ANALYSIS/OPINION:
We are nearing the last chapter of the Washington Nationals’ 2019 season — which could wind up a fairy tale. Or a horror story.
The fairy tale would be about a bunch of superstars who inexplicably stumbled through the first two months of the season to a 19-31 record, prompting calls for manager Dave Martinez’s job and fueling delusional talk of trading future Hall of Fame pitcher Max Scherzer for “prospects.”
But in this inspirational story, the stars slowly but surely, over the course of a 162-game season, remember how to win, thanks in part to the heart of their loyal manager, Martinez, who never wavered in support of his team and showed players how to stick together during fractured times.