Has Mike Rizzo given up on the Nationals before the season even starts?

TalkNats.com article: https://www.talknats.com/2024/02/14/the-offseason-is-over-as-the-preseason-begins/ Has Mike Rizzo given up on the Nats before the first game has even been played? Rizzo made promises to the fans that he would sign a new top level starting pitcher. But he said: “I just couldn’t find that starting pitcher that was going to impact us at this time, for not only the right amount of years — but the right salary at this time.” — Mike Rizzo's explanation on not signing a starter that he said early in the offseason was on his priority list. Later Dan talks about questions about positions around the diamond. He then talks about the questions regarding the starting rotation and the bullpen. He then talks about the Strasburg deal was one of the worst in Nationals history. The question is as a Nat's fan: How can we be optimistic about the season when Rizzo has done little to improve it Crush your New Year's resolution with Righteous Felon Jerky 15% off with promo: MINUTECAST https://www.righteousfelon.com/?ref=MINUTECAST Use code MINUTECAST - $20 off your first SeatGeek order: (Capitals and Wizards tickets, comedy theater music and so much more) https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Life is too short to not have the hair you deserve visit our friends and sponsor at HAIRCLUB so you can have the confidence to take on your day: https://www.hairclub.com/lp/refer?rfsn=7706149.337029&pub=IPREFCLRERECA12476&referralCode=MINUTECAST PROMO CODE: MINUTECAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.