Well, Spring Training started yesterday, meaning that real Nationals news and articles returned with it. Rejoice, all!
Here’s the beat from the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.
BEST SHAPE OF HIS LIFE ALERT: Matt Wieters reports to camp having cut weight, with his career depending on it
Wieters doesn't know if his slimming down will lead to anything tangible. He does know that after last season, whatever he was doing wasn't working, and he doesn't have too many chances this season.
Wieters thinks weight loss will help him bounce back
Matt Wieters is nearly fifteen pounds lighter (and looking five years younger), which he hopes will increase his agility and range of motion.