CJ Abrams Selected for 2024 All-Star Team; The Youth Movement is On; Another Top Prospect Promoted

Episode 132, FULL SHOW -- CJ Abrams is officially an All-Star, as he was named to the 2024 NL All-Star team on Sunday evening. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at a stellar first half of the season for one of the key pieces in the Juan Soto trade; The Nationals made a major statement this week, moving on from veterans on short term contracts in favor of younger players who have been knocking on the door from Triple-A. Why was now the right time to call-up the likes of James Wood, Trey Lipscomb & Juan Yepez? Plus, Grant & Tobi recap an impressive debut week for James Wood, and breakdown MacKenzie Gore's recent stretch of starts; The success of the Nationals Minor League system continues, as yet another Top Prospect gets their chance at the next level. Third Baseman Brady House is on the move as he has been promoted to Triple-A Rochester. Grant & Tobi explain why this was the right time for the move and how soon when we can expect him at the Major League level.