With a new leadership duo of Paul Toboni and Blake Butera, the Washington Nationals hope they’ve found the right men to lead the franchise to glory for at least the next decade.
Toboni, the new president of baseball operations and general manager, is expected to be aggressive in pursuing his vision for the team’s future. One way to advance that agenda could be through trading pieces from the current major league roster.
“Execs report a ton of trade talk going on right now, with some front office types saying teams are more open, more willing than in recent years to discuss a range of players,” reported Ken Rosenthal on Friday evening. “There is a perception in a couple of front offices that the Nationals’ Mackenzie Gore will definitely be among those moved in the days ahead.”
Toboni, who recently joined the Nationals after a stint with the Boston Red Sox, hired Blake Butera last month to be the team’s new manager. At just 33 years old, Butera is now the youngest manager in Major League Baseball.
If Toboni does choose to trade Mackenzie Gore, what kind of package can he expect in return to help Washington’s rebuild not only in the short term but also for the future?
### Nationals Look to Complete Rebuild Under New Leadership
In a potential Gore trade, Toboni could be facing his first major decision as the Nationals’ lead baseball decision-maker. At 26 years old, Gore is certainly talented enough to remain a part of Washington’s rotation throughout the rebuild.
As the Nationals add veteran presence to their pitching staff, many may wonder why Gore shouldn’t be one of those key veterans leading the team forward. The decision will likely balance the value he brings on the mound against the potential talent the Nationals could acquire in a trade to accelerate their rebuilding process.
Only time will tell if the Nationals view Mackenzie Gore as a cornerstone for the future or as a valuable trade asset on the path back to contention.
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