Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez chats with baseball media about the 60 game 2020 MLB season, the Nats trying to repeat as World Series Champions, pitcher Stephen Strasburg, the risks of playing during the COVID-19 pandemic, free agency, and much more! Footage courtesy of and provided by MLB Advanced Media and Washington Nationals.
Washington Nationals Manager Dave Martinez Press Conference
Time Stamps:
00:01 Dave Martinez on pitcher Stephen Strasburg
01:20 Dave Martinez on catcher Kurt Suzuki Dave Martinez on infielder Jake Noll 02:14 Dave Martinez on 2020 MLB season, confidence level in Commissioner Rob Manfred’s protocols
03:25 Nationals players social distancing off the field
04:11 Nats’ fifth starting pitcher
05:53 Lack of spring training
07:41 Dave Martinez on outfielder Adam Eaton
08:39 Free agency, players opting out
10:17 Pitchers no longer hitting in National League
11:25 Dave Martinez on DH position – Designated Hitter
12:35 Dave Martinez on NL East vs. AL East
13:07 Shortened season, MLB playoff races
13:48 Dave Martinez on Nats, MLB piping in crowd noise
Fast Facts About Washington Nationals Manager Dave Martinez:
2019 World Series Champion manager with Nats
2016 World Series Champion with Chicago Cubs (assistant coach)
175–149 Major League Baseball managerial record
Former MLB outfielder (1986-2011) with Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, Cincinnati Reds, Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Devil Rays (Tampa Bay Rays), San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox
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