District Daily: Treinen eager for whatever Nationals have in mind

Sep 17, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher

(64) leaves the field against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning at Turner Field. The Braves defeated the Nationals 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

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Treinen eager for whatever Nationals have in mind

(Mark Zuckerman, CSN Washington)

Blake Treinen was a revelation for the Nationals last season, an out-of-nowhere power right-hander with the ability to pitch both as a starter or reliever.

That versatility helped get Treinen to the big leagues for the first time, and it makes him a valuable commodity for the Nats entering 2015. But versatility is also something of a curse for the 26-year-old, who can be held back by the organization for whatever role is needed at any given time.

Treinen, though, tries not to get caught up in that and just appreciates the fact he’s in this position in the first place. Read full article here.

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Predicting Final Landings Spots for Top 10 Available MLB Offseason Targets

(Karl Buscheck, Bleacher Report)

There’s no other way to put it: The MLB offseason market for bats is looking bleak.

While the offensive options are extremely limited, there are still some prominent pitchers up for grabs on the free-agent and trade fronts. Max Scherzer headlines the class of remaining free-agent arms, and aces like Jordan Zimmermann and Johnny Cueto have been the subject of trade buzz.

What follows are the predictions for where the top 10 available MLB offseason targets will be playing when Opening Day 2015 rolls around. The ranking criterion is simple. The players who are expected to contribute the most to their new employers next season land the top spots on the list. Read full article here.

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