Yes You Candy; Bullpen Woes; Promotion Day

Episode 68, FULL SHOW -- Jeimer Candelario returned to the lineup after missing a couple of games with a wrist injury, and he picked up where he left off. The Nats 3B continues to slug, and appears to be the top position player candidate to be traded. Grant & Tobi open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball discussing the expectation that Candelario could be gone well before the trade deadline, but could be primed to return to the roster again in 2024 as a free agent. (2:00) Plus, Grant & Tobi are excited to see SS CJ Abrams putting his speed to use, and strike some similarities in his game to a former Nationals Shortstop (15:30); After various solid stretches throughout the first half of the season, where it seemed the bullpen could hold itself together, the opening road trip post All-Star Break has proved that isn't quite the case, and that it may only get worse. Grant & Tobi discuss why the trade deadline will be the key for what to expect from the Nats relievers, as they scramble to find arms to help finish games in 2023 (25:00); A couple of the Nats top prospects received promotions this week, as 3B Brady House moves up to Double-A, and OF Daylen Lile moves up to High-A. Tobi details seeing Brady House in action in his Double-A debut earlier this week, and breakdown what the promotion means for the young Infielder's timeline (35:00). Plus, Grant and Tobi talk about the internet's latest obsession, The Immaculate Grid (46:00).