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An overhaul of the Washington Nationals' bullpen unit has begun. Plenty of changes are expected to occur this winter with the new front office regime in place.
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Six years ago the Washington Nationals won the World Series
After finishing off Michael Brantley with a 3-2 slider, Hudson fired his glove in the air in celebration as the Nats came charging towards him. They had done it, the Washington Nationals had won the World Series. The Nats magic carpet ride of a season ended with the ultimate glory.
One thing the Nationals definitely needed to do was to clean up the 40-man roster. Washington had one of the worst pitching staffs in the sport, from top to bottom, and there were pitchers taking up spots that probably didn't factor into the club's long-term vision under Toboni.
One of the things that Paul Toboni and his new front office will have to assess when it comes to this Washington Nationals roster is who they believe is expenda
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Miguel Cairo is out of the Washington Nationals managerial hunt as Paul Toboni shakes up the staff
The Nationals are making expected changes to their coaching staff and Miguel Cairo won’t be the next Nats manager