So Davey Martinez thinks Kentucky Derby champion Rich Strike can be an inspiration for his last-place Washington Nationals?
Baseball comebacks like the Derby long shot’s are about more than just desire. They take a combination of desire, talent, leadership, and experience in a blend that changes every season.
The Nats are still determining if they have the talent to get from the back of the pack to finish “in the money” — securing one of the six NL postseason spots.
But Martinez and his team are also clearly still searching for the degrees of experience and leadership that spark runs like their own rally in 2019 from 19-31 to the World Series title.