Washington’s offense isn’t exactly suffering without the injured Adam Eaton … yet. Cain is remarkably similar to Eaton in his on-base (.393 OBP) and base-running abilities (nine stolen bases), and is even better defensively.
Because Cain is in his walk year, Washington won’t have to commit long-term (or sacrifice as much young talent to acquire him). And the momentthat deal is done, it’s time to call the White Sox about David Robertson.
Given their inability to advance past the NLDS and the uncertainty about Bryce Harper’s future, the Nationals must go for it now.
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