Ryan Clary makes a compelling case for why the Washington Nationals should keep CJ Abrams despite trade rumors swirling around the All-Star shortstop. He breaks down Abrams' untapped ceiling, three years of team control, and extension potential as reasons to hold firm. Clary contrasts this with his willingness to trade Mackenzie Gore, explaining the strategic differences. He warns Nationals fans to brace for a dramatically different offseason under new POBO Paul Toboni, predicting unexpected moves including minor league swaps, potential non-tenders, and a complete philosophical shift from the Mike Rizzo era. Clary also previews how the upcoming MLB Draft will showcase this new regime's analytical approach, drawing comparisons to organizations like the Brewers who excel at finding value in prep bats and later rounds. 0:00 Intro 3:11 Abrams' Defensive Struggles and Potential Solutions 5:14 CJ's Offensive Value and Ceiling 10:51 Brace for a Wild Offseason Ahead 13:23 MacKenzie Gore Trade Seems Inevitable 15:25 New Regime Brings Different Organizational Philosophy 17:26 Expect Surprising Non-Tender Decisions 19:59 MLB Draft Strategy Under New Leadership 22:32 Learning from Teams Like the Brewers Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11 Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download 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 Gametime Download 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. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, 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.
