Curtis Mead Emerges as Nationals' Everyday Third Baseman
Once a struggling prospect, Mead has earned a full-time role in Washington with his bat, validating his pre-prospect hype.
Curtis Mead, acquired by the Nationals after being DFA'd, has moved from a platoon first base role to the everyday third baseman. His offensive production has been the driving force behind the lineup change. Mead was originally traded from Tampa Bay in the deal that sent Cristopher Sanchez to Philadelphia. The Nationals appear to have found a productive everyday player from a low-cost acquisition.
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