In every losing season, there inevitably comes a point when hope for immediate success is lost and focus is shifted toward the future.
The Washington Nationals probably reached that point weeks, even months, ago. But if there were any eternal optimists out there still holding on to hope, surely yesterday's game sealed the deal.
This just in: The Nationals are not a good team. They are 15 games under .500 after yesterday's 3-1 loss to the New York Mets. They have a makeshift pitching staff that probably would be average at best at Class AAA New Orleans. And they have neither the mental makeup nor the leadership qualities required to endure difficult times.
Boy, that was evident yesterday.
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