The Nationals reportedly added a big bat to their lineup tonight... with Nelson Cruz signed to a one-year deal.
Both Washington Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo and Nats’ skipper Davey Martinez talked Sunday afternoon about their plans for the designated hitter now that the DH is universal in the big leagues under the new collective bargaining agreement agreed to last week.
Rizzo, who spoke first, from the club’s spring home in West Palm Beach, FL, told reporters the team could handle the DH in a couple different ways.
“I think with the new position of DH, they could be a more versatile player.