We are answering fan questions this week as we take a look at all of the burning topics around the Washington Nationals with both the MLB Draft and Trade Deadline looming later this summer.
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For months, the Mets scouted Kumar Rocker as closely as any player eligible for the 2021 MLB Draft, all while understanding there was little chance Rocker would fall to them at No. 10 overall. Not so long ago considered a candidate to be the top pick of the Draft, Rocker represented the type of talent that could instantly change a franchise’s fortunes.
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With Brad Hand, Kirby Yates, Luke Hendricks, and several of the other higher end relief pitchers off the market, the Mets are still in need of some bullpen help. While there may not be a slam dunk candidate still on the market, there are a number of intriguing choices, many of whom could be had on the cheaper side. None of these guys are surefire hits, but for the price, they should all be seriously considered. Plus, they all have history in Queens, and who doesn’t love a good reunion?
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