Well, Manny Machado finally signed — so that’s one off the board. In other news, if anyone ever says the phrase “stupid money” again, Wire Taps will close. Permanently.
Here’s the news from Florida:
Nationals are toying with idea of batting Victor Robles ninth as ‘second leadoff hitter’ (WaPo)
Victor Robles will likely start the year on the Nats' Opening Day roster, hitting in the middle of the lineup or even serving as a second leadoff hitter, meaning the Nationals' lineup could go Robles-Eaton-Turner 9-1-2, complementing an incredibly balanced (and fun) lineup.