Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has been known to negotiate fantastic trades, and he may need to do so again this off-season. With a ridiculously expensive free agent market, the Nats best avenue to acquire a starting pitcher may be the trade market.
If the Nats elect to acquire a starting pitcher via trade, Danny Duffy is a great option. Duffy, a 28-year-old starting pitcher with the Kansas City Royals, has put together a solid seven-year career and could be moved this off-season.
With Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, Lorenzo Cain, and Alcides Escobar all currently free agents, the Royals are in a bit of disarray.