzo addressing the media after the well publicized comments last week by Owner Mark Lerner regarding Bryce Harper. Yankees GM Brian Cashman also weighs in on the prized free agent (11:40)

They then discuss the 2 newest editions to Cooperstown and whether they should have been voted into the Hall of Fame (15:31)

Finally, hear what ESPN's Tim Kurkjian had to say to NBC Sports Washington about the possibility of Harper to the Phillies (24:42).

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Tim Murray connects with Todd Dybas who is down in Las Vegas at the Baseball Winter Meetings. They certainly dive into Nats Owner Mark Lerner's comments regarding the future of Bryce Harper (8:17)

They look back at Patrick Corbin's press conference and all of the players who were in attendance. Finally (29:10), they answer your twitter questions including a look at the situation at catcher at all levels in the organization.

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