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Five things that we’ve learned about the Washington Nationals since the trade deadline

Sixty-two days, that’s how long it’s been since the Washington Nationals altered the direction of the franchise with an overhaul at the trade deadline that made a Black Friday sale look tranquil.

General Manager Mike Rizzo shipped out pretty much everything that wasn’t nailed to the ground, dealing away the likes of Trea Turner, Max Scherzer, and more, conceding the team’s chances at winning this season in favor of building a foundation for future seasons.

That’s made the past two months a learning experience for these Nationals as the front office tries to gauge what they have remaining on the roster and in the farm system.