The Washington Nationals will start the season with an eight-man bullpen.
With starting pitchers moderately stretched out, you can understand the reasons for extra insurance. As the old axiom goes, you can never have too much pitching. When you consider Washington has chosen a balance of four lefty and righty arms, you know they are prepared.
But, the bench is shorted a hitter. Remember, this is a National League team. With Miguel Montero as the backup catcher, you have just three pinch hitters unless you are burning Matt Wieters out of a game early.