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Episode: Why The Washington Nationals SHOULD Add A Big Time Catcher In A Hypothetical MacKenzie Gore Trade
Description: Ryan Clary explores the Washington Nationals' catching situation and potential offseason moves. He explains why trading for Baltimore's Adley Rutschman doesn't make sense, arguing the Nationals shouldn't sacrifice Mackenzie Gore for a player with only two years of team control and declining offensive numbers. Instead, Clary makes a compelling case for targeting Seattle's Harry Ford—a 22-year-old catching prospect blocked by Cal Raleigh. He outlines a realistic trade package centered on Gore that could land Ford plus additional prospects, including top draft pick Cade Anderson. The episode also covers the Nationals' first offseason move: signing former prospect Eddy Yean to...