WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. -- The Nationals are incorporating three new players to the middle of their defense this season, with Matt Wieters taking over at catcher, Trea Turner transitioning as the full-time shortstop and Adam Eaton coming in as the starting center fielder. The impact of those three players will largely make up just how good the Nats defense will be in 2017.
Defense is always a focal point for manager Dusty Baker. He bemoans teams that makes a lot of errors and believes that with tireless work any player or team can improve defensively.