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Nationals: Josh Bell salary means another big bat still to come

Josh Bell #55 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on after the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at PNC Park on August 5, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

With the acquisition of Josh Bell the Washington Nationals have a big bat. With what Bell will be earning in salary next year, there is plenty of money left to pay another one.

Christmas came early for the Washington Nationals this year. Manager Dave Martinez was able to open a present a day early, and in that glorious wrapping paper was a 6-4, 250 pound, power hitting first baseman, named Josh Bell.