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Podcast: Locked On Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals
Episode: PARADIGM SHIFT: Washington Nationals’ Leadership EMBRACES Data Leaving Old Ways BEHIND
Description: Washington Nationals fans are witnessing a seismic shift—data and analytics now drive decision-making as the franchise enters a bold new era. New leadership under Paul Toboni, Ani Kilambi, and Blake Butera is reshaping everything from lineup construction to player development, pushing the Nationals to finally close the gap with MLB's most forward-thinking teams. Ryan Clary explores the promise and pitfalls of this transformation, spotlighting Dylan Crews’ lingering spring training struggles and the surprising debate over Keibert Ruiz versus Harry Ford behind the plate. Can cutting-edge technology and a new philosophy spark a turnaround, or will old player habits hold...