As all Washington Nationals fans know all to well is the bullpen last year was absolutely atrocious. They finished last in ERA with a 5.66, behind even the Baltimore Orioles. Yes the same Orioles whose pitchers set a record for most home runs allowed in a season. Luckily for Nationals fans, manager Dave Martinez found the perfect way to manage the bullpen in the playoffs that allowed for us to cycle through the same three guys and to use the starters in relief as well.
Fast forward to the off-season and arguably the Nationals best reliever in Daniel Hudson was a free agent, as well as journey man Fernando Rodney.