Doug Fister Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Nationals P
One year after being traded to the Washington Nationals, right-handed pitcher Doug Fister could be on the move yet again.
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Nationals would be inclined to deal Fister under the right circumstances:
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Whatever deal that could be is up to Washington's front office, though it would likely take a lot for Fister to be traded. He's going to make a reasonable salary, by most pitching standards, in his final year of arbitration. The Nationals are built to win now, which is easier to do with the right-hander in their rotation.
Fister has gotten lost at times in star-studded rotations with Detroit and Washington, though he's turned into one of the best and most consistent pitchers in baseball. He had his best ERA in 2014 (2.41) and is one of the best control pitchers in the league with a career walk rate of 1.73, per FanGraphs.
Given the premium on top-level starting pitching, as well as the low financial cost, the Nationals can ask for a hefty return if they decide to start engaging teams in discussions for Fister.
