Hot Stove in the District, part 2 of 2
This is the second article about the Nationals Hot Stove panel discussion for full season ticket holders on January 28. The focus here is on “off the field” stuff.
Author: Dominic Toto
Hot Stove in the District
You can’t ignite the baseball hot stove season without a spark. The Washington Nationals held their first Hot Stove session for full-season ticket holders since January of 2020 last Saturday at Nats Park. Those in attendance on the concourse of the FIS Champions Club got an inside look at the upcoming season from an on the field and off the field perspective. This edition will focus on the on-field stuff.
Nationals Sign Fourteen Internationals
The Washington Nationals signed 14 free agents on the first day of the international signing period on January 15. Six outfielders led the list by position, followed by three shortstops and three right-handed pitchers. One left-handed pitcher and one catcher completed the group.
Nationals sign free agent Corey Dickerson to One-Year Deal
The Washington Nationals fanned the flames of their not-so-hot stove by signing another free agent left-handed bat, Corey Dickerson, to a one-year contract. Dickerson, a ten-year veteran, will turn 34 in May. In 97 games with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2022, Dickerson hit .267 with 17 2B, 6 HR, and 27 RBI.
Nationals acquire former Met, Dominic Smith
Mr. Smith is coming to Washington. The Washington Nationals finalized a one-year agreement with former New York Met, Dominic Smith. As a left-handed batter, Smith fills a strategic, key position for the Nats. Smith was...
Nats Lukewarm Stove and Offseason Summary
The cold weather has not caused the Washington Nationals hot stove to heat up much. When getting the number 2 pick in the MLB draft lottery is one of the highlights of your off-season, that does not exactly spark the embers either.
