The Washington Nationals are no longer the focal point of baseball’s trade deadline, as they have been in the past. The team has been in a state of uncertainty since the departure of key players and it’s unclear what their future holds. The only way to bring clarity to the situation is to determine whether the Lerner family will keep or sell the team.
The recent departure of Jeimer Candelario to the Chicago Cubs has had little impact on the team’s future. While it affects the lineup and infield for the next two months, it does little for the long-term success of the team. What would truly be transformative is a change in ownership.
The possibility of a sale has been looming over the team for the past two seasons. Mark Lerner, the club’s managing general partner, has been tight-lipped about the matter. In a recent statement, he focused on the team’s progress and rebuilding efforts, rather than addressing the potential sale. It’s unclear whether he intends to stick with the team or move on.
General Manager Mike Rizzo has expressed that Mark Lerner is tired of losing and wants to keep a competitive team on the field. However, it’s still unclear whether he was interested in the recent deals and non-deals made by the team. The lack of direct answers has left everyone guessing.
If the intention is to hold on to the team, it would be helpful for Mark Lerner to make a clear statement about his plans. The uncertainty has left employees in a state of limbo, unsure of what the future holds. Rizzo and Manager Dave Martinez, whose contracts expire at the end of the season, are among those affected.
Rizzo, who has overseen every trade deadline for the Nats since 2009, may not be around next year. It’s unclear whether he will run next year’s deadline or pursue free agents and trades this offseason. The same goes for Martinez. The lack of answers about their futures raises doubts about the team’s long-term vision.
Ted Leonsis, who heads the group that owns Washington’s NHL, NBA, and WNBA teams, bid $2 billion for the Nats, but the Lerners turned it down. The question remains whether Leonsis would increase his bid or if the Lerners would be willing to sell. The future of the team remains uncertain.
What we do know is that the Nats didn’t have much left to offer in terms of trades this year. Candelario was the only significant departure, and the return of two minor leaguers does little to improve the team’s system and future. The offers for Lane Thomas and Kyle Finnegan were also underwhelming, according to Rizzo.
Mark Lerner’s statement about the team’s young talent and their future championship hopes is enthusiastic, but it remains to be seen whether that enthusiasm will translate into investment in the team’s future. Until the direction of the team is made clear, uncertainty will continue to affect everyone involved.
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