Nationals Looking for Change

Washington, DC -- A franchise once thought to be on the rise is just a few short years ago is now looking to rebuild yet again. Faces of the franchise Stephen Strasburg and Ryan Zimmerman are now ejoying careers elsewhere, while the Nationals struggle to replace them. Certainly having 3 general managers in the last 4 years has not helped. Several questionable trades, and some questionable contract signings later, new GM Mav3rek is charged with the tough task of giving the Nationals their first taste of success since they moved from Montreal. "There is some talent on this team and in the minors", new GM Mav3rek said, "but there is also some dead weight around here too." The Nationals had a quiet offseason, not making a single free agent signing, and only making a couple minor trades. Washington seems content to head in to the 2015 season with the majority of their roster in tact from a team that finished dead last in the NL East. "In order for us to be successful, we are going to have to get the most out of our players and probably have a little luck." Mav3rek said. "We will need our rotation and bullpen to step up big time. Our offense will be able to score runs, but our pitching will make or break us." Washington lacks a true leadoff hitter, an Ace pitcher and a true closer. It seems they will have to make due with the cards they have been dealt though as they lack the budget flexibility to make any big trades. Only time will tell if the Nationals will see any improvement from last season. Our prediction? 75 wins and 87 losses with a 4th place division finish.