2010 Baseball Predictions - Washington Nationals NL East: The Washington Nationals have been the laughing stock of MLB baseball but this year there is reason for optimism. Washington has some live bats and some arms with upside that could make them competitive. The Nationals still have plenty of holes and playing in the tough N.L East won’t help but Washington has a fighting chance to stay out of the division basement this season.
 

MLB Picks Analysis: Washington’s lineup is good enough to give them a shot at beating most teams on any given night. Players like power-hitting 1B Adam Dunn and well-rounded 3B Ryan Zimmerman give punch to the middle of the batting order. New catcher Pudge Rodriguez is past his prime but he is still a quality player that can help the pitching staff. The Nationals defense however is poor and must get better for them to improve. The 2010 Baseball Predictions Washington Nationals NL East Odds to win the division are at 80-1 MLB Betting Odds.

Pitching: The starting rotation could be much more potent around mid-season once super prospect Stephen Strasburg joins the rotation and Chien-Ming Wang is healthy enough to start. In the meantime the rotation should do o.k. with two quality workhorses in Jason Marquis and Livian Hernandez. The bullpen is the real Achilles heel without any overpowering arms. The Washington Nationals are at 120-1 MLB Betting Odds to win the N.L pennant.

Manager/Bench: Jim Riggleman is an underrated coach that should make good use of the rosters blend of youth and experience. The bench is thin and weak and if injuries hit the Nationals they will be in trouble.
 
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