WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals triples in two runs in the sixth inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on August 23, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Losing Trea Turner sucks, but the franchise is finally looking toward the future.
Trading Trea Turner was unexpected and no one has to enjoy ownerships decision. But this trade had to happen. The second Peter Gammons reported last week that the two sides were unlikely to reach a long-term deal, the writing was on the wall.