The Washington Nationals have never been the team to step too far off the beaten path. Matt Williams established a very serious clubhouse, which changed with Dusty Baker at the helm. However, even under Baker, the Nats were a fairly traditional team.
Now, with Dave Martinez in tow, this will change. Although spring training has barely begun, we have already seen signs of change. Pitchers have practiced in bucket hats, there has been music playing during workouts, and Bob Henley leads a daily “circle of trust”.
Spring training was already off to a unique start, but the oddity peaked on Wednesday.