The Washington Nationals have been fairly quiet on the free agent front when it comes to making major acquisitions, but if history is any indicator, perhaps January will once again prove to be fruitful as it has in the past. Having made just one major league signing so far, it remains to be seen what else the club will look to do to improve their club before Spring Training.
One move they just made, however, is actually quite intriguing given the fact that the organization has struggled to make major non-trade acquisitions thus far.