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Nationals: There was a time the NRI was the best part of spring

Gerardo Parra #88 of the Washington Nationals looks on prior to the start of Game Four of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park on October 7, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

After days of anticipation the Washington Nationals finally released their list of non-roster invitees to spring training. I still am giddy each year when this list becomes public. However, the Nationals have spoiled me in this regard.

Let me explain.

Having grown up a Montreal Expos fan, there were only two times a year I really became excited.