2 Reasons Nationals Should Hold Onto Max Scherzer

Somewhat surprisingly, the Washington Nationals became sellers at the 2021 MLB trade deadline. The fact that they moved ace Max Scherzer wasn’t particularly surprising, given the fact he is already 37 and will be a free agent after the season. However, they decided to move on f
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals agreed to a blockbuster trade last night, one that will send ace Max Scherzer and All-Star shortstop Trea Turner to California and four prospect to the nation’s capital, two of them of the “blue-chip” variety. Catcher Keibert Ru
The Washington Nationals are currently 45-49 for the season, and have dropped six of their last 10 games. Looking at that record and the recent trend, one would think they have no business making the playoffs, let alone sacrificing future talent to be buyers near the deadline. Ho