Time is running out for the Washington Nationals to deliver on the mission Dave Martinez was hired to achieve. The Nationals have spent most of the season chasing the top spot in the National League East and are currently on pace to win 82 games, which would leave them out of the postseason altogether.
But Martinez has no interest in managing expectations. He was brought in as a rookie manager to lead the team into the playoffs and that is precisely where he believes they will be come October.
"I have one job to do and that's to take care of this team right here, in the dugout, in the clubhouse.