The Morning Briefing: November 12, 2024

Good Morning, Washington Nationals Fans.

Here are the latest headlines and analysis around the Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball for today, Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Leading this Morning's Briefing: Welcome to Silly Season

Yeah, it's the offseason, and there will be a lot of rumors and talk about teams and players, and it's hard to sort through all the rumors; what's right? What's a smoke screen? Welcome to the silly season, and it's going to be fun.

The latest player that the Nationals have been linked to is first baseman Christian Walker. According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, "Six teams plan to aggressively pursue Walker, with everyone involved, from the New York Yankees to the Diamondbacks to the Washington Nationals, believing he'll come at less than half the price of Alonso. He could ultimately be involved in a bidding war between the Yankees and Mets."

The Nationals want to improve the first base position and add some pop to the lineup. Walker could be a great piece for the Nationals to sign the first baseman, as the team only has Keibert Ruiz's contract on the books and the two remaining years' worth of salary still owed to Stephen Strasburg.

Walker is ranked 13th in MLBTR's list of the offseason's top 50 free agents and is projected to get a three-year, $60 MM deal, which could be even shorter due to his age. Walker joins the list of free agents linked to the Nationals, including another first baseman Jake Burger.

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WEEKEND WEDDING  - Congratulations to Washington Nationals pitching prospect Cole Henry on getting married this past weekend.  

SOTO WATCH 👀🔍

• How Juan Soto would fit nine potential suitors, from the Yankees to, yes, the Nationals
• 'He knows how we feel': Soto sweepstakes begin for Yankees
• Blue Jays could play spoiler in Yankees-Mets Juan Soto sweepstakes
• Insider Reveals AL Team 'Could Pay Spoiler' in Yankees' Pursuit of Juan Soto

MARK YOUR CALENDARS 🗓️

• All-MLB Weekend (November 13 - 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada)
• MLB Winter Meetings (December 9 - 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas)
• MLB Spring Breakout (March 13 - 16, 2024; Florida & Arizona)
• MLB World Tour: Tokyo Series (March 18-19; Tokyo, Japan)

What the Washington Nationals Front Office is Reading (we think!)

• Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco arrested again in Dominican Republic, according to reports.
• Who is Roki Sasaki? What to know about the Japanese pitching sensation bound for MLB.
• Washington Nationals Prospect Reveals How He Stays Confident Even When Struggling
• Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Francisco Lindor named finalists for MLB's MVP honors

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