In January 2023, reports emerged that the Washington Nationals shifted to a No Sale mode under GM Mike Rizzo, who has operated with a $50 million acquisition budget. As of now, Rizzo has allocated approximately $44 million. Despite staying within budget, questions arise regarding the wisdom of his signings, particularly the focus on starting pitchers and a struggling DH. Critics note that the money spent could be seen as excessive, especially as other teams have spent less. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these acquisitions remains to be evaluated as the season progresses.
We did all of this without blowing up the budget.
It's fair to wonder and analyze the moves.
$50 million is a lot of dinero to spend on this season's new player acquisitions.
The key when dealing with a finite budget is to fill clear holes first and foremost.
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