Hey, not sure if you've heard, but 2015 has been a pretty lousy season for the Washington Nationals.
OK, that's an understatement. More like "epically disappointing" season. Or "colossally horrendous." Or, well, you get the idea.
This was a team that was supposed to run away with the National League East and streak through the postseason. Instead, it's crumbled in a heap of injury, inconsistency and infighting, and the Nats will be watching the playoffs from their La-Z-Boys.
There has been one bright spot in Washington's lost campaign, however—one move that has paid serious dividends.