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Washington Nationals News: Should the Nats still look at Yoenis Cespedes?

By Pablo Roa

Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) fouls a ball off his knee in the 6th inning against the Kansas City Royals in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) fouls a ball off his knee in the 6th inning against the Kansas City Royals in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Today’s District Daily features stories on why the Washington Nationals should still pursue Yoenis Cespedes and where Ben Revere and Daniel Murphy fit in the lineup.

Good evening DoD readers, and welcome to today’s District Daily. Get caught up on the latest Nats news and opinions with some great Washington Nationals articles from around the web below.

In today’s Daily, Jacob Shafer of Bleacher Report discusses why he thinks the Nationals should pursue free agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. As Shafer writes in his article, the fact that the Nationals acquired Ben Revere makes it less likely that the team is interested in another outfielder. Nevertheless, Cespedes would make the Nationals’ lineup far more dangerous.

Cespedes, of course, propelled the rival New York Mets to an NL East title last season and helped lead them to the World Series. His powerful bat is arguably the best remaining on the free agent market, and any deal he gets will likely demand a hefty number of years and dollars.

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As Shafer notes, Cespedes would provide excellent protection for NL MVP Bryce Harper in the lineup, and could take the Nationals’ offense to the next level. Acquiring a player like Cespedes would also give the Nationals insurance in case the oft-injured Jayson Werth lands on the disabled list.

While Cespedes would undoubtedly make the Nationals better offensively (and defensively), the acquisition of Revere makes it unlikely that the team will go after the free agent slugger. But crazier things have happened, and the Nationals already showed a willingness to spend big on outfielders when they pursued Jason Heyward earlier this offseason.

Also in today’s Daily, Patrick Reddington of Federal Baseball discusses where Daniel Murphy and Revere fit in the Nationals’ lineup.

Be sure to check out both articles below, they’re definitely worth a read. If you missed our State of the Nationals post from earlier today, you can find it here. And as always, stay tuned to DoD for all your Washington Nationals needs.

Yoenis Cespedes-Bryce Harper Duo Would Give Nats Offensive Fear Factor

(Jacob Shafer, Bleacher Report)

What’s scarier than Bryce Harper? How about Bryce Harper stacked on top of Yoenis Cespedes?

Not literally, of course, although that would indeed be scary. As a middle-of-the-lineup duo for the Washington Nationals or anyone else, however, it’s tough to imagine a more fearsome twosome.

As of January 12, Cespedes still doesn’t have a job. Someone is going to pay him to play baseball next season, but it’s unclear who that will be. Read full article here.

Where do Daniel Murphy and Ben Revere fit in the Washington Nationals’ lineup?

(Patrick Reddington, Federal Baseball)

Mike Rizzo and Daniel Murphy both deferred to Dusty Baker, saying it was ultimately the manager’s decision, when asked where the Washington Nationals‘ new second baseman would hit in the Nationals’ lineup next season.

Rizzo did, however, offer his own thoughts on what the addition will mean for the Nationals’ 2016 lineup when he spoke to reporters after Murphy’s introductory press conference in the nation’s capital. Read full article here.

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