If Dave Martinez has his way, the 2018 Washington Nationals plan on flying through the bases.
So, now you know how Bob Henley kept his job as third-base coach.
Seriously, Washington the last two seasons has transitioned away from a team reliant on power to score runs into one that creates them through speed and intelligence. With a full year expected from Adam Eaton, it might be the difference getting the Nats over the hump.
Speed is an old concept. Perfected by teams who knew offense was a liability, they carried strong pitching and legs who could swipe bases and push home an extra run.