Before the Winter Meetings began, the Washington Nationals announced they signed recently-turned 29-year-old infielder Jeimer Candelario (JAY-mer can-duh-LAR-ee-oh) to a 1-year/$5M free agent deal, adding the former Chicago Cubs’ prospect and Detroit Tigers’ third baseman (1B/DH) to the mix in D.C.
Once they arrived in San Diego, CA for the Winter Meetings last week, GM Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez were asked what the signing meant for some of the other hot-corner infielders on the roster.
Candelario is coming off a .