The Washington Nationals Face A TOUGH Decision on CJ Abrams | Trade Him or Build Around Him?

Washington Nationals' future hangs in the balance as Ryan predicts CJ Abrams trade rumors could happen. Is a major roster shakeup on the horizon for the struggling franchise?Ryan Clary breaks down Abrams' potential move to second base and its impact on the team's defensive strategy. The discussion covers top prospect Eli Willits' development timeline, new head of baseball operations Paul Tabone's balanced approach to analytics and scouting, and the risks of overlooking raw talent in player evaluation. Clary also pays tribute to the late Craig Heist, remembering the radio analyst's unparalleled work ethic and encyclopedic sports knowledge.Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Nationals' path forward and a touching farewell to a D.C. baseball icon.0:00 Intro: Don't trade CJ Abrams5:11 Abrams' offensive inconsistencies and defensive struggles15:53 Willits' potential and development timeline20:28 Remembering Craig Heist, Nationals radio analyst Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.