The Changing Nats

The Nats are 5-5 so far in 2011. Unlike in years past, this doesn't feel like a fluke. The times they are a'changing for the Nats. Instead of doing the little things terrible, they thrive at that aspect of the game. An extra base here, a safety squeeze there.

Jayson Werth has helped to change the culture. He hasn't been great statistically, but he has done the little things. And it has rubbed off. Danny Espinosa, Wilson Ramos, and even Ian Desmond have taken Werth's cue. Veterans such as Ivan Rodriguez, Ryan Zimmerman, and Rick Ankiel have also been solid in doing the little things as well.

The starting pitchers have been good, but the back of the bullpen is the real story. Between Clippard, Burnett, and Storen, the fear that the Nats will find a way to blow it late has vanished. It could be the start of something exciting for Nats fans. Now, let's not fuck it up.