In the business, that’s what they call a “worst-case scenario.”
Here’s the scoop from South Capitol.
Nationals trade Daniel Murphy, Matt Adams in surprising fire sale (SI)
"The 2018 Nats were expected to be great, not just good. They were SI’s World Series pick... Martinez looks likely to be one-and-done...it’s hard to imagine [the saved money] ending up anywhere but ownership’s pockets. It must be nice to have a little unexpected savings when there are no playoff tickets to sell."
No Bryce Harper deal, but Nationals trade Daniel Murphy to Cubs, Matt Adams to Cardinals (WaPo)
The Nationals surrendered on their season, sending Daniel Murphy to Chicago and Matt Adams to St.