In a reunion, Josh Bell returns to the nations capitol on a one-year six million greenback deal. The 32 yr previous would be the Nationals DH this season. After a gradual begin final season in Miami, Bell was a lot better after he was traded to the Diamondbacks.
Whereas he isn’t the massive cash signing many had been hoping for, Bell shall be a a lot wanted supply of energy in the course of the Nationals lineup. He’s additionally a properly appreciated veteran presence that may carry management to a younger clubhouse. Hopefully he additionally brings again his ebook membership, which was very properly acquired in DC.
Nonetheless, this signing is a bit of bit underwhelming. Whereas Bell is an efficient bounce again candidate, it’s one other instance of Nationals possession being overly frugal. There have been higher choices on the DH market. Anthony Santander, who hit 44 residence runs continues to be available on the market. Joc Pederson, who was super final season in Arizona signed for two-years 37 million {dollars} in Texas.
These are higher gamers than Bell, however they’re additionally costlier. Over the past a number of off-seasons, Nationals possession has been unwilling to inexperienced gentle the varieties of large cash, multi-year offers they had been prior to now. Because the 2020-21 offseason, probably the most cash the Nats have spent on a free agent is the 15 million they spent on Nelson Cruz. This was speculated to offseason to smash that mark, nevertheless it has not occurred but. There may be nonetheless time left, however this seems like a strong, however underwhelming offseason for the Nats.
Mike Rizzo has made some high quality additions this offseason, however has he put his foot on the fuel the way in which he stated he would on the winter conferences?
